Princecraft Sport 172 vs Starcraft STX 2050: 5-year value retention (70% vs 70%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Princecraft Sport 172 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Princecraft Sport 172 comes out ahead, holding about 70% of its value versus 70% for the Starcraft STX 2050. Over the first five years the Princecraft Sport 172 loses roughly $12,087 while the Starcraft STX 2050 loses about $16,502 — a gap near $4,415.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Princecraft Sport 172 sheds about 10% in year one versus 21% for the Starcraft STX 2050. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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