Alumacraft Competitor 165 CS vs Alweld 1552VV: 5-year value retention (70% vs 70%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Alweld 1552VV holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Alweld 1552VV comes out ahead, holding about 70% of its value versus 70% for the Alumacraft Competitor 165 CS. Over the first five years the Alweld 1552VV loses roughly $1,760 while the Alumacraft Competitor 165 CS loses about $5,156 — a gap near $3,396.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Alweld 1552VV sheds about 22% in year one versus 10% for the Alumacraft Competitor 165 CS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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