Weldcraft 280 Cuddy King keeps an estimated 73% of its value after 5 years — #1191 of 5915 boats VINdown tracks. See its full depreciation curve, cost per day, and best model year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Weldcraft 280 Cuddy King retains an estimated 73% of its value after five years, ranking #1191 of 5915 boats we track. That is 11 points above the 62% five-year average for Cruiser in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Weldcraft 280 Cuddy King sheds about 9% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $162,912 it falls to around $119,414 by year five — a five-year loss near $43,498, about $23.83 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 1, a lightly-used Weldcraft 280 Cuddy King bought at 1 year 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 73% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5915 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #1191).
From about $162,912 it drops to roughly $119,414 after five years — a loss near $43,498 (73% retained).
Around 1 year old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.
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