tips for anyone interested in a pre-made or pre-built yacht:
- Shop around: look at different companies that sell similar or identical models
- Never buy the first yacht you see unless it happens to be exactly what you are looking for
- When doing your online search, keep the following things in mind: the features you want; the purpose you want the boat to serve; the size you want; and the price range you are looking for
- Three great websites any potential yacht buyer should look at are: Flyachtbrokers.com; Yachtworld.com; and Reeldealyachts.com
- Finally, if you are a first-time buyer with a tight budget, don’t hesitate to look at older, used yachts when making a purchase (although, as Mr. Cayre would surely agree, keep that surveyor handy so that everything can be checked out before you hand over your money!)
Pre-made boats: the down-side
- It’s not your own creation
- Pre-made can often mean old
- You will definitely need the services of a surveyor (old boats mean hidden problems)
- Depending on the age, you may have to shell out more money for safety upgrades than you’d like
Okay, so what are some top brand names out there I should look at?
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Well, here are a few that can easily be accessed online:
- Bluewater yachts
- Mainship yachts
- Hatteras yachts
- Alden yachts
- Midlantic yachts
- Grand Banks yachts
- Feadship yachts*
- Burger yachts*
- Broward yachts*
* These brands appeal more to an upscale clientele interested in the ultimate in luxury
 
Naturally, the names listed above are just some of the top names in the business. Incidentally, if a custom-built yacht is what you are after, then there is no better manufacturer than Fort Lauderdale’s Hargrave Custom Yachts. For a list of North American brokers and yacht dealers, please see the directory following this page.
Good luck finding your dream boat – and happy motoring on the Open Seas!
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