Chaparral 280 OSX keeps an estimated 58% of its value after 5 years — #5188 of 5915 boats VINdown tracks. See its full depreciation curve, cost per day, and best model year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Chaparral 280 OSX retains an estimated 58% of its value after five years, ranking #5188 of 5915 boats we track. That trails the 62% five-year average for Cruiser in its class by 4 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Chaparral 280 OSX sheds about 31% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $294,478 it falls to around $171,386 by year five — a five-year loss near $123,092, about $67.45 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 1, a lightly-used Chaparral 280 OSX 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 58% of its value after five years — worse than most among the 5915 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #5188).
From about $294,478 it drops to roughly $171,386 after five years — a loss near $123,092 (58% 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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