Bowlus Rivet vs Starcraft 28BHS: 5-year value retention (61% vs 62%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Starcraft 28BHS holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Starcraft 28BHS comes out ahead, holding about 62% of its value versus 61% for the Bowlus Rivet. Over the first five years the Starcraft 28BHS loses roughly $16,427 while the Bowlus Rivet loses about $58,650 — a gap near $42,223.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Starcraft 28BHS sheds about 23% in year one versus 16% for the Bowlus Rivet. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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