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Tidewater 232 LXF keeps an estimated 72% of its value after 5 years — #1395 of 5780 boats VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Tidewater 232 LXF retains an estimated 72% of its value after five years, ranking #1395 of 5780 boats we track. That is 2 points above the 70% five-year average for Fishing in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Tidewater 232 LXF sheds about 9% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $101,429 it falls to around $72,927 by year five — a five-year loss near $28,502, about $15.62 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 3, a lightly-used Tidewater 232 LXF 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 72% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5780 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #1395).
From about $101,429 when new it drops to roughly $72,927 after five years — a loss near $28,502 (72% of its value retained).
Around 3 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.