1968 Eagle 05 - What is this worth?

[BBrinks]

Hi, I am in the Boat business and have a client who would like to trade in his Eagle 05 Bus.

I am now going through the task of putting a value to this, as well as trying to find the feasability of a quick sale.

Thanks in advance for you help.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Full specs and a link to images below:

http://www.crates.com/Eagle-05_1968/

Equipped with the
following;

Slide out
Raised Roof
New Rebuilt 8V71 0 miles (I am picking it up at Penn Detroit Diesel in
one week)
Allison 740
New Rad (rebuilt)
New Mufflers
Jake Brake
Air Assist Steering
Electric defrost
GPS antenna
CB Radio
2 Propane Furnaces
Flexsteel sofa bed & reg couch
Master bed room
Sliding tray in Bay 1
2 x 8D Batteries
Generator with two remote start (front and Master bedroom)
50 AMP Honda Generator
Auto Tracking DSS Sat Dish
3 piece Bath with ceramic tile
Rear color Camera
roof A/C centre A/C
Microwave/convection Oven
3 way Fridge & Freezer
ALCOA Rims
Michelin Tires (85%)
Class 3 hitch
Air Ride Driver seat
26" TV/VCR combo
13" TV in the Master

[eglluvr]

I will take a shot-

   Basically, the bus has no value.  You are looking for a valuation to you as a trade for a boat.  You Don't want a bus, You want want the value of the bus.  so the real issue is, "How much allowance do I give for the bus, against the purchase price of the boat?"  Best way to find out, Is sell the Bus first...  What is the value of the boat, How much time and effort are you willing put into selling the bus, will you convey title to the boat prior to bus sale, (You might find yourself looking for long term moorings for the Bus)

and 2 last thoughts,  Get rid of your masters license and get a cdl, That way when the weather is too bad to fish, You can make some side money chartering your new bus until it sells....   

I would also feel bad if you couldn't sell the Bus, So let the owner Know that you will give him 2000 U.S. for it, and will pay you another 25.00 for brokering the deal    ...   

Jim

Jim

[Len Silva]

Michaud Bus Sales is in New hampshire
http://www.busesonline.com/index.shtml

In your position, I would try to find a bus broker to wholesale it for you. Spike or Jim Michaud may be able to help.  It can take a very long time to sell a bus like this, especially in the north as winter approaches.