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Cougar ST 17C JON keeps an estimated 71% of its value after 5 years — #1525 of 5780 boats VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Cougar ST 17C JON retains an estimated 71% of its value after five years, ranking #1525 of 5780 boats we track. That is roughly in line with the 70% five-year average for Fishing in its class.
Most of the loss lands early: the Cougar ST 17C JON sheds about 6% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $8,006 it falls to around $5,700 by year five — a five-year loss near $2,306, about $1.26 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 4, a lightly-used Cougar ST 17C JON 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 71% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5780 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #1525).
From about $8,006 when new it drops to roughly $5,700 after five years — a loss near $2,306 (71% 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.