Boston Whaler 280 DL vs Wellcraft Fisherman 302: 5-year value retention (61% vs 61%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Boston Whaler 280 DL holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Boston Whaler 280 DL comes out ahead, holding about 61% of its value versus 61% for the Wellcraft Fisherman 302. Over the first five years the Boston Whaler 280 DL loses roughly $122,702 while the Wellcraft Fisherman 302 loses about $125,435 — a gap near $2,733.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Boston Whaler 280 DL sheds about 29% in year one versus 31% for the Wellcraft Fisherman 302. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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