Getting started7 min read
Your first yacht: the buying checklist that comes before the shortlist
Define the mission, realistic budget and non-negotiables before opening the listings.
Read guideTurn an idea into a clear cruising brief before you compare boats.
Define the mission, realistic budget and non-negotiables before opening the listings.
Read guideCompare delivery time, specification risk, depreciation and refit exposure on equal terms.
Read guideChoose space and capability from real use cases, not status or a single length number.
Read guideMotor-yacht medians run €1,038–€1,787 per day across eight destinations; catamarans €424–€2,322. Listed rates, not final bills.
Read guideMove between buying, finance, survey, running-cost and resale decisions without losing the bigger picture.