WEEKENDER YACHTS

Description

Weekender yachts are designed to function even in shallow waters or in low tides when there’s no water. As their name suggests, weekender yachts are best suited for short journeys that do not exceed 2-3 days. Weekender yachts are normally equipped with a small cabin that can accommodate up to three people and their basic belongings such as food and water.

Typical Length and Capacity

Weekender yachts span up to 30 feet in length and can accommodate up to 12 persons.

Typical Use

Weekender yachts are typically used for entertaining, sleeping aboard, leisure fishing activities etc.

Average Price Range

New Weekender yachts fall in the price range of $7,000-$30,000+.

BOWRIDER BOATS

Description

Bowriders are primarily family boats and are equipped with extra seats and forward access to the bow. Bowrider boats make great family boats because they are spacious when it comes to seating since they have an open bow (front portion). Bowriders offer decent storage space as well and are well suited for spending a fun-day on water.

Typical Length and Capacity

Bowrider boats range from 16-24 feet and can accommodate up to 9 persons

Typical Use

Bowriders are typically used for water sport activities, freshwater fishing and for recreation and entertainment. The back of the boat has swim platforms that makes it ideal for water activities like swimming, skiing etc.

Average Price Range

Bowrider boats fall in the price range of $5,000-$30,000+. The price of used bowriders varies depending on their condition.

PWC JET BOATS

Description

PWC Jet Boats are spacious boats that are easily maneuverable too. Jet boats may seem pretty similar to the Bowriders in look and design, but are much faster. These boats also offer a good amount of storage space and seating. They are also support water sport activities. As a result jet boats are a good choice when for spending a day on the water with family. Whether it’s cruising or water sports, jet boats are game for both! However, jet boats are not great for shallow waters, because their propulsion tends to bring up mud and other debris that may get into the intakes. Also, jet boats are more likely to get tangled with objects floating in water like fishing lines, ropes etc. Hence jet boats are best avoided in shallow waters. But, jet boats are great for water sport activities since there’s an added safety component—there’s no risk of injury to Water skiers, swimmers, recreational and commercial divers are safe from turning propellers.

Typical Length and Capacity

PWC Jet Boats range from 14-25 feet and can accommodate up to 10 persons

Typical Use

PWC Jet Boats are typically used for water sport activities, recreation and entertainment.

Average Price Range

PWC Jet Boats fall in the price range of $5,000-$20,000+.The price of used PWC Jet Boats varies depending on their condition.

CUDDY CABIN BOATS

Description

Cuddy Cabin Boats are cozy with closed deck over the bow area. Mostly cuddy cabin boats are equipped with toilet, sink and sometimes even a kitchenette, thus facilitating sleeping aboard. Cuddy cabin boats make good use of space, thus rolling comfort and efficiency into one. Most cuddy cabin boats have closed bows that offer protection from wind—especially useful when spending a night on the boat. Cuddy cabin boats are great for families as they excel in both, comfort and utility.

Typical Length and Capacity

Cuddy Cabin Boats range from 18-28 feet and can accommodate up to 8 persons

Typical Use

Cuddy Cabin Boats are typically used for saltwater fishing, water sport activities, recreation, overnight stay and entertainment. Cuddy cabin boats are great for wakeboarding, tubing or skiing as they have sun-pad, swim platform and tow line hook.

Average Price Range

Cuddy Cabin boats fall in the price range of $5,000-$30,000+. The price of used Cuddy Cabins varies depending on their condition. Cuddy Cabin boats fall in the price range of $15,000-$60,000+ .The price of used Cuddy Cabin boats varies depending on their condition.

SAILBOATS

Description

Sailboats are propelled by wind, though many of them are equipped with motor engine these days as a back up. A variety of sailboats are available as sailboats differ in size, hull configuration, keel type, number of sails and use. There are various types of Sailboats, the most common ones being: Dinghies-- Dinghies usually range in length from about 6 to 20 feet (2 to 6 m).Folding and take-down multi-piece (nesting) dinghies are used where space is limited. Some newer dinghies have much greater buoyancy, giving them more carrying capacity than older boats of the same size. Some popular sailboat types are enlisted below:

• Day-Sailers: Day-sailers can carry one or several passengers and a fair share of boating equipment. Most can be towed behind a small car, then rigged, launched, and sailed away easily.
• Multi-hulls: These types of boats have several advantages compared to single-hull boats. The increased distance between the center of gravity and the center of buoyancy provide higher stability compared to boats with a single hull. This allows multi-hulls to have narrower hulls and thus substantially less wave-forming resistance, which in turn results in greater speed without applying more effort.
• Racing Sailboats: As the name suggests are specifically made for racing activities. These are often equipped with modern sailing equipment and gears.
• Cruising Sailboats: Cruising sailboats can be catamarans or mono-hull sailboats. Catamarans are faster and are able to access areas that mono-hull sailboats may not be able to, owing to their deeper drafts.

