CONSIDERING BUYING YOUR FIRST BOAT AND DON’T HAVE A BIG BUDGET? APB PRESENTS MODELS STARTING FROM UNDER US$50,000 UP TO US$200,000 – INCLUDING DELIVERY TO ASIA.
CONSIDERING BUYING YOUR FIRST BOAT AND DON’T HAVE A BIG BUDGET? APB PRESENTS MODELS STARTING FROM UNDER US$50,000 UP TO US$200,000 – INCLUDING DELIVERY TO ASIA.
ASIA-PACIFIC BOATING has long focused on the luxury side of yachting, but we’re also aware that not everyone has the wealth to pick and choose their next superyacht.
So, for those who think the whole lifestyle is out of reach, we’ve compiled a selection of boats in four price categories, starting from under US$50,000 to under US$200,000 – and that includes delivery to Asia.
APB has asked boatyards and dealers to ensure the price includes a ‘well optioned’ boat (yes, an engine would be nice) and estimated transport costs to Hong Kong, for consistency’s sake. As for the price ranges, readers should also bear in mind any relevant taxes in their country and that currencies fluctuate.
As such, the following pages are simply to highlight the fact that buying a topquality boat, if not a superyacht, is often more affordable than many realise.
For detailed information, readers should contact dealers and/or builders in their respective markets for a full list of yachts and their options, as well as a detailed estimate of trucking and shipping costs.
Owners also need to consider ongoing fees like berthing, insurance, maintenance and licences. However, the fact is that owning a boat is within reach for many, even if it requires some form of financing or just pitching in with a few mates.
Beneteau Antares 7
With an overall length of 7.5m and a beam of 2.5m, the Antares 7 can be towed and is a reliable boat designed for short coastal cruises, with a head and forward cabin. The wheelhouse is surrounded by windows and has a 360-degree view of the sea, while a sliding glass hatch on the roof bathes the interior in natural light. The innovative flared hull improves safety and seakeeping.
Redesigned in 2016 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Antares range, this outboard motorboat is packed with clever options. The cockpit table can drop to form a large sunpad, while inside, the portside table can do the same to provide a daybed or berth. An aft platform with a removable ladder provides access to the sea and this is closed off by a small gate when the boat is underway.
LOA: 7.5m / 24ft 7in Hull: 6.48m / 21ft 3in Beam: 2.5m / 8ft 2in Weight (w/o engine): 1,700kg / 3,747lb Fuel: 170 litres. Water: 50 litres. Cabin(s): 1 Head(s): 1 Engine(s): 1 x Suzuki 175hp 130kw Top speed: 32 knots.
Beneteau Flyer 7.7 SPACEdeck
The Flyer 7.7 SPACEdeck is a roomy dayboat with the capacity for 10 people due in large to its open foredeck design, an alternative to the SUNdeck version – with forward cabin and sunpad – and the colourful SPORTdeck option. Features include a bathing platform with built-in telescopic ladder and an aft sofa that has storage and a built-in cooler, and can also fold down to make a sunpad. The sofa in front of the helm has lockers, a fridge and sea toilet, while the forward seating can convert into a sunbed.
LOA: 7.64m / 25ft 1in. Hull: 6.96m / 22ft 10in. Beam: 2.73m / 8ft 11in. Weight: 2,100kg / 4,628lb. Fuel: 285-400 litres. Water: 100 litres. Engine(s): 2 x 150hp or 1 x 300hp. Top speed: 44.5 knots or 39 knots.
Glastron 205
The GT 205 sterndrive by US builder Glastron includes bucket seats, a sundeck, a chaise longue, ample storage space and a custom-matched trailer, which is included with every Glastron model up to 24ft. The 20ft 6in boat can seat up to nine and benefits from Glastron’s renowned SSV (Super Stable Vee) hull, which is quick to plane and tracks well in the turns.
