Boston Whaler Montauk 170 CC vs Dusky 278 Fishermans Cuddy: 5-year value retention (73% vs 73%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Boston Whaler Montauk 170 CC holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Boston Whaler Montauk 170 CC comes out ahead, holding about 73% of its value versus 73% for the Dusky 278 Fishermans Cuddy. Over the first five years the Boston Whaler Montauk 170 CC loses roughly $13,165 while the Dusky 278 Fishermans Cuddy loses about $19,454 — a gap near $6,289.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Boston Whaler Montauk 170 CC sheds about 22% in year one versus 24% for the Dusky 278 Fishermans Cuddy. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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