Northwest 218 Lightning keeps an estimated 72% of its value after 5 years — #1434 of 5915 boats VINdown tracks. See its full depreciation curve, cost per day, and best model year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Northwest 218 Lightning retains an estimated 72% of its value after five years, ranking #1434 of 5915 boats we track. That is 6 points above the 66% five-year average for Bowrider in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Northwest 218 Lightning sheds about 7% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $54,835 it falls to around $39,481 by year five — a five-year loss near $15,354, about $8.41 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 1, a lightly-used Northwest 218 Lightning 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 72% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5915 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #1434).
From about $54,835 it drops to roughly $39,481 after five years — a loss near $15,354 (72% 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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