LOA: 6.25m / 20ft 6in. Beam: 2.4m / 8ft 0in. Weight: 1,365kg / 3,010lb. Fuel: 121 litres. Engine(s): 1 x Volvo Penta 300hp 224kw. Top speed: 49 knots.
Scarab 165 HO Impulse
A jet boat with plenty of attitude, the Rotax-powered Scarab also looks the part with a menacing profile and a roar from the 250hp jet power plant to accompany it. The angular underwater profile (21 degrees deadrise) is aimed at carving sharp turns when the skier is hanging off the back and with five seats there’s plenty room for friends and a dedicated spotter.
LOA: 4.8m / 15ft 9in. Beam: 2.16m / 7ft 1in. Weight: 725kg / 1,600lb. Fuel: 76 litres. Engine(s): 1 x Rotax 250hp 186kw. Top speed: 48 knots.
Sea Ray SPX 210
Sea Ray’s 21ft SPX 210 is a utility dayboat and fun bow rider with enough seating to host family and friends, while the 200hp petrol Mercruiser will pull all the water toys along with ease. The deck layout has seating that converts to a sunpad and there’s storage for skis plus a cooler box for drinks.
For the water toys, there’s a ski pole and a more powerful 250hp upgrade option for the Mercruiser. A sleek transom layout guides you to the wide swim platform, which includes a boarding ladder, completing a neat package overall. The SPX 210 is small enough to be towed to your favourite waters courtesy of the optional dual-axle trailer and a model was shipped to Sea Ray’s Hong Kong dealer earlier this year.
LOA: 6.55m / 21ft 6in. Beam: 2.6m / 8ft 6in. Weight: 1,542kg / 3,400lb. Fuel: 151 litres. Engine(s): 1 x Mercury 200hp 149kw. Top speed: 45 knots.
LOA: 7.0m / 22ft 9in. Hull: 5.99m / 19ft 8in. Beam: 2.49m / 8ft 1in. Weight: 1,390kg / 3,064lb. Fuel: 208 litres Cabin(s): 1 Head(s): 1. Engine(s): 1 x 200hp / 149kw Top speed: 40 knots.
Beneteau Antares 8
Beneteau’s Antares 8 was launched with the Antares 7 last year and is also designed for coastal cruising, but with the capacity for longer journeys. As well as being well over 2ft longer than her smaller sister, it’s almost a foot wider. The forward double cabin is more enclosed, with a partition between the portside seating and toilet with sink. You can shower in the cockpit, if you’re considering multi-day trips.
LOA: 8.23m / 27ft. Hull: 6.99m / 22ft 11in. Beam: 2.76m / 9ft 1in. Weight: 2,269kg / 5,001lb Fuel: 280 litres. Water: 100 litres Cabin(s): 1 Head(s): 1 Engine(s): 1 x Suzuki 200hp 149kw. Top speed: 32 knots.
Four Winns HD 240 RS
The Four Winns HD 240 RS is a powerful wakeboard or waterskiing boat that’s also available in an Outboard (OB) version. When fitted with a VP V8 350hp engine, this US-built speedster can reach over 45 knots and has a handy range of 130nm at cruising speed. With an 8ft 5in beam, the boat has seating for 11 people and capacity for 13, so it’s good for large groups wanting a fun day out and for skiers or boarders looking for a proper audience.
LOA: 7.4m / 24ft 5in Beam: 2.6m / 8ft 5in Weight: 2,359kg / 5,200lb Fuel: 204 litres Water: 45 litres Engine(s): 1 x 350hp Top speed: 45 knots.
Beneteau Barracuda 8
The first model to use Beneteau’s Air Step 2 technology hull, the Barracuda 8 is a powerful, seaworthy fishing boat with a forward double berth. The boat is a legacy of the annual Barracuda Tour fishing competitions and equipment includes six rod holders and a live bait well, while a large starboard walkway makes it easy to move about.
LOA: 8.03m / 26ft 4in Hull: 6.98m / 22ft 11in Beam: 2.77m / 9ft 1in Weight: 2,269kg / 5,001lb Fuel: 280 litres Water: 100 litres Cabin(s): 1 Head(s): 1 Engine(s): 1 x 300hp / 2 x 150hp Top speed: 30-40 knots.
