Top 10 yachts under €500 000: you won’t believe what’s included in the price!
Below is a list of 10 motor yachts and powerboats for those with a budget of half a million euros looking to buy a brand new, not a pre-owned boat
A new boat means manufacturer's warranties, lower cost of ownership, modern technologies, pristine on-board systems and fresh finishes. With a new boat you won't have to figure out her engine hours, check the air conditioners, involve surveyors to unravel the history of a vessel that has already spent some time on the water.
How to choose a yacht for under half a million?
The first question to answer is how you are planning to use your yacht. For family vacations, take a closer look at flybridge yachts with a maximum number of cabins and versatile lounges. If you want a yacht for short coastal trips, pay attention to the engines and the draft. For activity holidays with friends that are more into water sports than dinners, go for Nimbus or Axopar yachts. Do not look at the brand or length alone, even if it is a Riva. The main goal for your future boat is to be a good match for your lifestyle.
Beneteau Gran Turismo 36
Family cruiser that is quite fast and very responsive
Length: 11.56 m
Price: from €329 800
The Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 motor yacht has several great features. Firstly, she has two cabins, which is a rare thing for a 36-foot cruiser. Secondly, the exterior areas are really well-planned and comfortable.
Another pleasant bonus is Seanapps application, allowing you to connect the yacht to your phone and monitor all onboard systems and plan your routes – just like with an electric car.
Nimbus T11
For those who are keen on water sports
Length: 12.40 m
Price: from €425 000
The Nimbus T11 can be used both as a tender and an independent vessel. Thanks to Mercury outboard engines, she can come really close to the shore and explore the coves inaccessible for the yachts that are longer or have a deeper draft. With her superb lounge areas forward and aft, as well as wide side decks, she can adjust to any format easily, be it a lunch with friends or a foray to a beautiful beach from a larger yacht, going SUP surfing or snorkelling with a group of up to 12 people.
Rodman Spirit 42 Flybridge
Family flybridge yacht with a large saloon
Length: 12.35 m
Price: from €375 000
The yachts by Spanish Rodman brand will surprise you with their generous and light spaces that are normally not expected of boats of this size. The Spirit 42 Flybridge, which is one of our “Top 10 most compact flybridge yachts”, features a spacious main saloon and two light cabins, both ensuite. The flybridge here is not just an extra deck, but an important and versatile area for spending time with the whole family.
Fairline F//Line 33
British “speedster” with V8 engines
Length: 9.99 m
Price: from €465 000
The yard did work hard to design this mini Fairline. In the best traditions of the auto industry, she was penned by Italian Alberto Mancini, who worked on the latests Mangusta yachts and superyachts.
The idea behind the model was to make her handling similar to driving a sportcar. The speed over 45 knots is not a limit, but a norm. What makes it especially interesting is that lots of yards that have tried a similar format and given it up (for instance, Princess R35), Fairline still banks on these yachts.
Chris-Craft Launch 31 GT
Collectible on the water
Length: 9.51 m
Price: from €445 000
If you compare the yachts from this list to cars, the Chris-Craft Launch 31 GT is a collectible. Chris-Craft bow riders are true American classic.
But it’s not so much about the status or reputation. This yacht features special geometry and a wide choice of V8 engines, making the experience of handling her completely different from other brands. Moreover, she can be tailored individually: choose some specific deck lighting, adjust the layout to family gatherings or friendly get-togethers, add air-conditioning in the head or style a ton of other details.
Fjord 38 Xpress
Scandinavian design, powerful equipment
Length: 11.63
Price: from €245 000
You can tell a Fjord yacht immediately by her vertical bow and a wide stern. Her exterior translates the brand’s philosophy clearly: a safe and reliable boat with strong bulwarks and wide passageways. The Fjord 38 Xpress is just like that. An excellent day boat for any waters or picnics on the beach. With outboard engines, she can come up to the shore to a depth of 30 cm and boasts a top speed of 45 knots, because if you get away just for one day (as the Fjord 38 Xpress has no cabins), you want everything, everywhere and fast.
Axopar 45 Sun Top
For those with a thirst for adventure
Length: 13.90 m
Price: from €494 900
Finnish Axopar demonstrates an innovative approach to building and outfitting yachts. Some might consider them to be the “caravans” of the yachting world, but their models are definitely not lacking in practicality, modern technologies and versatility – including Axopar 45 coming in three versions, one of which is Sun Top.
Two fold-fown platforms amidships extend the saloon, which is both comfortable and impressive. There can be an optional cabin aft, too, while water toys can easily be stored on the hardtop.
Besides, the boat is easier to handle than a caravan: the Axopar 45 Sun Top boasts excellent maneurverability and a really advanced helm station.
Riva Iseo Super
Runabout that could feature in a James Bond movie
Length: 8.24 m
Price: from €460 000
Surprising as it may seem, but you can buy a new Riva for half a million euros. Which means status, respect in any marina you come to and the sensations that no other yacht is capable of. And it is not about some “modest” kind of Riva, but the Riva Iseo Super, which resembles the iconic Aquarama and offers stunning finishes.
Her top speed is 38 knots, the cruising speed is 33, and the range of 240 nautical miles is quite decent, too. Due to her dimensions, she is a better fit for short forays – for several hours or for a day. But the Riva Iseo Super is amazing at adjusting to different waters, be it the Mediterranean, a lake or a marina in Florida.
Cranchi Z35
Weekender with a great layout
Length: 11.70 m
Price: from €333 600
Even the most compact boats by Italian Cranchi yard are seaworthy. And so it the planing Cranchi Z35 with her Deep-V hull and a cruising speed of 26 knots.
What matters most for this 35-foot boat is the layout. Two cabins for a boat of this size is incredible, while the headroom that the Z35 offers is just stunning!
Windy 34 Alizé
Excellent “no frills” sport cruiser
Length: 10.31 m
Price: from €380 000
Norwegian Windy 34 Alizé sport cruiser may come with a variety of engines, and you feel confident at her helm even with one Volvo Penta, while two of them allow you to reach a top speed of over 50 knots.
The cabin at the bow is quite small, but the exterior lounge is amazing – as well as the signature Windy sunbed with an adjustable backrest.
Another pleasant detail is that the yacht is the result of the yard’s collaboration with one of the most renowned Norwegians in the industry, Espen Øino.
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