G3 Bay 22 DLX vs Starcraft Fishmaster 196: 5-year value retention (72% vs 72%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. G3 Bay 22 DLX holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the G3 Bay 22 DLX comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 72% for the Starcraft Fishmaster 196. Over the first five years the G3 Bay 22 DLX loses roughly $19,285 while the Starcraft Fishmaster 196 loses about $12,981 — a gap near $-6304.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the G3 Bay 22 DLX sheds about 13% in year one versus 21% for the Starcraft Fishmaster 196. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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