For example it may be possible to settle at a higher price if you agree to cover delivery costs.

Sailboat price negotiation. In most boat buying scenarios its perfectly reasonable to negotiate so dont be afraid to ask for a lower price. But first you have to settle on the price. So a 42K MSRP would work out to somewhere around 27300 dealer cost if it were the 65.

Whether you are looking for a new boat or a used boat always attempt to negotiate. The negotiation process begins long before you enter a conversation with the seller. Ive read theres generally about 15 to 20 negotiating room against this price.

There is usually room for negotiation with a new boat purchase when you can lower the price or add equipment at no cost or reduced charge. If you cant secure one at a good price you can move on to the next. However dealer cost is about 65 of MSRP maybe less these days since prices on boats seem to keep rising.

Understanding boat values and boat pricing is a critical part of buying a new or used boat. If the dealer is looking to liquidate inventory a lucrative deal may be struck. Sellers will often be amenable to putting the extras on a separate bill of sale so the sale price of the boat goes down to 35 000 and the rest of the gear is sold for 10 000.

For example you can tell the seller that you arent a fan of the electronics on board. The boat comes with a liferaft outboard dinghy extra life vests a bbq extra anchors a large sail inventory etc. Boat sales are similar to car sales just a different type of vehicle.

You have to believe that the dealer is making money even at the 33K price. For example you and the seller agree on a sale price of 45 000. You can then ask the seller to remove the electronics and reduce the price of the.