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Used Yachts For Sale From 41 To 50 Feet

Listed below are used yachts for sale worldwide from 41 to 50 feet. Use the search tools to narrow your exploration. SYS Yacht Sales offers a wide range of used yachts for sale, including motor yachts, trawlers, express cruisers, sportfish yachts, flybridge yachts, center consoles, sailboats and everything in between. Search top brands like Sea Ray, Ocean, Tiara, Grand Banks, Riviera and much more. Need assistance? Contact our experienced yacht brokers. We look forward to helping you find the yacht that's right for you.

Maritimo A50 Aegean Enclosed

Waterline 50

Tin soldier.

Sea Ray 500 Sundancer

Golden eagle.

Hatteras 50 Convertible

Custom Artisanal Power Catamaran

Azimut 50 Flybridge

Azimut Atlantis 50

Viking 50 Convertible

Tiara Yachts 5200 Express

Custom Open 50

Reichel/Pugh 50

Blue blazes.

Galeon 500 Fly

Sea Ray 510 Sundancer

Dealerschoice.

Marquis 500 Sport Bridge

Sunseeker Predator 50

Compass Point

Silverton 50 Convertible

Prestige 500 S

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Finding used yachts between 35 and 40 feet that fit your budget, your boating requirements, and are within a reasonable distance can be a daunting task with so many options on the market. The team at SI Yachts has been helping boaters find the perfect vessel since 1964 and keeping them on the water through our industry-leading service team. Call our main office today at 1-718-984-7676 and we'll connect you with the right sales professional for the type of boat, brand, or model you are searching to find.

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40 foot yacht: guide to buying new and used boats.

• January 16, 2019

When purchasing a boat or a yacht, the type of boating you intend to do will provide general direction towards what type of yacht you will need. Other questions to consider are: What is your perfect day on the water? Will you be doing plenty of day boating, or more long-range cruising? Do you plan to use the yacht for fishing, cruising or both? How much time do you plan to spend on the yacht (day, weekends, weeks, etc.)? How many people do you plan to take on the yacht with you on a typical trip? Do you plan to sleep overnight on the yacht? Where do you plan to keep the yacht? What is your prior boating experience? Is speed important to you?

The size of vessel is one of the most important elements to decide upon. The 40 foot mark is a common boundary line for boaters searching for a new vessel. While the terms boat and yacht are often used interchangeably, most agree that the term yacht is indeed applicable to any boat over 40 feet in length. As you get over 100 feet in length, the common term tends to shift towards “ mega yacht .”

Moreover, a 40 foot yacht often comes into focus for couples looking to do a bit more than simple day boating. While the boat is still quite manageable, it can often come with multiple living spaces and plenty of amenities at an affordable price.

Deciding between a new and used boat will also be a major consideration. While new boats cost more, a custom yacht can often be built to your exact desires and specifications. Additionally, a new 40 foot yacht will typically include the latest technology and amenities.

Tom George Yacht Group is able to provide a myriad of options for boaters looking for a new or used yacht in the 40 – 50 foot range. Some of our featured new yachts in this range are detailed below:

Hatteras GT45x

The new Hatteras GT45x Express Sportfish is an amazing addition to the Hatteras express sportfish line. This yacht is fast with optional CAT C-18 1150hp motors which provides cruising capabilities in the 32-35kt range. The yacht with an extensive a la carte menu of options to choose from including a sportfish tower, gyro stabilizer, CAT 360 joystick docking and station keeping and more.  Click here to read more about the Hatteras GT45x .

Hatteras GT45x Flybridge

The Hatteras GT45x Flybridge is a high performing express sportfish model from Hatteras. Like the GT45x, this yacht has optional CAT C-18 1150hp motors which provides cruising capabilities in the 32-35kt range and a myriad of additional options. If seeking something in the range of a 40 foot yacht and performance and offshore fishing are your priorities, it’s hard to beat the GT45x Flybridge.  Click here to read more about the Hatteras GT45x Flybridge .

Carver C40 Command Bridge

Carver provides a range of yachts from 34’ to 52’ in both express style couples and command fly bridge models, and the C40 Command Bridge has caught the attention of boaters everywhere with the attention to detail and features delivered with this beautiful yacht. Interior space is a priority on the C40 with an impressive 13’6” beam, and the extra space is used well with beautiful finishes and “wow” features.  Click here to read more about the Carver C40 Command Bridge .

Carver C43 Coupe

The Carver C43 Coupe is another impressive yacht that Carver has launched in recent years. The cutting edge styling and performance data of the C43 continue to impress boaters everywhere. Like all Carver Yachts, the C43 is built tough with “infusion technology.” The result is less weight, more strength and better performance. Click here to read more about the Carver C43 Coupe .

Everglades 435CC

The flagship model from Everglades is one of the most sought after 40+ foot center consoles on the market. The 435CC provides a functional, yet luxurious layout unique to its class. With a 400-mile range at 40mph, finding beautiful fishing grounds won’t be difficult.

