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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.
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.
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!
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.
Mega Yacht boats are larger size vessels usually used for time-honored yachting and boating pursuits such as overnight cruising and day cruising. They 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 well-suited for overnight cruising and day cruising. The average number of people that can be accommodated onboard mega yacht boats listed is 14 passengers, with a maximum capacity of 250 guests and crew. Models with more power can accommodate motors up to an impressive 7,679 horsepower, while more economic models may have as low as 300 horsepower engines on them (although the average engine size is 2,682 HP).
Of the 1,066 mega yacht boats for sale on YachtWorld currently, there are 343 new vessels and 723 used and custom yachts listed by professional yacht brokers and boat dealerships mainly in the following countries: United States, Italy, France, Turkey and Spain. Over the past 30 days, there have been 63 mega yacht boats listed for sale on YachtWorld. The average length of these types of vessels is 92 feet, while they vary in size from 32 feet long for the shortest, to 290 feet for the longest listed vessel. They are constructed by a wide variety of yacht makers and their hull types include deep vee, modified vee, displacement, planing and semi-displacement designs.
Some of the best-known, masterful builders of mega yacht boats as of today include: Azimut, Sunseeker, Custom, Galeon and Sanlorenzo. These builders produce mega yacht boats with inboard, inboard/outboard, electric, outboard and V-drive propulsion systems, available in diesel, gas, electric and other fuel systems. Last month alone, the top 5 brands with the most views for mega yacht boats on YachtWorld were Alarnia, Azimut, Benetti, Custom and Sunseeker.
Mega Yacht boats for sale on YachtWorld are listed in a wide swath of prices from $75,937 on the lower-cost segment of yachts all the way up to $101,709,231 for the biggest, most advanced vessels. Keep in mind the cost of ownership when considering your budget and the listing price of a yacht for sale.