Carolina Skiff 2180 vs SeaArk 2472 C U B: 5-year value retention (73% vs 73%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Carolina Skiff 2180 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Carolina Skiff 2180 comes out ahead, holding about 73% of its value versus 73% for the SeaArk 2472 C U B. Over the first five years the Carolina Skiff 2180 loses roughly $3,464 while the SeaArk 2472 C U B loses about $4,642 — a gap near $1,178.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Carolina Skiff 2180 sheds about 5% in year one versus 13% for the SeaArk 2472 C U B. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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