"tony thomas" wrote in message
news:zMTfe.67670$r53.23264@attbi_s21...
Go for it. Having a boat you really like and know there are no issues w/
wiring, engine, trim, etc... makes for some great boating pleasure. Money
spent on the new boat overcomes maintenance, rework, hassel.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com

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I'm in the same situation and am thinking the same thing. Particularly since
the boat I have my eye on is in demand used and has a high resale value
(Grady White Sailfish). I am sure a used boat can be a great deal in some
cases but the joy of something brand new that you have babied from day 1 is
very appealing.


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Peter Aitken

Well I made a offer and the dealer wouldnt take it.. it's depressing.
The boat was listed for 27K and I offered 25K and they said no. so I
guess I will just wait and try to find a used one somewhere.. wish me
luck!

You might hear from the dealer in a day or two if the dealer does not get
any other offers.


wrote in message
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Well I made a offer and the dealer wouldnt take it.. it's depressing.
The boat was listed for 27K and I offered 25K and they said no. so I
guess I will just wait and try to find a used one somewhere.. wish me
luck!

I can only hope! they said it was a low price already and they couldnt
go any lower.. I call bs.

Well I made a offer and the dealer wouldnt take it.. it's depressing.
The boat was listed for 27K and I offered 25K and they said no. so I
guess I will just wait and try to find a used one somewhere.. wish me
luck!


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In any negotiation, the party who prevails will be the one who has the
least emotional need.
Let 'em stew a day or so and take another run at it. You might need to
go to $25,100 to allow some face saving by the seller. If they are
absolutely certain you're not going any higher, they will either sell
you the boat at your price because they can- or turn your business away
because the boat is in short supply and they're willing to gamble that
the next buyer will pay a bit more. (If they're going to turn somebody
away, better its the guy willing to pay $25k than the guy willing to
pay $26.5). There may not be a lot of ham on the bone at $27k on that
boat if it's a price leader and already discounted, but you'd have to
think they'd wash out OK at $25k, if motivated.

Key: pretend to lose interest, and they will become much more willing
to deal.
He who stands around twitching and salivating gets sheared every time.
:-)

You have to realize that the markup on a boat in this price range is not the
same as a car. A Chevy at 27k probably has $4000 markup over invoice. And
there is probably another $2,500 that the dealer gets below invoice.
On a boat - there may only be about $2000 markup to begin with over his cost
after shipping and prep work.
He may sell 100 boats in a year vs the car dealer who is selling 100 cars a
month. He has to make some profit or close the doors.
If you can get it for $26k then you are probably doing good. $25k was just
too low.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com

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wrote in message
oups.com...
Well I made a offer and the dealer wouldnt take it.. it's depressing.
The boat was listed for 27K and I offered 25K and they said no. so I
guess I will just wait and try to find a used one somewhere.. wish me
luck!

On 9 May 2005 14:15:34 -0700, wrote:

Ok so I have a 1997 maxum 20foot ski boat and I am looking to upgrade.
I have moorage on lake washington ( near seattle ) and so most of my
time is spent on the lake.

I live on the water, and own 27 different boats around the world,
including a 40' Zimmerman Lobster boat.

Darn, I thought you owned a 36' Lobster boat, nice upgrade.


"Harry.Krause" wrote in message
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On 9 May 2005 14:15:34 -0700, wrote:

Ok so I have a 1997 maxum 20foot ski boat and I am looking to upgrade.
I have moorage on lake washington ( near seattle ) and so most of my
time is spent on the lake.

I live on the water, and own 27 different boats around the world,
including a 40' Zimmerman Lobster boat.