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Message: <blockquote data-quote="wmk0002" data-source="post: 493379" data-attributes="member: 13975">I take everything that bolts/clamps to the hull out of the equation, even the outboard. In the event I needed to sell either of my jon boats, I would absolutely part them out vs unloading it as package deal unless I was in dire financial need. and even then I would still try to sell the hull, motor, and electronics as 3 separate lots.I also don' view it as an investment like others mentioned. Electronics and trolling motors get outdated quickly with the next new thing coming out every couple of years now. So basically when I am evaluating spending money on my boats I look at that single purchase in a vacuum. If its a motor, I estimate what it's stand alone value will be down the road. same for electronics. If it's a modification to the hull or trailer such as adding a permanent deck extension or getting some custom welding done to it then I decide if its worth it assuming the hull is sold by itself down the road (permanent mods rarely add any tangible market value to the hull but does depend on the buyer). The good news is that small tins are so customizable and typically have smaller, clamp-on outboards so you can almost always transfer most of your stuff to a new boat. I think in the long run you will never break even overall if you sell, however, you definitely don't have the same loss and depreciation as a big glass boat.</blockquote>