I agree most folks don't bother with Nada until they try and trade in their old boat. At least on cars Nada is somewhat close, for boats they are off be a factor 2 or more. For instance I looked up a 1988 GW Offshore with a bracket I added every feature I could possibly add and it says the average retail is only $9,230. Well I looked up every Offshore listed between 1983 and 1989 and the prices raged anywhere from $15,900 to $29,000. Granted some of these boats had newer engines, but most had the original. Just crazy!
I'm interested in 1988 GW 242G with a 1988 200hp Yamaha and no trailer and the seller (broker) wants $18,900 and 5K for a trailer. That just seems way too high when compared to some other boats. For instance I'm also interested in a 2001 23' KeyWest WA for $18K, 2004 22' Proline WA for 18,900 and a 2007 Aquasport 225 Explorer for $17,000. I'm trying to figure out why the Aquasport is so cheap and if the Grady's are worth the extra price?