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Bayliners production Models from 1975- 2011

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How many Bayliner models were made between 1975 and 2000?

Bayliner was at one time the largest pleasure boat builder in the world, and this is reflected in the quantity of models they built between 1975 and 2000. This is an interesting evolution of a manufacturer and how the industry has changed from the simple line in 1975 to the unbelievable list in 2001 where the number of models in production begins to fall off.

In 1975 Bayliner had 8 models in their line up, the 1700 mutiny, a 2150 Liberty Cuddy, 2- 2250 Santiago models, 2350 Nisqually bridge, 2550 Saratoga, 2750 Victorian bridge, and a 3050 Encounter Bridge. That is it, the 1975 line up for you with the largest boat a 30 ft bridge boat, my how things have changed.

In 1977 Bayliner adds three more models another 2350 Nisqually Express, 2750 second Victorian and a 4050 Bodega . The Bodega is the first Bayliner over 30 foot. This is the start year for what we know as the Bayliner Yacht line, (which has continued on in the Meridian Yachts).

Every year from this point forward there are going to be serious changes to the line up:

1975 Model Year

Start of production           Model                                            Year Discontinued
Start -1975- Bayliner 1700 Mutiny CD..................................End 1983
Start -1975-                2150 Liberty Cuddy.............................End 1983
Start -1975-                2250 Santiago CudSkagit ...................End 1980
Start -1975-                2250 Santiago Offshore.......................End 1983
Start -1975-                2350 Nisqually Command Bridge ......End 1980
Start -1975-                2550 Saratoga Off Shore.....................End 1981
Start -1975-                2750 Victorian Sunbridge....................End 1984
Start -1975-                3050 Encounter Bridge........................End 1981

1976 Model Year Changes

Start -1976- Bayliner same as 1975

1977 Model Year Changes

Start -1977- Bayliner 2350 Nisqually Express........End 1980
Start - 1977-               2750 Victorian Twin............End 1984
Start -1977-                4050 Bodega........................End 1984

1978 Model Year Changes

Start -1978- Bayliner 2850 Bounty C/B..........End 1980

1979 Model Year Changes

Start -1979- Bayliner 2550 Saritoga S/B M/C ....................End 1983
Start -1979-                2950 Encounter SB MC Exp............End 1983
Start -1979-                3050 Encounter Bridge.....................End 1980

1980 Model Year Changes

Start -1980- Bayliner 2050 Liberty Cuddy.........................End 1983
Start -1980-                2350 Monterey Cudd & Exp...........End 1982
Start -1980-                2350 Monterey S/B M/C.................End 1983
Start -1980-                2950 Encounter Bridge....................End 1983
Start -1980-                3250 Conquest SBMC.....................End 1987

1981 Model Year Changes

Start -1981- Bayliner 2270 Explorer................................End 1982
Start -1981-                2350 Cobra....................................End 1984
Start -1981-                2670 Explorer................................End 1983
Start -1981-                3270/3218 MY Sed Gas................End 1989
Start -1981-                3270/3218 MY Sed Diesel............End 1989

1982 Model Year Changes

Start -1982- Bayliner 1950 Capri Bowrider....................................End 1990
Start -1982-                2850 Contessa S/B M/C single....................End 1988
Start -1982-                2850 Contessa S/B M/C twin.......................End 1988
Start -1982-                2850 Contessa Sed C/B single......................End 1988
Start -1982-                2850 Contessa Sed C/B twin........................End 1988

1983 Model Year Changes

Start -1983- Bayliner 1650 Capri Bowrider.............................End 1987
Start -1983-                1952 Capri Cuddy.................................End 1990
Start -1983-                2150 Capri Bowrider.............................End 1990
Start -1983-                2155 Ciera 2150 S/B M/C.....................End 1990
Start -1983-                2160 Trophy Cuddy..............................End 1988
Start -1983-                2450 Ciera Sedan..................................End 1987
Start -1983-                2455/2450 Ciera S/B M/C.....................End 1990
Start -1983-                3888 Sed FBMCMY Gas......................End 1995
Start -1983-                3888 Sed FBMCYC Desiel...................End 1995

