Thread: 2019 Ranger RT188c

Originally Posted by charter99

Did you sell the boat?

Still for sale... plenty of interest, nobody showing up with a check.

what part of Indiana you in? have friend here in fl. might be interested, thanks

Central Indiana just north of Indianapolis

Originally Posted by wannabecrappieking

Central Indiana just north of Indianapolis

Yes, thank you sir... still for sale at 24k.

New price! $23,500... with all the extras this boat retails for $29K... still never seen the water!

Congrats on winning the tournament and taking home the awesome prize. I was in big ticket retail sales for over 35 years and the challenge you are facing now is one I have seen many times when individuals try to sell new or almost new cars, trucks, boats etc., themselves. First, you are targeting only a small percentage of people who can actually afford that price range of boat... whether it be paying cash or going to their own financing source to get a loan at more conventional finance rates... and the fact that typically that segment of person feels much better about making their purchase through a local dealership... where they feel more secure that they "MIGHT GET" the benefit of better warranty, service and support. Additionally, these buyers generally hold out for bigger and better factory incentives such as year end closeouts, rebates, extended warranty protection and low rate financing and/or that special deal where someone has purchased such a boat and for some reason or another has to sell it at a "distressed" or greatly reduced selling price--such as happens from time to time on Craigslist.

That is a fine looking boat for sure and I feel sure you will find a buyer... but it just may take a little time. Good luck to you.

Originally Posted by Special K

Congrats on winning the tournament and taking home the awesome prize. I was in big ticket retail sales for over 35 years and the challenge you are facing now is one I have seen many times when individuals try to sell new or almost new cars, trucks, boats etc., themselves. First, you are targeting only a small percentage of people who can actually afford that price range of boat... whether it be paying cash or going to their own financing source to get a loan at more conventional finance rates... and the fact that typically that segment of person feels much better about making their purchase through a local dealership... where they feel more secure that they "MIGHT GET" the benefit of better warranty, service and support. Additionally, these buyers generally hold out for bigger and better factory incentives such as year end closeouts, rebates, extended warranty protection and low rate financing and/or that special deal where someone has purchased such a boat and for some reason or another has to sell it at a "distressed" or greatly reduced selling price--such as happens from time to time on Craigslist.

That is a fine looking boat for sure and I feel sure you will find a buyer... but it just may take a little time. Good luck to you.

Thanks!! I agree with you 100%... and totally get it from the buyers end. I’m in no hurry, other than I want to use it more and more if it’s gonna be taking up garage space, and then I’ll want to keep it. Either way, it’s all good.

Kicking the tires is the best i could do...besides bumping your post


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