Alumacraft Water Fowler 16 vs Alweld 1652 Mud: 5-year value retention (66% vs 66%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Alweld 1652 Mud holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Alweld 1652 Mud comes out ahead, holding about 66% of its value versus 66% for the Alumacraft Water Fowler 16. Over the first five years the Alweld 1652 Mud loses roughly $2,484 while the Alumacraft Water Fowler 16 loses about $1,983 — a gap near $-501.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Alweld 1652 Mud sheds about 17% in year one versus 7% for the Alumacraft Water Fowler 16. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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