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Key West 203 DFS keeps an estimated 73% of its value after 5 years — #1209 of 5780 boats VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Key West 203 DFS retains an estimated 73% of its value after five years, ranking #1209 of 5780 boats we track. That is 3 points above the 70% five-year average for Fishing in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Key West 203 DFS sheds about 7% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $31,285 it falls to around $22,806 by year five — a five-year loss near $8,479, about $4.65 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 4, a lightly-used Key West 203 DFS 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 73% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5780 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #1209).
From about $31,285 when new it drops to roughly $22,806 after five years — a loss near $8,479 (73% 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.