Parker 2830 For Sale

[Bass2Mouth]

2005 Parker 2830
Located: 11946, NY
[email protected]

*100% turn key and ready to fish. NEEDS NOTHING*

You won’t find another one rigged like this. No expense was spared and no shortcuts taken. This was supposed to be my ‘forever boat.’ Never used commercially all hours are recreational use and mine only. Known by Parker enthusiasts as 'The Unicorn' there are only a few 2830’s left in the US(I believe currently less than 12). It’s the same hull Parker builds currently for the 2820 however with a larger pilothouse and enclosed electric flush head and shower.

Purchased in 2017 in original condition from original owner with approx. 700hrs on her. As you can see by how this boat was rigged the plan was to keep till death. No expense was spared. It seems however that plan has changed and I’m strongly considering selling. I do not have to sell

(2019) Suzuki repower DF300 (555hrs and going up as the boat is still being used) fly by wire with 3 C10 gauges(under Suzuki 3+3 warranty till 2024/25)
LFS 4 blade props(2020)
(Spare set of Suzuki water grip 3 blades)
New Armstrong Designer bracket rated for twin 300HP outboards(600hp total rating) with rigging tubes for harness and steering

(2020) custom cockpit bulkhead mounted helm with steering, throttles, USB, troll switch, start/stop and dead man
(2020) dual ram Sea Star power steering

new water separator mounts and filters(2020)

New batteries as of 2019 relocated from stern below deck to below deck pilothouse.

Raw water wash down

Fresh water wash down

(2019)Full Simrad electronics makeover. Simrad Evo 3 16” at helm, Simrad IS35 at helm, 9” Evo3 overhead and additional 9” Evo3 in cockpit navpod mounted by bulkhead helm. 4k radar dome. All electronics fully networked and integrated including all engine data, auto pilot and music. Sirius radio and weather integrated into electroincs

All plastic thruhulls removed & replaced

thruhull chirp transducer Airmar SS175 (2019)

3 to 1 Simrad transducer for side/downscan

(2019)Simrad Autopilot AP 44

Icom IC-M506 VHF with AIS(2020)
Standard Horizon Explorer VHF with cockpit ram mic(2019)

Fusion MS-UD755 marine audio(bluetooth)
JL speakers inside Definitive under gunwale in the cockpit
Fusion remote at both helm stations

Custom aluminum rocket launcher (2018)

8 TACO ceiling mount rod holders

8 under gunwale rod holders

Westerbeke 3.5kw genset(2018) 234hrs plumbed to Best Marine sea chest(allows clean water supply while on plane. Washdown and HVAC also plumbed to sea chest)

Dometic HVAC(2018) with dehumidifier(Heat and AC even while underway).

Full electric flush head with shower/sink & hot water heater

Transom fish box converted to livewell

Mechanical battery switches at helm (no crawling into compartments to turn batteries on and off)

LoneStar Anchor drum with 600’ of braided line and 15’ chain(hard wired helm switch and wireless remote)

Black Oak Led lighting (exterior)
10” bar under pulpit
(2)4” cube lights on forward pulpit rail & rear corners of pilot house roof
(2)6” bars port and starboard
(1) 6” rear facing bar
(2) 4” cube spreader lights diffused lenses
(2) 4” cube flood lights favoring forward too of pilot house
Lumitech in water lights (blue/white)
LED Under gunwale lighting (all around)
Navigation lights changed to LED mounted top of pilothouse
All interior lighting replaced with LED red/white(all new lightingnot just bulbs)

Custom helm (more real estate to accommodate electronics)

All new cushions (2018)
Forward berth sleeps 2
Table drops level with dinette benches and cushion to cover for sleeping

(8)Rod racks ceiling mounted

Sea dek combing pads(2018)

vinyl flooring inside

4 swivel rod holders 15 deg(back plated)
4 standard

Pilothouse door replaced with aluminum sliding door built by Bomar

(2019) Cabinetry replaced with custom tackle drawers and top

Custom Radar pad added to roof (allows radar mast to be mounted without drilling through roof)

(2018) AC/DC fridge

Taco outriggers

Full electric flush head with shower and sink

Hot water heater (never used)

Microwave



Boat is 100% functioning and sea worthy. Solid as the day it was built but rigged a whole lot better! NEEDS NOTHING. All engine Maintenance done strictly by Suzuki specs with OEM Suzuki fluids and filters. Proven fishing machine capable of all kinds of fishing canyon/inshore/offshore/bay. Awesome family boat as well. Boat maintained with open checkbook, docked at private slip.