Wellcraft 242 Fisherman
Wellcraft developed the 242 Fisherman to be a multi-purpose centre console that can fish inshore or keep the family entertained for a day, as it’s equipped with a basic head. This 24-footer includes standard fishing necessities like rod holders, gunnel mount, bait well, 5-gallon bucket and tackle storage. The yacht has a capacity for 10 people, draft from 16in (up) to 34in (down) and bridge clearance of 8ft 6in.
LOA: 5.9m / 19ft 4in Beam: 2.3m / 7ft 7in Weight: 1,406kg / 3,100lb Fuel: 121 litres Engine(s): MerCruiser 4.5L 200 Alpha 200hp 149kw Top speed: 40 knots.
Sea Ray SDX 270 Outboard
This spacious bow rider is all about comfort and socialising, as it features lots of flat spaces to relax and chill out on, from the flared bow and converting helm seats to the large swim platform and the articulating aft lounger, a transom sunpad that can be lifted to curve into your desired position.
However, you can also put the throttle down on this 27-footer and hit some serious speed with the Mercury outboard – 250hp is the standard, with options to upgrade to 300hp or 350hp. With a capacity for 15 people and a large bimini, the SDX 270 OB can be a social boat, no matter what the weather, and there’s an articulating bimini for even more comfort and an enclosed head. A model was recently delivered to Sea Ray’s dealer in Hong Kong.
LOA: 8.25m / 27ft 1in Beam: 2.59m / 8ft 6in Weight: 2,567kg / 5,660lb Fuel: 246 litres Water: 76 litres Head(s): 1 Engine(s): 1 x Mercury 250hp 187kw Top speed: 45 knots.
Wellcraft 242 Fisherman
Wellcraft developed the 242 Fisherman to be a multi-purpose centre console that can fish inshore or keep the family entertained for a day, as it’s equipped with a basic head. This 24-footer includes standard fishing necessities like rod holders, gunnel mount, bait well, 5-gallon bucket and tackle storage. The yacht has a capacity for 10 people, draft from 16in (up) to 34in (down) and bridge clearance of 8ft 6in.
LOA: 7.4m / 24ft 4in Beam: 2.6m / 8ft 6in Weight: 1,769kg / 3,900lb Fuel: 598 litres Water: 45 litres Heads(s): 1 Engine(s): 400hp / 298kw Top speed: 40+ knots.
Beneteau Oceanis 35.1
Beneteau’s Oceanis range continues reinventing itself to appeal to a wider audience and the new Oceanis 35.1 epitomises this approach with a revamp of this Finot-Conq hull originally launched in 2015. The main changes to this twin-rudder cruiser is the sail plan moved aft, to balance the boat better, plus inside, where in addition to the longitudinal galley there is a now an L-shaped galley on the port side.
LOA: 10.45m / 34ft 3in Hull: 9.97m / 32ft 9in Beam: 3.72m / 12ft 2in Weight: 5,533kg / 12,195lb Fuel: 130 litres Water: 130 litres Cabin(s): 1-2 Head(s): 1 Engine(s): 1 x 20-30hp 15-22hw.
Beneteau Barracuda 9
Part of Beneteau’s hugely popular range of fishing boats, the Barracuda 9 is almost a metre longer than its sister 8 model and much more powerful, with a single outboard or twin engines providing up to 500hp for a top speed of 45 knots. The chined hull gives great grip and uses Beneteau’s Air Step technology, while fishing equipment includes four rod holders and a live bait well.
LOA: 8.78m / 29ft Hull: 7.98m / 26ft 2in Beam: 2.98m / 9ft 9in Weight: 3,200kg / 7,055lb Fuel: 600 litres Water: 100 litres Cabin(s): 1 Heads(s): 1 Engine(s): 2 x 250hp Top speed: 45 knots.
