Alumacraft Classic 165 CS vs Boston Whaler Super Sport 160 RB: 5-year value retention (71% vs 71%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Alumacraft Classic 165 CS holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS comes out ahead, holding about 71% of its value versus 71% for the Boston Whaler Super Sport 160 RB. Over the first five years the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS loses roughly $4,137 while the Boston Whaler Super Sport 160 RB loses about $9,877 — a gap near $5,740.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS sheds about 10% in year one versus 23% for the Boston Whaler Super Sport 160 RB. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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