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Who Makes Downeast Style Boats And Which Are The Best?

By Robert Bowman | Posted On Jan 19, 2023 Updated On Jul 28, 2023

Owners of downeast yachts love this particular type of vessel not just because of its traditional, classic design, but also because of the comfortable ride it provides, while also being more fuel efficient than many other boats of similar size. Much of the socializing activity on downeast boats are enjoyed from the aft deck, which features a generous seating area, a large table for al fresco dining, and often has entertainment options likes a stereo system, television, and refrigeration.

In looking at all pre-owned yachts for sale in the last five years, the industry is averaging 700 downeast boat sales per year. 2021 was exceptional with nearly 1,000 pre-owned downeast boats sold, while the lack of inventory across the brokerage market in 2022 led to fewer sales. "The demand for downeast boats is still there," said Captain Jeff Palmer , President of UYS. "Looking at the last 12 months, you can see that it's taking just over 130 days on average for this style of boat to sell once listed. Many are selling in 30 to 60 days."

I f you're new to this style of vessel you might be wondering, who makes downeast style boats? The main downeast builders include Sabre Yachts, Back Cove, Mainship, Grand Banks, and Hinckley. These shipyards are well-equipped to produce upwards of 40 to 50 boats per year. There are other custom downeast builders as well, including brands like Hunt Yachts, MJM, Legacy Yachts, and Reliant Yachts. According to the yacht brokerage industry MLS service, Sabre Yachts led the pre-owned downeast market in the U.S. with over 80 boats sold.

Of the Sabre Yachts sold, the 42 and 38 Salon Express were the most popular models.

How To Choose The Right Downeast Boat For You?

Without a doubt, the first thing to do when considering purchasing either a new or pre-owned downeast yacht is to find a professional, reputable yacht broker . This can not only help you select the right brand and model for you, but also save money, time, and stress. An experienced yacht broker knows the market and the reputation of the various builders, helping you to quickly sift through boats you may have wasted time on if searching on your own.

Having a conversation with one of our brokers will include discussing your budget, where you plan to boat, your equipment needs on board, and your overall skill level. Our broker can access boats both on and off the market by utilizing our biggest strength - our people. UYS has over 250 yacht brokers and is the largest brokerage firm in the world. We use custom-built technology to allow our brokers to interact with one another, often finding available boats for clients that are unknown to the rest of the industry.

United Yacht Sales uses a combination of two different MLS systems to bring you the most available downeast boats for sale on the internet. We invite you to search some of the most well-respected brands:

• Albin Boats
• Back Cove Yachts
• Grand Banks Yachts
• Hinckley Yachts
• Hunt Yachts
• Legacy Yachts
• Mainship Yachts
• Palm Beach Motor Yachts
• Sabre Yachts

(Below: The Hunt Yachts Surfhunter line is popular on the brokerage market. The Hunt Surfhunter 29 is seen below.)

Thanks to increased demand, new boaters in the market, and the rise in number of wealthy households, a recent report shows the yacht market growing considerably through 2027. This should allow the downeast builders to increase production and invest in new models.

When You're Ready To Sell Your Downeast Yacht

If you currently own a downeast boat that is valued at over $200,000 , it makes sense from a fiscal standpoint, and an emotional one, to enlist the help of a professional yacht broker. While you may get lucky finding a buyer at your marina or placing an ad on a classified listing website, nothing can take the place of the ability for our team to get your boat in front of the right people. With an average of one yacht sold every 12 hours, there is no better professional brokerage form to list and sell your boat. Here are a few advantages we offer:

• The largest network of buyers and sellers in the industry
• A massive website that delivers well over 100k unique visitors per year
• Your listing sent out to over a hundred websites in the industry
• An incredible social media following on Facebook and Instagram
• Nearly 100,000 boaters in our email marketing list
• Professional photography and video (as seen above) marketed in the right places
• Professional content writer on staff to write a search engine friendly description of you boat
• Big investment with Yachtworld.com and BoatTrader.com that gains thousands of visitors for your boat

These are just some of the methods we use to find the right buyer for your downeast boat. If you would like to receive a no-hassle, no-cost market valuation proposal on your boat from one of our downeast experts, simply fill out the form here: What's My Yacht Worth ?

Please enjoy these other information downeast boat-related articles :

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• What Makes A Boat A Downeast?

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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Equipped with ice-breaking technology, these huge fancy yachts are the only river cruisers running all year around. The round trip journey takes two and a half hours and floats past all the big sights like the White House, Novodevichy monastery and the Kremlin. There’s a large open air observation deck up top, while the main body of the ship houses a restaurant with a dance floor for a romantic post dinner dance. For a particularly romantic experience take one of the evening boats and admire the bright lights of the city skyline at night.

The most relaxing and picturesque tour that Moscow can offer: a great way to see the city center and its main attractions. This is a perfect alternative to exploring the city by car, if you only have time to do sightseeing during weekday rush hours.

Your English-speaking guide is eager to share every bit of their knowledge about the surrounding landscape, the architecture and historical details.

We conduct Moscow river tour on Radisson Flotilla boats all year around!  It’s warm inside during winter months, while there’s air conditioning during hot summer days. You may also treat yourself to drinks, lunch or dinner on board (drinks and food are not included in tour price).

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Quay at Radisson Collection Hotel

Government Headquarters ("the White House")

Kievsky Railway Central

Novodevichy Convent

Luzhniki Stadium

Academy of Sciences

Monument to Peter I

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Moscow Kremlin

St.Basil's Cathedral

Novospassky Monastery

U-turn and back to Quay at Radisson Royal Hotel

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