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Sea Chaser 26 LX Bowrider Depreciation & Resale Value

Sea Chaser 26 LX keeps an estimated 58% of its value after 5 years — #5060 of 5780 boats VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.

Per VINdown's modeling, the Sea Chaser 26 LX retains an estimated 58% of its value after five years, ranking #5060 of 5780 boats we track. That trails the 66% five-year average for Bowrider in its class by 8 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.

Most of the loss lands early: the Sea Chaser 26 LX sheds about 21% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $60,560 it falls to around $35,245 by year five — a five-year loss near $25,315, about $13.87 a day in depreciation.

Because the steepest drop hits around year 1, a lightly-used Sea Chaser 26 LX 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.

Sea Chaser 26 LX depreciation FAQ

Does the Sea Chaser 26 LX hold its value?

It keeps an estimated 58% of its value after five years — worse than most among the 5780 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #5060).

How much does a Sea Chaser 26 LX depreciate in 5 years?

From about $60,560 when new it drops to roughly $35,245 after five years — a loss near $25,315 (58% of its value retained).

When is the best time to buy a used Sea Chaser 26 LX?

Around 1 year old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.