EdgeWater 370CC

The new EdgeWater 370CC is the next evolution from EdgeWater’s very successful 368CC model. The boat is powered by triple Yamaha 300hp engines which enables the boat to top 60mph easily. The boat comes with fantastic features such as two cavernous fishboxes and two live wells. With the performance and features, the EdgeWater 370CC is a great option for someone looking in the 40 foot yacht range, but focused on getting to excellent fishing grounds quickly. Click here to read more about the EdgeWater 370CC .

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For many senior boaters, packing it in and retiring on a boat for a few years has a lot of appeal. Fortunately, there are hundreds of older powerboats that possess the attributes boaters look for in a good liveaboard. It’s all about size and living space, that much is obvious, but after that comes storage space—the more the better. A large galley is important, and in boats over 40 feet it would be useful to look for a model with a built-in dinette. For those looking a something in the 50-foot range, a washer/dryer is a tremendous asset in a liveaboard boat. Further down the wish list are features like a master stateroom tub, galley freezer, good engine access, and lots of outdoor space for entertaining.

With so many great older models to choose from, here are eight  popular (and reasonably affordable) motoryacht choices that aspiring liveaboards might consider.

At a Glance: Last of the so-called “small” Hatteras motor yachts — great styling and a roomy layout made 40 DC a top-selling model. For the first few years of production the galley-down teak interior featured an L-shaped sofa to port in the salon with a serving counter to starboard overlooking the galley. The aft master stateroom includes a centerline queen bed, hanging locker, and en-suite head with shower. The interior was redesigned in 1990 with a salon dinette and wet bar, more open galley area, and enlarged bow stateroom with three bunks. Additional updates in 1990 included a new flybridge layout with a swept-back windscreen and forward helm station, and a full-height entry door to the salon. Also in the newer floorplan is space for a washer/dryer. A lower helm station was optional. No lightweight, standard gas engines cruise at just 13–14 knots. Optional Cat 425hp diesels cruise 18–20 knots. Over 125 of these yachts were built.

Price Range: From $50–60K to the low $100s.

Hatteras 56 Motor Yacht

Hatteras 40 Double Cabin

At a Glance: A classic twin-deck Hatteras motor yacht — the definition of 1980s yachting luxury. The galley and dinette are down in the Hatteras 56 resulting in an expansive main deck area with the salon completely open to the wheelhouse. There are three staterooms and three heads on the lower level including a full-beam master with walkaround queen berth (or twin berths in early models) and en-suite head with tub/shower. The amidships VIP stateroom has twin berths, and the second guest stateroom (or crew quarters) is forward with over/under berths and private head access. Split walk-in engine rooms flank the corridor leading aft to the master stateroom, and a washer/dryer is located at the base of the companionway steps. Double doors open from the spacious salon to the semi-enclosed aft deck with hardtop and enclosure panels. No lightweight,  cruise at 14–16 knots with Detroit 735hp diesels.

Price Range: From the low $200s to low/mid $300s.

At a Glance: A modified version of the classic Hatteras 53 Motor Yacht with an enormous full-beam salon.  A partition separates the wheelhouse from the salon, and centerline teak doors open to a small aft deck area. The mid-level galley—three steps down from the deckhouse level—features large counter spaces, abundant storage, and a booth-style dinette for four. Forward is a guest stateroom (or crew cabin) with over/under bunks and private head/shower. Aft of the split engine rooms, to port, is the guest stateroom with twin berths. A full head with stall shower is opposite. Further aft, the full-beam master stateroom has a walkaround queen berth, dressing table, and en-suite head with shower. The flybridge is greatly enlarged from that of her predecessor with an updated helm and additional lounge seating. Detroit 465hp 6V92TA diesels—or 450hp 8V71TI engines—cruise at 15–16 knots.

Silverton 402-422 Motor Yacht

Hatteras 53 Extended Deckhouse

At a Glance: Popular entry-level cruiser with the features and amenities of more expensive boats. Her two-stateroom cherry interior is a model of efficiency with a roomy main salon, two double staterooms, two full heads, booth dinette, and full-service galley. A serving counter overlooks the galley from the salon, and big wraparound salon windows provide panoramic views of the water. A convertible L-shaped sofa is to starboard in the salon and an entertainment center is to port. Down and aft three steps, the master stateroom features a centerline double berth and en-suite head with stall shower and mirrored vanity. The aft deck, with its standard hardtop, wing doors, and wet bar with refrigerator, is perfect for entertaining several guests. Molded steps from the transom make boarding easy. Most were sold with big-block gas engines for a cruising speed of 14–16 knots (about 20 knots top).

Price Range: From $75K to the mid/high $100s.

