[quote=DamonLinkous][quote=kgatesman]They are asking $3500. I could repair the soft spots and ignore the cracks, I suppose.
What might be a reasonable offer, if I chose to buy this thing? [/quote]
Just hearing $3,500 for a 1980 Hobie 18 (with soft spots) sounds like a lot, but the details are everything. One thing, despite reports of deals like Andrew's $600 boat, to me there is kind of a base price for a complete package that includes boat with all useable parts, sails, rigging, lines, and trailer.
My opinion is that there is a kind of base price for "Sail Away" ready boats. By "Sail Away" I mean you could trailer straight to the launch area (hey! the trailer lights work) rig it and go sailing using only the stuff that came with the boat. For a "Sail Away" Hobie 18 I don't see why it would go for less that $2,500. The price will adjust up and down from that based on area, age, cosmetics, seller motivation, how well advertised (who knows it's for sale).
After you get the adjusted "Sail Away" price you can adjust up or down for things that are missing (needs new main sheet) or additional (comes with three sets of sails).
Some extras are cash money. A set of used Hobie 18 sails (without battens) can be sold easily here at TheBeachcats.com Classifieds for $400-900 depending on looks and condition.
So if someone was selling a H18 for $3,000, but it comes with an extra set of sails I could turn into cash, it's right at the base price.
What does everyone think of my "Sail Away" thinking. Anyone want to state what they consider the base price for other popular beachcats?
[b]But Full Stop:[/b] Condition of the hulls is everything, so make fully sure the hulls are good or can be made good. [b]CAT[/b]astrophic hull failure is a good way to ruin your day.[/quote]
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