How much do these boats cost?

[James Derz]

Of course I know without seeing the boat it is hard to say BUT...what is the going rate for a 1970 22-2 F.B, good running Yamaha 150 mid 90's on a float-on double axle trailer in great shape?  Inside and out including deck, stringers etc. great shape just some cosmetic issues.  Thanks!

[Capt. Bob]

I think it's a stretch to put a going price on a 38 year old hull no matter what shape it's in. Boats like these are really worth what someone is willing to pay. Many members here have quite a few dollars in both time and material in these things and fully realize they could not re-sell for a profit or even money.

That said, you have to ask yourself what is YOUR bottom line. If this craft really appeals to you and you feel that you won't need major additional investments to enjoy yourself (and the SO approves :o ), then spending a little more up front is justified.

Do some checking in the rebuild section of the Forum and you can get a good idea what goes into making a 1970 look and perform like a 2008.
Some of us here are constantly (I know I am) looking for the "deal", that is the one that we can get for little, do less to and enjoy more.

I'm sure someone will chime in with hard numbers but remember the final price (especially now) is always negotiable

Good Luck.

[James Derz]

Thank's Captain Bob, going to be up in your area  (Shell Point) this weekend!  Appreciate the info.

[scott_gunn]

Your best bet is probably to go through the Classifieds forum here and ebay and try to find what similar boats went for.

Depending on the shape of the hull and motor, I'd say anywhere from $4k-$20k, which is such a large range it doesn't do you any good.  Closer to $4k if everything is old and original, but still in decent shape.  If the interior, console, a tower, trolling motor, paint, gauges, gps, etc. have all been rebuilt or added recently, then it could be worth much more.

[Capt. Bob]

Thank's Captain Bob, going to be up in your area  (Shell Point) this weekend!  Appreciate the info.

You must be sailing in the regatta.

[James Derz]

We did yes...placed 2nd in our class.  Always love getting back to that part of Florida.

[GoneFission]

It's really pretty simple - a boat is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it.  

One man's trash is another man's treasure.  I've seen trash boats sold for unbelievably high prices, and very nice boats sell for next to nothing.  
 

[Mike Answeeney]

Hey James,

This might help a little;
I'm currently looking for boat insurance on my newly renovated 22-2.

BoatUS has an online automatic quote form to fill out and get a quote.

No where in the form does it ask if renovations have occurred or what kind of electronics or accessories it has so I'm guessing they go off of a "Blue Book" of sorts plus major items like year and make of engine and trailer.

The info I gave them was the following:
1973 Aquasport, 22-2 Center console.
2003 Mercury Optimax 174hp
2007 Ace Trailer dual axle

Here's a few lines from the quotation I received:
Boat and Boating Equipment-Actual Cash Value Not to Exceed : $7,500.00
Boat Trailer - Actual Cash Value Not to Exceed:   $2,500.00

Extrapolate at will  

[LilRichard]

Mike,

FYI - (you may know this, but) you need to do a stated value policy!  If not, your boat could be totaled and you're out all the $$$.  For example, you can do a stated value of $40k, then they charge you based on that rate, and will cover up to that value.