Chris Craft Capri 21
Chris Craft, the US brand that inspired the iconic Rivas of the 1960s, has long been recognised globally for its beautiful designs. The familiar vertical bow design of the Capri 21 is a modern interpretation of the 1930s runabouts that defined the timeless style of a company founded in 1874 and whose boats have been sold to the likes of Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and President Franklin Roosevelt.
LOA: 6.45m / 21ft 2in Beam: 2.41m / 7ft 11in Weight: 1,950kg / 4,300lb Fuel: 117 litres Water: 34 litres Engine(s): Mercury V8 6.2L 300hp / 224kw Top speed: 50 knots.
Jeanneau Merry Fisher 895
An ideal starter boat? Merry Fisher is Europe’s best-selling range of cabin cruisers, with Jeanneau building more than 1,000 units of the seven models (6-9m) in 2016. The flagship 895 launched at Cannes last year, showed at this year’s Singapore Yacht Show and is available for about HK$1 million including delivery to Asia. However, it’s so popular that it’s sold out until late 2017, with at least two hulls sold to Thailand.
LOA: 8.89m / 29ft 2in Hull: 7.98m / 26ft 2in Beam: 2.97m / 9ft 9in Weight: 3,060kg / 6,746lb Fuel: 600 litres Water: 160 litres Cabin(s): 2 Head(s): 1 Engine(s): 2 x 200hp 149kw Top speed: 35 knots.
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349
A deservedly popular boat that sails beautifully, Jeanneau’s Sun Odyssey 349 has been described as the world’s best-selling cruising sailboat, with 500 units built since its launch in 2015. On deck, there are twin helms and a spacious cockpit, with controls at the binnacles for the simple sail plan and an in-mast reefing mainsail for easy handling.
LOA: 10.34m / 33ft 11in Hull: 9.97m / 32ft 8in Beam: 3.44m / 11ft 3in Weight: 5,430kg / 11,773lb Fuel: 130 litres Water: 206 litres Cabin(s): 2-3 Head(s): 1 Engine(s): 1 x Yanmar 21hp 16kw.
Sea Ray Sundancer 260DA
For those looking for a weekender, Sea Ray’s Sundancer 260DA is an attractive buy thanks to four berths and lots of options to create your very own comfortable cruiser. Options include air conditioning and submersible swim platform, all in a 26-footer, making it a cheap boat for dry storage or – at a push – towing.
LOA: 8.1m / 26ft 7in Beam: 2.59m / 8ft 6in Weight: 3,024kg / 6,667lb Fuel: 261 litres Water: 76 litres Cabin(s): 1 Head(s): 1 Engine(s): 1 x MerCruiser 300hp 224kw Top speed: 38 knots.
Bavaria S30 Open
The deep hull of the sporty new Bavaria 30 Open packs a lot into its 30 feet, mainly due to its tall topsides, clever use of deck space and a smart hull design in stable sandwich construction. Key features include the petrol Mercruiser inboard while inside there is a double cabin plus a convertible dinette that becomes a double bed with enclosed bathroom.
LOA: 9.31m / 30ft 5in Hull: 8.5m / 27ft 9in Beam: 2.99m / 9ft 8in Weight: 4,800kg / 10,582lb Fuel: 520 litres Water: 120 litres Cabin(s): 2 Head(s): 1 Engine(s): 1 x MerCruiser 6.2L-350-DTS EC 355hp 265kw Top speed: 44.5 knots.
Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5WA
The largest in this sporty range, Jeanneau’s 10.5m Cap Camarat Walk Around combines performance with onboard comfort. Also, due to the powerful twin 350hp outboards, skiing and towing other water toys is effortless and the yacht has a top speed upward of 45 knots.
LOA: 10.57m / 34ft 8in Hull: 9.34m / 34ft 8in Beam: 3.2m / 10ft 6in Weight: 4,250kg / 9,370lb Fuel: 800 litres Water: 160 litres Cabin(s): 2 Head(s): 1 Engine(s): 2 x 350hp 261kw Top speed: 45-48 knots.
