Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 2009 150 Montauk Dealer Price?
Posted by rpjanek on 08/06/09 - 3:56 PM
#1
Greetings, I'm considering the purchase of a 2009 150 Montauk as my first Boston Whaler. What is the general opinion on an out-the-door price of $25,100? I need to have a custom trailer (narrower) and this price is included.
-Richard
Posted by whalersal on 08/06/09 - 6:02 PM
#2
A used one just sold for 15k. And a less than one season old mint 2008 loaded to the gills is offered at 19k. By Chopbuster in NJ. You gotst to check it out man.
edit. nevermind. I see you are in NoCal.
PS Here that rig sells for at most $21k new.
Edited by whalersal on 08/06/09 - 6:03 PM
Posted by rpjanek on 08/07/09 - 2:59 AM
#4
Thanks for the information. The dealer list price is $21,900. It seems that when I factor in a different trailer (~$1200) and the tax and license fees for California, I'm looking at a little over $25,000 out the door. I've never purchased a new boat, and I'm wondering how much haggling I can do. I heard that the dealer markup is at least 50%.
-Richard
Posted by whalersal on 08/07/09 - 3:12 AM
#5
I figure the chain is divided in thirds. A boat that costs the manufacturer $10k, costs the dealer $20k, and is listed for $30k. I would figure $20k with the upgraded trailer is about right, without tax. But all economics are local. How is the economy by you?
Posted by FASTFJR on 08/07/09 - 8:26 AM
#6
whalersal wrote:
A used one just sold for 15k. And a less than one season old mint 2008 loaded to the gills is offered at 19k. By Chopbuster in NJ. You gotst to check it out man.
edit. nevermind. I see you are in NoCal.
PS Here that rig sells for at most $21k new.
WHAT???
Tom is selling his boat already?
Posted by RandyK on 08/09/09 - 8:12 PM
#7
I bought a new 2007 Montauk 150 with Karavan trailer in October of 2006. It came with the bow rails, swim ladder, fishing package, and livewell. I also had them install a Garmin GPS/Fishfinder, Icom VHF wiih antenna, and a bimini top. Total out the door price was $25,031 from Schock Boats, Newport Beach, CA. Hope this helps.
Posted by rpjanek on 08/10/09 - 8:55 AM
#8
Thanks RandyK, this is good data. The boat that I'm looking at is a bare bones 150 Montauk, I have asked for a narrow trailer, so there is some cost, but there are no electronics involved. I'm going to set my offer at $23,000.
Does one define the price before the sea trail? I assume, yes.
-Richard
Posted by rpjanek on 08/12/09 - 8:47 AM
#9
I took RandyK's data: $25,031 in 2006 and used an on-line calculator (
http://www.measuringworth.com/calcula.../uscompare) to project this cost to 2009. The output was only good to the year 2008. The average result in terms of 2008 money was: $26,748 (+/- 1.3% at 1sigma) using CPI,GDP and wage indexes.
I have managed to negotiate (with difficulty) an out the door price of $24,600. This includes a new trailer (the BW Karavan trailer is too wide to fit in my driveway).
I'm arriving at the conclusion that this is fair price. Used 150 Montauks are going for $18,000 to $20,000 but when I factor in tax and a new trailer, I'm close to my new cost.
Does anyone have comment on how the 150 Montauks handle in large bays (like San Francisco Bay). I'm going for a sea trail soon.