Duck Water Bluewater 25 vs Yamaha 195 S: 5-year value retention (79% vs 79%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Yamaha 195 S holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Yamaha 195 S comes out ahead, holding about 79% of its value versus 79% for the Duck Water Bluewater 25. Over the first five years the Yamaha 195 S loses roughly $11,067 while the Duck Water Bluewater 25 loses about $7,139 — a gap near $-3928.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Yamaha 195 S sheds about 12% in year one versus 7% for the Duck Water Bluewater 25. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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