Best Boats Under $30,000 by Resale Value

Of the 1625 boats under $30,000 VINdown tracks, the average holds about 70% of its value after five years. The Tracker Panfish 16 and the Dusky 217 are level at the top on 85% retained, while the TMC 1500 FM 1 depreciates hardest at 49%. Ranked best-to-worst by five-year resale value:

1. Tracker Panfish 16 — 85% retained, from $15,635 new
2. Dusky 217 — 85% retained, from $24,000 new
3. Crestliner 1860 Retriever SC — 84% retained, from $12,440 new
4. Crestliner 1860 Retriever CC — 84% retained, from $12,832 new
5. Duck Water Bluewater Convertible 19 — 84% retained, from $26,000 new
6. Alweld 1856 — 84% retained, from $5,439 new
7. Tracker Pro 160 — 84% retained, from $13,695 new
8. Alweld 1856VV — 84% retained, from $6,034 new
9. Havoc 1650 Dbst — 84% retained, from $5,969 new
10. Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Bay — 83% retained, from $15,308 new

boats at other budgets:

• Under $75,000