Performance:
Cruises approx 28kts and gets 1.15m per gallon. Cruises 30-33kts with same fuel burn in flat calm conditions. Top speed is approx 40kts depending on conditions(.88m per gallon). (With 250g fuel, tackle, ice
and 3 adults)

Fuel capacity 250g(single tank)
Fuel tank pressure tested winter 2019/20

3-axle bunk trailer also Included in sale. Only used for winter storage. All tires replaced 2018.

Draft: 18”
Beam: 9.50’

Asking $174,999.00

Yes… I know what I’m asking and I know it’s a lot. If you know what you’re looking at you understand what’s into this boat. Open to reasonable offers.

Available for survey and sea trial upon receipt of deposit.

Currently in the water and still being fished

 

[John_Madison CT]

Any pics of the bathroom down below?

 

[Bass2Mouth]

Any pics of the bathroom down below?

 

[Mpellet]

2005 Parker 2830
Located: 11946, NY
[email protected]

*100% turn key and ready to fish. NEEDS NOTHING*

You won’t find another one rigged like this. No expense was spared and no shortcuts taken. This was supposed to be my ‘forever boat.’ Never used commercially all hours are recreational use and mine only. Known by Parker enthusiasts as 'The Unicorn' there are only a few 2830’s left in the US(I believe currently less than 12). It’s the same hull Parker builds currently for the 2820 however with a larger pilothouse and enclosed electric flush head and shower.

Purchased in 2017 in original condition from original owner with approx. 700hrs on her. As you can see by how this boat was rigged the plan was to keep till death. No expense was spared. It seems however that plan has changed and I’m strongly considering selling. I do not have to sell

(2019) Suzuki repower DF300 (555hrs and going up as the boat is still being used) fly by wire with 3 C10 gauges(under Suzuki 3+3 warranty till 2024/25)
LFS 4 blade props(2020)
(Spare set of Suzuki water grip 3 blades)
New Armstrong Designer bracket rated for twin 300HP outboards(600hp total rating) with rigging tubes for harness and steering

(2020) custom cockpit bulkhead mounted helm with steering, throttles, USB, troll switch, start/stop and dead man
(2020) dual ram Sea Star power steering

new water separator mounts and filters(2020)

New batteries as of 2019 relocated from stern below deck to below deck pilothouse.

Raw water wash down

Fresh water wash down

(2019)Full Simrad electronics makeover. Simrad Evo 3 16” at helm, Simrad IS35 at helm, 9” Evo3 overhead and additional 9” Evo3 in cockpit navpod mounted by bulkhead helm. 4k radar dome. All electronics fully networked and integrated including all engine data, auto pilot and music. Sirius radio and weather integrated into electroincs

All plastic thruhulls removed & replaced

thruhull chirp transducer Airmar SS175 (2019)

3 to 1 Simrad transducer for side/downscan

(2019)Simrad Autopilot AP 44

Icom IC-M506 VHF with AIS(2020)
Standard Horizon Explorer VHF with cockpit ram mic(2019)

Fusion MS-UD755 marine audio(bluetooth)
JL speakers inside Definitive under gunwale in the cockpit
Fusion remote at both helm stations

Custom aluminum rocket launcher (2018)

8 TACO ceiling mount rod holders

8 under gunwale rod holders

Westerbeke 3.5kw genset(2018) 234hrs plumbed to Best Marine sea chest(allows clean water supply while on plane. Washdown and HVAC also plumbed to sea chest)

Dometic HVAC(2018) with dehumidifier(Heat and AC even while underway).

Full electric flush head with shower/sink & hot water heater

Transom fish box converted to livewell

Mechanical battery switches at helm (no crawling into compartments to turn batteries on and off)

LoneStar Anchor drum with 600’ of braided line and 15’ chain(hard wired helm switch and wireless remote)

Black Oak Led lighting (exterior)
10” bar under pulpit
(2)4” cube lights on forward pulpit rail & rear corners of pilot house roof
(2)6” bars port and starboard
(1) 6” rear facing bar
(2) 4” cube spreader lights diffused lenses
(2) 4” cube flood lights favoring forward too of pilot house
Lumitech in water lights (blue/white)
LED Under gunwale lighting (all around)
Navigation lights changed to LED mounted top of pilothouse
All interior lighting replaced with LED red/white(all new lightingnot just bulbs)

