How Our Boat Dealership Values Your Trade-in
How does my boat lose value when I trade it in? And how is my boat’s trade-in value calculated?
With the start of spring, we talk to many boat owners looking to trade in their boats for newer models or a Boating Club membership. If you’re looking to sell or trade-in your boat, check out our new video below, where we provide an inside scoop on how we calculate a boat’s trade-in value.
Trade in Your Boat to Bridge Marina
When you trade your boat in to Bridge Marina for a Boating Club membership or new boat, our team considers various costs and work efforts when providing a trade-in estimate, including:
- Repairs and Maintenance: At Bridge Marina, we’re committed to selling safe and quality condition boats. If you trade in a boat that needs repairs and maintenance, we will perform them and calculate the costs into your trade-in value.
- Cleaning and Presentation: Potential buyers are attracted to clean, well-maintained boats, leading to higher resale value. Any wear and tear can lower a boat’s trade-in value; your boat’s cleanliness and overall presentation will affect your trade-in value.
- Administrative and Transfer Fees: There are also administrative costs associated with transferring ownership of a boat, which are included in our trade in estimate.
An alternative to trading in your boat is to sell it yourself. You can avoid extra fees for repairs, paperwork, and more, but you will be responsible for funding those efforts yourself.
Ready to make a change in your current boating experience?
Get a Free Trade-In Estimate on Your Boat
At Bridge Marina, our mission is to make boating as enjoyable as possible, so we offer a simple trade-in solution for boat owners looking to make a change and have a new boating experience. If you’re interested in trading in your boat for a Boating Club membership or another boat, we have the solution for you! Give us a few details in our simple, easy form, and we’ll get back to you quickly with your estimate!
Get Guidance Selling Your Boat on the Private Market
We understand that selling or buying a boat in the private marketplace can have its challenges. We have listened to concerns from both sellers and buyers in the private marketplace, and now offer our Private Boat Sale Assist Program that makes buying a boat on the private market safer and more assuring. Learn more about how we can help you buy or sell a boat on the private market here!
About Our Marina
At Bridge Marina, we’re dedicated to helping you kickstart your boating lifestyle and discover your perfect boating fit. Choose between our exclusive Boating Club, luxury boat rentals, pristine new and pre-owned Four Winns fiberglass or Starcraft pontoon boats, and so much more! However you decide to boat with us, our acclaimed team will be there, helping you every step of the way and beyond at our hospitality-focused marina.
Our flagship marina on Lake Hopatcong, NJ, sits just north of Brady Bridge in a serene, no-wake zone, mere minutes by water from dining, water sports, expansive open water, and secluded coves for anchoring. You can also enjoy our luxury boat rentals or Boating Club at our sister location at Baker’s Marina on the Bay at the Jersey Shore in Highlands, NJ!
Need Help?
Our professional, friendly team is more than happy to assist you in trading in or selling your boat. Fill out this quick contact form, and we’ll help you take your next steps into starting a new boating experience! You can also call us at (973) 663-1976 or email us at sales@bridgemarina.com.
We look forward to connecting with you!