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Lowe Stinger 198 keeps an estimated 78% of its value after 5 years — #406 of 5780 boats VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Lowe Stinger 198 retains an estimated 78% of its value after five years, ranking #406 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 198 sheds about 13% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $47,382 it falls to around $37,147 by year five — a five-year loss near $10,235, about $5.61 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 1, a lightly-used Lowe Stinger 198 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 #406).
From about $47,382 when new it drops to roughly $37,147 after five years — a loss near $10,235 (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.