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Crownline 255 SS keeps an estimated 60% of its value after 5 years — #4546 of 5780 boats VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Crownline 255 SS retains an estimated 60% of its value after five years, ranking #4546 of 5780 boats we track. That trails the 66% five-year average for Bowrider in its class by 6 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Crownline 255 SS sheds about 10% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $130,762 it falls to around $78,718 by year five — a five-year loss near $52,044, about $28.52 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 4, a lightly-used Crownline 255 SS 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 60% of its value after five years — worse than most among the 5780 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #4546).
From about $130,762 when new it drops to roughly $78,718 after five years — a loss near $52,044 (60% 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.