Custom helm (more real estate to accommodate electronics)

All new cushions (2018)
Forward berth sleeps 2
Table drops level with dinette benches and cushion to cover for sleeping

(8)Rod racks ceiling mounted

Sea dek combing pads(2018)

vinyl flooring inside

4 swivel rod holders 15 deg(back plated)
4 standard

Pilothouse door replaced with aluminum sliding door built by Bomar

(2019) Cabinetry replaced with custom tackle drawers and top

Custom Radar pad added to roof (allows radar mast to be mounted without drilling through roof)

(2018) AC/DC fridge

Taco outriggers

Full electric flush head with shower and sink

Hot water heater (never used)

Microwave



Boat is 100% functioning and sea worthy. Solid as the day it was built but rigged a whole lot better! NEEDS NOTHING. All engine Maintenance done strictly by Suzuki specs with OEM Suzuki fluids and filters. Proven fishing machine capable of all kinds of fishing canyon/inshore/offshore/bay. Awesome family boat as well. Boat maintained with open checkbook, docked at private slip.

Performance:
Cruises approx 28kts and gets 1.15m per gallon. Cruises 30-33kts with same fuel burn in flat calm conditions. Top speed is approx 40kts depending on conditions(.88m per gallon). (With 250g fuel, tackle, ice
and 3 adults)

Fuel capacity 250g(single tank)
Fuel tank pressure tested winter 2019/20

3-axle bunk trailer also Included in sale. Only used for winter storage. All tires replaced 2018.

Draft: 18”
Beam: 9.50’

Asking $174,999.00

Yes… I know what I’m asking and I know it’s a lot. If you know what you’re looking at you understand what’s into this boat. Open to reasonable offers.

Available for survey and sea trial upon receipt of deposit.

Currently in the water and still being fished

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I‘ve got my hands full with my 2520, don’t need any more boat but all I can saw is WOW, don’t think I have seen a nicer or better equipped Parker. My boat is a lot older and so are my electronics but still very well equipped. I know how much work and how time consuming it is outfitting a Parker Pilot House with all that gear. Lots of man hours & sweat went into settings up that boat, LOTs!

Great looking engines, I have one of those DF300APXX White Suzuki myself....

 

[Bass2Mouth]

I‘ve got my hands full with my 2520, don’t need any more boat but all I can saw is WOW, don’t think I have seen a nicer or better equipped Parker. My boat is a lot older and so are my electronics but still very well equipped. I know how much work and how time consuming it is outfitting a Parker Pilot House with all that gear. Lots of man hours & sweat went into settings up that boat, LOTs!

Great looking engines, I have one of those DF300APXX White Suzuki myself....

Thank you!!!! I love the boat, still fishing it.

 

[Bass2Mouth]

bump

 

[ScubaHank]

Beautiful boat

 

[Bass2Mouth]

Beautiful boat

Thank you

 

[Bass2Mouth]

aint that the truth1

So make an offer

 

[tmjewett]

I find Earlby's comment without redeeming social value. Perhaps he doesn't know just exactly how much it costs to do the kind of really first class fitting out that you have done. Haven't we all spent a pile on the "last one I will ever own" and then had life intervene? So I for one want you to know that if I was 10 years younger and a few hundred thou richer I'd have asked you to hold the boat until I can make it down this afternoon to worship your work and then seal the deal so that she became mine. Fish on my friend. One of a kind. Someone is going to be very damn lucky, whatever price they pay.

 

[Andy]

2005 Parker 2830
Located: 11946, NY
[email protected]

*100% turn key and ready to fish. NEEDS NOTHING*

You won’t find another one rigged like this. No expense was spared and no shortcuts taken. This was supposed to be my ‘forever boat.’ Never used commercially all hours are recreational use and mine only. Known by Parker enthusiasts as 'The Unicorn' there are only a few 2830’s left in the US(I believe currently less than 12). It’s the same hull Parker builds currently for the 2820 however with a larger pilothouse and enclosed electric flush head and shower.

