Hurricane FD 198 vs Yamaha 195 Fish Sport: 5-year value retention (78% vs 78%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Hurricane FD 198 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Hurricane FD 198 comes out ahead, holding about 78% of its value versus 78% for the Yamaha 195 Fish Sport. Over the first five years the Hurricane FD 198 loses roughly $5,350 while the Yamaha 195 Fish Sport loses about $10,793 — a gap near $5,443.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Hurricane FD 198 sheds about 4% in year one versus 13% for the Yamaha 195 Fish Sport. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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