Southwind 229FX keeps an estimated 76% of its value after 5 years — #740 of 5915 boats VINdown tracks. See its full depreciation curve, cost per day, and best model year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Southwind 229FX retains an estimated 76% of its value after five years, ranking #740 of 5915 boats we track. That is 10 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 Southwind 229FX sheds about 5% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $66,854 it falls to around $51,009 by year five — a five-year loss near $15,845, about $8.68 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 2, a lightly-used Southwind 229FX bought at 2 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 76% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5915 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #740).
From about $66,854 it drops to roughly $51,009 after five years — a loss near $15,845 (76% retained).
Around 2 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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