Carolina Skiff 24 vs Cougar Bay Drifter 180 CC: 5-year value retention (59% vs 59%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Carolina Skiff 24 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Carolina Skiff 24 comes out ahead, holding about 59% of its value versus 59% for the Cougar Bay Drifter 180 CC. Over the first five years the Carolina Skiff 24 loses roughly $24,775 while the Cougar Bay Drifter 180 CC loses about $14,722 — a gap near $-10053.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Carolina Skiff 24 sheds about 20% in year one versus 10% for the Cougar Bay Drifter 180 CC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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