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Thunder Jet 26 Pilot keeps an estimated 76% of its value after 5 years — #805 of 5780 boats VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Thunder Jet 26 Pilot retains an estimated 76% of its value after five years, ranking #805 of 5780 boats we track. That is 9 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 Thunder Jet 26 Pilot sheds about 10% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $136,277 it falls to around $102,889 by year five — a five-year loss near $33,388, about $18.29 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 2, a lightly-used Thunder Jet 26 Pilot 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 76% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5780 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #805).
From about $136,277 when new it drops to roughly $102,889 after five years — a loss near $33,388 (76% of its value retained).
Around 2 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.