When we moved from our lake house 4 years ago, I sold our pontoon and our ski boat. Well, we’re moving back in the spring and now I’m regretting having sold them. The prices have absolutely gone insane.
A basic 22 ft pontoon boat with a 115 is now $40k+. Want a tritoon? How about $60k+! We’re talking about a board with some seats and a motor screwed to it. I’m guessing profit margin must be 80% or more. Used aren’t a whole lot cheaper.
Ski boats are worse. Just ranting. We're going to the boat show in a couple of weeks and I’m hoping the ether of beautiful boats and sky high prices aren’t overwhelming. Ya know, you look at a few Mastercrafts at $140k and all of a sudden, that Chaparral at $70k doesn’t seem so bad.
Will go back a few more years and hopefully find something reliable and in decent shape for working-stiff money. Rant over.