Dusky 252 Fishermans Cuddy vs Tidewater 232 LXF: 5-year value retention (72% vs 72%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Dusky 252 Fishermans Cuddy holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Dusky 252 Fishermans Cuddy comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 72% for the Tidewater 232 LXF. Over the first five years the Dusky 252 Fishermans Cuddy loses roughly $17,141 while the Tidewater 232 LXF loses about $28,502 — a gap near $11,361.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Dusky 252 Fishermans Cuddy sheds about 22% in year one versus 9% for the Tidewater 232 LXF. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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