Carver 4207

At a Glance: One of the best selling motoryachts in her class throughout the late 1980s. Roomy two-stateroom interior of the 4207 delivers the comfort and amenities often associated with a larger boat. Two floorplans were offered, one with a U-shaped dinette opposite the galley, and the other with no dinette but an expanded head and a much-enlarged forward stateroom with island berth. The spacious, teak-trimmed salon features an entertainment center, wet bar, L-shaped sleeper-sofa, and salon chair. A full-service galley offers a combination microwave/convection oven and double-door refrigerator.  A lower helm was not available. The wide side decks are a plus. While diesels are generally preferred in a boat this size, the majority of 4207 Aft Cabins were delivered with standard 350hp gas engines (13–14 knots cruise/22 knots top). Cat 375hp diesels were optional (20 knots cruise/mid 20s top).

Price Range: From $50–60K to just under $100K.

At a Glance: The top-selling cockpit yacht in this class for several years. Basically a Carver 396 Aft Cabin with a good-sized cockpit. The 444’s huge full-beam interior — made possible by raising the side decks to eye level — comes as a surprise. With its panoramic views and nearly seven feet of headroom, the salon’s dimensions are those of a much larger boat. To save space, the forward head is split with the shower stall to port and toilet compartment to starboard. A sliding glass door in the (smallish) master stateroom opens directly into the cockpit. In 2004, an optional "Extended Salon" floorplan with a full-size dinette, enlarged galley and redesigned VIP stateroom became available. Topside, the helm is forward on the spacious flybridge with lounge seating and wet bar aft.Twin Volvo 370hp engines cruise at 18–19 knots. Carver sold a ton of these versatile boats.

Price Range: From the mid $100s to low/mid $200s.

Carver 500/504 Cockpit MY

At a Glance: A super-popular model for Carver, basically a condo on the water. This is a c ockpit version of the Carver 455/456 Aft Cabin model produced during the same years. Spacious two stateroom maple interior has a folding bulkhead in the forward VIP stateroom that conceals a small guest cabin/den to port with convertible bunks. (This feature was eliminated in 1999 when the interior was redesigned and the name changed to Carver 504.) The large U-shaped galley is aft in the salon rather than forward as it is in most motoryacht floorplans. In the master stateroom, the walkaround queen bed faces aft to permit the installation of cockpit access door. Washer/dryer is in forward stateroom. The huge interior is the result of moving the deckhouse well forward in the hull (note the relatively short foredeck). Twin 450hp Cummins diesels cruise at 18 knots.

Price Range: From about $150K to mid/high $200s.

Carver 444 Cockpit MY

Sea Ray 550 Sedan Bridge

At a Glance: Stylish 1990’s cruising yacht with three stateroom interior and extra-large cockpit. The salon is impressive, a wide-open (carpeted) living area with cut-down galley, long leather sofa, entertainment center and big wraparound cabin windows. The forward master stateroom is huge with an island queen bed, two hanging lockers, vanity, and private en-suite head. Roomy guest stateroom has a full-size berth, and the second guest cabin has over/under bunks. Both heads have stall showers, but guest head is tight. Lower helm was optional. Center transom door is flanked by built-in bench seats in the cockpit. In 1996, the flybridge ladder was replaced with molded steps and the helm was relocated aft. The 550’s drooping bow is distinctive enough, but the possibility of stuffing the bow in rough seas might be a concern. Detroit 625hp 6V-92 diesels cruise at 22–23 knots.

Price Range: From $125–150K to the mid $200s.

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Joe Deepwater Member

Which Brands are known for having the highest quality and reliability in the LONG run for used motor yachts 40-75 feet and 5-20 years old? I'm not talking about style. Pontiac's cars were stylish but generally unreliable and too expensive to maintain. I just want reliability and quality construction. Thank you!

Capt J Senior Member

Hatteras...…… Sunseeker...….Riva...….Searay….. in that order...…...

gr8trn Senior Member

5-20 years, 40-75 feet, is there a price range? I'll add Nordhaven, Cabo, Tiara, Riviera, Viking, Formula, Ocean Alexander. Most of these have completely different design purpose behind them. Trawlers, Sport Fishers, Sport Cruisers, something for everything. So not knowing what the intended purpose of the vessel is will be more difficult to answer the question.

Capt J said: ↑ Hatteras...…… Sunseeker...….Riva...….Searay….. in that order...…... Click to expand...

gr8trn said: ↑ 5-20 years, 40-75 feet, is there a price range? I'll add Nordhaven, Cabo, Tiara, Riviera, Viking, Formula, Ocean Alexander. Most of these have completely different design purpose behind them. Trawlers, Sport Fishers, Sport Cruisers, something for everything. So not knowing what the intended purpose of the vessel is will be more difficult to answer the question. Click to expand...

