Carolina Skiff 2480 vs Key West 244 CC: 5-year value retention (72% vs 72%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Carolina Skiff 2480 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Carolina Skiff 2480 comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 72% for the Key West 244 CC. Over the first five years the Carolina Skiff 2480 loses roughly $4,065 while the Key West 244 CC loses about $14,376 — a gap near $10,311.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Carolina Skiff 2480 sheds about 6% in year one versus 7% for the Key West 244 CC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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