Valuing an Inflatable

Ken Krawford · December 11, 2015, 03:16:54 AM

I have a 2008 Zodiac by West Marine inflatable (RIB 310) that is in excellent condition and a 2004 9.9 hp 2 stroke Mercury outboard that a friend is interested in buying. We are both having a difficult time finding comparables to help establish a value. Does anyone have any resources that might be helpful?
Thanks.

Craig Illman · December 11, 2015, 07:45:03 AM

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lazybone · December 11, 2015, 02:31:54 PM

If I were the buyer I would want to know the service history on the outboard. At 11/12 years old the lower end would be due for a rebuild.

Noah · December 11, 2015, 02:54:49 PM

What does I have "a 2008 Zodiac by West Marine inflatable " mean? Is it a Zodiac or a West Marine brand boat? Is it Hypalon or PVC?

Ken Krawford · December 11, 2015, 04:00:44 PM

Quote from: Noah on December 11, 2015, 02:54:49 PM
What does I have "a 2008 Zodiac by West Marine inflatable " mean? Is it a Zodiac or a West Marine brand boat? Is it Hypalon or PVC?

My understanding is that the raft was made by Zodiac but sold and branded by West Marine. It is PVC.

KWKloeber · December 11, 2015, 06:58:44 PM

Quote from: Ken Krawford on December 11, 2015, 03:16:54 AM
I have a 2008 Zodiac by West Marine inflatable (RIB 310) that is in excellent condition and a 2004 9.9 hp 2 stroke Mercury outboard that a friend is interested in buying. We are both having a difficult time finding comparables to help establish a value. Does anyone have any resources that might be helpful?
Thanks.

Putting on the broker hat, "Established values" always amuse me. There's only one valid value -

What, on any given day, a given buyer is willing to pay--while at the same instant the seller is willing to accept.

Owners always say "On Yacht World........" and I say, "Yep that's the 'no sale' price -- what you tell the Admiral that y'all can get -- when she wants to sell and you don't."

kk

mark_53 · December 16, 2015, 10:42:31 AM

I bought a used 2014 west marine 310 inflatable last year. Also bought an 8 hp Tohatsu so I'm a little familiar with the market. I'd say your 2008 WM 310 is worth about $700-$800. The 9.9 merc would be $800-$1000.

Ken Krawford · December 17, 2015, 03:28:55 AM

Quote from: mark_53 on December 16, 2015, 10:42:31 AM
I bought a used 2014 west marine 310 inflatable last year. Also bought an 8 hp Tohatsu so I'm a little familiar with the market. I'd say your 2008 WM 310 is worth about $700-$800. The 9.9 merc would be $800-$1000.

You were very close (at least in my case) Sold for $1,800 yesterday.