Cruisers 42GLS vs Sea Ray SDX 250: 5-year value retention (58% vs 58%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Sea Ray SDX 250 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Sea Ray SDX 250 comes out ahead, holding about 58% of its value versus 58% for the Cruisers 42GLS. Over the first five years the Sea Ray SDX 250 loses roughly $56,485 while the Cruisers 42GLS loses about $612,669 — a gap near $556,184.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Sea Ray SDX 250 sheds about 33% in year one versus 36% for the Cruisers 42GLS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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