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Ranger 243C keeps an estimated 76% of its value after 5 years — #779 of 5780 boats VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Ranger 243C retains an estimated 76% of its value after five years, ranking #779 of 5780 boats we track. That is 5 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 Ranger 243C sheds about 7% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $64,575 it falls to around $48,883 by year five — a five-year loss near $15,692, about $8.60 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 3, a lightly-used Ranger 243C bought at 3 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 76% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5780 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #779).
From about $64,575 when new it drops to roughly $48,883 after five years — a loss near $15,692 (76% of its value retained).
Around 3 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.