Purchased in 2017 in original condition from original owner with approx. 700hrs on her. As you can see by how this boat was rigged the plan was to keep till death. No expense was spared. It seems however that plan has changed and I’m strongly considering selling. I do not have to sell

(2019) Suzuki repower DF300 (555hrs and going up as the boat is still being used) fly by wire with 3 C10 gauges(under Suzuki 3+3 warranty till 2024/25)
LFS 4 blade props(2020)
(Spare set of Suzuki water grip 3 blades)
New Armstrong Designer bracket rated for twin 300HP outboards(600hp total rating) with rigging tubes for harness and steering

(2020) custom cockpit bulkhead mounted helm with steering, throttles, USB, troll switch, start/stop and dead man
(2020) dual ram Sea Star power steering

new water separator mounts and filters(2020)

New batteries as of 2019 relocated from stern below deck to below deck pilothouse.

Raw water wash down

Fresh water wash down

(2019)Full Simrad electronics makeover. Simrad Evo 3 16” at helm, Simrad IS35 at helm, 9” Evo3 overhead and additional 9” Evo3 in cockpit navpod mounted by bulkhead helm. 4k radar dome. All electronics fully networked and integrated including all engine data, auto pilot and music. Sirius radio and weather integrated into electroincs

All plastic thruhulls removed & replaced

thruhull chirp transducer Airmar SS175 (2019)

3 to 1 Simrad transducer for side/downscan

(2019)Simrad Autopilot AP 44

Icom IC-M506 VHF with AIS(2020)
Standard Horizon Explorer VHF with cockpit ram mic(2019)

Fusion MS-UD755 marine audio(bluetooth)
JL speakers inside Definitive under gunwale in the cockpit
Fusion remote at both helm stations

Custom aluminum rocket launcher (2018)

8 TACO ceiling mount rod holders

8 under gunwale rod holders

Westerbeke 3.5kw genset(2018) 234hrs plumbed to Best Marine sea chest(allows clean water supply while on plane. Washdown and HVAC also plumbed to sea chest)

Dometic HVAC(2018) with dehumidifier(Heat and AC even while underway).

Full electric flush head with shower/sink & hot water heater

Transom fish box converted to livewell

Mechanical battery switches at helm (no crawling into compartments to turn batteries on and off)

LoneStar Anchor drum with 600’ of braided line and 15’ chain(hard wired helm switch and wireless remote)

Black Oak Led lighting (exterior)
10” bar under pulpit
(2)4” cube lights on forward pulpit rail & rear corners of pilot house roof
(2)6” bars port and starboard
(1) 6” rear facing bar
(2) 4” cube spreader lights diffused lenses
(2) 4” cube flood lights favoring forward too of pilot house
Lumitech in water lights (blue/white)
LED Under gunwale lighting (all around)
Navigation lights changed to LED mounted top of pilothouse
All interior lighting replaced with LED red/white(all new lightingnot just bulbs)

Custom helm (more real estate to accommodate electronics)

All new cushions (2018)
Forward berth sleeps 2
Table drops level with dinette benches and cushion to cover for sleeping

(8)Rod racks ceiling mounted

Sea dek combing pads(2018)

vinyl flooring inside

4 swivel rod holders 15 deg(back plated)
4 standard

Pilothouse door replaced with aluminum sliding door built by Bomar

(2019) Cabinetry replaced with custom tackle drawers and top

Custom Radar pad added to roof (allows radar mast to be mounted without drilling through roof)

(2018) AC/DC fridge

Taco outriggers

Full electric flush head with shower and sink

Hot water heater (never used)

Microwave



Boat is 100% functioning and sea worthy. Solid as the day it was built but rigged a whole lot better! NEEDS NOTHING. All engine Maintenance done strictly by Suzuki specs with OEM Suzuki fluids and filters. Proven fishing machine capable of all kinds of fishing canyon/inshore/offshore/bay. Awesome family boat as well. Boat maintained with open checkbook, docked at private slip.

Performance:
Cruises approx 28kts and gets 1.15m per gallon. Cruises 30-33kts with same fuel burn in flat calm conditions. Top speed is approx 40kts depending on conditions(.88m per gallon). (With 250g fuel, tackle, ice
and 3 adults)

Fuel capacity 250g(single tank)
Fuel tank pressure tested winter 2019/20

3-axle bunk trailer also Included in sale. Only used for winter storage. All tires replaced 2018.

Draft: 18”
Beam: 9.50’

Asking $174,999.00

Yes… I know what I’m asking and I know it’s a lot. If you know what you’re looking at you understand what’s into this boat. Open to reasonable offers.

Available for survey and sea trial upon receipt of deposit.

