How to Get the Blue Book Value of Boats

Whether you are planning to purchase or to sell a boat, knowing the "blue book" value is necessary to pay a fair price or to price it correctly for sale. One of the most trusted pricing resources available is NADA Guides, which prices everything from cars to boats to manufactured homes.

Instructions

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      Visit the NADA Guides website to begin your search for boat values. Select "Boats" in the top navigation bar.

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      Enter your zip code in the dialog box that appears on the first page of the Boats section. Select to search for values by the type of craft, such as power boats or boat trailers, or select from one of the manufacturers listed if you seek information about a specific model. If you choose to search by type, you will be sent to a page of manufacturers of that type of craft. Select a manufacturer from this list.

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      Select the year the craft was produced and choose the specific model from the list that appears.

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      Check the boxes provided for the options and equipment that the boat features. Click on "Continue" to get the value of the watercraft.