Boston Whaler 285 CD vs Boston Whaler 285 Pilothouse CD — Depreciation Comparison

Boston Whaler 285 CD vs Boston Whaler 285 Pilothouse CD: 5-year value retention (66% vs 66%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Boston Whaler 285 CD holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Boston Whaler 285 CD comes out ahead, holding about 66% of its value versus 66% for the Boston Whaler 285 Pilothouse CD. Over the first five years the Boston Whaler 285 CD loses roughly $117,298 while the Boston Whaler 285 Pilothouse CD loses about $111,831 — a gap near $-5467.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Boston Whaler 285 CD sheds about 29% in year one versus 11% for the Boston Whaler 285 Pilothouse CD. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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