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American Sail American 18 Daysailer keeps an estimated 69% of its value after 5 years — #2007 of 5780 boats VINdown tracks.
Per VINdown's modeling, the American Sail American 18 Daysailer retains an estimated 69% of its value after five years, ranking #2007 of 5780 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 4, a lightly-used American Sail American 18 Daysailer bought at 4 years 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 69% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5780 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #2007).
From about $12,295 when new it drops to roughly $8,508 after five years — a loss near $3,787 (69% of its value retained).
Around 4 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.