Chris-Craft Calypso 35 vs Sea Ray SLX 230: 5-year value retention (61% vs 61%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Sea Ray SLX 230 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Sea Ray SLX 230 comes out ahead, holding about 61% of its value versus 61% for the Chris-Craft Calypso 35. Over the first five years the Sea Ray SLX 230 loses roughly $31,580 while the Chris-Craft Calypso 35 loses about $317,675 — a gap near $286,095.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Sea Ray SLX 230 sheds about 8% in year one versus 35% for the Chris-Craft Calypso 35. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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