Crownline E255 Surf vs Starcraft EXS 5: 5-year value retention (61% vs 61%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Crownline E255 Surf holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Crownline E255 Surf comes out ahead, holding about 61% of its value versus 61% for the Starcraft EXS 5. Over the first five years the Crownline E255 Surf loses roughly $68,526 while the Starcraft EXS 5 loses about $20,266 — a gap near $-48260.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Crownline E255 Surf sheds about 29% in year one versus 33% for the Starcraft EXS 5. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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