Pascal Senior Member

Will never recommend the following to any client - Italian boats especially a mutt - Man engines - any euro boat without a rub rail - any euro boat without means of boarding alongside a fixed pier. That means a boarding gate and enough headroom to get in without banging your head on the overhang - any boat where you can’t reach service items with BOTH hands and without calling a midget. Sorry... short person. - I greatly prefer fiberglass fuel tanks over aluminum but not a deal killer if properly installed (something mass productions builders often screw up) - anything without side decks. It s notnjust about line handling but traffic flow thru the boat - anything that looks like a chlorox bottle or Nike shoe PS There is a beneteau power boat a few slip down... dark gel coat is beyond bringing back to life. I once had to get on board another one that was self destructing against a piling and when I leaned over the rail, I thought it was going to rip out

Pascal said: ↑ Will never recommend the following to any client - Italian boats especially a mutt - Man engines - any euro boat without a rub rail - any euro boat without means of boarding alongside a fixed pier. That means a boarding gate and enough headroom to get in without banging your head on the overhang - any boat where you can’t reach service items with BOTH hands and without calling a midget. Sorry... short person. - I greatly prefer fiberglass fuel tanks over aluminum but not a deal killer if properly installed (something mass productions builders often screw up) - anything without side decks. It s notnjust about line handling but traffic flow thru the boat - anything that looks like a chlorox bottle or Nike shoe PS There is a beneteau power boat a few slip down... dark gel coat is beyond bringing back to life. I once had to get on board another one that was self destructing against a piling and when I leaned over the rail, I thought it was going to rip out Click to expand...

Joe Deepwater said: ↑ Trying to set a budget goal for the future. A few hundred K. Wife loves the Sedan Bridge design with lots of windows in the salon. I'm not a huge fisherman but it would be nice to add rod holders to drag a few lines to catch dinner. We enjoy the social aspect and swimming, so need a larger bridge to seat 10 people and a large swim platform. Realistically need 3 BR so I'll edit to 50 foot minimum. Click to expand...

olderboater Senior Member

Everyone will have different views based on their experiences. These ratings below are just on the two elements you mentioned, reliability and quality construction and not on ride or handling of seas or any other factors. However, I can't ignore your Pontiac comment. No more unreliable than any other GM product and certainly no more expensive to maintain. I only respond to that as you used that as a lead in and I'm rating without consideration of that information. Excellent-Hatteras, Cabo and Viking. Very Good-Riva and Nordhavn. We own two Riva's, now 6+ years old. Nordhavn is not a boat that would ever interest me but the construction quality is good. Grand Banks, Palm Beach, Eastbay. In older Grand Banks, some have issues with fuel tanks and all the teak but overall well build boats. Good-Sunseeker, Fairline, Sunseeker's very good, just odds and ends of small things and gelcoat issues on older models. Fairline, I'm rating based on very limited knowledge. Outer Reef, Hampton, Kadey Krogen, Ferretti and other Ferretti brands such as Pershing. Sabre. Don't overlook brands like North Pacific or Helmsman Fair-Sea Ray, Meridian, Beneteau, Carver, Marquis, Cruisers, Tiara, Riviera (also very limited knowledge), Ocean Alexander. Several of these in the "Fair" rating are volume production boats and they're good boats for the money and have more satisfied customers than the higher rated boats. Note, the Sea Ray L Series I would rate poor. Poor-Princess. I'd rate the older ones ahead of the current models which I've seeing many problems over and over. Prestige, the same. Azimut, I have to rate poor, largely due to the very poor service network in the US which impacts their reliability. Marlow, very inconsistent and some have had major issues. I didn't rate Formula or Regal as they're not largely in this market. As to Pascal's comments, I don't share his disdain for Italian boats not named Azimut as we've had good luck with ours. However, many people do agree with them. As to Man's, we've had them in three boats and been very pleased. Many point to a high cost of maintenance, but we haven't experienced that. However, we do have our own engineers. I agree with his boarding issues, just not addressing other things I like or dislike here. Just the two points of reliability and quality construction. Most brands are actually well built and issues worked out by the time they reach your age targets.

Olderboater hits all of the points well. However, I have to strongly disagree with Pascals comments on Man's. I've managed a set of 2007 common rails since 2011, managed lots of other yachts with Man's. I have NEVER had any failure with any of them that required anything internal on the engine, not even removing valve covers (aside from scheduled valve adjustments). They run smooth, they run quiet, they're powerful, and fuel efficient. Now, in the earlier days plenty of issues with sensors and minor electrical stuff on the common rails...…...but nothing that made me slow down or not be able to run 1. Now MTU's on the other hand (Multiple Trouble Units). I don't remember the last time I ran an MTU boat without engine alarms going off. Even new ones. I've seen a few catastrophic failures...….failures of coolant pumps, injectors, starters, alternators, etc etc all on engines 2005 or newer.

Capt J said: ↑ O Now MTU's on the other hand (Multiple Trouble Units). I don't remember the last time I ran an MTU boat without engine alarms going off. Even new ones. I've seen a few catastrophic failures...….failures of coolant pumps, injectors, starters, alternators, etc etc all on engines 2005 or newer. Click to expand...

Beau Senior Member

And not one person mentioned a Post 50....

Beau said: ↑ And not one person mentioned a Post 50.... Click to expand...

whoops - got that one wrong!

