#1 Boats That Hold Their Value! 

I've got a 96' Whaler, the build quality just seems better than what's out there today and it's still in great shape after all these years.

26’ regulator classic. It’s insane what these bring. Even with the original engines with 2000 hours. Theyl bring more now than they cost new 20+ years ago.

I love the proline 29’ sport center console 2005 I got one for long time no problem so far at all..

I miss my old pursuit. But love my potter hull seacraft.

I have a 88 North American Fiberglass hull I’ve been restoring it’s a 23ft CC!

Had a pursuit 2460 Denali it was not great in ocean sold it. Bought a 2007 Whaler outrage 25 with twin Verados. Love it absolute brick been caught out in 10 footers and was very nervous about Getting back in the inlet. Long story short, no problem breaking waves etc.. This boat is really amazing. It is very heavy though and not easy to clean. But I think it's holding its value very well. I don't keep it in the water.

I’d like to see a 20-24 foot center console bay boat restoration. I did a 22ft 2001 blazer bay a few years back and I’m super happy with it. still have a few kinks to work out but over all had a ton of fun, curious to see what u would do on one vs what I did.

Tips for mobile servicing , currently once a month ill be working out of a pick up away from the workshop normally 3 to 4 boats serviced per day and find my self rushing the jobs to keep on time oil gets everywhere tools get forgotten ect - brayden, newzealand

Iv got a 1978 23' cc mako that I saved from my brother, "long story short", he bought it few years ago and ripped it all apart saying he was gonna "fix it up"!!? Problem...he don't know what he's doing!! Aka, the boat murderer!! So I plan on getting to work on it this winter/spring and will video and capture before and after process...P.S...This boats a freaking tank, hope to show you guys my progress soon and love your channels bro!!!!❤

Awesome video! You responded to one of my comments and I thought that was pretty cool! Thanks!!

I’ve been fixing up an Intrepid 300CC, it’s an amazing boat. My previous boat was a 23 Donzi center console. Drove it for 5 years and sold it for a profit to put towards the Intrepid.

I’m building a Chris craft 213 cc right now. Getting a new floor then rigging a 200 merc. Just going to be an old fishing boat but I love the lines.

Thimbs up and subscribed cuz you listed Contenders. ❤❤❤ I love my 2000 23open...still on the original fuel tank. 😮😊

Personally I’d add all Jannace era Blackfins, 31 Bertram, Potter Seacraft, and Aronow Formula 233 to the list.

No mention of the 23 SeaCraft?

Seacraft Potter. beautiful, tough hulls, very restorable, hold their value. hard to find. any old Bertram. mid 60s 31' flybridge cruiser are my favorites wish my teenaged self would have had the wisdom to hang on to my first boat, a used 1972 13' Boston Whaler with a 40 Johnson.

where i am.. my 95 2300 hydra sport center consol is a highly sought after boat and when you find one for sale they usually fetch good money.. i have had people randomly stop by looking to see if i would sell it even had offers on the water.. anyway here in long island i find the hydra sports brand hold a pretty good value

Hahaha! I love the last comment!! Nice video, Man!

C-Hawk, Maritime Skiff ,Aquasport ,Wellcraft ,Pro line ,Mako are boats to restore...

I was talking to somebody about the way they just throw outboards on the back now. I'm in NJ and am old school. Twin diesel Express or flybridge. I wanna be comfortable and not lose my ability to walk 😂

Damn was hoping you'd say Mako

Do you like the Grady White boats, you said you had to put them on the list, but are they a good boat and do you like them?

Pursuit anything

Dusky 256/278! Great riding boat for the price

What is that you dont like about Contender?

Late 80s early 90s makos

What are your thoughts on Dusky boats?

Bertrams? I have an older 28’ FBC that I love.

95' Wellcraft 264 Coastal? Just acquired one, and wondering if it is worth re-powering.

What are your thoughts on Robalo?

I have a 2005 center console 306 Grady White. Original owner, I live here in Bradenton FL. I am looking to some updating/restoring my boat. Do you have any recommendations on any outfits here in Florida that can do this for me. Thanks for you help.

