Cougar Genesis C 17C CC vs Smoker Craft Adventurer 188 FNS: 5-year value retention (72% vs 72%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Cougar Genesis C 17C CC holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Cougar Genesis C 17C CC comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 72% for the Smoker Craft Adventurer 188 FNS. Over the first five years the Cougar Genesis C 17C CC loses roughly $3,072 while the Smoker Craft Adventurer 188 FNS loses about $9,939 — a gap near $6,867.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Cougar Genesis C 17C CC sheds about 6% in year one versus 23% for the Smoker Craft Adventurer 188 FNS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
Loading the interactive terminal…