What is an early 90's Aquaterra Chinook worth?
 

I've got an old Aquaterra Chinook that I want to sell, but I have no
idea what it's worth. It hasn't been in the water since '03, and the
bottom is a bit crazed, however I'm sure it's still seaworthy. I bought
it used around '95 for $800. It's seen a lot of use, but it's been
taken care of. I live near a college campus, so I don't think I'll have
a problem selling it. I'm including 2-section paddle, 2 sprayskirts and
a pump. Any suggestions how much I should ask for it?

You could take a look at eBay and at least get a ballpark number. If you are going to run a newspaper ad (or whatever) there is always the "$1,000,000 or best offer" approach. As a friend who was selling most of a sports car at the time once told me when I commented on his asking price, "I can always come down."
"Joe Shockey" wrote in message oups.com...
I've got an old Aquaterra Chinook that I want to sell, but I have no
idea what it's worth. It hasn't been in the water since '03, and the
bottom is a bit crazed, however I'm sure it's still seaworthy. I bought
it used around '95 for $800. It's seen a lot of use, but it's been
taken care of. I live near a college campus, so I don't think I'll have
a problem selling it. I'm including 2-section paddle, 2 sprayskirts and
a pump. Any suggestions how much I should ask for it?

"Joe Shockey" wrote in news:1114452934.901138.313490
@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com:

I've got an old Aquaterra Chinook that I want to sell, but I have no
idea what it's worth. It hasn't been in the water since '03, and the
bottom is a bit crazed, however I'm sure it's still seaworthy. I bought
it used around '95 for $800. It's seen a lot of use, but it's been
taken care of. I live near a college campus, so I don't think I'll have
a problem selling it. I'm including 2-section paddle, 2 sprayskirts and
a pump. Any suggestions how much I should ask for it?


Even though the Chinook is somewhat of a classic (I believe it was pretty
much the first polyethelene touring kayak), given the oilcanning (have you
tried fixing that), you're probably not going to get much more than $400 for
the package.

http://www.kayaktexas.com/consignment.htm Found one here for $400 - You near
PA?

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"Joe Shockey" wrote in message
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I've got an old Aquaterra Chinook that I want to sell, but I have no
idea what it's worth. It hasn't been in the water since '03, and the
bottom is a bit crazed, however I'm sure it's still seaworthy. I bought
it used around '95 for $800. It's seen a lot of use, but it's been
taken care of. I live near a college campus, so I don't think I'll have
a problem selling it. I'm including 2-section paddle, 2 sprayskirts and
a pump. Any suggestions how much I should ask for it?

Its a nice old boat. Does it have a large front hatch on the tiny screw
out one?
We have 2 of them.
I know what we paid for them new but I suspect they are likely worth a
lot less now. Likely 17 or 18 years old it must be approaching the
point where the sun has done a little damage.
I would not think about paying more that $700.00 for one and wear as
well as time have worked on it so $500.00 may be fair to everyone.
It would be a fabulous beginners boat.

I'm in Appleton, Wisconsin.

I haven't tried fixing the "oilcanning." How do you do that? With a
heat gun? I've heard of using petex to fix scratches. Don't know if I
want to spend the time tho.

It has the smaller screw hatch.

I recon I'll start with $500 OBO. My plan is to mount it on a car rack,
slap on a 4-Sale sign, and go park it on campus. Thanks for the advice
everyone!

Its one of the older boats , like mine.
Oil caning , put it in a cradle of some kind and pour hot water into
it. Gravity will draw the bends down to where they should be.
I have friends that use that kayak a lot. One guy owns a dealership for
competing manufacturers line but he and his wife still paddle chinooks.

Good luck
Alex