You think winterize it pro would be useful for the person who only uses there boat once a month or every other month? Since it puts that protection on the engine while it’s not in use for a month or 2

How can I get in touch. Retired Marine Rep looking for a center console small glass or aluminum to take my grandkids fishing. Love the info!

Black fin or Bertram and ocean master the best

Anybody got any good news about an angler 252 I purchased one recently I think it’s a great boat but don’t really know the resale value has twin Merc 200s it’s 2001 I paid 20 k for it two months ago just wondering if I got a good deal

Sea Craft and Regulators could be the top two!

We've heard his opinion on Florida boats. Now I'll tell you what holds its value in the Pacific Northwest. The waters around here basically necessitate that you use a heavy gauge aluminum boat. So for the same year and same length, older fiberglass boats just don't really sell for much up here. And center consoles are nigh-on non-existent. Mostly because falling in here is almost a deathsentence with water temps typically in the mid 50s. You're gonna need a windshield when you're under way that covers the whole width of the boat, if not a pilot house. The brands that appeared to depreciate the slowest are North Rivers, Raiders, Duckworths, and Customwelds although those are more heavily specialized for inland whitewater jetboating. Personally though, I think that Thunder Jet makes an ideal boat for this area in spight of their somewhat more rapid depreciation rate only because they're the only aluminum monohulls built for the northwest with an aggressive reverse chine. Which allows you to have a deeper draft boat and still resists pendulous rolling while the boat is sitting still on the ocean. For anyone with a weak stomach the roll in the chineless deep Vs is horrible. The chine will make it pound more than it otherwise would but that is always going to he a problem for aluminum because they weigh so much less, and it easy to mitigate by tying everything down and installing seat suspensions.

What do you think of Seahunter boats

MAKO? DUSKY? ROBALO? all three restored are extremely valuable. if you grew up in 70s, 80s, and you fished offshore and near shore, all have a high place on the market.

I got a new baystar cleawater 😅😅😅 its ok for mi. 21 ft

What about striper boats the newer ones?

Can’t believe you never mentioned Steiger craft over Parker. Maybe your not very familiar with them bc your from south FL let us know

Are Key West boats any good?

Well my opinion. What's on the thumbnail a classic Mako holds value. I have a 254 1984. Solid boat through and through hands down.

Here's What I think.... There are So many brands you couldn't hardly begin to name all of them. Especially being shoved in front of a camera. So you called off your quick draw Fav's. "" No insult intended, Nor did I mean that in any negative way"" There are so many good mentions and so many factors as to how they were kept, and kept up or if they have had credible repairs. That does not mean a shop had to do the repairs, but someone that knew the right way and took the time and effort to do better than industry standard. I do enjoy your content. Cheers

“ The boat I have is a bay boat from the Xpress brand.” Came upon your podcast don’t hear much however trying to find more information……….

Mako and Seacrafts are 2 of the most commonly restored boats, no love for them?

Imo no boats hold their value like older hells bay and Maverick skiffs. If you bought one in 2000 for 20-30k and kept it nice it’d be worth 30-40k today.

What happened to the other host? I forgot his name

Everglades?

I am a huge fan, however respectfully disagree with you comment on Contenders just being an “alright” boat.

No old makos?

I look only at offshore 24 to 28 feet, all boats with 3 piece hull with 24/25 dead rise at transom keeps their value, more if they have a flat deck from bow to stern and a bracket to mount to engines which increases the cockpit space. in the small boat range kencraft 25, Mckee freedom 24 and 28, regulator, competition are boats difficult to find you did not name, they certainly keep their value even though Mckee has been out of business since 2009 they still have their aficionados. Then there are the boats that keep their value because they are desirable because the brands have established a name, I had a scout 23, very poor handling, way too light and flat, mondays in wheel chair and teeth to re-glue, gradys, bostons are mass product, most old bostons are water logged and require to cut the deck open to replace foam.

“ What is your review on the Xpress Brand?”

What about yellowfins ?

BAYLINER MAN!!

Grady White or go home.

McKee are great as well