1984 Model Year Changes

Start -1984- Bayliner 1400 Capri Bowrider............................End 1988
Start -1984-                1600 Capri Bowrider............................End 1988
Start -1984-                1600 Capri Cuddy................................End 1987
Start -1984-                1710 Trophy Bass................................End 1990
Start -1984-                1900 Capri Bowrider...........................End 1990
Start -1984-                1902 Capri Cuddy...............................End 1990
Start -1894-                1910 1903 Trophy cons.......................End 1991
Start -1984-                2102&2110 Trophy Cuddy.................End 1990
Start -1984-                2103 Trophy Cen Con.........................End 1990
Start -1984-                2152 Capri Cuddy................................End 1990
Start -1984-                2460 Trophy Hdtp Cud........................End 1988
Start -1984-                2750 Ciera S/B M/C.............................End 1987
Start -1984-                2860 Trophy Cud Hdtp.........................End 1988
Start -1984-                4550/4518 Yacht...................................End 1988

1985 Model Year Changes

Start -1985- Bayliner 2550/2555 Ciera S/B M/C.........End 1988

1986 Model Year Changes

Start -1986- Bayliner 1804 Trophy Bass F&S.....................................End 1990
Start -1986-                2560 Trophy Comm Bridge..............................End 1989
Start -1986-                3450/3417 Tri Cabin Aft...................................End 1988
Start -1986-                3460/3416/3486 Tro Conn................................End 1990

1987 Model Year Changes

Start -1987- Bayliner 1504 Bass Trophy.............................................End 1991
Start -1987-                1500 Capri Bowrider........................................End 1990
Start -1987-                1700 Capri Bow rider........................................End 1992
Start -1987-                1702 Capri Cuddy.............................................End 1990
Start -1987-                1704 Trophy Bass Fish.....................................End 1990
Start -1987-                1710 Trophy Bass Fish.....................................End 1990
Start -1987-                1750 Capri Bowrider........................................End 1990
Start -1987-                1950 Capri Bow rider.......................................End 1989
Start -1987-                1800 04 09 10 Bass...........................................End 1989
Start -1987-                2655 Ciera S/B M/ C.........................................End 1991
Start -1987-                2950/2955 Avanti SBMC..................................End 1991
Start -1987-                3255 Avanti M/C ..............................................End 1990            

1988 Model Year Changes

Start -1988- Bayliner  2159 Trophy Cuddy..........................................End 1992
Start -1988-                2251 Cobra.........................................................End 1989
Start -1988-                2855 Ciera S/B M/C..........................................End 2000
Start -1988-                2855 Ciera Sedan CB.........................................End 1990
Start -1988-                2950/2958 Avanti Comm Bridge........................End 1991
Start -1988-                3288 SedFB MCMY...........................................End 1996
Start - 1988-               3485/3415/3450Av M/C......................................End 1990
Start -1988-                4588 Pilthse MY..................................................End 1994

1989 Model Year Changes

Start -1989- Bayliner 1770 Capri B/R  LDrive...................End 1990
Start -1989-                1970 Capri B/R................................End 1991
Start -1989-                2000 Capri BR.................................End 1994
Start -1989-                2302 Trophy WAC..........................End 1996
Start -1989-                2459 Trophy HdtpCud.....................End 1996
Start -1989-                2556 Ciera CommBridge.................End 1995
Start -1989-                2755 Ciera SB MC..........................Ends 1994

1990 Model Year Changes

Start -1990- Bayliner 1800 Capri SBR.............................................Ends 1998
Start -1990-                1802 Capri Cud.............................................Ends 1992
Start -1990-                1870 B/R Ldrive............................................Ends 1991
Start -1990-                1850 Capri LSBR..........................................End 2000
Start -1990-                2002 Capri Cudd...........................................Ends 1992
Start -1990-                2070 Capri B/R.............................................Ends 1993
Start -1990-                2050 Capri SBR............................................End 2000
Start -1990-                2052 Capri SCud..........................................End 2000
Start -1990-                2250 Capri BR/SS........................................Ends 1992
Start -1990-                2252 Capri Cuddy........................................End 1997
Start -1990-                2255 Ciera SB MC.......................................End 1994
Start -1990-                2655/2651 Ciera S/B MC 8..........................End 2000
Start -1990-                3055 Avanti SBMC......................................End 1993
Start -1990-                3555 Avanti SBMC......................................End 1995
Start -1990-                3785 Avanti SBMC......................................End 1993
Start -1990-                 4387 Aft Hdtp MY......................................End 1995

