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Stingray 198LX keeps an estimated 59% of its value after 5 years — #4856 of 5780 boats VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Stingray 198LX retains an estimated 59% of its value after five years, ranking #4856 of 5780 boats we track. That trails the 66% five-year average for Bowrider in its class by 7 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Stingray 198LX sheds about 8% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $40,152 it falls to around $23,649 by year five — a five-year loss near $16,503, about $9.04 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 4, a lightly-used Stingray 198LX 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 59% of its value after five years — worse than most among the 5780 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #4856).
From about $40,152 when new it drops to roughly $23,649 after five years — a loss near $16,503 (59% of its value retained).
Around 4 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.