Boston Whaler 280 CC vs Duck Water Ocean 15 CC: 5-year value retention (68% vs 68%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Boston Whaler 280 CC holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Boston Whaler 280 CC comes out ahead, holding about 68% of its value versus 68% for the Duck Water Ocean 15 CC. Over the first five years the Boston Whaler 280 CC loses roughly $87,228 while the Duck Water Ocean 15 CC loses about $6,995 — a gap near $-80233.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Boston Whaler 280 CC sheds about 24% in year one versus 11% for the Duck Water Ocean 15 CC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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