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Originally Posted by Sue Doe-Nym
We are thinking of selling our 03 Cobalt 240 with low hours, and wonder where the best place might be to advertise it. It’s a terrific boat, but we have seldom had it out the past several years. We will appreciate constructive responses.
Sue
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So private sales in my mind are the way to go if you are not in a rush. Using facebook market place and Craigslist have worked out well for me. With a boat one of the biggest things you can do to help yourself, is have it available to put in the water, if you have a serious buyer. Well some people say they get a lot of tire kickers, just looking for a ride, I have not had that problem. Also be willing to help them solve logistical problems they might have.... For instance, if you keep your boat at a marina and don't have a trailer, have a list of companies or marina's in the area, that a potential buyer can contact about transport a boat to its new home.
As an avid boater, I have found simple things go a long way.... Selling my last boat, I took the time to give the first time boat owners some coaching... Went over all the controls and procedures the day they came to look at the boat, and even helped the get the boat on and off the trailer for the first time the day they picked it up. In return they never really haggled on the price, and headed home both days I met with them, having enjoyed the boat.....And I can't lie, anytime on the water for me is a good time.