Silver Lining Member

The OP has a budget of a few hundred K for a 50 to 75 ft boat and is looking for a boat 5 to 20 years old. In that size range you will more likely be looking at boats 10 to 20 years old. Some of the regular posters here can be quite opinionated without having owned a specific brand boat and run it as an owner operator for a long period of time. It is most important to go out and look at several models in the year range you are looking to really get a feel for the quality and how the boats really wear. I have to disagree pretty strongly with Olderboater and Capt J on their evaluation of the Princess/Viking Sport Cruiser. They have been very critical of this manufacturer and to say they are a lesser boat then Carver or Meridian is ridiculous. I have had my 19 year old Viking Sport Cruiser for 10 years now and put more than 25,000 miles on the boat. It has been very reliable and has held up comparably well to the other manufacturers we were considering at the time, Sunseeker, Fairline, and Sea Ray. There have been apparently some recent problems discussed in a few threads over the last year or two with new deliveries, but I do not know the full story. The older Sunseeker, Fairline, and Princess/Viking Sport Cruisers have very similar hull designs and are considered pretty good sea boats for their design goals. Up until at least a few years ago Fairline, and Princess/Viking Sport Cruisers used the same naval architect.

Silver Lining said: ↑ The OP has a budget of a few hundred K for a 50 to 75 ft boat and is looking for a boat 5 to 20 years old. In that size range you will more likely be looking at boats 10 to 20 years old. Some of the regular posters here can be quite opinionated without having owned a specific brand boat and run it as an owner operator for a long period of time. It is most important to go out and look at several models in the year range you are looking to really get a feel for the quality and how the boats really wear. I have to disagree pretty strongly with Olderboater and Capt J on their evaluation of the Princess/Viking Sport Cruiser. They have been very critical of this manufacturer and to say they are a lesser boat then Carver or Meridian is ridiculous. I have had my 19 year old Viking Sport Cruiser for 10 years now and put more than 25,000 miles on the boat. It has been very reliable and has held up comparably well to the other manufacturers we were considering at the time, Sunseeker, Fairline, and Sea Ray. There have been apparently some recent problems discussed in a few threads over the last year or two with new deliveries, but I do not know the full story. The older Sunseeker, Fairline, and Princess/Viking Sport Cruisers have very similar hull designs and are considered pretty good sea boats for their design goals. Up until at least a few years ago Fairline, and Princess/Viking Sport Cruisers used the same naval architect. Click to expand...

Silver Lining said: ↑ I have to disagree pretty strongly with Olderboater and Capt J on their evaluation of the Princess/Viking Sport Cruiser. They have been very critical of this manufacturer and to say they are a lesser boat then Carver or Meridian is ridiculous. Click to expand...

Beau said: ↑ So what's YOUR advice for the OP? I am really cantankerous tonight Click to expand...

Silver Lining said: ↑ Not knowing what his desired cruising grounds and distances are, I am going to guess based on his flybridge and salon/swimming platform comments that he will cruise the east coast, do the Bahamas and maybe have a dream of venturing further south to the Caribbean. Price wise, if he has a few 100 K for the boat, anything much over 60 ft will be quite expensive to maintain properly and so not realistic at that budget. 3 staterooms means at least 50 - 55 ft. Based on his previous boats, and those mentioned he wants a boat that can plane. In the 50 to 60 ft range I would look at boats 10 to 15 years old. I would look at Sunseekers, Viking Sport Cruisers, Sea Ray, and Ocean Alexander. Then I would consider Fairline, Neptunus, and Ferretti, but I think the selection will be thinner (I think it’s a real plus to have at least a few boats in the range of years and model when shopping). While the Hatteras of those years are fantastic I don’t think he can get one in his price range – it will be several years older. Cheoy Lee or Grand Banks also but don’t know if they will be planning boats in those years. Click to expand...

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25 Sailboats Under 40′

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• Updated: March 25, 2014

Catalina 275 Sport

“This is a complete package; it’s a good sailing boat and well-thought-out. It’s definitely ready for prime time,” says Boat of the Year judge Ed Sherman. Click here to read why the Catalina 275 Sport won Best Pocket Cruiser in 2014.

Beneteau First 30

As they approached the First 30 to conduct their dockside evaluation during the boat show, the BOTY judges may have been just a little skeptical of this performance-oriented 30-footer’s cruisability. But that skepticism turned into appreciation as soon as they stepped below, and they were downright enamored with how the boat sailed. Click here to read why the Beneteau First 30 won Best Small Cruiser, 20 feet and Under in 2011.

The Presto 30 is an innovative, well-built, good looking cruising boat that satisfied its stated design brief as well as any other boat the judges looked at, though it’s not what you might expect from an average cruising boat. Cruising World judges also noted that this easy-to-handle boat may attract new sailors to the sport so they can learn the ropes and then trade up to another model, an approach that’s important to the health of the entire industry. Click here to read how the Presto 30 won the Cruising Spirit Award in 2011.

