Nautic Star 227 XTS CC vs Skeeter FXR20 Apex: 5-year value retention (70% vs 70%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Nautic Star 227 XTS CC holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Nautic Star 227 XTS CC comes out ahead, holding about 70% of its value versus 70% for the Skeeter FXR20 Apex. Over the first five years the Nautic Star 227 XTS CC loses roughly $22,559 while the Skeeter FXR20 Apex loses about $35,507 — a gap near $12,948.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Nautic Star 227 XTS CC sheds about 10% in year one versus 21% for the Skeeter FXR20 Apex. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
Loading the interactive terminal…