Carolina Skiff 23 keeps an estimated 59% of its value after 5 years — #4859 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 23 retains an estimated 59% of its value after five years, ranking #4859 of 5915 boats we track. That trails the 71% five-year average for Fishing in its class by 11 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Carolina Skiff 23 sheds about 20% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $59,790 it falls to around $35,515 by year five — a five-year loss near $24,275, about $13.30 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 1, a lightly-used Carolina Skiff 23 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 59% of its value after five years — worse than most among the 5915 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #4859).
From about $59,790 it drops to roughly $35,515 after five years — a loss near $24,275 (59% 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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