1991 Model Year Changes

Start -1991- Bayliner 1500 Trophy Sport..........................................End 1992
Start -1991-                1950 Capri Classic BR....................................End 2000
Start -1991-                1950 Capri Class Cud.....................................End 2000
Start -1991-                2352 Trophy WAC.........................................End 1996
Start -1991-                2003 Trophy CC.............................................End 1994
Start -1991-                2352 Trophy WAC.........................................End 2000
Start -1991-                2502 Trophy WAC.........................................End 1997
Start -1991-                2609 Rendezvous DK.....................................End 1999
Start -1991-                3058 Ciera Comm Bridge...............................End 1994
Start -1991-                4388 SedFBMC..............................................End 1995

1992 Model Year Changes

Start -1992- Bayliner Cobra Bass Boat..............................................End 1994
Start -1992-                1700 Capri SBR..............................................End 1998
Start -1992-                1704 Bass Boat................................................End 1993
Start -1992-                1809 Cobra Bass Boat.....................................End 1994
Start -1992-                1851 Capri SS CIBow.....................................End 2000
Start -1992-                2000 Trophy Dual Cons..................................End 1995
Start -1992-                2002 Trophy WAC..........................................End 2000
Start -1992-                2051 Capri CIDk.............................................End 1994
Start -1992-                2252 Classic Cud.............................................End 1996
Start -1992-                2059 Trophy Offshore.....................................End 1994
Start -1992-                2252 Class22Cud.............................................End 1996
Start -1992-                2452 Class24 express.......................................End 1996
Start -1992-                3688 Sed FBMCMY........................................End 1995

1993 Model Year Changes

Start -1993- Bayliner 1400 Jazz......................................................End 1996
Start -1993-                1600 Capri ClassicBR..................................End 1996
Start -1993-                1600 Capri ClassicSport...............................End 1995
Start -1993-                1750 Capri LS BR........................................End 1998
Start -1993-                1954 Capri Cl Sp Fish..................................End 2000
Start -1993-                2050 Capri SSBR.........................................End 2000
Start -1993-                2859 Super Classic.......................................End 1996
Start -1993-                3055 Ciera SBMC........................................End 1995

1994 Model Year Changes

Start -1994- Bayliner 1401 Capri LS CB.........................................End 1996
Start -1994-                1401 Reflex Closed Deck.............................End 1996
Start -1994-                1703 Trophy CC
Start -1994-                1802 Trophy Cud
Start -1994-                1850 Capri SSBR...........................................End 2000
Start -1994-                1851 CapriSS CIBow....................................End 1999
Start -1994-                2309 RendezvousDk.....................................End 1998
Start -1994-                2355 Ciera SBMC.........................................End 2000
Start -1994-                2858 Classic CB............................................End 1996
Start -1994-                4587 MY Aft Ckpt.........................................End 1996
Start -1994-                4788 Plthse

1995 Model Year Changes

Start -1995-Bayliner 1702 Capri LS Cudd.......................................End 1998
Start -1995-               1704 Capri S&F..............................................End 1998
Start  -1995-              1854 Capri F&S..............................................End 1998
Start -1995-               2003 Trophy CC.............................................End 1996
Start -1995-               2051 CapriSSCIDk.........................................End 2000
Start -1995-               2250 Capri BRSS...........................................End 1997
Start -1995-               2250 Capri LSBR...........................................End 1997
Start -1995-               2359 RendezvousDk.......................................End 1998
Start -1995-               2858 Ciera Comm Bridge
Start -1995-              2859 Ciera Exp Hdtp
Star - 1995-               3255 Avanti SBMC.........................................End 2000
Start -1995-               3258 Avanti ComBr........................................End 2000
Start -1995-               3587 MY Aft...................................................End 2000
Start -1995-               3988 MY Comm Brdge

