While there can be several different ways of determining how much a boat is actually worth, a boat is really only worth what a buyer is willing to pay for it, and what I seller is willing to take for it. In the fall, it is pretty difficult to sell boats, and it is even more difficult in the winter. The best time for selling boats are in the spring and the summer. It is easiest to sell boats between Memorial Day and Labor Day. This is the time when most people are out using their boat. You’ll even have an easier time selling an RV during the winter than you will trying to sell a boat.
If you want to determine how much a boat is worth, try searching for the value online by using a value guide. A lot of people search for Kelly blue book boats and some search for NADA. In my opinion, the latter is the better of the two for finding good information on how to price used boats. When you use a value guide, be sure to enter the year, and the model. Plus you also want to be able to identify what condition the boat is in, and whether it is in new condition, good condition or average condition. These factors will help you determine an accurate price. Prices might be subject to change depending on availability and marketability.