Alweld 1648FV Mud vs Boston Whaler 285 CD: 5-year value retention (66% vs 66%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Alweld 1648FV Mud holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Alweld 1648FV Mud comes out ahead, holding about 66% of its value versus 66% for the Boston Whaler 285 CD. Over the first five years the Alweld 1648FV Mud loses roughly $2,235 while the Boston Whaler 285 CD loses about $117,298 — a gap near $115,063.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Alweld 1648FV Mud sheds about 11% in year one versus 29% for the Boston Whaler 285 CD. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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