Carolina Skiff 17 CC vs Steiger Craft 31 Fisherman: 5-year value retention (65% vs 65%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Carolina Skiff 17 CC holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Carolina Skiff 17 CC comes out ahead, holding about 65% of its value versus 65% for the Steiger Craft 31 Fisherman. Over the first five years the Carolina Skiff 17 CC loses roughly $6,850 while the Steiger Craft 31 Fisherman loses about $91,787 — a gap near $84,937.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Carolina Skiff 17 CC sheds about 7% in year one versus 26% for the Steiger Craft 31 Fisherman. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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