Mega Yachts for sale
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Mega Yachts
Privately-owned yachts over 100 feet in length are often interchangeably referred to as either superyachts or mega yachts. Although exact definitions vary, many consider superyachts to be vessels over 100 feet in length, with mega yachts considered to be over 200 feet in length. As of 2020, there are over 5,000 superyachts longer than 100 feet in the world, with two-thirds of those over 130 feet having been built in the past 15 years. There are few marinas in the world that are able to accommodate such large vessels, which means these extravagant boats spend much of their time at anchor.
How are Superyachts and Mega Yachts built?
The average superyacht takes 3-4 years to design, engineer and build. Superyacht designers and mega yacht builders are creating new benchmarks in the creation of these types of huge vessels with innovation and advanced technologies. These vessels are feats of design and engineering, which is why there are only a handful of shipyards, naval architects and designers around the world that are up to the challenge.
Types of engines
Superyachts and mega yachts can be powered by various custom-built propulsion systems, ranging from diesel/electric engines to gas turbine engines, although they are most commonly powered by marine diesel engines. The world's largest marine diesel engine is the Wartsila Sulzer propulsion engine which outputs over 113,000 horsepower!
Optional equipment
Superyachts and mega yachts vary greatly in size, amenities, equipment and performance. Most have extensive entertainment features, and luxurious accommodations. Some examples of these features are helipads, submarine garages, support vessels, movie theaters, pools, hot tubs, spas and more. These impressive vessels require highly-trained, experienced crews, including a ship captain, engineers and deck staff (who take care of the exterior) to the chefs, purser and stewardess (who oversee the interior). Each vessel employs a small army to keep them running safe and efficiently.
What are mega yacht boats?
Mega Yacht boats are larger size vessels usually used for time-honored pursuits such as overnight cruising and day cruising. The average length of these boats is 97 feet, while they can range in size from 26 feet to 290 feet. They are manufactured by a wide variety of yacht manufacturers and their hull types include modified vee, deep vee, displacement, semi-displacement and planing designs.
Why are mega yacht boats popular?
Mega Yacht boats have a rich legacy as vessels that are sought-after due to their exceedingly deep draft and very wide beam, attributes that make these vessels exceptionally great for overnight cruising and day cruising. YachtWorld currently has 1,395 mega yacht boats for sale, including 349 new vessels and 1,046 used and custom yachts listed by professional yacht brokerages mainly in the following countries: United States, Italy, France, Spain and Greece.
What are the best mega yacht boats?
Some of the most notorious, masterful builders of mega yacht boats presently include: Azimut, Sunseeker, Custom, Galeon and Benetti. These builders construct mega yacht boats with inboard, outboard, electric, inboard/outboard and other propulsion systems, available in diesel, gas, electric and other fuel systems.
What are the most affordable mega yacht boats?
Mega Yacht boats for sale on YachtWorld are listed for a variety of prices from $70,586 on the relatively more affordable end all the way up to $144,885,200 for the rare custom yachts. Models with more power can hold motors up to a tremendous 13,668 horsepower, while the most modest models may have as little as 130 horsepower engines on them (although the average motor size is 2,708 HP).
