Residual Value & Depreciation | Buyer's Guide
Residual Value & Depreciation
What decides a yacht’s second-hand value — and how to buy so depreciation works for you, not against you.
The depreciation curve
Yachts lose most value in their first years, then the curve flattens. Buying a well-kept boat that has already taken that initial drop — often two to five years old — can capture strong value while still feeling nearly new.
What holds value
Strong builders, popular models and layouts, sensible options, low hours, complete service history and honest condition all support resale. Rare specifications and neglected maintenance work against it.
Buy with the exit in mind
The best purchases consider resale from day one: a desirable model, kept and documented well, in a specification the next buyer will also want. Our CMA shows not just today’s value but how a model has held up over time.
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