Dusky 218 Bay keeps an estimated 70% of its value after 5 years — #1968 of 5915 boats VINdown tracks. See its full depreciation curve, cost per day, and best model year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Dusky 218 Bay retains an estimated 70% of its value after five years, ranking #1968 of 5915 boats we track. That is 3 points above the 66% five-year average for Bowrider in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Dusky 218 Bay sheds about 25% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $37,000 it falls to around $25,715 by year five — a five-year loss near $11,285, about $6.18 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 1, a lightly-used Dusky 218 Bay 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 70% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5915 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #1968).
From about $37,000 it drops to roughly $25,715 after five years — a loss near $11,285 (70% 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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