Carolina Skiff 198 keeps an estimated 71% of its value after 5 years — #1675 of 5915 boats VINdown tracks. See its full depreciation curve, cost per day, and best model year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Carolina Skiff 198 retains an estimated 71% of its value after five years, ranking #1675 of 5915 boats we track. That is roughly in line with the 71% five-year average for Fishing in its class.
Most of the loss lands early: the Carolina Skiff 198 sheds about 6% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $27,250 it falls to around $19,265 by year five — a five-year loss near $7,985, about $4.38 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 1, a lightly-used Carolina Skiff 198 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 71% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5915 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #1675).
From about $27,250 it drops to roughly $19,265 after five years — a loss near $7,985 (71% 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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