1996 Model Year Changes

Start -1996- Bayliner 1500 Jazz........................................................End 1999
Start -1996-                1600 Capri LSBR...........................................End 1998
Start -1996-                1903 Trophy CC
Start -1996-                2180 Ski Challenger.......................................End 1997
Start -1996-                2252 Ciera Exp
Start - 1996-               2452 Ciera Exp Htdp
Start -1996-                2503 Trophy CC............................................End 2000
Start -1996-                2509 Trophy WAC........................................End 2000
Start -1996-                3388 MY CommBr
Start -1996-               3485 Avanti SBMC........................................Ends 1998
Start -1996-               3488 Avanti Comm Brdg...............................End 2000
Start -1996-               3788 MY Comm Br
Start -1996-               4087 MY Aft Ckpt

1997 Model Year Changes

Start -1997- Bayliner 1704 Quan Bass............................................End 1998
Start -1997-                1904 Quan Bass............................................End 1998
Start -1997-                2080 WakeChallengr....................................End 2000
Start  -1997-               2050 Capri ClassicBR...................................End 1999
Start -1997-                2052CapriClassicCud...................................End 2000
Start -1997-                2089 Ski Challengr........................................End 1999
Start -1997-                2109 RendezvousDk
Start -1997-                2159 Rendezvous Dk
Start -1997-                2280 Wake Challengr.....................................End 1999
Start -1997-                2350 CapriLSBR............................................End 2000
Start -1997-                2350 Capri SSBR...........................................End 2000
Start -1997-                2352 Capri LSCUD........................................End 2000
Start -1997-                2802 Trophy WAC
Start -1997-                4085 Avanti SBMC........................................End 2000

1998 Model Year Changes

Start -1989- Bayliner 1600 Capri LSV BR....................................End 1999
Start -1998-                  1750 Capri DX/LS BR
Start -1998-                  1800 Capri LSVBR.....................................End 2000
Start -1998-                  1802 Capri LSVCud....................................End 2000
Start -1998-                  1804 Capri SFBR
Start -1998-                  1850 Capri SEBR........................................End 1999
Start -1998-                  1904 Capri SF BR.......................................End 1999
Start -1998-                  2050 Capri SEBR........................................End 1999
Start -1998-                 2052 Trophy WAC.......................................End 2000
Start -1998-                 3685 Avanti SBMC......................................End 2000

1999 Model Year Changes

Start -1999- Bayliner  2409 Rendezvous Dk....................................End 2000
Start -1999-                 2459 Rendezvous Dk
Start  -1999-                 2655 Sundancer M/C....................................End 2000
Start  -1999-                 3055 Ciera SBMC........................................End 2000

2000 Model Year Changes

Start -2000- Bayliner 1600 Capri DXBR
Start -2000-                1800 Capri DXBR
Start -2000-                1802 DXCud
Start -2000-                1850 Capri DXBR
Start -2000-                1850 Capri LXBR
Start -2000-                1850 Capri LXSpBR
Start -2000-                1950 CapriBRDX
Start -2000-                1952 CapriCud DX
Start -2000-                1954 Capri SFDX
Start -2000-                2002 Trophy DX WAC
Start -2000-                2002 Trophy LX WAC
Start -2000-                2050 Capri BRDX
Start -2000-                2050 Capri BR DXS
Start -2000-                2050 Capri BR LX
Start -2000-                2050 Capri BR LXS
Start -2000-                2052 Capri CudLX
Start -2000-                2052 Capri CudDX
Start -2000-                2052 Trophy DXWAC
Start -2000-                2052 Trophy LX WAC
Start -2000-                2150 Capri BR DX
Start -2000-                2302 Trophy DX WAC
Start -2000-                2302 Trophy LX WAC
Start -2000-               2350 Capri BR DX
Start -2000-               2350 Capri BR LX
Start -2000-               2350 Capri BRLXSprt
Start -2000-               2350 Capri BR DXSprt
Start -2000-               2350 Capri Dx Cud
Start -2000-               2350 Capri LX Cud
Start -2000-               2352 Trophy DX WAC
Start -2000-               2352 Trophy LX WAC
Start -2000-               2455 Ciera DX MC
Start -2000-               2455 Ciera LX MC
Start -2000-               2509 Trophy DXWAC
Start -2000-               2509 Trophy LX WAC
Start-2000-                2655 Ciera DXMC
Start -2000-               2655 Ciera LXMC
Start -2000-               2855 Ciera DX MC
Start -2000-               2855 Ciera LXMC
Start -2000-               3055 Ciera LXMC
Start -2000-               3055 Ciera DXMC

