From explorers to classics, motor to sail, the spectrum of luxury yachts on the brokerage market isn’t just reserved for hefty budgets. BOAT rounds up five yachts for sale with asking prices below the five million threshold (euros and dollars)…
M.J. Taknm
Length: 41m
Builder: ISA Yachts
Year: 2005
Italian design pairs with powerful performance on M.J. Taknm, the 30-knot yacht ideal for high-speed cruising. Built by the Italian yard in 2005 and designed by Cristiano Gatto, the 40.6-metre yacht had a refit in 2023, ensuring reliability for her next owner. The yacht for sale's nifty interior is characterised by warm woods and golden-hued fabrics, complemented by blue soft furnishings and rich black marble, creating a regal yet welcoming ambience.
She can house large parties of up to 14 guests across a six-cabin layout, including a full-beam owner's stateroom and a VIP stateroom. Highlights on board include a generous split-level main saloon with a formal dining area, as well as a sundeck that is notably spacious for a yacht of her build. Here, guests can circulate between a Jacuzzi, al fresco dining space and sunpads.
M.J. Taknm is asking €2,900,000 with Fraser.
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Length: 36m
Builder: Trident
Year: 1997
Widely considered one of Jack Hargrave’s finest designs, the 36.5-metre Trident expedition yacht, Escape of London, was built in 1997 for exploring, long-range cruising and fishing adventures. The yacht features an air-conditioned veranda, a 5,000lb crane for large tenders and a fisherman's aft cockpit with a fish tank for storing the day's catch.
Escape of London cruises comfortably at around 10 knots, and can reach up to 5,000 nautical miles – impressive for a sub-37-metre yacht. Her previous owner notes that her standout feature is her incredible stability and lack of vibration and noise – all of which makes for an exceptionally peaceful onboard experience. Accommodation is for eight guests across four rooms, including a master stateroom that can be converted into two single cabins. There is further accommodation for six crew.
Escape of London is asking $2,990,000 under a JCA with Judel/Vrolijk & Co and Fraser.
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Length: 39m
Builder: Astilleros Armón
Year: 1981
The timeless motor yacht Arriva (ex Meserret) stands out in the under €5 million list for her classic look, comprised of a glossy green hull, cream superstructure and light wood interiors. Built in Spain and delivered in 1981, the 39.3-metre yacht was designed by Paolo Scanu, who also designed the interior. One of her standout features – alongside her aesthetic – is her sundeck, which is home to a Jacuzzi flanked by sun pads, with uninterrupted views off the boat.
There are further al fresco areas on the upper deck, including a large, shaded dining and lounge space aft. Moving inside, the yacht features both an upper and main saloon, wrapped in rich teak panelling, light fabrics and pastel soft furnishings. The yacht sleeps 12 guests in six staterooms, benefitting from zero-speed stabilisers added during a 2020 refit.
Meserret is asking €3,400,000 with Camper & Nicholsons.
Georgiana
Length: 28m
Builder: Camper & Nicholsons
Year: 1990
For those after a cruising sailing yacht, the 28-metre yacht Georgiana offers a classic look paired with simple sail handling. The 28-metre cutter-rigged sloop was delivered in 1990 and has been well-maintained by four previous owners, with her most recent refit in 2021.
Designed by Doug Peterson, the yacht was based on the Ocean 80 platform, originally conceived for the Whitbread Round the World Race. She can accommodate six guests across three cabins, including a spacious forward owner’s cabin with an en suite. The bright and airy interiors feature light-toned woodwork and beige furnishings combined with a circular skylight that allows the space to be bathed in natural sunlight. Speed-wise, her Caterpillar engine allows her to reach a top speed of 10 knots and a cruising speed of nine knots.
Georgiana is asking €1,200,000 with Camper & Nicholsons.
Grade I
Length: 43m
Builder: Christensen
Year: 1995
Following an extensive nine-month refit in 2018, Grade I classic profile (by Setzer Yacht Architects) now features an extended sundeck with an oversized eight-person hot tub, surrounded by sunpads, multiple seating arrangements, a BBQ, bar and al fresco dining area. The 43-metre yacht also received major upgrades to her interiors, which Dee Robinson and Karen Lynn Interiors have adorned with ebony veneer and intricate marble.
The main saloon houses floor-to-ceiling windows to help brighten up the space, with a formal 12-seater dining table forward. Up on the bridge deck, guests can flit between the bar and comfortable seating arrangement before retiring to one of five guest cabins on the lower deck or the owner's stateroom forward on the main deck.
Power comes from twin 1,980hp Deutz MWM diesel engines, giving a top speed of 17 knots and 3,000-nautical-mile range at an economical 11 knots.
Grade I is asking $3,950,000 with Fraser.
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