Playcraft Hampton 2485 XLT vs Shockwave Custom LS Closed Bow: 5-year value retention (59% vs 59%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Playcraft Hampton 2485 XLT holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Playcraft Hampton 2485 XLT comes out ahead, holding about 59% of its value versus 59% for the Shockwave Custom LS Closed Bow. Over the first five years the Playcraft Hampton 2485 XLT loses roughly $17,552 while the Shockwave Custom LS Closed Bow loses about $51,541 — a gap near $33,989.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Playcraft Hampton 2485 XLT sheds about 14% in year one versus 32% for the Shockwave Custom LS Closed Bow. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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