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Dusky 218 RL keeps an estimated 70% of its value after 5 years — #1859 of 5780 boats VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Dusky 218 RL retains an estimated 70% of its value after five years, ranking #1859 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 218 RL sheds about 8% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $30,780 it falls to around $26,448 by year five — a five-year loss near $4,332, about $2.37 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 1, a lightly-used Dusky 218 RL 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 #1859).
From about $30,780 when new it drops to roughly $26,448 after five years — a loss near $4,332 (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.