Boston Whaler 230 CC vs Tidewater 198 CC Adventure: 5-year value retention (73% vs 73%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Boston Whaler 230 CC holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Boston Whaler 230 CC comes out ahead, holding about 73% of its value versus 73% for the Tidewater 198 CC Adventure. Over the first five years the Boston Whaler 230 CC loses roughly $37,843 while the Tidewater 198 CC Adventure loses about $12,060 — a gap near $-25783.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Boston Whaler 230 CC sheds about 23% in year one versus 9% for the Tidewater 198 CC Adventure. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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