Alumacraft MV 1756 AW vs Smoker Craft Excursion 16 DC: 5-year value retention (68% vs 68%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Alumacraft MV 1756 AW holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Alumacraft MV 1756 AW comes out ahead, holding about 68% of its value versus 68% for the Smoker Craft Excursion 16 DC. Over the first five years the Alumacraft MV 1756 AW loses roughly $2,229 while the Smoker Craft Excursion 16 DC loses about $6,733 — a gap near $4,504.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Alumacraft MV 1756 AW sheds about 8% in year one versus 27% for the Smoker Craft Excursion 16 DC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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