Bayliner VR5 BR vs North River Scout 12 OF: 5-year value retention (69% vs 69%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Bayliner VR5 BR holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Bayliner VR5 BR comes out ahead, holding about 69% of its value versus 69% for the North River Scout 12 OF. Over the first five years the Bayliner VR5 BR loses roughly $14,408 while the North River Scout 12 OF loses about $17,774 — a gap near $3,366.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Bayliner VR5 BR sheds about 10% in year one versus 15% for the North River Scout 12 OF. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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