In 2026, under $1 million buys a used motor yacht of up to about 72 feet or a nearly new 40 to 42 foot catamaran, with asking prices on our list running from about $275,000 to $950,000. This list covers ten yacht models and examples listed with brokers, ranked by asking price.
The prices below are asking prices from broker listings, not sale prices. Yachts under $1 million are mostly older boats, so budget for a survey, a refit and running costs on top.
| Rank | Yacht | Asking price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azimut 55 (2013 example) | $950,000 |
| 2 | Ferretti 72 (1996) | $921,400 |
| 3 | Hatteras 70 Sport Deck Motoryacht (1996) | $720,000 |
| 4 | Horizon 70 Motor Yacht (2004) | $699,000 |
| 5 | Fountaine Pajot MY4.S power catamaran (2023) | $699,000 |
| 6 | Fairline Squadron 55 (2003 to 2009) | $666,000 |
| 7 | Lagoon 42 catamaran (2023) | $568,411 |
| 8 | Sunseeker Manhattan 52 (2008) | $508,434 |
| 9 | Leopard 40 catamaran (2017) | $379,000 |
| 10 | Fountaine Pajot Lavezzi 40 (2006) | $275,000 |
What can you buy for under $1 million?
1. Azimut 55 (2013 example): asking about $950,000
A 55-foot Italian flybridge motor yacht. Used Azimut 55s were listed across a wide range, from about $350,000 to $1.25 million depending on year, and a 2013 boat was asking $950,000. A 2005 boat was asking $795,000 and a 2017 boat $399,000.
We rank it on the 2013 asking price of $950,000.
2. Ferretti 72 (1996): asking about $921,400
A 72-foot Italian motor yacht from 1996, listed in Fethiye, Turkey at about $921,400. At that size it is the longest boat on our list that still fits under the line.
Ranked on its listed asking price, converted to dollars by the listing.
3. Hatteras 70 Sport Deck Motoryacht (1996): asking about $720,000
A 70-foot American flybridge yacht with twin Detroit Diesel engines, listed at $720,000 in San Diego. A second 1996 boat was listed at $740,000, and a 1994 boat at $399,000 in Fort Lauderdale.
Ranked on the $720,000 San Diego asking price.
4. Horizon 70 Motor Yacht (2004): asking about $699,000
A 70-foot motor yacht listed at $699,000 in Marshfield, Massachusetts. An earlier-listed 2000 Horizon 70 on the Gulf coast of Florida asked $660,000, with two Caterpillar engines, a bow thruster and stabilizers.
Ranked on the $699,000 asking price of the 2004 boat.
5. Fountaine Pajot MY4.S power catamaran (2023): asking about $699,000
A nearly new power catamaran listed in Miami at $699,000. It is the newest boat on our list and the only one built within the last few years.
Ranked on its Miami asking price of $699,000.
6. Fairline Squadron 55 (2003 to 2009): asking about $666,000
A British flybridge cruiser. Two 2003 to 2009 boats were listed at $666,000 and $699,000, while others sold in Europe and the US for far less, from about $279,000 for a 2000 boat.
Ranked on the lower of the two listed asking prices, $666,000.
7. Lagoon 42 catamaran (2023): asking about $568,411
A 2023 sailing catamaran in Croatia at about $568,411. A 2017 Lagoon 42 in Key West was asking $349,000. Sailing catamarans give you a lot of living space for the money.
Ranked on the Croatian asking price, converted to dollars by the listing.
8. Sunseeker Manhattan 52 (2008): asking about $508,434
The Manhattan 52 is the nearest thing to the Sunseeker on our old list. A 2008 first-generation boat was asking about 379,950 pounds (roughly $508,000 at the listing’s conversion), VAT paid, in the UK. Newer boats cost more than $1 million.
Ranked on the pound asking price as converted by the listing, so it moves with the exchange rate.
9. Leopard 40 catamaran (2017): asking about $379,000
A 2017 sailing catamaran listed at $379,000 in St. Augustine, Florida. Used Leopard 40s ranged from about $245,500 to $449,000 in the listings we saw.
Ranked on the $379,000 St. Augustine asking price.
10. Fountaine Pajot Lavezzi 40 (2006): asking about $275,000
A 2006 sailing catamaran listed at $275,000. It is the cheapest boat on our list and a reminder of how far under a million you can go.
Ranked on its $275,000 asking price.
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FAQ
Can you really buy a yacht for under $1 million in 2026?
Yes. Used motor yachts of 55 to 72 feet and used 40 to 42 foot catamarans are listed under $1 million, with asking prices from about $275,000 to $950,000 in our list.
How big a yacht does $1 million buy?
On the listings we saw, up to about 70 to 72 feet for older motor yachts, such as the Hatteras 70 at $720,000 and the Ferretti 72 at $921,400.
What does it cost to run a yacht?
Purchase price is only part of the cost. Fuel, dockage, insurance, crew and maintenance add up every year, and older boats usually need refits. We did not find a single reliable figure, so get a surveyor and a quote from the marina.
Are these prices final?
No. They are broker asking prices from 2026 listings, often negotiable, and some are shown in euros or pounds and converted. Check each listing before you rely on it.
Why are older yachts so cheap?
Age, engine hours and refit needs. Many boats here were built between 1996 and 2009. A newer boat, like the 2023 Fountaine Pajot, costs far more per foot.
What happened to the yachts on your old list?
The boats from our earlier list, such as Rendezvous, Bluebird of Happiness and Attila V, were individual listings from years ago, and we could not confirm they are for sale now, so we replaced them with current listings.
How we put this list together
We collected asking prices from broker and marketplace listings in 2026 and ranked them by price. Listings change quickly and some were in euros or pounds, so treat every figure as a snapshot.
Last updated: October 2026.
