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What should I expect to pay for a well kept example(not perfect as I know they are 30 yr old) of a mk 1 to 4 on the Great Lakes this time of year?What premium if anyfor a diesel? Looking for sales data not just asking price.
Prices mostly range from teens to high 20s, depending on Mark, condition, equipment. A III did sell on eBay last year for about $3,000 but it needed a huge amount of work. Diesel v. gas (Atomic 4) is a matter of personal preference but you can expect to spend several thousand more for a diesel-powered boat. Note that the only difference between a late III and a IV (not many of the latter were built) is that the forestay was moved about four inches back from the stem to accommodate an anchor roller. Check out http://www.boatforsale.net. Happy hunting.
Ken Pole
1975 Mark III Santiva
Ottawa
Ken Pole, Ottawa
1975 Mark III Santiva
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Dear Guest,
I would just add one comment. If you can find a boat with good gear already on it, consider that a real plus. A well equipped boat can likely command a price of only a few hundred dollars more than a poorly equipped boat of the same age and in similar shape so, in effect,( if you can find such a boat) you could be getting expensive things such as self-tailing winches, electronics, auto-helms, anchors, dodgers, newer sails, biminis, dingys and outboards etc., etc. at a fraction of their original $$$ outlay.
I consider "Aragorn" to be very well equipped and she is that way because that's the way I want it but I realize that if/when I sell her, I can't expect to get much return on my outlay for the "extras" I have added over the years.
Clare Jordan -- Aragorn
The first thing to realize is that age in itself doesn't depreciate the value of these old C&C boats. There are many out there that are in almost new condition. The owners who have constantly replaced or upgraded the hardware and, most importantly, have taken care to protect the balsa cores from water intrusion have boats that are at the highest end of the range and will look it. I have seen many where their owners got frisky screwing bits of stuff here and there without properly protecting the core. These boats will be on the very low end of the range. Coming from fresh water makes a big difference too especially on the innerds of the Atomic-4's and any of the rigging.
Thanks to those who have replied.I have seen several listings here and elsewhere with asking prices in teens to mid 20,s.My question is what have they sold for? I think I saw the ebay $3000 sale referenced elsewhere and it also needed shipping and perhaps duty to get it to my market.I am looking on the great lakes where they might command a premium . what has anyone sold in the last year ?
There are some deals out there. I found a 73 MKII in stock condition (nothing updated) for $3500 US last fall. Although the boat is solid, by the time I update everything the total cost will be considerably higher. To me this is somewhat of an advantage, since I will be outfitting the boat "My Way". The one thing I have found is that my yard has a prejudice against boats of this vintage. When I ask the service department about quoting jobs, I hear "That old thing". I have not heard this from others in the forum, perhaps it's just me!
Dave Green
"Bart" MKII #245
Whats a good deal? Its when you think you have a good deal. Congratulations, You have a very good deal. I bought hull 182 two years ago on eBay. By the the time I got it back to Lake Superior I had more than you have paid in it. We have enjoyed her to no end.
At nearly every anchor we are complemented on the boat. As you will find out you now own one of the very best. It is truly bullet proof. and sails to wind like no other. Enjoy.
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