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Lowe Stinger 188 keeps an estimated 78% of its value after 5 years — #383 of 5780 boats VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Lowe Stinger 188 retains an estimated 78% of its value after five years, ranking #383 of 5780 boats we track. That is 8 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 Lowe Stinger 188 sheds about 15% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $38,831 it falls to around $30,482 by year five — a five-year loss near $8,349, about $4.57 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 1, a lightly-used Lowe Stinger 188 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 78% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5780 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #383).
From about $38,831 when new it drops to roughly $30,482 after five years — a loss near $8,349 (78% 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.