ATX Surf 22 Type S vs Stott Craft SCV 172 — Depreciation Comparison

ATX Surf 22 Type S vs Stott Craft SCV 172: 5-year value retention (60% vs 60%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Stott Craft SCV 172 holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Stott Craft SCV 172 comes out ahead, holding about 60% of its value versus 60% for the ATX Surf 22 Type S. Over the first five years the Stott Craft SCV 172 loses roughly $6,435 while the ATX Surf 22 Type S loses about $67,773 — a gap near $61,338.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Stott Craft SCV 172 sheds about 11% in year one versus 26% for the ATX Surf 22 Type S. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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