In 1975 Bayliner was building 8 models with the largest at 30 foot and by 2000 they are building 59 with multiple variations, Boat Nut will cover the years from 2000 to 2011 in part #2.
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DETERMINING BOAT VALUE BY THE BOOK

                                      

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Buying or Selling a Power Boat, the secret information you need to be properly informed

 

How does a broker, dealer or insurance determine the value for your vessel? Well there are published boat valuation books that are printed each year and they determine their published valuation based on the following information.

The publisher determines Retail Values and Trade in allowances for over 72,000 used pleasure boats. This includes the most popular brands in average condition with typical equipment for the size and age of the boat. These values are available for the years of 1975 through to 2015. these same publishers provide values for sail boats.

These publications are for the use of marinas, brokers, surveyors, insurance, leasing and finance companies to help calculate the appropriate value of boats when making a sale, taking a trade, listing, insuring or financing. However they then include a huge disclaimer of non liability.

 So how do they determine the values they provide? The retail values they rely on are the sold prices from the previous year these are numbers that are supplied by a network of marinas and brokers. This information is combined together with data contained in publications, information provided by manufacturers, the previous years asking prices found on web sites, historical data and competitive forces. This forms the foundation for the determination of appropriate retail values.

These publications will then go on to state that the final valuation of any boat however must be determined by applying the users expertise and judgment. Taking into consideration among other factors the "condition of the boat" (this will follow), "geographic location" (this will follow), "accessories" (this will follow), and prevailing local market conditions.

These are the reasons why there may be such variations in what you may feel your boat is worth or the value that an insurance company or a broker may approach you with in the case of a claim or an offer. Two varying opinions will be easy to reach so which one is right? This is going to become even more complicated as you read more.

So how does one use these Publications to price and evaluate a boat?

The first thing you need to do is locate the boat manufacturer which are in alphabetical order, and if you think that the publishers have not listed all the power boat builders you would be surprised there are at least 76 Brand names. For example there are 9 pages for Grew listing 91 different models on page 1 alone. Unreal! There are hundred's of pages with thousands of models listed.

Each model is shown with 9 different lines of information following :

Size    Manufacturer    Model    Year    MTL    Power   Drive       Retail      Trade In

MTL is the material the boat is made of.

These valuations are for the average boat in average conditions with typical equipment for the size and age of boat in your region. Allowances should be made for any differences.

1-"Provincial or State Factors" should be applied for other provinces or states.

2-"Condition Factors" should be applied if different from average.

3-"Accessory and Trailer prices must be added where applicable.

4- No taxes are included in these valuations.

5-A current survey is recommended to determine condition.

So if you read this carefully it becomes obvious that a boat which has been highly customized or received large sums lavished on the boat in electronics, stereo or any other accessories are going to be extremely hard to value and a hard sell up against a well kept up to date original boat. A new trailer under an old boat will create the same situation. Also get a survey, somebody's opinion is not fact! Buyer beware! This is why when you are calculating a value to list your boat yourself it is generally over valued as you maybe adding value that does not apply, we will cover this coming up if you read on.

Trade in Factors for a Boat

This valuation is based on input from dealers, the following formulas are used to convert retail numbers to trade in allowances.

