The Sea Ray 540 Sundancer tops this list of ten popular luxury speed boats at roughly $1.7 million, though current listings may differ. We ranked ten sport cruisers and express boats by their listed base price, from a $76,000 Chris-Craft to a 55-foot Sea Ray. Custom offshore racing boats cost more again, but they are built to order and rarely carry a posted price.
| Rank | Boat | Base price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sea Ray 540 Sundancer | About $1.7 million |
| 2 | Azimut 48 | About $1.1 million |
| 3 | Tiara 4300 Open | $900,000 to $1 million |
| 4 | Cruisers 48 Cantius | About $800,000 |
| 5 | Sabre 42 Salon Express | About $640,000 |
| 6 | Regal 42 Sport Coupe | About $564,000 |
| 7 | Tiara 3100 Coronet | $300,000 to $500,000 |
| 8 | Formula 310 FX5 | About $199,000 |
| 9 | MasterCraft X35 | About $98,000 |
| 10 | Chris-Craft Silver Bullet | About $76,000 |
10. Chris-Craft Silver Bullet: About $76,000
Chris-Craft built only 150 of the 20-foot Silver Bullet, and it gave buyers a choice of colors as long as the choice was silver. It showed up on screen in Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1, which did the marketing for free.
It carries a Volvo or Mercury engine, a 34-gallon tank and tops out near 60 mph. The price is the lowest on the list, and the limited run is what keeps it here.
9. MasterCraft X35: About $98,000
A 23-foot sport boat that seats up to 15 people, which is a party in the right hands. A 350 horsepower Indmar engine is standard, with options up to 450 horsepower.
There is a sink, a refrigerator and plenty of storage. Our price is the listed starting figure, and options add quickly.
8. Formula 310 FX5: About $199,000
The 31-foot Formula 310 FX5 was sold mainly in the United Arab Emirates, where it came in silver, black or blue metallic. Below deck, a leather dinette turns into a double bed.
We priced it from its published starting figure, so treat it as a ballpark.
7. Tiara 3100 Coronet: $300,000 to $500,000
With an electric grill, a sink and a refrigerator, the Coronet seats ten in the cockpit and five on the bridge deck. Twin 375 horsepower engines push it along.
Tiara’s own tagline promises “American made quality”, and the dealer prices vary widely by configuration, hence the range.
6. Regal 42 Sport Coupe: About $564,000
Regal’s 42-footer comes with either twin Volvo diesels at 600 horsepower or a bigger pair at 740. A convertible hardtop covers the aft deck, and a sun lounge sits in back.
The $564,000 comes from a published base price, and the list grows with each material and color you pick.
5. Sabre 42 Salon Express: About $640,000
The Sabre can be run from the interior helm or from an optional flybridge. It sleeps six across two staterooms and has a bar, a flat screen and a bottle locker.
Power comes from a 380 horsepower Cummins diesel. The figure here rests on its listed starting price.
4. Cruisers 48 Cantius: About $800,000
At 48 feet, the Cantius has two staterooms, a full galley with grill, an ice chest and an automatic sunshade for the cockpit. Buyers can choose Volvo diesels at 375 or 435 horsepower.
Our price is the manufacturer’s listed base figure, rounded to the nearest $50,000.
3. Tiara 4300 Open: $900,000 to $1 million
The 45-foot 4300 Open has a two-level cockpit with a bar, lounge and mezzanine seating, and an optional swim platform in 30 or 42 inches. Inside are a salon, a galley, and a master and guest cabin.
It is the second Tiara on the list, and we use the dealer range because buyers rarely pay the same price twice.
2. Azimut 48: About $1.1 million
The Italian-built Azimut 48 packs three cabins below and a large flybridge with a sun-pad above. Big side windows keep the saloon bright.
We use the builder’s list price here, which is why it lands just below the Sea Ray.
1. Sea Ray 540 Sundancer: About $1.7 million
At 55 feet, the Sundancer is the longest boat here. A Cummins MerCruiser QSM11 engine delivers up to 1,430 horsepower in the setup we priced.
It sleeps six and comes with a galley, an electric sunroof, a joystick helm and a surround system. The figure is its base list price, and it tops our list because no other mass-market boat here costs more.
FAQ
What is the most expensive speed boat on this list?
The Sea Ray 540 Sundancer, with a base price of about $1.7 million.
How fast are these boats?
Most cruise in the 30 to 45 mph range. The Chris-Craft Silver Bullet reaches about 60 mph.
Are there more expensive speed boats than these?
Yes. Custom offshore racing boats and large performance boats can cost well beyond $1.7 million and are usually built to order.
Why is the Silver Bullet on the list?
It is a limited run of 150 boats from Chris-Craft and appeared in a Twilight film, which makes it a collector pick.
What changed from the old list?
We reframed the list around base prices for popular sport cruisers, and added a note that prices have moved since the first version.
How are boat prices estimated?
We used builders’ and dealers’ listed base prices and treated ranges as ranges. Options, engines and taxes push final prices higher.
How we estimate net worth
Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.
For this list we used manufacturer base prices and dealer price ranges, and we ranked boats by those numbers. Final prices depend on engines, options and the market at purchase.
Last updated: October 2026.
