Flats Cat 17 FO keeps an estimated 57% of its value after 5 years — #5430 of 5915 boats VINdown tracks. See its full depreciation curve, cost per day, and best model year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Flats Cat 17 FO retains an estimated 57% of its value after five years, ranking #5430 of 5915 boats we track. That trails the 71% five-year average for Fishing in its class by 13 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Flats Cat 17 FO sheds about 8% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $23,995 it falls to around $13,749 by year five — a five-year loss near $10,246, about $5.61 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 2, a lightly-used Flats Cat 17 FO bought at 2 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 about 57% of its value after five years — worse than most among the 5915 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #5430).
From about $23,995 it drops to roughly $13,749 after five years — a loss near $10,246 (57% retained).
Around 2 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.
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