Example  $ 0.00          to   $ 15,000     retail is multiplied by .65

                $ 15,0001     to   $ 35,000     retail is multiplied by .70

                $ 35,001       to   $ 200,000   retail is multiplied by .75

                $ 200,001     to   $ Over        retail is multiplied by .80

 

Condition Factor

When determining value, add or deduct these percentages from the published values

Example  Boat and Motor Value                      Rough       Average   Clean       Extra Clean

               $0.00   to  $ 10,000                                -17.5%          0          +4.25%     +8.5%

               $10,001 to $25,000                                -15%             0          + 2.5%      +5.5%

              $25,001  to $100,000                              -15%             0          + 2.0%      +4.0%

              $100,000 plus                                        -12.5%           0          +1.0%       +1.5%

So you can see that you are highly penalized for an non cared for boat and are not as highly compensated for the boat. This goes to the heart of the service plan that Boat Nut can provide you with. You will be able to prove beyond a doubt that you would qualify for the 'Extra Clean' addition if you use the service plan, it will provide the documentation that is required for no argument with a broker or an insurance company. If you have a claim, these are the numbers that you will have to fight, and it unusual that you will never make a claim some boats have multiple claims over several years. You must protect yourself, you pay for the protection.

 

Salt Water Factors

This is one of the best parts of this article, does a salt water boat hold the same value?

                                                Used in Warm Waters              Used in Other Areas

With Fresh Water Cooling              -10%                                      -5%

With out Fresh Water Cooling       -20%                                      -10%

They refer to the cooling systems as fresh water, I believe this means closed cooling.

 

Provincial Factors for Canada will be represented, State Factors apply in the US                    

Ontario                                                                    Base Value

Ontario/US Boarder                                                     -2%

British Columbia- Coastal                                           +2%

British Columbia- Vancouver Island                           +2.5%

British Columbia-Interior                                            +2%

Alberta                                                                         +2.5%

Saskatchewan                                                              +2.5%

Manitoba and Kenora ONT                                         +2.5%

Quebec                                                                         +2.5%

Maritimes                                                                     +2.5%

North West Territories                                                 +2.5%

 

How the Boat Value Sections are Organized

The boat value sections of the publications are divided into to major categories which are Power and Sail. The boat listings are usually sorted as follows:

1.  Alphabetical by manufacturer
2.  Then by the year- descending
3.  Then by size- ascending
4.  Then by drive- O/B,I/O,I/B, Jet
5.  Then the mode
6. Then the retail amount- ascending

 

Each Column

1- Size (In Feet):      Length (Implied by the model number not necessarily the actual length)

2- Manufacturer:      Boat Builder

3- Model:                 Model Number and /or Model Name

                                Boat dimensions are generally included

                                If a trailer is included it will be shown here

4- Year                    Model year of boat

5-Power                  Single/ Twin, or Triple-Horsepower and Motor

6-Material               MTL, Material of the hull

7-Drive                   Drive configuration

8-Retail                   Retail Value

9- Trade-in             Trade-in Allowance

 

Canadian/US $ Exchange Rate Factors

Based on economic reports and projections for the current year of publishing. This information is from the major banks and other forecasting agencies. The publisher then applies a number to all boats imported from the US.

The publisher includes a table to be used as a guide as the exchange can fluctuate.

Canadian Dollar Increase: IF the Canadian dollar climbs then you will have to make this adjustment based on the fixed exchange rate that the valuations have been based on by the publisher.

The same applies if the Canadian dollar falls in value against the US. For international boaters you will have to determine what currency the valuations are based on by your publishers and make the same adjustments.

 

Abbreviations 

Each publisher will list a page of abbreviations used to describe every thing from:

Model and accessories

Hull Materials

Power

Engine

Drive

You will have to read this page to correctly identify your vessel in the listings as there are models that are available in different variations.

 

Inboard Outboard Engine Price Adjustment Guide- Retail Values

This is a chart or guide which allows you to adjust the value of your boat based on the motor configuration you have. The value guide does not break each model down into every motor combination that it may have been available with. The guide allows you to add value or subtract value when you compare to the listed boat in the published list. This guide also allows you to make an adjustment for the addition of a brand new motor(s) that you may have changed the problem

is this will only apply if you have purchased a manufacturer motor not a rebuild. This guide only goes back 17 years, so if your boat is over 17 years old from the current published date there are no adjustments available. These adjustments can bring your valuation up or down thousands so it is important to be accurate with the information, you cannot guess.