Typical Length and Capacity

Sailboats range from 7-70 feet and can accommodate up to 14 persons.

Typical Use

Sailboats are typically used for sailing activities, racing, recreation and entertainment.

Average Price Range

Sailboats fall in the price range of $2,000-$1,000,000+. The price depends on the type of Sailboat. The price of used Sailboats varies depending on their condition.

LUXURY YACHTS

Description

Luxury Yachts are vessels equipped with most amenities including air conditioning to television. A Luxury Yacht may be a Luxury Sailing yacht or a Power or motor yacht. The large size of the yacht makes it ideal for larger water bodies. Since it’s equipped with most modern amenities, trips on Luxury Yachts need not be confined to a day. The interiors of luxury yachts are often customized to the requirements of the yacht buyers. Luxury yachts are equipped with many cabins. Family cruising yachts are quite popular and mostly have:

• Double berth cabins
• A large saloon and galley
• Toilets and shower rooms
• Decent storage space
• Other modern amenities such as TV, air conditioners etc

Luxury cruising yachts mostly possess wooden interiors. They are also equipped with larger storage space when compared to their smaller counterparts.

Typical Length and Capacity

Luxury Yachts are generally over 60 feet in length and can accommodate 30+ people, depending on its size.

Typical Use

Luxury Yachts are typically used for recreation, cruising, overnight stay, socializing and entertaining family and friends.

Average Price Range

Luxury yachts prices range from 27,500,000+. Price of used luxury yachts varies depending on their condition.

MEGA YACHTS

Description

Mega Yachts are a grander version of Luxury yachts. Mega yachts are stunning examples of art and science teamed up together. These are vessels equipped with most amenities including air conditioning to television. Mega Yachts are typically equipped with:

• Swimming pools
• Dining rooms (on-deck and indoor)
• Gallery
• Sky lounge
• Bar
• Gymnasium
• Sundeck
• Crew quarters
• Elevators

Typical Length and Capacity

Mega Yachts are generally over 70 feet in length and can accommodate 30+ people, depending on its size.

Typical Use

Mega Yachts are typically used for recreation, touring, cruising, overnight stay, socializing and entertaining family and friends.

Average Price Range

Mega yachts prices range from 27,500,000+. Price of used Mega yachts varies depending on their condition.

INFLATABLE BOATS

Description

Probably no other boat type is as wide as the inflatable boats category. Inflatable boat can be a small dinghy or a large high performance boat. The two basic varieties of inflatable boats include roll-up or rigid-hull. Though not very grand, inflatable boats have their advantages such as:

• Flexibility
• Ease of storage
• Stability
• Light-weight
• Lower-cost

Typical Length and Capacity

With the variations available Inflatable Boats can range anywhere between 8-30 feet in length and can accommodate up to 6 people.

Typical Use

Inflatable Boats are typically used for recreation, fishing (for leisure) and water sports.

Average Price Range

Inflatable Boats fall in the price range of $5,000-$30,000+. The price of used Inflatable Boats varies depending on their condition.

PONTOON BOATS

Description

Also referred to as ‘Party Boats’, Pontoon Boats are perfect for slow, lazy rides joy-rides with family where you’d want to anchor the boat and enjoy quality time in water. Railings and wide deck make the Pontoon Boat a safe option when boating with kids. At the same time, Pontoon boats are great for water-sports activities as well. This versatility makes Pontoon Boats a good choice for basic water activities as well as family outings. Boaters can enjoy a high level of comfort with pontoons. Pontoon boats are also quite economical as they don’t use as much fuel as some other motor boat types. Speed of a Pontoon Boat depends on the kind of engine it’s equipped with.

Typical Length and Capacity

Pontoon Boats range from 16-30 feet in length and can accommodate up to 15 people.

