Northwest 228 Lightning keeps an estimated 72% of its value after 5 years — #1447 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 228 Lightning retains an estimated 72% of its value after five years, ranking #1447 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 228 Lightning sheds about 7% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $58,779 it falls to around $42,262 by year five — a five-year loss near $16,517, about $9.05 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 4, a lightly-used Northwest 228 Lightning 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 about 72% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5915 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #1447).
From about $58,779 it drops to roughly $42,262 after five years — a loss near $16,517 (72% retained).
Around 4 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.
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