American Sail American 18 Daysailer keeps an estimated 69% of its value after 5 years — #2060 of 5915 boats VINdown tracks. See its full depreciation curve, cost per day, and best model year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the American Sail American 18 Daysailer retains an estimated 69% of its value after five years, ranking #2060 of 5915 boats we track. That trails the 71% five-year average for Sail in its class by 2 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the American Sail American 18 Daysailer sheds about 6% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $12,295 it falls to around $8,508 by year five — a five-year loss near $3,787, about $2.08 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 1, a lightly-used American Sail American 18 Daysailer bought at 1 year old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated about 69% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5915 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #2060).
From about $12,295 it drops to roughly $8,508 after five years — a loss near $3,787 (69% retained).
Around 1 year old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.
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