new vs. used
As the owner of many new and used boats over the past 55 years I would strongly urge someone looking for a larger 28'+ boat to consider used. Many would be skippers buy the first boat they get talked into and then discover it's either too large, too small or it's just not right for them. I have seen a person at my old marina (about the largest in the northeast) buy 3 boats in one season just to get one he could run and then wound up hiring a captain to run it. Granted most people are not that rich or stupid but it just shows that there were 2 nearly new boats available at bargain prices.
Smaller runabout types tend to be used a lot more and a lot harder so if I were in the market for one I would definitely look for a new one.
Whatever, make sure your sale is conditional on a 'sea trial' (test drive) to insure all is well with the vessel. If the dealer won't go for it then walk quickly away.
JMHO
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