CP-19 for sale

[bks.1]

Hi All,
I was wondering if anyone knows if there are any websites out there that can tell you how much our boat is worth?  We are selling our 85' ComPac 19, and would like to get more info before we sell.
Thanks for your help!

[Salty19]

Well, you can see what others have listed for..not necessarily sold for, on sailingtexas.com.
Go to the site, do a search on Compac 19 and Com-pac 19 to look at the ads (most sold).

They had a better way to see them, but I can't seem to figure it out on the site.

The problem is each boat has been cared for differently, each owners opinion of condition is different, location makes a difference, options, etc.

It is a sellers market when speaking of CP19's.   Only 624 were made, and if yours is in really nice shape it, has some upgrades, newer motor, good trailer, sails, etc it will sell for more than another of the exact same year, of even a newer one, in worse shape.  Your specific boat might only be worth $1000, or it might be worth 5 or 6 thousand.  If you can post some pics and describe it well, we can probably help you with value.

I will say if yours is in very nice shape, do not sell it too cheap to the first buyer.  Nice condition CP19's usually sell pretty fast, and for close to asking price--of course your asking price should be reasonable to attract buyers. 

[MacGyver]

What Salty says is true, another issue is that in the pricing books, they dont have many listing for the prices of ComPacs, only a couple of types.
The 19 is not one of them listed, just like the 16 and 23. I was able to book list out a price for Wes on here on the 27 he just purchased within the last month.

My best advice being in the marine industry is to do like Salty says, Post some pictures and list out what is on the boat etc, and allow us to help you to price it along with your own research of boats on that website he lists.

This will give you a great idea of roughly what it is worth, then you can decide for yourself where you want to be as far as pricing.

Mac

[carry-on]

I like sailingtexas sailboatlistings.com because you can see the boat and included equipment. However,pictures are often better than reality. If you see one from a long time CPYOA member yoyu are likely looking at a well maintained boat.
For pricing ideas,you might try NADAguidesstore.com. Click on boats, then sailboats then, ComPac/Hutchins. You can look at pricing by year. Unfortunately, the pricing is lumped at 1989 and older. The last year for the 19 was 2002. The guide lists the average retail value at $8150. Lists 1989 and older at $3850. By looking year by year in the 90's you can get an idea of rate of change.
I would expect a drop off for the pre bow sprit boats , but not much. Good 19s are difficult to find particularly with a good trailer.
Good luck.

[crazycarl]

We bought our 19 in spring of 2010.

Keep in mind there are not many in northern Illinois, so we traveled to southern Indiana.  We paid $5000 only because I thought he was asking $5500, I offered $5000 and he of course took it.  After arriving home, I looked at his add again, he was asking $5000.  Oops.

Ours came with the following items:

1985 Compac 19/II
1985 5hp 2 cycle long shaft o/b
1985 Hutch trailer
Bottomsiders cockpit cushions ($800 new)
Teak cockpit grate ($400 new)
Original main sail
Very good condition hank on jib and genoa
CDI roller furler/reefing with genoa
Sealed AC Delco deep cycle battery
10 watt flexible solar charger
Original owners manual with price list of accessories from 1985
All records leading back to the original purchase from Hutchins

The cushions and the grate sold me.  The boat had been in storage for 2 years.  The gelcoat needed buffing, but the minute stress cracks that ALL boats develop were very few. The boat was clean with no leaks around any of the deck hardware. ( I had the p/o flood the deck with a hose whilst I crawled around inside) The sheets and halyards were usable, but dirty.  A spin in the washing machine made them look almost new.

I had found several others at the time for $4500, but they were all in Florida.
Your location will have an impact on the price also.  Are there many sailboats available in your area?  Are there many Compacs available?  I was willing to pay more because I'd rather not travel across the country to find the boat not as listed.  (been there, done that)

The p/o never title the trailer so I had to find the original owner to sign all the unnecessary paperwork Illinois demands. (for a fee)
Upon reaching him, his 1st response was "would you consider selling it to me? I'll make it worth your trouble".

This being my 1st Compac, I had to wonder, why so attached?  3 years later now, I understand.

I've bought and sold several boats of all kinds over the years and bottom line, what would YOU be willing to pay for your boat today? 

Look at it his way, your not selling the boat so much as waiting for the right buyer.

Hope this helps,    Carl

[ahmch]

Please contact me when you put the boat up for sale. I'm pretty sure you can access my address in my profile here. 
Any way, I am planning my vacation soon, and a trip to pick up a boat may work for me.  Thanks.
I have looked at comparable boats on the net fro 4500 to 6000.  Personally, I think 5000 is about right.

Andrew, in Albuquerque