Trying to figure out the value and demand for a 2003 CS 238. It has been sitting on a covered lift for several years. According to my BIL, it ran a little rough 2 summers ago. I’ve seen some similar asking $16000 plus that are supposedly in good working order. I’ve looked at NADA and it appears totally irrelevant. Any input is appreciated.
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Most of the price depends on the motor.
As the old adage goes: buy the motor, get the boat and trailer for free.
As the old adage goes: buy the motor, get the boat and trailer for free.
I get that, but there is other factors such as Covid pricing, a sought after model, low inventories in the market, etc. It was used for freshwater hybrid/striper fishing, and obviously would work for inter coastal areas. It’s a Yamaha 115 btw. If there are any die hard striper fishermen here, I figured they may have a good idea of it’s worth.
If it ran rough 2 summers ago and nothing has been done to alleviate any problems, I highly doubt it’s better now. As others have said, there’s many variables unaccounted for and #1 is the motor. If there’s a 2018 150 Yamaha on it or a 2003 115 Mercury then the valuation is going to fluctuate by thousands.
My apologies, I just saw where you said 115 Yamaha. Assuming it’s a matching 2003, I’m at 10k max right now, but that’s just me.
Here’s one to kind of compare. Asking 16K. Is his the same make/model?
https://m.powerboatlistings.com/view/58214
Without knowing specifics of condition, included equipment, pics, engine functionality, location, etc, it’s almost impossible to determine a starting price. There is a lot of information people want/need before they’ll buy.
https://m.powerboatlistings.com/view/58214
Without knowing specifics of condition, included equipment, pics, engine functionality, location, etc, it’s almost impossible to determine a starting price. There is a lot of information people want/need before they’ll buy.
Thanks for the replies. It is fairly decked out; Bimini, graph, trolling motor, tandem trailer, etc. We were planning to take it to a marine mechanic to get it up to par, but someone we know wants to make an offer before we get it fixed.
