Where do I list a boat for sale?

Our boating experiment is drawing to a close. What suggestions does the group have on places to list it for sale? So far I have craigslist and boattrader.com. Are there other good options to use?

ebay? That's where my B-I-L found a few of his boats, albeit in somewhat "challenged" condition.

CL unless we are talking about a whole lot of boat or special marque.

About to em-barque on this adventure for 2 of my boats as well. I plan on starting out free/local (because one boat doesn't have a trailer) by posting it on Craigslist/eBay Classified ads, some boat forums, and also flyers up at local tackle/marine stores. If that doesn't work I'm going to stage 2 (think light bulbs) and posting it on Boat Trader and eventually eBay auctions.

What kind of boat? Some brands have dedicated forums which would be a good start.

You could make a video and post it on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7yfISlGLNU&feature=share&list=SPED9441CFC963F147

I sold mine on ebay. It was a 30ft deckboat that needed some tlc, so the market was limited. I doubt it would have sold on the local CL, but I put it on ebay, got over reserve, and cried huge crocodile tears of joy when it left.

I love the thought of a boat, but never seem to find the time to use one.

If it is a Sunfish would you want to trade for a Hobie Cat?

there are a number of sites... try sailing texas.com

Thanks for the good thoughts. I wasn't thinking ebay but may try it.

It's a Hurricane 217 outboard.

Cotton, we're in the same boat (pun intended ). We love taking it out with the kids for tubing, etc, but doing so ~3 times per year doesn't justify owning a boat!

pilotbraden wrote: If it is a Sunfish would you want to trade for a Hobie Cat?

What's going on here? I want said Hobie Cat, where are you located?

dyintorace wrote: Thanks for the good thoughts. I wasn't thinking ebay but may try it. It's a Hurricane 217 outboard. Cotton, we're in the same boat (pun intended ). We love taking it out with the kids for tubing, etc, but doing so ~3 times per year doesn't justify owning a boat!

They have a free classified system which might be good to test the waters before going full auction. Otherwise I believe the fees are $60 if <$2000 sale price, or $125 if over.

dyintorace wrote: Thanks for the good thoughts. I wasn't thinking ebay but may try it. It's a Hurricane 217 outboard. Cotton, we're in the same boat (pun intended ). We love taking it out with the kids for tubing, etc, but doing so ~3 times per year doesn't justify owning a boat!

Out of curiosity, where would you take it? Can't think of any large lakes nearby (Newnan's seems pretty small), although I guess you could take it to the Santa Fe river.

I hate craigslist. I had over 50 calls on the last car. The 2nd guy to show up bought it. Everyone else just wanted to chat, I guess they were lonely.

I like eBay better. Or parking it at the car lot of a friend and give them a list of mods and your price.

Mitchell wrote:

dyintorace wrote: Thanks for the good thoughts. I wasn't thinking ebay but may try it. It's a Hurricane 217 outboard. Cotton, we're in the same boat (pun intended ). We love taking it out with the kids for tubing, etc, but doing so ~3 times per year doesn't justify owning a boat!

Out of curiosity, where would you take it? Can't think of any large lakes nearby (Newnan's seems pretty small), although I guess you could take it to the Santa Fe river.

Lake Santa Fe is the usual destination. Great, spring fed lake. We've also taken it out at Cedar Key and Steinhatchee.

FranktheTank wrote: I hate craigslist. I had over 50 calls on the last car. The 2nd guy to show up bought it. Everyone else just wanted to chat, I guess they were lonely. I like eBay better. Or parking it at the car lot of a friend and give them a list of mods and your price.

Good thought. I might make some calls to folks I know that know folks with local lots!

In reply to Enyar:

I am in Flint MI, I want a sunfish, so that I can teach my neices to sail. They are 4 and 11 years old and the hobie is too fast and big for them.

I want to get a small sailboat too. I think it would be fun to learn, and there is a small lake near me that would be pretty good for it.

In reply to pilotbraden:

Ahh, too bad you're so far away but get those youngins sailing!

For that kind of boat & location, I would suggest these other two outlets:

Florida Sportsman

The Hull Truth

Really your best luck will be on Craigslist. BoatTrader isn't what it used to be.

Thanks for the suggestions!

Didn't realize you were in FL, that makes things easier. I believe THT charges for classified ads and I don't think it's cheap. Plus, that crowd probably isn't interested in a Hurricane deck boat. What year/motor/price are you thinking?

Also, if it doesn't sell by April I will be making rounds of local stores (West Marine/Tackle shops/ETC) posting up flyers for a Whaler and Sea Ray I am selling...maybe I can put up some flyers for you too? Tampa isn't too far from GVille.

Enyar wrote: Didn't realize you were in FL, that makes things easier. I believe THT charges for classified ads and I don't think it's cheap. Plus, that crowd probably isn't interested in a Hurricane deck boat. What year/motor/price are you thinking? Also, if it doesn't sell by April I will be making rounds of local stores (West Marine/Tackle shops/ETC) posting up flyers for a Whaler and Sea Ray I am selling...maybe I can put up some flyers for you too? Tampa isn't too far from GVille.

Thanks for the offer. I'll PM you a little later with details. Don't want to turn this thread into a classified ad.