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Related Information

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  • Visit our Know Your Boat section for information on how to operate, store, maintain, and on how to safely and responsibly use your boat.
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There are a variety of sources that can help you determine the value of a used boat. When buying or selling a boat, you can use these to research the current market value of your vessel.

The following organizations offer guides to help determine a boat's market value:

BUC Used Boat Price Guide

BUC Research
1314 N.E. 17th Ct.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33305
(800) 327-6929

NADA Marine Appraisal Guide

P.O. Box 7800
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(800) 966-6232

ABOS Marine Blue Book

Intertec Publishing
P.O. Box 12901
Overland Park, KS 66282-2901