Can't Believe I'm Doing This...Selling My Dream Boat!

After countless adventures and memorable fishing trips aboard his 25-foot center console fishing boat, Captain Mike has made the decision to sell it. While parting ways with a beloved vessel can be bittersweet, Captain Mike is excited about the possibilities that lie ahead.

To sell his boat, Captain Mike takes several steps:

1. **Prepare the Boat**: Captain Mike thoroughly cleans and prepares the boat for sale. He ensures that it's in top condition, both mechanically and aesthetically. This may involve detailing the interior and exterior, conducting any necessary maintenance or repairs, and ensuring all equipment is in working order.

2. **Determine the Selling Price**: Captain Mike researches the market value of similar boats to determine a fair selling price for his own. Factors such as the boat's age, condition, features, and recent upgrades or modifications are taken into account.

3. **Create Listings**: Captain Mike creates listings for his boat on various online platforms, including boat classified websites, social media marketplaces, and boating forums. He includes detailed descriptions of the boat, along with high-quality photos showcasing its features and condition.

4. **Advertise Locally**: In addition to online listings, Captain Mike also advertises his boat locally by posting flyers at marinas, boat ramps, and other boating hotspots. He may also reach out to local boat dealers or brokers to inquire about listing his boat for sale on their platforms.

5. **Arrange Viewings and Sea Trials**: Interested buyers contact Captain Mike to arrange viewings and sea trials of the boat. Captain Mike accompanies potential buyers on sea trials, demonstrating the boat's performance and answering any questions they may have.

6. **Negotiate Offers**: When offers are made, Captain Mike carefully considers each one and negotiates with potential buyers to reach a mutually agreeable price. He may also negotiate other terms of the sale, such as payment method and closing date.

7. **Complete the Sale**: Once an offer is accepted, Captain Mike and the buyer finalize the sale paperwork, including a bill of sale and any necessary transfer of ownership documents. Payment is made, and Captain Mike assists the buyer with arranging for the boat to be transported or delivered, if necessary.

8. **Say Farewell**: As the new owner takes possession of the boat, Captain Mike bids farewell to his faithful vessel, knowing that it will continue to bring joy and adventure to its new adventures.

Selling his boat marks the end of an era for Captain Mike, but it also opens the door to new possibilities and future boating adventures.

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[ReelReports]

Do you think we should sell our boat and upgrade?

[CryptoTraderNetwork]

Seadeck combing pads work great they stick right on with the 3M adhesive they clean up real well and they have whisper gray I know because I have them lol. I don't even worry about them being exposed to the sun and if I ever need to replace them super easy peel them off clean up the adhesive and stick new ones on far cheaper than reupholstery. I replaced my upholstered combing pads with the seadeck and it was a great decision. I have a 28 Sea Hunter Floridian deposit down right now about a year in of my 2-year wait I will probably have them just do seadeck combing pads as well cuz I'm tough on upholstery

[thilltony]

My first question is a business thought- Do you really need a bigger boat? Will it increase profit and be worth the investment? As far as selling goes, could you afford to start the new build while still running charters in this boat to pay for the new one? That's how I would do it, let the boats pay for themselves. If not, selling it now might bring a premium price. Maybe buy and run a beater boat until the new one gets built?

I have a center console similar to yours. I thought I would flip it after a year or two but held back and I'm very glad. I've gone through 5-6 other boats, most of them bigger and "nicer", but in the end, I sell those and still run my big CC. Love the ride, how fuel efficient it is and that I can almost go anywhere in it. It's had a "temporary" bimini top for years, and I love it in July and August. I miss the cabin and protection from the elements of the Sea Hunt that I just sold, but I sold it at the right time, financially. My CC has the whisper gray deck too, and yeah, it gets hot. That's what the washdown is for.

Should you sell? Has it paid for a chunk of the purchase price yet? How much income will you lose if you are without a boat while building a new one? Everything is sky-high right now. What happens if you build, and then the market drops, as it's starting to do already? Questions to ponder before you make a decision.

[tag_]

Great looking boat and I thoroughly enjoyed following the build. The only thing I would personally want would be a T-Top. It's nice to be able to get in some shade when you're out on the water all day.

