Starcraft 172 Sport keeps an estimated 64% of its value after 5 years — #3525 of 5915 boats VINdown tracks. See its full depreciation curve, cost per day, and best model year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Starcraft 172 Sport retains an estimated 64% of its value after five years, ranking #3525 of 5915 boats we track. That trails the 66% five-year average for Bowrider in its class by 3 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Starcraft 172 Sport sheds about 7% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $20,676 it falls to around $13,129 by year five — a five-year loss near $7,547, about $4.14 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 3, a lightly-used Starcraft 172 Sport 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 about 64% of its value after five years — worse than most among the 5915 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #3525).
From about $20,676 it drops to roughly $13,129 after five years — a loss near $7,547 (64% retained).
Around 3 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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