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Dusky 18 Flats keeps an estimated 70% of its value after 5 years — #1915 of 5780 boats VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Dusky 18 Flats retains an estimated 70% of its value after five years, ranking #1915 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 Dusky 18 Flats sheds about 10% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $30,800 it falls to around $26,757 by year five — a five-year loss near $4,043, about $2.22 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 1, a lightly-used Dusky 18 Flats 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 70% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5780 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #1915).
From about $30,800 when new it drops to roughly $26,757 after five years — a loss near $4,043 (70% of its value retained).
Around 1 year old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.