 

Accessory Price Guide- Retail Values

For a specific boat that has accessories not normally in the average comparable used boat, you use this guide to add calculated values to the used boat value. These are approximate prices and represented in retail values. On this Guide you are able to calculate valuations back as far as 1988. Items which are on this list are:

1- Air/ Heat

2-Generator (marine)

3-Bow Thruster

4- Dock side Power and Cord

5-Dual Battery Switch

6-Fire Extinguisher System

7-Grey Water System

8-Head Vacuflush

9-Ice maker

10-Inverter

11-Macerator Head

12-Microwave

13-Radar Arch

14-Refrigerator

15-Stove Alcohol electric

16-Swim Platform Extension

17-Trim Tabs 21/22 inch

18-Windlass to 30 ft

19- Windlass over 30 ft

 Entertainment

1-CD player 6 pack

2- Blue Tooth

3-Stereo System 18ft-20ft

4- Flat Screen TV

Electronics

1-Auto Pilot

2-Chart plotter

3- Digital Depth Sounder

4-Digital Fish Finder

5-GPS/ Chart plotter

6-Radar

7-Satellite

8-VHF

Fish

1-Electric Trolling Motor

2-Electric Down rigger

Ski

1-Wake board Tower

2- Cruise Control

3-Board Rack

4-Tower Lights

5-Tower Speakers

6-Ballast System

7-Heater

Canvas

1-Bimini

2-Convertible Top

3-Cockpit Cover

4-Camper Top

5-Mooring Cover

Remember you can only add value if the accessories listed above have been added to a boat which was not available with that accessory from the factory on your model boat. If you have upgraded due to wear and tear this will not usually affect the value, unless you can show a true up grade from factory supplied items. So do not assume that pilling cash in your boat will get you a real value gain, this is not true. Carefully spent money can make a boat more appealing to a buyer, this is true when a boat model did not come with an obvious upgrade that is popular. When you are valuing a boat it is important to know what was considered standard features and accessories, in the 80's and 90's many items were considered upgrades from the dealership you need to do your homework.

 

Trailer Price Guide- Retail Values

This is broken down into single, double and triple axles. This guide has been broken down into 25 selections. They are as follows:

1- Single axle trailers 14 through 21

2- Double axle trailers 19 through 30

3- Triple axle trailers 26 through 30

The Guide covers anything back 18 years only.

If you buy a small trailer boat without a trailer you are hurting the boat value. Actually any boat that would have come on wheels can take a hit without a trailer. If you have a new trailer then you can adjust up for this.

Boat Nut hopes that this information brings some clarity to why power boat values are all over the map. If you are trying to move up or sell your boat it is important that you really understand your boat. With knowledge of how the boat came originally, what you can add value for and what the condition of your boat actually is. You can ask what you would like for your boat but your opinion maybe far away from real condition reality. Just because the boat is clean and undamaged does not mean the boat is considered clean if you have ignored the service on the mechanicals. As a buyer do not pay up for all the new gear a lot of that upgrading may fall under maintenance. The most important thing that can be said is you have to have an non bias reliable source of information. This is hard to do but a necessity to make a sound investment. As new technology continues to advance a traditional survey on boat condition will not be enough when mechanicals are 2/3 of the boat value you will need to rethink the boat buying process, a lot of boat owners are going to get burned. Get a relationship with an educated marine expert and ask for a report on the boat before you even go and look at it. Have your expert review the report and then go and look, boats will sell themselves so you need to have an idea of what you are getting into before the boat draws you in.

It is important to remember boats are now bought and sold internationally, buying a boat in a more competitive market does not mean you are going to get a better deal or a better boat!

 

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Hull Identification Number all you Need to Know

                                               

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HULL ID NUMBERS AND MANUFACTURERS ID CODES

Hull Identification Number

The Hull Identification Number (HIN) consists of 12 consecutive characters (capital letters of the alphabet and/or Arabic numerals) with no spaces, slashes, oblique stroke or hyphens between them. These characters are:
* A three digit Manufacturers Identification Code (MIC) followed by
* A five character manufacturers hull serial number and
* Four figures giving the date of manufacturer

Manufacturers Identification Code

The Manufacturers Identification Code (MIC) consists of three characters (block capitals or numbers) forming the first three characters of the HIN, as issued by Coast guard. It identifies the plant of manufacturer and is unique to whom it is issued.

