Motor yachts built to be owned for decades.
The motor yacht brokerage market rewards buyers who understand what distinguishes a well-built vessel from a well-marketed one. Hull form, builder pedigree, classification history, and refit investment — these are the factors that determine whether a motor yacht holds its value or doesn't.
Displacement, semi-displacement or planing — the choice shapes everything
Hull form is the most fundamental decision in motor yacht brokerage. Displacement hulls offer range, stability, and lower running costs. Planing hulls offer speed. Semi-displacement is the compromise — and for most owners, the right one.
A clean class record is the most reliable proxy for build quality
Classification society records don't lie. A vessel with a clean continuous survey history at Lloyd's or DNV has been maintained to a standard. One with gaps, overdue items, or lapsed class carries risk that is difficult to price.
The gap between asking and selling price is wider than it looks
Motor yacht asking prices are opening positions. Survey findings, market conditions, and days-on-market all compress the final number. Understanding the realistic sale price requires knowledge of recent comparable transactions — not just the advertised figure.
Hadar
136m · Lürssen · 2019
136m motor yacht by Lürssen, delivered 2019. Full specifications and direct broker contact on the yacht profile.
Amadea
106m · Lürssen · 2017
106m motor yacht by Lürssen, delivered 2017. Full specifications and direct broker contact on the yacht profile.
Arvia
88m · Feadship · 2024
88m motor yacht by Feadship, delivered 2024. Full specifications and direct broker contact on the yacht profile.
Elandess
75m · Abeking · 2018
75m motor yacht by Abeking, delivered 2018. Full specifications and direct broker contact on the yacht profile.
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Viva
94m · Feadship · 2022
94m motor yacht by Feadship, delivered 2022. Full specifications and direct broker contact on the yacht profile.
A motor yacht is not a commodity. The builder's name on the stern is the most important number on the specification sheet.
SuperYachtReview treats every motor yacht listing in the context of the yard that built it. A Lürssen and a lesser vessel of similar size are not comparable propositions — they represent different philosophies of construction, different levels of engineering documentation, and different trajectories of value over time. Understanding the difference is the first step to buying well.
Lürssen motor yachts
The gold standard of motor yacht construction — displacement masterpieces from the Bremen yard that define what is achievable at 80 metres and above.
Feadship motor yachts
Dutch precision applied to motor yacht construction — Feadship's fleet represents the most consistent engineering quality in the brokerage market.
Explorer yachts for sale
Long-range motor yachts built for ocean passages — the fastest-growing category in brokerage and the most technically demanding to evaluate correctly.
Feadship vs Lürssen
The two finest names in motor yacht construction — a direct comparison of engineering philosophy, resale performance, and when each is the right choice.
How to buy a superyacht
The complete acquisition framework — broker selection, survey methodology, MYBA contracts, and what happens between offer and closing.
What to inspect before buying
The pre-purchase survey checklist for motor yachts — hull, machinery, electrical, classification history, and what the sea trial should test.