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Old 03-30-2013, 08:39 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by jrc View Post
If possible I would make a deal with the dealer selling you the newer boat. He obviously wants to sell you the boat he has, why wouldn't he deal on selling your current boat for you?

Summer storage shouldn't be an issue. Dry summer storage is dirt cheap for the dealer. Once the boats are in the water, those big fields sit empty. If you set the price too high and you end up storing over the winter, then expect to pay a fee. If you set your price right and the dealer see a quick turn around, he should be willing to bend on the percentage.

The other choice is find a cheap summer storage option. Then sell it yourself. If you sell it quick enough, you can get away without storage. Discount the storage fee and consignment fee, then post it for a quick sale.
I have yet to find a dealer that will take a trade in on a consignment. I had that problem when I bought my last boat. Went to a different dealer and bought new instead.
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