Hull Serial Number

Characters four through eight of the HIN are the individual hull serial number which is defined by the manufacturer. No two boats are assigned the same hull serial number. The hull serial number consists of capital letters of the alphabet or Arabic numerals or both, exceptions being the letters I, O and Q, they are not used.

Characters nine through twelve of the HIN are a letter and numbers indicating the month and year of manufacture and the model year for which the boat is built. The date code of the HIN has been handled three different ways over the years (to be explained further on)

Country Code

The country Code is an optional addition to the HIN. Manufacturers of boats have the option of adding the prefix, e.g. "US-" (block capitol letters and hyphen) in front of the HIN. This is a mandatory requirement for manufacturers exporting to some countries (for example: the European Community). This is not part of the accepted mutual recognition of Hull Identification Numbers between Canada and the US.

Marking of the Hull

The HIN is permanently affixed into the hull, hull member, or on a plate so that removal of the HIN or plate would normally cause some scarring or damage to the surrounding hull area. No character of the HIN is to be less than 6 mm (1/4 inch) in height and width.

 Where  is the HIN located?
* The transom above the load water line (preferably on the upper starboard quadrant).
* The starboard side at the aft end of the hull that bears the rudder or steering mechanism, if the boat has no transom.
* The outer most starboard side of the after end of the hull, if the boat has more than one hull, and no transom.

Some manufacturers have added additional characters after the HIN separated from the HIN by a hyphen.
Three different HIN numbering systems have been used by the Coast Guard and boat manufacturers.

Numbering System 1

Most builders started using this format in Jan 1985 and is still in use.

ZZZ                                           45678                                 A                     5                  85
Manufacturers ID Code      Hull Serial Number      Month built    Year Built    Model Year

Character Nine - is a letter of the alphabet indicating the month during which construction or assembly began
Character Ten - is the last numeral of the year during which construction or assembly began
Character Eleven - are the last two numerals which represent the model year for which the boat was built.

The example above shows that Hull Number 45678 built by manufacturer identified as ZZZ was built in  JAN 1985

Jan -A        Feb -B     March -C    April - D     May -E     June -F    July -G    Aug -H    Sept -I
Oct -J        Nov -K       Dec -L

Numbering System 2

Most builders used this format from the mid 1970's until Dec 1984. However, some builders still used the previous system.

ZAA                                                      45678                                          M76E
Manufacturers ID Code                Hull Serial Number                    Month and Year

Character Nine - of the HIN is the letter "M" a spacer letter before the year
Character Ten and Eleven - are the last two numerals of the model year, which commences in Aug of the preceding calendar year.
Character Twelve - is a letter of the alphabet which indicates the month during which construction or assembly began

Using the "Model Year" option, the date of manufacture code for Dec 1975 would be displayed as M76E

Aug -A    Sept - B    Oct -C    Nov -D    Dec -E    Jan -F    Feb -G    March -H    April -I    May -J
June -K    July -L

Numbering System Number 3

Most builders use this format from the 1960's though until the mid 1970's. Some builders converted to the newer system earlier.

ZAA                                                   45678                                          1275
Manufacturers ID Code         Hull Serial Number                 Month and Year of Manufacture

Characters Nine and Ten - indicate the month of the calendar year (Jan to Dec numbered 01 to 12)
Characters Eleven and Twelve - are the last two numerals of the calendar year.
The date of manufacture is the month and year during which the construction or assembly began. Using the "Model Year" option, the date of manufacture code for Dec 1975 would be displayed as 1275.

If a HIN area is damaged a replacement code can be imprinted in the hull, the manufacturer will send a replacement HIN mold, but it must be returned (I have received them by armored car). The HIN should be inspected on any boat you have or may purchase, it must be accessible for law enforcement to inspect if you cover the HIN you must provide access to the original area. The HIN is placed in several locations on the hull and deck if you see that the number does not look factory finish you can contact the builder for more information on were to locate another HIN area so you can confirm that the boat is not stolen or being fraudulently represented. The HIN is a number you should have on hand at all times as it can be used to gather the original build information for the boat. All information that the manufacturer has on file for the boat is kept using the HIN.
No HIN, No Sale!

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