Currently in the water and still being fished

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Wow! This is THE Parker dream boat!... Our 22' was our first final dream boat. (1976-1982). Our Albin 27 was our 'final' dream-boat (1983-1986)... Our CT 35' Sundeck was Definitely our 'final' dream-boat (1986-2016). Our Parker 2520 XLD is Absolutely! Most-Definitely! our final dream boat (2016 - ?).... but now? I hope my wife does not see this boat for sale! ☺

 

[Bass2Mouth]

Wow! This is THE Parker dream boat!... Our 22' was our first final dream boat. (1976-1982). Our Albin 27 was our 'final' dream-boat (1983-1986)... Our CT 35' Sundeck was Definitely our 'final' dream-boat (1986-2016). Our Parker 2520 XLD is Absolutely! Most-Definitely! our final dream boat (2016 - ?).... but now? I hope my wife does not see this boat for sale! ☺

That’s hysterical!!!! Glad it’s not just me. Thanks for the compliments and enjoy your 2520!!!

 

[Bass2Mouth]

That’s hysterical!!!! Glad it’s not just me. Thanks for the compliments and enjoy your 2520!!!

Wow! This is THE Parker dream boat!... Our 22' was our first final dream boat. (1976-1982). Our Albin 27 was our 'final' dream-boat (1983-1986)... Our CT 35' Sundeck was Definitely our 'final' dream-boat (1986-2016). Our Parker 2520 XLD is Absolutely! Most-Definitely! our final dream boat (2016 - ?).... but now? I hope my wife does not see this boat for sale! ☺

Oh, I hope she does see it!!!! Lol

 

[Mpellet]

I find Earlby's comment without redeeming social value. Perhaps he doesn't know just exactly how much it costs to do the kind of really first class fitting out that you have done. Haven't we all spent a pile on the "last one I will ever own" and then had life intervene? So I for one want you to know that if I was 10 years younger and a few hundred thou richer I'd have asked you to hold the boat until I can make it down this afternoon to worship your work and then seal the deal so that she became mine. Fish on my friend. One of a kind. Someone is going to be very damn lucky, whatever price they pay.

Also so unnecessary to comment on an asking price. For the time being, we live in a country that allows an owner to ask what they want and the economy and the market will judge the suitability of the price. Additionally there are lots of owners of boats, cars, trucks, homes and land, who are financially able to hold items that they might be willing to sell for the “right price” but there is no economic pressure to move it fast.

I own a 20 year old SS Camaro that I bought new. It’s not perfect but it’s close. T-tops , 6 speed. Runs as good as it did brand new. I haven’t looked at book value in years but it isn’t much, probably not $5K. Good luck though finding a 20 year old black on black leather SS Camaro with 6 speed standard that somewhere along the way hasn’t been thrashed by a young man. I drive it frequently in the nice weather and typically a week doesn’t pass without someone asking me if it’s for sale. I wouldn’t dream of letting it go for anything close to “book value” but if you came at me with $10K, I’d think about it.

Can’t speak for the owner of this 28 but if you know ANYTHING about setting up a Parker it’s pretty obviously no one was pinching pennies or $50 bills setting this boat up, wouldn’t surprise me even a little if he can afford to wait on his price while enjoying the boat along the way....

 

[Bass2Mouth]

Also so unnecessary to comment on an asking price. For the time being, we live in a country that allows an owner to ask what they want and the economy and the market will judge the suitability of the price. Additionally there are lots of owners of boats, cars, trucks, homes and land, who are financially able to hold items that they might be willing to sell for the “right price” but there is no economic pressure to move it fast.

I own a 20 year old SS Camaro that I bought new. It’s not perfect but it’s close. T-tops , 6 speed. Runs as good as it did brand new. I haven’t looked at book value in years but it isn’t much, probably not $5K. Good luck though finding a 20 year old black on black leather SS Camaro with 6 speed standard that somewhere along the way hasn’t been thrashed by a young man. I drive it frequently in the nice weather and typically a week doesn’t pass without someone asking me if it’s for sale. I wouldn’t dream of letting it go for anything close to “book value” but if you came at me with $10K, I’d think about it.

Can’t speak for the owner of this 28 but if you know ANYTHING about setting up a Parker it’s pretty obviously no one was pinching pennies or $50 bills setting this boat up, wouldn’t surprise me even a little if he can afford to wait on his price while enjoying the boat along the way....

