What is a 1998 Yamaha worth?
A 1998 Yamaha carries a median asking price of $9,500 on the used market, with most selling between $3,000 and $14,000. Figures come from 30 real listings in BoatVerdict's market data, not a static guidebook.
1998 Yamaha used price range
Interquartile range from 30 live listings (full span $2,500 to $24,000). Sources: craigslist.
Against a median new Yamaha asking of $18,500, a 1998 model has shed roughly 49% of its new price.
A 1998 Yamaha boat typically asks $12,000 on the used market, based on 11 current listings. Actual prices range from $3,000 to $24,000 depending on model size, condition, engine hours, and local market. Smaller runabouts and PWC hulls anchor the lower end, while larger walkarounds and well maintained sportboats command the upper range.
Most-listed 1998 Yamaha models
| Model | Listings | Median asking |
|---|---|---|
| AR190 | 3 | $9,500 |
Where 1998 Yamaha boats are listed
Frequently asked questions
What is a 1998 Yamaha boat worth?
The median asking price is $12,000, with most listings between $3,000 and $24,000. Condition, model, and equipment drive the spread.
How does a 1998 Yamaha compare to a new Yamaha boat?
New Yamaha boats currently ask a median of $18,000, making the 1998 models about 33% less expensive on average. Depreciation stabilizes after 25 years, so well kept older hulls hold value relative to their replacement cost.
What affects the value of a 1998 Yamaha boat?
Model size and type matter most, followed by hull and engine condition. A clean 20 foot bowrider in Florida will ask double what a project hull in the Great Lakes brings.
Is $12,000 a fair price for a 1998 Yamaha?
$12,000 sits at the median for the year, so it's fair if the boat is average or better in condition and equipment. Below $8,000 expect cosmetic or mechanical needs; above $18,000 expect low hours and recent upgrades.
Yamaha values by year
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