Catalina 309

“I think that for the purpose it was put on the water, to be able to walk down, jump aboard, and simply go enjoy it on a weekend, the boat not only hit the price in terms of value but also hit the mark in terms of use,” remarked judge Alvah Simon, a world voyager. Click to read why the Catalina 309 won Domestic Boat of the Year for 2007 .

The J/95’s retractable centerboard and dual rudders make it possible to sail in just 3 feet of water. During our dockside visit, designer Rod Johnstone told us that he wanted to build a comfortable coastal cruiser that could keep people sailing by providing “high performance in shallow water,” and the J/95 did exactly what Rod said it would. Click here to read how it won Best Weekender and Domestic Boat of the Year for 2010.

Catalina 315

This nifty pocket cruiser raises the Catalina quality bar with more comfort and better performance. It’s the little things that make this boat special, including the tall rig, the wide cockpit, the large anchor locker, the sprit for the asymmetric kite, and the clever use of space below. Click here to read how the Catalina 315 won Best Inshore Cruiser for 2013.

The Delphia 33 is a boat that’s maximized every inch of available space, and the overall fit and finish, from the joiner work to the systems installation to the structural integrity of the boat, is well done. Click here to read why the Delphia 33 won Import Boat of the Year in 2008.

“With this introductory cruiser, Hunter is trying to bring people up through its ranks and into cruising from trailer-sailers and smaller boats,” said Alvah Simon. “And the company has done that with a 33-footer that has quality and affordability but is still manageable and unintimidating.” Click here to read why the Hunter e33 won Best Compact Cruiser for 2012.

C&C 101

The 33-foot C&C 101 boasts thoroughly modern lines and a nice turn of speed but also features a fine layout belowdecks, with cherry furniture and a teak cabin sole. Click here to read why the C&C 101 won Domestic Boat of the Year and Best Performance Cruiser in 2013.

This dual-purpose cruiser is both easy to handle and zippy on the racecourse. Click here to read why the X-34 won Best Racer-Cruiser for 2009.

Beneteau 34

This affordable performance cruiser is a blast to sail, with details often lacking on more expensive boats. Click here to read a boat review of the Beneteau 34. Click here to read why the Beneteau 34 won the award for Best Value in 2009.

Tartan 3400

The Tartan 3400, with double cabins fore and aft, was still sufficiently nimble and distinctive to cop the 2006 Boat of the Year award for Best Production Cruiser from 31 to 36 Feet. Click here to read more.

The BOTY judges found lots on which to agree as they proclaimed the Najad 355 to be the Best Small Cruiser of 2008: great sails, solid motion through the water, practical interior, well-laid-out deck. Click here to read more.

Catalina 355

Two themes—consideration and principles—epitomize the Catalina 355. Click here to read why it won Domestic Boat of the Year in 2011.

Sabre Spirit

Andrew Burton found the 36-foot Sabre Spirit boat not only easily handled and fast but also a sheer delight to sail; no wonder it won the Judges’ Choice Award in Cruising World’s 2008 Boat of the Year contest. Click here to read more .

Island Packet Estero

Comfortable surroundings are easily driven by a fully self-tending and roller-furling rig on the 36-foot Island Packet Estero. Click here to read why it won Best Midsize Cruiser Under 40 feet in 2010.

Hallberg-Rassy 37

Like the Swedes who manufacture it, the Hallberg-Rassy 37 is a hardy sailer. The boat’s seakindly performance gives the assurance that it can take you anywhere, and once you get aboard, that’s exactly where you’ll want to go. Click here to read why it won Import Boat of the Year in 2006.

Malö 37 Classic

This purpose-built craft is a dream to steer and a delight to the eyes. Click here to read how it won Import Boat of the Year for 2009. Click here to read a full boat review.

Catalina 375

Solid construction and thoughtful amenities make life onboard this boat more comfortable. Click here to read why the Catalina 375 won Best All-Purpose Cruiser, 30 to 40 Feet in 2009.

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 379

This midsize offering from Jeanneau has a modern look and is ready for sea. Click here to read why it won Domestic Boat of the Year and Best Midsize Cruiser for 2012.

“This very responsive sailboat scoots along quite nicely, I think as well as anything we sailed in this fleet,” says Boat of the Year judge Mark Schrader. Click here to read why the Dehler 38 won Best Cruising Sailboat Under 38 Feet in 2014.

Better-than-expected performance, good design ideas, and follow-through in their execution led to the Hunter 38 winning Best Production Cruiser Under 40 feet for 2005. Click here to read more.

Who says a cruising cat under 40 feet isn’t big enough for comfortable accommodations? The 38’s hulls are narrow where they meet the water for performance purposes but flare out to create ample interior space. Click here to read why the Leopard 38 won Import Boat of the Year in 2010.

Seawind 1160

This 38-foot cat will appeal to cruisers who want a well-built boat that can sail away in a hurry. Click here to read why the Seawind 1160 won Best Multihull Cruiser and Most Innovative Boat for 2007.

