Sea Pro 228 W Hardtop vs Sea Pro 248 W Canvas Soft TOP — Depreciation Comparison

Sea Pro 228 W Hardtop vs Sea Pro 248 W Canvas Soft TOP: 5-year value retention (62% vs 62%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Sea Pro 228 W Hardtop holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Sea Pro 228 W Hardtop comes out ahead, holding about 62% of its value versus 62% for the Sea Pro 248 W Canvas Soft TOP. Over the first five years the Sea Pro 228 W Hardtop loses roughly $29,317 while the Sea Pro 248 W Canvas Soft TOP loses about $40,040 — a gap near $10,723.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Sea Pro 228 W Hardtop sheds about 12% in year one versus 12% for the Sea Pro 248 W Canvas Soft TOP. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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