I'm looking to buy a first boat. I've sailed several Ericsons and like them. So, this is more a question of how Ericsons hold value over the years and the differences between the generations of Ericsons. I've been looking at prices for various models and have found a pretty stark difference between the Mark 2 boats and the Mark 3 boats (in the range of 32' - 35').
For the most part I'm finding that the Mark 2 boats are listed for $15,000 or under while the Mark 3 are consistently $30,000+. I understand that all boats are different and 30 - 40 years is a long run of maintenance. But, I'm surprised to see the market so consistently different on boats that may be only 6 years different in age. What, for the Mark 3, contributes to this difference? Did the Mark 2 have problems?
I suppose I'm just trying to understand the market forces that drive the prices of these boats over time and that may be a longer discussion.
Thanks.
For the most part I'm finding that the Mark 2 boats are listed for $15,000 or under while the Mark 3 are consistently $30,000+. I understand that all boats are different and 30 - 40 years is a long run of maintenance. But, I'm surprised to see the market so consistently different on boats that may be only 6 years different in age. What, for the Mark 3, contributes to this difference? Did the Mark 2 have problems?
I suppose I'm just trying to understand the market forces that drive the prices of these boats over time and that may be a longer discussion.
Thanks.
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