Duck Water Bluewater 19 vs Klamath 18 Open S: 5-year value retention (80% vs 80%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Duck Water Bluewater 19 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Duck Water Bluewater 19 comes out ahead, holding about 80% of its value versus 80% for the Klamath 18 Open S. Over the first five years the Duck Water Bluewater 19 loses roughly $5,024 while the Klamath 18 Open S loses about $2,866 — a gap near $-2158.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Duck Water Bluewater 19 sheds about 7% in year one versus 10% for the Klamath 18 Open S. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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