Pontoons
Barletta, South Bay, Sedona, CREST, and other pontoon brands, in nearly any age or condition.
Bowriders and Cruisers
Chaparral, Chris Craft, Azure, and similar runabouts and cruisers of any size.
Fishing and Bass Boats
Chris Craft, Phoenix Boats, and other fishing and bass boats built for the water you actually use them on.
Houseboats
Sumerset, Leisure, and other houseboats, from weekend cruisers to full size vessels.
Outboard Engines
Mercury, Mercruiser, Evinrude, Volvo Penta, Johnson, and more, on their own or with your boat.
Trailers
Load Rite and other boat trailers, single or dual axle, sold with or without a boat.
Our Value Process
A Straightforward Path To Your Value
Step One. Tell us about your boat, engine, or trailer, including the make, model, year, and condition.
Step Two. Our team reviews the details and provides a fair, honest trade value with no obligation.
Step Three. Apply that value directly toward a new or preowned boat from our showroom.
Step Four. We handle the paperwork, so you can move straight from your old boat to your next one.
Have questions about trading inWhy Choose Jim’s Anchorage
Trusted Trade Values Since 1946
Eighty Years Of Experience
We have been valuing and trading boats on Raystown Lake since 1946, so we know what a fair value looks like.
Every Brand Considered
From pontoons to houseboats to outboard engines, our team values trades across nearly every brand, not only the ones we sell new.
No Obligation No Pressure
Getting a trade value does not require a purchase. We are happy to give you an honest number either way.
Value Applied To Your Next Boat
Use your trade value as a down payment on a new Barletta, South Bay, or any boat in our inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers To Common Trade Questions
Which Boats And Brands We Accept
We consider trades on nearly every boat brand and style, including pontoons, bowriders, cruisers, fishing boats, bass boats, houseboats, outboard engines, and trailers.
Getting A Value Without Buying
You are welcome to request a trade value at any time. There is no obligation to purchase a boat from us in return.
Boats Still Being Financed
We can often work with boats that still have a loan balance. Our team will help you understand how that balance affects your trade value.
How Trade Value Is Determined
We look at the make, model, year, condition, hours, and current market demand to give you an honest, accurate trade value.
Trading In Engines And Trailers
Outboard engines and trailers can be valued and traded on their own, or as part of a complete boat package.
Applying Your Value To A Purchase
Once your trade value is confirmed, it is applied directly toward the price of your next new or preowned boat.
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