Best Sailboats by Resale Value (Least Depreciation)

VINdown tracks 40 sailboats, which hold an average of about 71% of their value after five years. The Catamaran Cruisers Aqua Lodge leads its class at 82% retained, while the Jeanneau NC 33 depreciates hardest at 61%. Ranked best-to-worst by five-year resale value:

1. Catamaran Cruisers Aqua Lodge — 82% retained after 5 years
2. Marshall Marshall 22 Sloop CB — 81% retained after 5 years
3. Beneteau Gran Turismo 40 W Joystck — 80% retained after 5 years
4. Beneteau Oceanis 35 1 — 79% retained after 5 years
5. Sailfish 275 DC — 78% retained after 5 years
6. Beneteau Oceanis 38 1 — 78% retained after 5 years
7. Sailfish 270 WAC — 77% retained after 5 years
8. Catamaran Cruisers LIL Hobo 8 X 31 — 76% retained after 5 years