Hurricane SS 231 vs Yamaha 252SE: 5-year value retention (78% vs 78%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Hurricane SS 231 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Hurricane SS 231 comes out ahead, holding about 78% of its value versus 78% for the Yamaha 252SE. Over the first five years the Hurricane SS 231 loses roughly $7,669 while the Yamaha 252SE loses about $22,735 — a gap near $15,066.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Hurricane SS 231 sheds about 4% in year one versus 14% for the Yamaha 252SE. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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