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FAQs

How well do boats hold their value? ›

When asking which boats hold their value, depreciation plays a major role. Expect at least 10% to 15% depreciation over the first year, if the boat was purchased new. After that, a boat will typically depreciate about 20% to 30% by the fifth year and a total of 30% to 40% by the tenth year.

In 2012 Hunter Marine entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company was sold in August 2012 to David E. Marlow, owner of Marlow Yachts and the name changed to Marlow-Hunter, LLC. Examples of models made by Marlow-Hunter in the 2010s include the Marlow-Hunter 31, 33, 37 and 40 models.

Regular engine maintenance, low engine hours, and documentation of service records can enhance a boat's marketability and resale value. Buyers are more likely to invest in a boat with a well-documented maintenance and service history.

Much like the Kelly Blue Book is used for valuing automobiles, there are three main price guides used for valuing boats: NADA Marine Appraisal Guide, BoatWizard's SoldBoats database, and the ABOS Marine Blue Book.

2018: January 1, 2018 HFL finalizes purchase of Hunter Marine Transport assets. 1976: Ron Hunter founded Hunter Marine Transport, Inc.

Hunter Marine grew to become one of the world's largest builders of sailing yachts and reputed to be No 1 in the USA. Over 32,000 yachts have been produced during the 40+ years of production. The first Hunter sailboat was the HUNTER 25, designed by John Cherubini and Bob Seidelmann.

Buffett's motor sailing yacht Drifter is a 15.24 metre Pacific Seacraft. Buffett took delivery of his boat, built at Pacific Seacraft in North Carolina, in February 2018. “It took twice as long and cost twice as much, but that's to be expected,” he says with a chuckle.

Boats also depreciate, so unlike with real estate that has a history of appreciating over time, you're going to be left with a vessel that over time, is worth less than what you paid for it. In fact, most boat owners take a financial loss when selling their boat.

Annual maintenance for the boat costs 10 percent of the boat price on average, but you'll also have to consider other costs like insurance, storage/mooring, fuel, registration and repairs, as some examples.

One of the biggest downfalls of owning a boat is that they are a lot of work. You constantly have to care for them, and they require a significant financial commitment. Some of the different expenses will include: – Insurance: You'll need adequate coverage to protect yourself and others.

What is a good net worth before buying a boat? ›

Opinions differ among boatowners and brokers on what constitutes a reasonable amount to spend on a yacht, but they seem to average around 5 percent of net worth as a good benchmark. That works out to $2 million in net worth if you want a $100,000 yacht.