“The company is mixing traditional aesthetics with modern gear–from the carbon rudder to tweakers on the jib tracks, and it works really well,” said Boat of the Year judge Steve Callahan of the Sabre 386. Click here to read why it was named Domestic Boat of the Year for 2005.

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Secondhand boat buyers’ guide: 4 of the best 45ft flybridge yachts for sale

Our resident used boat expert Nick Burnham picks out four fine 45ft flybridge yachts available on the secondhand market...

At this size and style some choices are obvious. 45ft flybridge yachts used to be the stock in trade for the big British builders so they are well represented by Fairline and Sealine with their classic Phantom 46 and innovative F43 models respectively.

Beyond that, the Muse 44 is an interesting alternative – part of Rodman ’s luxury Muse line that now stretches across four models to 74ft. And for the wildcard? The frankly gorgeous Grand Banks Eastbay 43 fits the brief perfectly, offering something genuinely different yet still surprisingly practical. Something for everyone.

Fairline Phantom 46

Built: 2004 Price: £199,950

In the Nineties and early Noughties, Fairline’s Phantom flybridge range slotted beneath its high-end Squadron motor yachts, being perhaps a little more practical and a little less glitzy. Slightly confusingly, the Phantom 46 overlapped the larger Squadron range which started at 43ft, and more recently Fairline has consolidated all flybridge models under the Squadron banner.

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Classic American cherry and cream leather greet you as you step inside. There are some neat details, like the handrail built into the headlining that helps you through the saloon in turbulent conditions, and split helm and navigator seats which allow either to be accessed without climbing past the other.

The galley is on the main deck too, forward to port and one step down, leaving space on the lower deck for a three-cabin, two-heads layout that includes a forward ensuite master cabin and two guest cabins, one with bunk beds and the other with side-by-side berths. And if that’s still not enough, the saloon converts to further sleeping and there’s a crew cabin beneath the cockpit seating!

The spacious master suite in the bows has access to a private ensuite bathroom

Guardrails sweep well back, making accessing the 10-inch wide side decks on the Phantom 46 feel safe and secure, and there are an impressive five pairs of mooring cleats. In fact, moving around the boat generally is easy, with chunky teak floating ‘butcher’s block’ steps with handrails either side gaining access to the flybridge with its outside helm, dinette that converts to a sunpad and even grille, fridge and sink.

Performance

This boat has a pair of Volvo Penta TAMD 75 shaft drive diesel engines rather than the earlier TAMD 74P of our original test boat, but the capacity and power are identical, so expect close to the 30 knots we achieved with a brand new and unloaded boat, and a mid 20-knot cruise.

The dinette converts into a berth so eight people can sleep on board in comfort

An Olesinski-designed hull that extends beneath the bathing platform, tunnelled props to reduce shaft angle and straight shaft drive all point to the sort of solid, capable seakeeping we expect. But what really stood out on our test was just how responsive the boat was to helm inputs.

Specification

LOA: 46ft 0in (14.1m) Beam: 14ft 2in (4.3m) Draught: 3ft 6in (1.1m) Displacement: 14.3 tonnes Fuel capacity: 1,591 litres Engines: Twin Volvo Penta TAMD75 480hp diesel Location: Swanwick Contact: Clipper Marine

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Best 40ft flybridges: Our pick of the secondhand market

Secondhand boat buying guide: four 40ft flybridge yachts reviewed.

A 40ft flybridge is a great cruiser with enough space and clever layout. We review four secondhand boats on the

Rodman Muse 44

Built: 2008 Price: £270,000

Rodman may not quite have the glamour of Sunseeker or Princess but its ethos is very different. The Spanish company is rooted in the commercial world, building everything from fast offshore patrol boats to catamaran ferries.

Its first forays into leisure craft were offshore sportsfishers, and more recently it launched its now four-strong Muse range of cruisers that combine its DNA of tough practical craft with a far more luxurious finish.

The interior echoes the Rodman 41 that went before it – the yard’s first flybridge cruiser. It’s far more modern though, with a contemporary satin finish to oak woodwork that is stylishly wrought and solidly constructed. The galley is on the main deck, forward to port and the lower deck is a three-cabin, two-heads layout. The builder has managed to squeeze side-by-side beds into both guest cabins, quite a feat in a sub 45ft boat.

The interior décor is solid and practical but it sports a contemporary edge

Launched in November 2007, the Muse 44 was designed by Fulvio de Simoni with a bolder style that reflected the builder’s newfound confidence in the luxury sector. The saloon window line is far sharper and more stylish than previous models, the flybridge a lower profile for a sleeker look, and details include thick stainless steel rubbing band and stanchion supports that are superyacht -vertical rather than angled forward like typical motor cruisers of the time. The only downside to that low profile upper deck are the low side coamings, although high rails improve safety.

Larger 435hp IPS600 motors joined the options list as part of a 2014 facelift, but 90% of Muse 44s are fitted with a pair of Volvo Penta IPS500 370hp engines just like this boat. When we tested it in 2008 we achieved 31 knots at 3,550rpm and found a cruising sweet spot at 3,000rpm and 24 knots.

