Duck Water Bluewater 19 vs Yamaha 190 Fish Deluxe: 5-year value retention (80% vs 80%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Yamaha 190 Fish Deluxe holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Yamaha 190 Fish Deluxe comes out ahead, holding about 80% of its value versus 80% for the Duck Water Bluewater 19. Over the first five years the Yamaha 190 Fish Deluxe loses roughly $7,174 while the Duck Water Bluewater 19 loses about $5,024 — a gap near $-2150.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Yamaha 190 Fish Deluxe sheds about 5% in year one versus 7% for the Duck Water Bluewater 19. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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