Eclipse 27FS vs New Horizons 463S: 5-year value retention (55% vs 55%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Eclipse 27FS holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Eclipse 27FS comes out ahead, holding about 55% of its value versus 55% for the New Horizons 463S. Over the first five years the Eclipse 27FS loses roughly $34,331 while the New Horizons 463S loses about $146,723 — a gap near $112,392.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Eclipse 27FS sheds about 11% in year one versus 31% for the New Horizons 463S. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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