Sales Advice Needed

[Ranch Hand]

I've been out of the kayak for a while and will be selling my Tarpon 140 w/rudder and Malibu Mini-X soon. My question is: All of the bungees are shot with age so is it worth it for me to spend the $30 on new bungee and the hassle of installing them? Or is current demand such that I can just sell as is and not hassle with it?

[motoyak]

Just post it for sale, new owner gonna mod it anyway. T140 worth 300-400, Mini worth 200-250 IMHO

[TexasJim]

If the T140 is '08 or earlier, it'll probably bring less than a '09 or later, with the tracks and better hatches. The front hatch on an '08 or earlier would probably be tired and a new one was over $50 years ago. Both are great yaks. I'd prefer the older one, as it's lighter, and I don't like tracks. But, I'm not the buyer you're looking for. Condition of the hull is the determinant. Bungees and handles are expendables. Good luck. Location would be helpful. TexasJim

[txanalogkd]

Sell as is. If anything, purchase the bungee and let the buyer install it.

[Ranch Hand]

Thanks folks. I'm located just outside of Austin in Dripping Springs. I think I bought the T140 around 04 and hatch covers are still flexible and tight. No leaks. WS lists the latest T140 model for $1319 and rudder add on for an additional $369 for a total of $1,700. I need to figure out value on my full carbon ONNO paddle too. I think it weighs 23 oz. The guy was a custom maker who I don't think is in business anymore so it's a classic.

[motoyak]

I had an Onno paddle till I lost it...grrrr! I doubt you can get near what you paid for the Onno as pedel boats are more in vogue and the newer wider kayaks require longer paddles.
Basing the price of a used T140 vs new is like apples to oranges. I posted values on what Ive seen both your kayaks selling for on Clist and Marketplace recently.
Best of luck on your upcoming selling adventure.