Seacraft06 Posted June 23, 2019 Report Share Posted June 23, 2019 We are considering making the move up and the 25 Pathfinder is on the short list. I am just wondering how close are the actual selling prices vs the website where you can build your boat and the price it shows? I would love to find a newer used one but finding one that fits what we want seems challenging. If anyone knows of one coming on the market let me know! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seacraft06 Posted June 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 Anyone build theirs on the website and then get an actual price to compare? Just wondering if it’s even accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkh Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 Been a while since I bought mine in November 2015 but I think the actual price paid was about 10-12% less than the build price. I would absolutely shop around a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 ^^^^^^ That sounds about right. When I had my 2200 built there were several things the dealer said they could do for less than having them done at the factory. GPS, trolling motor, power pole, battery charger, t-top etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seacraft06 Posted July 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 On 7/2/2019 at 6:49 AM, Seacraft06 said: Thanks for the info! Here is another good example for you. I just ordered an Ameri Trail for my 2200 and I am paying more than 20% less than the “build your boat” price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seacraft06 Posted July 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 3 hours ago, bernieNC said: Here is another good example for you. I just ordered an Ameri Trail for my 2200 and I am paying more than 20% less than the “build your boat” price. Thank you! I am going to reach out to a few places and see what the quotes come back at. I would like to go to the closest dealer however our area is notorious for having higher prices on EVERYTHING. Am I going to find any difference in the prices between dealers if I shop around? Sorry this is my first new boat purchase and I am not sure how the Pathfinder dealer network is setup. I know some brands have “territories” they sell in and can’t go outside these areas and I am not sure if Pathfinder is one of these brands? Also not sure how structured the prices are for them. Thanks for all the information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 I know the dealer I use ships all over Florida. They are 100 miles down the road from me. It does make warranty service a little of a challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Seacraft06 I will pass on you inquiry to the administration. MOD2 Bubba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyshon Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 15 hours ago, Seacraft06 said: Thank you! I am going to reach out to a few places and see what the quotes come back at. I would like to go to the closest dealer however our area is notorious for having higher prices on EVERYTHING. Am I going to find any difference in the prices between dealers if I shop around? Sorry this is my first new boat purchase and I am not sure how the Pathfinder dealer network is setup. I know some brands have “territories” they sell in and can’t go outside these areas and I am not sure if Pathfinder is one of these brands? Also not sure how structured the prices are for them. Thanks for all the information. The stock answer to your question is always the same from here, your best bet is to deal with your local/ nearest dealer if possible. At some point during ownership you will need the dealer, much more convenient if they are close by. Skip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 As Skip said, the closer the dealer is to you, the better. I'm in NE Florida, and when I was looking last year, my local dealer had the best price I could find in all of Florida, and up the whole east coast. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkh Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 To minimize trips back to dealer if you buy from a distance, do a thorough pre delivery inspection and sea trial. Also, doesn’t every dealer have to provide warranty service regardless of where you buy, although I fully recognize the relationship aspect? I have bought new cars from different states and never had an issue with my local dealer doing warranty work but maybe boats are different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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