Back to the future: considering a mint 2009 232 Limited S vs a new 2016 AR240 - am I crazy?

[Bruce]

The 232 owner is going to sit on the boat all winter over a couple of thousand that he is unlikely to get.

 

[swatski]

When I was looking, eBay didn't seem to be the place to sell. I saw most boats finish below reserve or not sell. The Limited models do seem to go for a premium and he probably still thinks it's the summer selling season. He's running out of time so he should take the deal. Mine is not an "S" model so no tower (I think that's the only difference?) but I would take $25k if I were selling.

Either way, you end up with a great boat so grab that thing before time runs out!

To me ebay is a pretty scary place and I do not even begin to understand the shenanigans that go on there. That said, I have no reason to think anything was rigged or irregular about the 232 LS auction I was interested in. Except the winning bidder being a no-show.
So, after some deliberation I concluded 25k was a good price and pulled the trigger... Misfired, I guess.

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[swatski]

The 232 owner is going to sit on the boat all winter over a couple of thousand that he is unlikely to get.

@Bruce He will likely end up doing just that! And he is a character, LOL.

The thing is, I offered to buy the boat for the price of the winning bid when he contacted me to tell me the winner of that auction was unavailable for business, basically bailing him out of a bad auction outcome.

Would I go any higher? I don't know. Possibly. Unlikely, but possible. But we didn't get very far and really had no negotiations about the price, his attitude being: I can get so much for this boat!

Well, what could I do? I think it is too bad (wish I could tell him what to do)!

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[swatski]

@swatski my boat is still available at 25k and I'll even meet you with it between Dallas and your home.

Thank you @PEARCE, I appreciate the offer! We do however have a strict tower requirement that's non-negotiable with my CFO.

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[swatski]

We put a deposit on the last 2016 AR240 in stock in STL area.

Somehow I don't think there will be many leftovers of that model.

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[swatski]

Thank you all, again, for great advice, I really appreciate!

Here she is, soon-to-be Swatski's Mistress:
(not official boat's name)


How do you like that? @Britboater

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[swatski]

Someone is happy...





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[Julian]

Someone is happy...

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You will love it!!!!

 

[2nazt]

When we went to buy new earlier this year. That is my favorite color and style. I love it the green adds awesome contrast and white should help a lot with staying cool and hiding salt spray. Congrats and hope it works soon and you are on the water! I secretly wish we went with the new but I'll have that boat or a newer one in 5-7 years or so.

 

[captras]

Congrats. ...great boat, nice family=great memories for all!

 

[jcyamaharider]

That is NICE!!!! @swatski

 

[Zarrella]

It's about damn time!!! Lol
Seriously...Congratulations and good luck with it!

 

[jcyamaharider]

When we went to buy new earlier this year. That is my favorite color and style. I love it the green adds awesome contrast and white should help a lot with staying cool and hiding salt spray. Congrats and hope it works soon and you are on the water! I secretly wish we went with the new but I'll have that boat or a newer one in 5-7 years or so.

If he has salt spray ( under normal boating conditions ) on this boat we are going to have issues....LOL wrong section of the US for that.

 

[2nazt]

@jcyamaharider true, a plus for next years Bimin trip than?!

 

[AZDANSX230HO]

Congrats @swatski

 

[ar240owner]

Congrats !!!! Are you going to stop be lake shelbyville , show that bad boy off !!!

 

[Bennie]

@swatski - CONGRATULATIONS!!! The boat already has the family smiling!!

Btw - I do like the unofficial boat name. May I suggest though - "SWATSKI'S MISS-STRESS"

 

[MrMoose]

Congrats @swatski !!! I'm sure that you and your family will love that boat.
I think that you should call it "The Boatski" ... or "Three Mermaids"

 

[PEARCE]

Congrats @swatski ! If I were buying today that would my color combo of choice. Hope it all works out soon and I know y'all will enjoy her for years to come.

 

[swatski]

Closing and delivery this Friday, which is very nice of the St. Charles Boat and Motor crew. We are hitting really close to Kate's work travel, she is out of town on her way to India next week.

I guess I will be solely responsible for breaking her in .

Here are the engine stickers. Forgot to take a picture of the one with the production date.