What is the difference between a motor yacht and a sailing yacht?

A motor yacht is driven entirely by engine, giving her Owner sovereignty over speed and scheduling that no wind dependency can offer. Motor yachts typically deliver more interior volume for a given length, larger guest cabins, and the breadth of onboard amenities that defines the superyacht experience — qualities that have made them the dominant choice among Buyers, whether searching for a pre-owned vessel or a brand new superyacht for sale. Those drawn to the largest examples will often search for a mega yacht for sale specifically, though at Fraser, the distinction matters less than understanding precisely what you want from life on board.

What size motor yacht do I need?

The honest answer depends on how you intend to live on board rather than on the yacht’s length alone. Yachts between 24 and 35 metres typically suit Owners seeking an intimate, manageable experience: four or five guest cabins, a small professional crew, and the flexibility to berth almost anywhere. Moving into the 35 to 60 metre range typically brings dedicated crew quarters, more expansive entertaining spaces and a wider range of water sports and onboard facilities. Above 60 metres, a superyacht becomes a self-contained world, with a full Captain and crew and a cruising range that makes ocean crossings routine.

How do I arrange a sea trial or viewing?

Once a yacht has caught your attention, your Fraser Broker arranges the visit — in person or virtually, depending on what suits you. Should your offer be accepted, a sea trial follows as part of the formal survey process, managed entirely on your behalf. Our legal and financial specialists work in parallel with your own legal team throughout, ensuring your interests are fully protected from first offer through to the moment you step aboard as Owner.

Motor Yacht for Sale

The luxury yacht Solandge, built by Lürssen Shipyard, showcases exceptional craftsmanship. | luxury yacht, Lürssen Shipyard, Solandge, superior craftsmanship, yacht design | Fraser Yachts

Buying a motor yacht is one of the most considered decisions a person makes, and the right guidance transforms a complex yacht purchase into the beginning of something extraordinary. Fraser’s global listings span every size, configuration and ambition — from pre-owned superyachts with proven ocean miles to new-build motor yacht projects still taking shape at the shipyard — with 75 years of expertise behind every recommendation and more superyacht transactions than any other brokerage in each of the last fifteen years.

Discover Our Selection of Motor Yachts for Sale

Over 160 yachts are currently listed for sale through Fraser, yet the motor yacht listing you see represents only part of what we can offer. Behind it sits access to a worldwide fleet of approximately 2,000 vessels, including yachts not yet publicly on the market — a reach made possible by our dedicated Business Intelligence department, which monitors every movement in the global market in real time. Your Broker is often aware of a yacht becoming available before the wider industry knows, which means the selection we present is built on intelligence rather than inventory alone. Browse all yachts for sale to begin, or explore our recently sold motor yachts to understand the breadth of possibilities.

Motor yachts currently available

Types of Motor Yachts Available

Hull design is where yacht ownership ambitions take their first concrete shape. A displacement yacht moves through the water with efficiency and purpose, prioritising cruising range over speed — the natural choice for an Owner drawn to long ocean passages and unhurried exploration. A semi-displacement yacht lifts to higher speeds when conditions call for it, without abandoning the seakeeping qualities that matter on longer voyages. Meanwhile, the planning yacht is built for those who want to reach the next anchorage quickly and spend the hours that follow entirely at rest.

What sits above the waterline shapes daily life just as profoundly. The flybridge yacht organises the Owner’s world vertically, with an elevated helm deck commanding uninterrupted views, guest cabins spread across the decks below, and a sky lounge that anchors the social life of the yacht. Tri-deck motor yachts extend this logic further, building in volume and versatility that few configurations can match. The explorer yacht answers a different call entirely, with reinforced hulls, extended cruising range and crew quarters designed to sustain a professional team through weeks of remote sailing.

If motor yachts for charter have given you a sense of what you want, your Broker will help turn that instinct into a precise specification.

The Benetti Shipyard showcases the exquisite Motopanfilo, a luxury motor yacht that epitomizes sophistication and modern craftsmanship, ideal for lavish cruising experiences. | Benetti Shipyard, Motopanfilo, luxury yacht, motor yacht, sophisticated design | Fraser Yachts

Why Choose Fraser to Buy a Motor Yacht

Fifteen consecutive years as the world’s leading superyacht broker is a record built transaction by transaction, and the numbers behind it are unambiguous. Fraser has sold over 230 yachts above 24 metres in the past five years, with a combined value of $6.2 billion. Perhaps even more telling: over 80% of Owners who sell and buy a yacht with Fraser return to us when they are ready to begin the process anew.

Our 40 sales brokers bring an average of 24 years’ individual experience to every instruction, which means the advice you receive on a yacht’s history, running costs, and true market value comes from a team that has collectively closed well over 2,000 transactions across every size range. Fraser’s legal and financial specialists work alongside your own advisors to protect your interests through negotiation, contract, sea trial and survey, while our yacht management and crew placement teams are ready to take over the moment closing is complete. A refit, if required, sits within the same framework: our project managers are on hand to guide every stage, from engaging the right yacht builder at the right shipyard through to delivery. For those whose vision begins before the keel is laid, we can build a custom motor yacht alongside you at every decision point.