How much price flexibility is there on a new boat

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Al

Can anyone share any insights on how much price flexibility there is on a new Beneteau 331 vs, the list price?
 
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Matt

Make a low offer. The worst that can happen is

the dealer will come back with a counter. I would offer between 5 and 7 thousand off and see what happens. If he comes back with a counter offer of say $3500 off, make another offer, say $4500 and walk if he doesn't take it. Regardless, when he counters, you will be able to get a feel for his position.
 
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Ed Schenck

And wait for the boat show.

There he has to compete with Hunter, Catalina, Tartan, and the others at the show. Have your Tartan brochures in your hand while discussing. :)
 
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Steve W.

we chartered a new 331 in the BVI's and ...

fell in love with the boat. Fast under power, plenty of room, great master berth, sailed well and the in mast furling spoiled us rotten. Before the trip, we dropped by the local Beneteau dealer to look at a 331. He said that he could sell it for about $100k, with instruments, full bimini, autohelm, refridgeration, 3 batteries,water heater, stern shower, main
 
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