Advice on 2004 Grady White Tournament 205 price

[JAdams1]

Hi All,

I came across a very clean 2004 tournament 205 located in Portland Maine. The seller is firm on his price of $29,500. I offered him $27,000, and he said no. I asked him to meet me in the middle and he said he just listed the boat and wanted $29,500. He even turned down and offer of $29,000, kinda shocked by that. He said the boat is really nice, he may drop the price if it doesn't sell by the end of the season.

It is a fresh water boat which is a plus and comes with new electronics, side curtains and a new Aluminum trailer he purchased this year. Yamaha 150 motor has 250 hours.

Do you think $29,500 is overpriced? I would hate to miss out on this one if it is worth it.

Thanks.

Here is the craigslist ad.

https://maine.craigslist.org/boa/d/2004-grady-white-205/6690240022.html

 

[Doc Stressor]

Wait until the end of the season. He'll come down. He's asking a lot for a 14 year old boat.

You'll need to have the transom checked out. Freshwater is worse than saltwater with respect to rot.

You'll also likely need to replace the harmonic balancers on the F150. That could cost you around $1000 unless you do it yourself. Figure all of that in your final offer.

You can find 10+ year old 205s all over the place in Florida for under $20,000.

Here is an example:

2006 Grady White 205

 

[JAdams1]

Thanks Doc Stressor, appreciate the advise. I agree, I think he has the for sale flag run up pretty high on the flagpole right now.

 

[JAdams1]

The seller in Portland Maine got his full asking price or $29,500. Here is a pic of the boat.

 

[Parthery]

There is an '03 225 Tournament on Cape Cod. It's priced well, particularly for the NE. It also looks like it needs a good detail and new cushions. For this price, it could be a steal....

https://www.boattrader.com/listing/...ent-225-103392825/?refSource=standard+listing

 

[Doc Stressor]

If I sell my 226, I'm going to haul it up to a lake in Maine.

 

[Fishtales]

Probably had someone else chasing it and worked you both against each other. I think this is the right time to buy (or will be in the next month or so). People have to winterize and store is they don't move it and the boat is effectively one year older in the spring. Wait for your deal.

 

[JAdams1]

There is an '03 225 Tournament on Cape Cod. It's priced well, particularly for the NE. It also looks like it needs a good detail and new cushions. For this price, it could be a steal....

https://www.boattrader.com/listing/...ent-225-103392825/?refSource=standard+listing

Thanks, I saw that one. A 225 is a little to big for me. Holding out for a 205.

John