1982 Hunter 36

[Brian D]

A nice boat. Went and looked at one in my marina. Nothing special on this boat. Nice bright work that is completely covered. Has what looks like a brand new dodger and bimini. Has radar and the usual pedestal mounted electronics.

Asking price is $45,900.00. (Hope the owner isn't on this board. LOL). I checked Nada and found the average price to be $26,695 with all the listed amenities. Now I know the boat must be pulled and surveyed. I would ne dumb not to do this. But the price differential is a little out of line. I heard from the owner he is upgrading to a Hunter 42.

I know what I want to offer and it is above the average resale price but far below the asking price. My base is 30% below asking which is about what I would offer plus one year slip fee. That is normal here to charge an extra 10~15k for the slip (high demand, long wait list).

Any thoughts from you Hunter owners, is this a good vessel for that year? Or was this year a lemon year?

Thanks guys...

 

[Ed Schenck]

There were no lemon Cherubini Hunters! But definitely overpriced. You said it, the survey is key to the negotiations. In addition to NADA take a look at YachtWorld, range of 1980-1984 for both the 36 and the 37C(even though the 36 was only made 80-82). This will give you a better idea I think.

 

[Brian D]

Ed, isn't there another site that one can get used boat prices? I can't remember the name right now but I am sure there was. The used boat prices on that site I seem to recall to be higher. I did check Yachtworld and there are no '82 H36 boats other than the one I was looking at. Didn't check other years though. Thanks, I check that now.

 

[Ed Schenck]

Sailing Texas is another good site Brian: http://www.sailingtexas.com/cboats99hunter36.html . Five on there ranging from $23,500. to $36,500. Also a 1984 listed?? Looks like a Cherubini but it has an aft bunk unlike the other H36s. Sold for 26700 after asking 32900.

 

[Brian D]

Thanks for you help Ed, it is a really nice boat, but I think the wife and I will pass. Appreciate the info.

 

[Hugh4753]

Way overpriced for that age boat, particulary in this economy. I'd say 40% below his asking.

 

[mark_swart]

Yeah, definitely base you offer on what other comparable ones are going for. People often sink money into things (electronics, canvas, etc) but you just don't get a 1-for-1 return in the overall boat value. Or maybe the seller has just had the boat for a long time and hasn't researched what it's currently worth. Since you're passing it's a moot point this time, but just wanted to offer some thoughts.

 

[rardiH36]

The Cherubini Hunter 36's are very nice boats. But almost always they sell for much less than other 36 footer production boats made by other companies. Here is a link to a 1980 Hunter 36 in the San Francisco area @ $21,000. One never knows the exact condition until looking/surveying, but it seems that much has been done over the last several years and that the boat will be very seaworthy.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/boa/1718115187.html