I intend to get a 17' aluminum bass type boat for use next year.  For many reasons it would be best if I wait until next spring to buy it, but I know I should be able to get a better deal now.  What I don't know is how much better.

If I buy new and list price is $12,000, can anyone tell me how much more I would actually pay next spring as opposed to end of season deals now?  If I buy used and a fair price for a boat is $6000, what would the difference be?

Basically I am trying to figure out the cost of waiting.

I think Bass Pro is running the Tracker Pro Team 170TX for around $10,900 with a 50 HP Mercury 2 stroke.

Or at least the last two advertisements I've gotten from them have said that.

Any idea what they will want for that same boat in the spring?

Some of the best deals I've seen on new boats were either brand new but 2 model years old boats or a boat ordered by a customer, then delivered but the deal fell through and the dealer was stuck with it.  In both cases you have no choice in colors or many other features of the boat but they went for a song.

Any idea what they will want for that same boat in the spring?

It lists for $12,295 with a 50 4 stroke.  I don't know if 2 strokes run a little higher in price than 4's or not.

Any idea what they will want for that same boat in the spring?

It lists for $12,295 with a 50 4 stroke. I don't know if 2 strokes run a little higher in price than 4's or not.

The 2 strokes should be cheaper.....