Alumacraft MV 1860 AW vs Boston Whaler 270 CC: 5-year value retention (70% vs 70%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Alumacraft MV 1860 AW holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW comes out ahead, holding about 70% of its value versus 70% for the Boston Whaler 270 CC. Over the first five years the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW loses roughly $2,416 while the Boston Whaler 270 CC loses about $46,968 — a gap near $44,552.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW sheds about 8% in year one versus 8% for the Boston Whaler 270 CC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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