conocean Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 The person I purchased my old 17MA from back in 2006 was the 2nd owner. However, he had the original 1995 MBC invoice from the person that he purchased the boat from. I happened to find that invoice as I was sorting thru my Maverick folder yesterday. Can you guess the original cost of a 1995 17MA hull equipped with just the basics.....? (hull only) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbum321 Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 6500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 oh man, I have always wondered. What exactly is included besides the bare hull? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 $11995. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlainoPathfinder Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 $20,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 One of you is within $500! I'll let a few more peeps take guesses before I reveal the number. Basic equipment included on the invoice in this instance was: emerald white hull & deck, fwd seat, cushions, tower, trim tabs, console nav lights, pp holders, white rope rub rail & pop-up cleat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 so no engine, no trailer, no electronics . . . . 12500 In the last 10 years, boat prices have gone CRAZY. I see some of the prices and think "That's what most people pay for a HOUSE!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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geeviam Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Makes you stop and think... Back in 1994, I bought a new Action Craft Flatsmaster 1810 off the lot (no engine, no trailer, no electronics) for $8,500. The new 1995 Mercury 115 before labor to rig was $5,700. Trolling motor prices compared to today - way up! Speaking for myself - income has NOT gone up in the same proportions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Friend of mine sent me this a few days ago. I got a good laugh out of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Yep - look at that graph - 100% increase in the cost of a new boat - and that seems about right for flats boats too. I can't imagine that production costs have gone up 100% but maybe they have. One nice thing about all this is that, with 100% composite or glass hulls (i.e., no wood), having a 30 year very structurally sound boat is a reality - and the prices are (this is funny) almost about what you would have paid new 30 years ago! ah, the joy of inflation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Oh man I'm waiting..... $7000 my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbum321 Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 and the winner is??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 ahahahahahah.......drum roll........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Wow, I just had an epiphany.....we must all be getting old "er" to either post this question or be so interested in the answer to this question on a fishing/boating forum!!! I'll post the amount tonight after all of us hopefully have consumed a few adult beverages and chime in like the pirates that we are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nag Juice Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 $8500. I'll definitely be drunk later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbum321 Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 I'll go tie flies and drink a beer our redfish bite has been stupid will check in later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 $6000.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Invoice dated 2/15/95 says.....$11,544 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Yahoo!!!!! And I guess what I win is behind door No. 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Dang! So close. Maybe I win a consolation prize? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 15 hours ago, Nag Juice said: $8500. I'll definitely be drunk later We didn't hear from you Nag, you must've crashed & burned early last nite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 I bought that 17MA for $11k in Feb06 and sold it for $11k in Dec10, then ordered my 18HPX. It's hard to believe but a 1995 135hp Black Max Merc still pushes that boat today. Freakin thing ran like a scolded dog!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nag Juice Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 6 hours ago, conocean said: We didn't hear from you Nag, you must've crashed & burned early last nite? Woke up at 2am on the couch and my Fire was out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 On 2/10/2017 at 5:41 PM, fishbum321 said: I'll go tie flies and drink a beer our redfish bite has been stupid will check in later Fish bum, more details please on those redfish, man you have me salivating. I am a big fan of stupid fish, and even bigger fan of fishing when it gets so good it is stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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