SeaArk Rivercat 180 SC vs Starcraft Fishmaster 196 — Depreciation Comparison

SeaArk Rivercat 180 SC vs Starcraft Fishmaster 196: 5-year value retention (72% vs 72%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. SeaArk Rivercat 180 SC holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the SeaArk Rivercat 180 SC comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 72% for the Starcraft Fishmaster 196. Over the first five years the SeaArk Rivercat 180 SC loses roughly $6,461 while the Starcraft Fishmaster 196 loses about $12,981 — a gap near $6,520.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the SeaArk Rivercat 180 SC sheds about 14% 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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