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Flats Cat 21 FO keeps an estimated 54% of its value after 5 years — #5610 of 5780 boats VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Flats Cat 21 FO retains an estimated 54% of its value after five years, ranking #5610 of 5780 boats we track. That trails the 70% five-year average for Fishing in its class by 16 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Flats Cat 21 FO sheds about 9% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $38,600 it falls to around $20,882 by year five — a five-year loss near $17,718, about $9.71 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 4, a lightly-used Flats Cat 21 FO 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 54% of its value after five years — worse than most among the 5780 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #5610).
From about $38,600 when new it drops to roughly $20,882 after five years — a loss near $17,718 (54% 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.