Beneteau Oceanis 38.1
Beneteau has upgraded both its 38 and its 35 and given them new model numbers. Similar to the 35.1 sister ship, the same facelift has been done to the 38.1, which has the advantage of more waterline length for those longer coastal trips. The main changes to this Finot-Conq twin-rudder cruiser is the sail plan moved aft, to balance the boat better. Also, the chart table now folds away to increase lounging space in port, while the six layout options include a longitudinal galley.
LOA: 11.5m / 37ft 9in Hull: 11.13m / 36ft 6in Beam: 3.99m / 13ft 1in Weight: 6,850kg / 15,102lb Fuel: 130 litres Water: 130 litres Cabin(s): 1-3 Heads(s): 1-2 Engine(s): 20-30hp / 15-22hw.
Super Air Nautique G23
Described as the ‘mother of all wakeboard boats’, the Super Air Nautique G23 is a legend in the field, winning multiple wakeboard and wakesurf boat of the year awards. With room for 16 people, the 23-footer has a G-Series hull design, 2,850lb of sub-floor ballast and the company’s Waveplate technology, which help produce tailored waves and wakes for boarders and surfers.
The wrist-based Nautique Surf Select technology even gives surfers the ability to customise their ride from behind the boat at the touch of a button. Nautique boats offer sublime sound systems and the G23’s standard option is the M-Series Elite package with 6-JL M-Series speakers and a 10-inch subwoofer powered by an eight-channel amplifier. As well as PCM engine options up to 550hp, owners can choose from a range of gel coat colours, a white Chromax option and new surf graphics.
LOA: 7.01m / 23ft Beam: 2.59m / 8ft 6in Weight: 2,676kg / 5,900lb Fuel: 246.1 litres Engine(s): 1 x PCM H6DI 450hp – PCM XS7 550hp.
Sea Ray SLX 280
Sea Ray’s SLX range offers a higher standard of finish than its other marques, combined with more performance. The 350hp Mercruiser on the 280 won’t be straining as you hit 44 knots, but there’s also 380hp and 430hp options for the skiing brigade. On deck the sculpted seats and deep-set cockpit will protect the occupants behind the windshield or the kids might enjoy the thrill and bumps of bow riding up front.
The SLX range also benefits from quietRIDE technology, which is a vibration-dampening material laminated throughout to soften and quieten the ride. Extensive seating throughout, including the aft sunpad, means there’s enough room for 12 or more on the 280, plus many accessories including air compressors and other fixtures that can run off the inboard engine. Also, there’s a spacious enclosed head compartment with portable toilet. An SLX 280 was recently headed to South Korea.
LOA: 8.69m / 28ft 6in Beam: 2.77m / 9ft 1in Weight: 3,183kg / 7,018lb Fuel: 340 litres Water: 76 litres Head(s): 1 Engine(s): 1 x MerCruiser 350hp 261kw Top speed: 44 knots.
Wellcraft 262 Fisherman
A new model for 2017, a Wellcraft 262 Fisherman was recently sold by Asiamarine to a Philippines-based owner, who chose the 26-footer over a 242, which the dealership displayed at this year’s Philippine Boat Show in Manila. The new owner will use the Wellcraft as a supporting and fishing vessel that accompanies his larger luxury yacht.
The 262 Center Console is ideal for easy access to fishing spots, nearby beaches for water activities and fast transfers, as she can race over 50 knots powered by twin engines (Mercury, Yamaha or Evinrude). Features include rod holders, gunnel mount, self-bailing cockpit, enclosed head and a dive door. Wellcraft was founded in 1955 and is one of four US small-boat brands owned by Beneteau Group.
LOA: 8.02m / 26ft 4in Beam: 2.74m / 9ft 0in Weight: 2,520kg / 5,500lb Fuel: 598 litres Water: 45 litres Head(s): 1 Engine(s): 2 x 250hp 186kw Outboard Top speed: 52 knots.