Typical Use

Pontoon Boats are typically used for freshwater fishing (for leisure), water sports and entertainment. They are also great for tanning, swimming, sightseeing and partying.

Average Price Range

Pontoon boats fall in the price range of $10,000-$40,000+. The price of used Pontoons varies depending on their condition.

CRUISER BOATS

Description

Cruising is one of the most exciting activities to be performed on the water. Cruiser Boats are typically equipped with 2-3 double berth cabins, single large saloon with galley, seating and navigation equipment and a head consisting of a toilet and shower room. Cruiser boats are a very good choice for water sports and they have ample space as well. This makes cruiser boats ideal for sporting activities, overnighters and entertaining. Cruiser Boats have a cruising speed of around 6 knots. Cruiser Boats are great in rough waters as their large size lends them the required stability even when in choppy waters. A Cruiser Boat could be a:

• Multi-hull Cruiser: Multi-hull Cruiser Boats are Cruiser Boats typically equipped with 2 hulls. Multi-hull Cruiser Boats have wide, airy cabins and a spacious deck.
• Inboard Cruiser: Inboard Cruiser Boats are Cruiser Boats equipped with a simpler drive mechanism that is often considered easier to maintain in salt water. These boats are also equipped with all comforts of a cruiser boat that facilitates staying aboard.

Typical Length and Capacity

Cruiser Boats range from 25-45 feet in length and can accommodate up to 12 people.

Typical Use

Cruiser Boats are typically used for fresh and saltwater fishing (for leisure), water sports, overnight stay, recreation and entertainment.

Average Price Range

New Cruiser boats as described above fall in the price range of $50,000+. The price of used cruisers varies depending on their condition.

HIGH PERFORMANCE BOATS

Description

High-performance boats are generally capable of a speed over 60 mph involves boats most often capable of running 60 mph or more. High Performance boats are commonly found on inland and offshore waterways. The boats are designed for speed. Generally they have Deep V or catamaran hulls. Even though high performance boats are designed to be efficient with fuel, they tend to consume a lot of fuel when compared to other regular boats. Also, high performance boat owners must be prepared to invest quite a bit of time and money on maintenance. Some high performance boats are trailer-able while most of them have to be moored.

Typical Length and Capacity

High-performance boats range 20-60 feet in length and can accommodate up to 12 people.

Typical Use

High Performance Boats are typically used for water sport activities such as high-speed offshore cruising, rallies and offshore racing.

Average Price Range

High-performance boats fall in the price range of $15,000-$50,000+. The price of used high-performance boats varies depending on their condition.

COMMERCIAL BOATS & SHIPS

Description

Any vessel engaged in commercial trade or carrying passengers for a fee is a commercial boat. Commercial boats and ships may be classified based on their size, utility and capacity in terms of cargo or passengers. Typically, commercial ships are classified as cargo ships, passenger ships, or special-purpose ships. As the names suggest cargo and passenger ships ferry cargo and passengers while special purpose ships are designed to assist in performing certain tasks. Some examples of special purpose vessels include tugboats, pilot boats, rescue boats, cable ships, research vessels, survey vessels, and ice breakers.

Typical Length and Capacity

Commercial Boats and Ships range from 30 feet in length and can accommodate a lot people. The number of passengers a commercial boat or ship can accommodate varies greatly depending on the vessel size.

Typical Use

Commercial Boats and Ships, as the name suggests is used for commercial or business purposes. These could be for ferry cargo, passengers, fishing, special use etc.

Average Price Range

Commercial Boats and Ships fall in the price range of $50,000+. The price of used Commercial Boats and Ships boats varies depending on their condition.

SMALL BOATS

Description

A small boat, as the name suggests, is quite small in size and is often preferred because it generally costs less and is easier to maintain. Some prominent advantages of owning a small boat are:

• Economical
• You save on maintenance charges
• You save on storage charges
• They are easy to maneuver
• They offer a lot of versatility and can be sailed, motored or rowed
• Ease of transportation

Typical Length and Capacity

Small boats range from 15-23 feet in length and can accommodate up to 4 persons.

Typical Use

Small boats are typically used for recreation, fishing (leisure), entertainment.

Average Price Range

Small boats fall in the price range of $1,000-$20,000+. The price of used high-performance boats varies depending on their condition.