On Mon, 1 Feb 2010 08:34:30 -0700, "Bob La Londe"
wrote:

Seriously, unless the seller is realistic (most people aren't) and desperate
they all value their boats like they were almost new and get offended when
you try to talk about real value with them. Some areas are worse than
others too.

There are lots of used boats in salvage and foreclosure yards these
days. Prices there are a lot more realistic and negotiable than with
a private seller. Most of the private sellers are upside down on
their financing, sometimes by a lot. They have no room to negotiate
because they can't afford to sell for less than what they owe.