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A motor yacht refers to specific yachts that are larger than 40 feet, with a top length of around 90 feet, bridging the gap between small yachts and mega yachts or superyachts. The motor yacht is designed for overnight use, and can even stay on the water for weeks, thanks to private cabins, heads with showers, galleys, appliances and food storage, and everything else needed for extended stays. These boats all feature high-end navigation systems and plenty of social spaces for entertaining. Subclasses of motor yachts include the pilothouse, sedan bridge, flybridge, express, and aft cabin yacht, although most are bridge boats.
Motor yachts have a variety of construction options, including some with full-displacement hulls and other models with planing hulls that are ideal for reduced resistance and increased speeds. These yachts are typically made of fiberglass, aluminum, or steel as they need to be capable of holding up to extended trips in saltwater. Carbon fiber models are also available, as well as custom or semi-custom designs.
A motor yacht is typically going to be powered by a straight-shaft inboard engine, which could either be gasoline- or diesel-powered. Newer models with pod drives are becoming popular, with a variety of range and power options in all engines. Some choose a high-performance model while others will pick a more efficient engine that will save fuel on longer journeys.
Because motor yachts are high-end boats in the $1 million (or higher) range, they pretty much have whatever boaters want. Most models come standard with high-end navigation, marine appliances, electronics and entertainment systems. There are also premium satellite systems, performance engine upgrades, and luxury interior and cabin items to create a perfectly opulent high seas experience.
Motor Yacht boats are larger size vessels frequently used for time-honored activities such as overnight cruising and day cruising. They have a rich legacy as vessels that are sought-after due to their bigger draft and very wide beam, qualities that make these vessels exceptionally great for overnight cruising and day cruising. The average number of people that can be accommodated onboard motor yacht boats listed is 12 passengers, with a maximum capacity of 29 guests and crew. Models with more power can take motors up to an enormous 6,000 horsepower, while the more modest models may have as low as 120 horsepower engines on them (although the average motor size is 1,200 HP).
Of the 12,969 motor yacht boats for sale on YachtWorld currently, there are 2,973 new vessels and 9,996 used and custom yachts listed by professional yacht brokers and boat dealerships mainly in the following countries: United States, Italy, Spain, France and United Kingdom. Over the past 30 days, there have been 1,142 motor yacht boats listed for sale on YachtWorld. The average length for this type of boat is 54 feet, while they range in size from 25 feet long for the shortest, to 164 feet for the longest listed vessel. They are built by a wide variety of yacht builders and their hull types include deep vee, modified vee, semi-displacement, planing and displacement designs.
Some of the most iconic, masterful builders of motor yacht boats at present include: Sunseeker, Azimut, Sea Ray, Princess and Ferretti Yachts. These builders design motor yacht boats with inboard, outboard, inboard/outboard, outboard-4S and other propulsion systems, available in diesel, gas, electric, LPG and other fuel systems. Last month alone, the top 5 brands with the most views for motor yacht boats on YachtWorld were Azimut, De Vries Lentsch, Hatteras, Sea Ray and Sunseeker.
Motor Yacht boats for sale on YachtWorld are listed for a variety of prices from $25,000 on the more reasonably-priced side all the way up to $25,156,262 for the most expensive yachts. Keep in mind the cost of ownership when considering your budget and the listing price of a yacht for sale.