Crestliner 1700 Storm vs SeaArk FXT 2472 CC Deluxe: 5-year value retention (79% vs 79%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. SeaArk FXT 2472 CC Deluxe holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the SeaArk FXT 2472 CC Deluxe comes out ahead, holding about 79% of its value versus 79% for the Crestliner 1700 Storm. Over the first five years the SeaArk FXT 2472 CC Deluxe loses roughly $4,728 while the Crestliner 1700 Storm loses about $2,145 — a gap near $-2583.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the SeaArk FXT 2472 CC Deluxe sheds about 6% in year one versus 4% for the Crestliner 1700 Storm. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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