Flats Cat 17 FO vs Playcraft Hampton 2285 Elite Fish: 5-year value retention (57% vs 57%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Flats Cat 17 FO holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Flats Cat 17 FO comes out ahead, holding about 57% of its value versus 57% for the Playcraft Hampton 2285 Elite Fish. Over the first five years the Flats Cat 17 FO loses roughly $10,246 while the Playcraft Hampton 2285 Elite Fish loses about $13,611 — a gap near $3,365.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Flats Cat 17 FO sheds about 8% in year one versus 14% for the Playcraft Hampton 2285 Elite Fish. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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