Flats Cat 21 FO keeps an estimated 54% of its value after 5 years — #5740 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 21 FO retains an estimated 54% of its value after five years, ranking #5740 of 5915 boats we track. That trails the 71% five-year average for Fishing in its class by 17 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 1, a lightly-used Flats Cat 21 FO 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 54% of its value after five years — worse than most among the 5915 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #5740).
From about $38,600 it drops to roughly $20,882 after five years — a loss near $17,718 (54% 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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