[BillDeWeese]

I'd say keep it. It will always be a do it all boat for your area and with fuel likely being on a long term high, you will have an efficient option for content and adventures. As you spin up the next phase with a larger vessel just build that as a separate, independent plan that self funds. Let the plan mature.

For me in Tampa Bay/Nature Coast I've rebuilt a 1988 Maverick Deluxe and for these waters and it's my inshore/nearshore do it all dream boat and I've bespoked it to my liking. It's like putting a technical polling skiff and a Bay boat into a blender so it's perfect. I do plan an offshore boat, but I'd never sacrifice the capabilities of skiffy bay boat to get it.

As for the T-Top, I'd never want one on an inshore boat, but would not want an offshore boat without one.

For yours I'd check out the Tuuci Shade Blade. It's what I want to do for my Maverick Deluxe next.

[roverrepublic]

Love the boat. My rig is a simple no nonsense Parker. Easy to maintain, easy to run. Love your videos especially the build series. Keep on rockin’.

[TurboJoe]

I would keep the Latitude. It’s basically a brand new boat built the way you like it. A bigger boat means more money to upkeep. Burns alot more fuel and wont fit under all the bridges. The Latitude you can fish inshore and off shore. I love your current boat. Hopefully one day I will have one like yours.

[aarontrenton]

On my 24’ topless bay boat, I bought a 17” sunshade and I use paint extension sticks in my bow and stern rod holders.
I get awesome shade in a matter of less than a minute and everything cost me less than 250.00
Get tons of compliments on it.
I don’t like overpaying for tops and shades that are currently on the market.

[YDvette]

Hope you accomplish your goals of a bigger boat soon Mike!!

[anthonylindsey]

This guy taught me how to throw a cast net, yall check out that video no teeth involved 😤 😂

[randy_powell]

Put a top on it and a comfortable seat! Keep it forever!

[JavierHernandez-spmx]

Split the door, wear knee pads, keep the boat. When upgrading, extra profit will not cover the additional spending. Having a basic boat on your fleet will prove to be a blessing in terms of joy/maintenance/cost ratios. Thanks for the awesome content. God bless you.

[chiphill]

I've watched you long enough and I've had enough boats of my own to know that you aren't going to wear knee pads, you aren't going to install a Bimini top, and you aren't going to install a Tucci sunshade! It's tough to perfectly time any market and if you have a master plan that includes a larger boat, then sell it when it's convenient for you. Do what you gotta do to keep your interest and passion alive. Good luck to you, great content!

[sulleysaad]

Two thing I would do to this boat!
1- install black T-top
2- draw a black waterline stripe

Just to break up the grey color!! Boat looks too plain !

[anthonypolizze]

Love your content and I have learned so much from it!
I can’t believe you are thinking of selling although it may make sense. The market is strong and the cost of new boats simply won’t come down in my opinion so while your boat is in new condition you may want to capitalize. The sea vee you mentioned is costly as you know so ever penny toward a purchase like that helps although it’s your pocket not mine. I would look at it like your time and effort to build your boat is helping you purchase what you ultimately want. Just my two cents but In any event I wish you all the best!
Capt Tony
Big Pine Key

[spinfish]

Bigger expenses come with a bigger boat, much bigger. In your area in particular, insurance comes to mind and the fuel isn't going down anytime soon. I picked up my Contender during the 2008 housing crash when no one was buying anything. Dealers, manufacturers were starving! I got it $24k below "Dealer Cost!" I negotiated a ridiculously low cash deal. There are no benefits to buy now, there is another housing crash-reset coming that will bring prices back down, takes time. I suggest you wait at least a year and keep the boat.

[tdee]

In the same "boat"...trying to balance market conditions with next purchase. Suggest handing on to it for a bit more because the price of new boats, IMHO, is outpaced used on a percentage basis. Knee pads and add on shades could work for short term. Regarding trolling motor: a must have if you plan on using it as an anchor - a real game changer. Don't wait to order the trolling motor! It took me 7 months to get all the parts together. Crazy.

[stans]

I have found the distance between the deck surface and the top of a deck railing is to short. As you mentioned your knees suffered but more importantly you can easily go overboard. I feel the deck railing height should raise to thigh height.

[haithamal-hashmi]

Dear Mike I learned lessons I never go for fishing with just one engine.

[lbwade]

I hope all is well!! I have not seen you on on YouTube in forever!!