Why can't I sell my 17ft Bass Pro Targa Tracker Boat for $16000?

Question

2001 Tracker Targa 17ft 4inches Deep "V" Big water w/ 4 Stroke 75 hp Mercury. Comes with Trailer, ores, night lights, gages (fuel, speedometer, tachometer, voltmeter, water pressure, and trim), walk through windshield, side storage, Dual Console, 30 gallon built-in tank(you won't have to fill up, it has plenty already-FULL), 2 bait wells, divided acrated 50" livewell w/ flow-rite aeration timers and remote drain controls, Tracker 12 volt 52 LB thrust 50" foot-controlled trolling motor, Radius tempered glass walk-thru windshield, AM/FM cassette stereo, extra-wide carpeted gunnels for large downriggers, aft aerated livewell, 2 large aerated baitwells w/ liftout stainer, in floor storage, storage shelf under console, all welded hull, bow storage, bow panel w/ trim recirculation and courtesy light switches, locking storage on console, wheel lug locks on trailer tires and spare tire, lock for swing away tongue, and lock so people can't drive away with it. Also comes with boat cover, battery charger, plus 4 seats that can be removed (can be moved to the front or back for easy fishing and to be able to get the anchor which there are two for different bottoms) plus all weather stand up Convertible top w/ side and aft curtains, side lockable storage for up to 7ft fishing rods, ship to shore radio with extra high atten.(Horizon-Standard VHF Marine Radio model #GX1265S Plus portanle ICOM Waterproof VHF Marine Radio model #IC-M2A) Garmin GPS Map 172C Color GPS Cahrt Plotter, Ritchie X-15 and Ritchie S53 surface mount lighted compasses, 3 Sospenders High Performance Inflatable Life Vests, tilt steering wheel, cup holders, ski storage, glove box, gas fill vent combo, hand rails, 2 60 watt speakers, and safety features. Has not been on water for 2 years. Has been shrink-wrapped and winterized each year. I have never been on a more stable boat. 37 mph top speed. It was designed for big water. Many extras that did not come with the boat. Cash or certified bank from local bank. (the picture of the deep V 18 is just like the 17ft but one foot longer both are Deep V)

Answer 1

Here where I live in Florida used boats are a dime a dozen. Look at the economy and several very large boat manufacturers are closing their doors. It is not just your boat, but toys are the last thing on peoples mind with the cost of fuel and groceries. My neighbor had a 4 year 19 Mako with a 150 on the back, all the bells and whistles. Listed at $21,000 but the only offer after approx 10 months he got was $13,500. He took what he could.

Decide on the real reason for selling... It sounds like you dont use it since it has sat for 2 years... if you need the cash, drop the price. If money is not an issue get it out and use it, you are wanting more than you will ever get for it, or at least around here.

My brother in law bought a similar version (fewer options) last year and paid around $8000.... that would be the low range, expect $11000 as high

Answer 2

Probably because it is over-priced. It is only a 17' boat with a 75 hp engine and it is 7 years old. What does a new one cost? Strip off a lot of the extras like the radios and the trolling motor and the GPS ,the life vests, battery  charger, etc. The stuff that you can put on another boat.

Look around and see what other boats this size are selling for new. Look at online listings for this size boat that is used.

Regards,

Dan