Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Bay vs Lowe 1860 Deluxe Tiller: 5-year value retention (83% vs 83%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Bay holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Bay comes out ahead, holding about 83% of its value versus 83% for the Lowe 1860 Deluxe Tiller. Over the first five years the Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Bay loses roughly $2,312 while the Lowe 1860 Deluxe Tiller loses about $3,420 — a gap near $1,108.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Bay sheds about 3% in year one versus 12% for the Lowe 1860 Deluxe Tiller. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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