Hurricane SS 211 vs Southwind 229FX: 5-year value retention (76% vs 76%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Hurricane SS 211 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Hurricane SS 211 comes out ahead, holding about 76% of its value versus 76% for the Southwind 229FX. Over the first five years the Hurricane SS 211 loses roughly $7,289 while the Southwind 229FX loses about $15,845 — a gap near $8,556.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Hurricane SS 211 sheds about 5% in year one versus 5% for the Southwind 229FX. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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