Best Boats Under $30,000 by Resale Value (Least Depreciation)

The 1705 boats under $30,000 that hold their value best — ranked by 5-year resale value. RH Aluminum 19 GB leads. Real depreciation curves and cost of ownership.

Of the 1705 boats under $30,000 VINdown tracks, the average holds about 70% of its value after five years. The RH Aluminum 19 GB leads at 92% retained, while the TMC 1500 FM 1 depreciates hardest at 49%. Ranked best-to-worst by five-year resale value:

  1. RH Aluminum 19 GB — 92% retained, from $25,159 new
  2. RH Aluminum 20 GB — 92% retained, from $26,594 new
  3. RH Aluminum 19 GBX — 91% retained, from $27,960 new
  4. RH Aluminum 20 GBX — 91% retained, from $29,395 new
  5. RH Aluminum 21 GB — 90% retained, from $29,418 new
  6. Tracker Pro Guide V 175 SC — 90% retained, from $24,295 new
  7. Havoc 1860 MST — 89% retained, from $8,281 new
  8. Tracker 550 TS — 89% retained, from $29,595 new
  9. Crestliner 2070 Retriever — 88% retained, from $7,727 new
  10. Ranger MPV1760 — 87% retained, from $19,495 new

boats at other budgets:

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