2006 228g Seafarer Value

[Slingshot]

I'm looking at a 2006 228g Seafarer on Thursday of this week with the same year Yamaha 225 four stroke (1100hrs). The owner claims it was shrink wrapped each winter and maintained by the a certified Yamaha mechanic. Also, no bottom paint ever. He's asking $29k with no trailer, does that seem out of line? My local dealer is offering me a brand new Load Rite 6000# trailer for $5k.

I would appreciate any thoughts on my possible purchase, Thanks

 

[Mustang65fbk]

That seems like a steal of a deal. I bought my boat, a 2004 Grady White 228 Seafarer with a 2004 Yamaha F225 on it @ just under 1k hours and a 2009 aluminum I-beam trailer back in October of 2021 in Maryland for $26.5k. As long as the boat and engine checks out, the outboard doesn't have the dry exhaust corrosion issue and you can find a trailer to use... under $35k total cost involved imo is a fantastic deal, especially with it being a newer 2006 model.

 

[Slingshot]

That seems like a steal of a deal. I bought my boat, a 2004 Grady White 228 Seafarer with a 2004 Yamaha F225 on it @ just under 1k hours and a 2009 aluminum I-beam trailer back in October of 2021 in Maryland for $26.5k. As long as the boat and engine checks out, the outboard doesn't have the dry exhaust corrosion issue and you can find a trailer to use... under $35k total cost involved imo is a fantastic deal, especially with it being a newer 2006 model.

Thank you for the reply. I used to be pretty good at pricing out boats, but these days boat prices are all over the place.

 

[Mustang65fbk]

Part of it depends on where you're looking... east coast prices are typically much less than they are out here in the PNW/Seattle area. Like I said, I bought my boat for $26.5k and have seen 3 nearly identical boats to mine sell since then for between $55k-$65k. As mentioned before, a total cost of less than $35k for a 2006 boat is imo a very good price and pending a favorable inspection, would definitely be in on that deal.

 

[MA208]

I’d say that’s a good deal. If it’s got a hard top and enclosure then better deal. You will want to make sure that the midsection exhaust corrosion has either been addressed or doesn’t seem to be an issue though.