The master cabin sits forward of two guest cabins with identical side-by-side beds

That 24 knots works well from a ride perspective as well, the Rodman Muse 44 feeling solid, if not especially agile in response to the helm.

LOA: 45ft 6in (13.6m) Beam: 14ft 0in (4.3m) Draught: 3ft 9in (0.8m) Displacement: 14.1 tonnes Fuel capacity: 1,330 litres Engines: Twin Volvo Penta IPS500 370hp diesel Location: Portland Contact: RBS Marine

Grand Banks 43 Eastbay

Built: 2001 Price: £249,995

American Marine built its first Grand Banks back in 1966 in Hong Kong. A traditional and very high quality aft cabin trawler yacht, it set a pattern that remained unchanged through a plethora of models for decades. The Eastbay series, built in Malaysia, began in 1995 as a way of introducing stylish (yet still traditional) aft cockpit cruisers to the range that riffed off the Grand Banks reputation for high quality, solid boat building.

Grand Banks is very open to customisation, happy to allow clients to make some fairly substantial layout alterations. It’s why the boat we tested back in 1999 had the galley on the main deck and vee berths in the forward cabin. This particular boat is far more typical of the standard layout, with two cabins (the master cabin forward featuring a double berth) and the galley on the lower deck, freeing up space for a more sociable saloon on the main deck.

The bright deck saloon is a forest of high-end timbers and practical detailing

The teak-laid side decks edged by a beautiful sweep of varnished teak toe rail epitomise this boat, just as they do on the traditional Grand Banks trawler yachts – this is a very easy boat to move around on. Access to the flybridge is via a traditional ladder but it’s worth the climb to enjoy the two big captain’s chairs plus further seating on the high sided and well sheltered upper deck.

We achieved 24 knots when we tested the Eastbay 43 but that was with smaller 375hp Caterpillars and imperfect props. This boat has 425hp so expect high twenties. But the reality is that most people will cruise at 20 knots, a pace at which it is very comfortable.

The sunken cockpit is well protected by tall topsides; access to the fly is via a ladder

Ray Hunt was, along with Sonny Levi, credited with inventing the deep vee planing hull concept in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and although he died in 1978, his business C. Raymond Hunt Associates continues to this day and includes Grand Banks in its portfolio. At sea the Eastbay has a reassuringly solid feel with a leisurely motion.

LOA: 43ft 2in (13.2m) Beam: 13ft 2in (4.0m) Draught: 3ft 8in (1.1m) Displacement: 12.1 tonnes Fuel capacity: 2,270 litres Engines: Twin Caterpillar 3208TA 425hp diesel Lying: Brixham Contact: One Marine

Sealine F43

Built: 2002 Price: £119,950

Sealine has never been afraid of coming up with something genuinely different, and the F43 is a case in point. Built between 1998 and 2006, it’s the layout that sets this boat apart.

Where every other manufacturer made its customers decide between an aft cabin boat with its full-length accommodation and huge master cabin but a flat exposed deck above it, or an enclosed cockpit aft of the saloon but accommodation that stopped just ahead of it, Sealine offered both, simultaneously. It was a big success – almost 170 were sold.

The secret to how Sealine managed to create the best of both worlds can be found in that master cabin aft. Unlike most aft cabin boats, the bed was placed with the head at the forward end of the cabin so as you enter, it’s next to you, not ahead of you. Then the headroom directly over the bed was lowered, creating a large well in the deck above and voila, a cockpit and an aft cabin!

It’s even got separate shower and toilet facilities in the aft corners. There’s a large saloon a couple of steps down from the cockpit with a lower helm, then on the lower deck forward you’ll find a decent galley opposite a dinette that can create occasional extra sleeping and a forward cabin with ensuite access to the day heads.

The spacious aft cabin with ensuite is the defining feature of the intelligent F43

That aft deck/aft cockpit is the defining feature for sure, but there’s plenty more to like. The flybridge is a few shallow steps up and the side decks, though slim to maximise internal volume, have high rails and plenty of non-slip going forward.

Sealine offered a variety of engines, all twin Volvo Penta. 430hp TAMD74Ls or 480hp TAMD75Ps were on the menu, and the last six boats got common rail D6 370hp motors. But by far the most popular were a pair of TAMD63P engines that gave 29 knots with a clean hull when new and a comfortable 22-knot cruise.

The galley is on the lower deck but it’s in close proximity to the saloon seating

For a big, beamy accommodation-biased boat, the Sealine F43 puts up a decent enough showing out at sea.

LOA: 43ft 5in (14.2m) Beam: 13ft 8in (4.2m) Draught: 4ft 2in (1.3m) Displacement: 10.5 tonnes Fuel capacity: 1,134 litres Engines: Twin Volvo Penta TAMD63P 370hp diesels Lying: Essex Contact: Boats.co.uk

First published in the September 2020 issue of Motor Boat & Yachting.

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