I find Earlby's comment without redeeming social value. Perhaps he doesn't know just exactly how much it costs to do the kind of really first class fitting out that you have done. Haven't we all spent a pile on the "last one I will ever own" and then had life intervene? So I for one want you to know that if I was 10 years younger and a few hundred thou richer I'd have asked you to hold the boat until I can make it down this afternoon to worship your work and then seal the deal so that she became mine. Fish on my friend. One of a kind. Someone is going to be very damn lucky, whatever price they pay.

Thank you for the very kind words and compliments on my boat. You nailed it actually. It was all done with love for the boat and fishing. The plan was ‘forever’ so I spent as if that was the case. I’m well aware it can’t be recovered nor am I attempting to do so.

I find Earlby's comment without redeeming social value. Perhaps he doesn't know just exactly how much it costs to do the kind of really first class fitting out that you have done. Haven't we all spent a pile on the "last one I will ever own" and then had life intervene? So I for one want you to know that if I was 10 years younger and a few hundred thou richer I'd have asked you to hold the boat until I can make it down this afternoon to worship your work and then seal the deal so that she became mine. Fish on my friend. One of a kind. Someone is going to be very damn lucky, whatever price they pay.

Thanks so much. I truly appreciate you seeing this boat for exactly what it was/is to me and for the compliments. It was built to keep and to fish(you are correct it’s still being fished... often). I did the ‘buy once cry once’ routine with this project especially since I thought it would be for many many years. I truly love the boat and don’t have to sell it. But there is a plan for something different that can accommodate the family a little differently(Can’t always be fishing with the boys). I love this boat and I’m torn on this whole thing especially since a 2830 can’t be replaced(not easily). The bigger pilot house is awesome and there is still a TON of cockpit space. Anyway, I don’t offend easy so the comments on price don’t bother me. They were expected, I’m asking for real money. I know that when someone reads what’s into this boat as you gentleman have it’s clear what’s into it and how reasonable the asking price actually is. Either way I appreciate you guys taking the time to look and for the compliments on the work that’s gone into her. The price comments don’t bother me as everyone is entitled to their opinion and certainly their freedom of speech!!!! Best to you all and enjoy your Parker’s!!!!

 

[Bass2Mouth]

Bump

 

[earlby]

Might try lowering the price if you want some nibbles

 

[pelagic2530]

No, I just do not think he realizes that he is asking that much for a 15 year old boat (2005 model). Fix it up as nice as you like but in the end you still have a 15 year old hull and a motor with 600 hours.

I love this logic. "But it's a 15 year old hull!" Hulls don't go bad, ask everyone that's ever restored a 70's or 80's classic SeaCraft. In fact, in a lot of cases the earlier hulls are built better than the newer ones. The only real things that need to have attention paid to them are whether there's any soft spots in the deck, and the possibility that the fuel tank may be approaching its lifespan. The deck is pretty easy to ascertain whether it's bad or not, and the tank is good until it's not.

The motors are 2019s. They've got hours on them but they're also very likely still under warranty. The electronics are from 2019 and are extensive. Most of the systems on board sound like they've been replaced. In the ways that matter, the boat is essentially a 2019 model.

The boat is heavily customized in a quality way. It's also one of the rarest hulls that Parker has ever made and is sought after. To anyone that's paying attention, this boat is worth more than a brand new model based simply on the fact that you couldn't buy this boat new if you wanted to and if you did, you'd spend a lot of time and effort getting it to this level. If that's not interesting to you, great. But don't presume to devalue the boat because you don't see the value in the rarity, the attention to detail, and the effort that went into rigging this boat the way it is.

I would encourage the owner to keep bumping this post and to stand your ground on the price if you're not in a hurry to sell it. You'll get your price when to right buyer comes by, and they will.

 

[tmjewett]

Earlby - You have been hammering away on the price of this boat for as long as the ad has been running. I wonder why that is. Could it be you are indirectly trying to negotiate a better price for yourself? Because other than that, just exactly what do you think you are accomplishing? The rest of us seem to understand the particular value this boat offers. Buy it if you like it, don't if you can't accept the price but spending forum time hammering the owner about the price doesn't seem very useful to anyone, including you.

Oh, and stop down at your favorite marina during high season. Wave your magic wand and make all the boats over 15 years old disappear. Half empty marina? Wonder what all those other people know that you don't?

Pipe down. Whatever value there was in you hammering on the price, it is long since lost because of your repeated and totally unnecessary silliness..

 

[Brent]

Thank you, excellent commentary