💰£500k Boat Budget: NEW or USED Boat? (Bigger Boat vs Hidden Running Costs)

Thinking of spending £500,000 on a boat? In this video we reveal exactly what you can get - brand new or on the used market - and which option actually makes more sense. We head to the Düsseldorf Boat Show to check out the best new yachts available for £500k, then compare them to much larger used boats you can buy for the same money. The big question: should you buy new and smaller, or go bigger with a pre-owned yacht? With expert insight from James Barke at Boats.co.uk, we break down the **real costs** most buyers miss - not just the purchase price, but depreciation, fuel burn, berthing fees, maintenance, and long-term running costs. ✅ Bigger boat for your money with used? ✅ Lower maintenance with new? ✅ Which gives you better value over 5+ years? **Boats Featured:** **New Yachts** • Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 • Sea Ray Sundancer 320 • Saxdor 400 GTC **Used Yachts** • Princess V62 (2010) • Princess R35 (2020) • Fairline Squadron 42 (2010) If you're serious about buying a yacht in this price range, this comparison will help you avoid expensive mistakes. Drop your biggest question in the comments — new or used? 👇 Read the full comparison and breakdown here: https://www.yachtbuyer.com/features/new-vs-used-yachts-2026-what-your-pound-500k-really-buys Which way would you go - new or used? Let us know in the comments. Explore the market with YachtBuyer Market Watch: New boats & yachts under £500,000: https://www.yachtbuyer.com/en-gb/new/search?budget_to=500000 Used boats & yachts under £500,000: https://www.yachtbuyer.com/en-gb/used/search?budget_to=500000 #YachtTour #MotorYacht #BoatComparison #Boatsonabudget #YachtBuyer #BoatsForSale #UsedYachts #NewYachts #NewVsUsed Connect With Us! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yachtbuyer 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YachtBuyer/ 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yachtbuyer.com 🐦 Twitter (X): https://x.com/yachtbuyer 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yachtbuyer/ Please 'Like', 'Subscribe', and join our community of yacht enthusiasts. 👇 Share your thoughts on this yacht in the comments! ================= Timestamps ================= 00:00 £500K Yacht Budget: New vs Used 01:16 New: Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 Price 01:52 Trawler 37: Saloon & Galley Tour 02:28 Trawler 37: Helm & Controls 03:04 Trawler 37: Guest & Owner Cabins 03:54 Trawler 37: Flybridge Living Space 04:53 New: Sea Ray Sundancer 320 Overview 06:02 Sundancer 320: Engines & Options 07:34 Sundancer 320: Lower Deck Cabin 08:12 New: Saxdor 400 GTC Pricing Breakdown 09:47 Saxdor 400 GTC: Main Deck & Wheelhouse 11:16 Saxdor 400 GTC: Dash & 45-Knot Speed 11:48 Saxdor 400 GTC: Lower & Hidden Cabins 12:51 Brokerage: Essex Marina Used Yachts 14:46 Used: £600K Princess V62 (2010) 15:46 Princess V62: Tender Garage & Build 17:17 Princess V62: Main Helm & Tech Upgrades 18:49 Princess V62: Cabins & 6'5" Headroom 21:37 Used Yachts: Financing & Cash Burn 23:10 Used Yachts: V8 Diesel Fuel Costs 25:03 Used Yachts: Berthing & Servicing Fees 26:40 Used Yachts: Depreciation & Maintenance 29:43 Used: Carbon-Fiber Princess R35 (2020) 32:04 Princess R35: V8 Performance & Cockpit 32:44 Princess R35: Helm Joystick & Cabin 34:19 Used: £295K Fairline Squadron 42 35:08 Fairline 42: Saloon & Proper Galley 36:15 Fairline 42: Cabins & Shaft Drives 36:49 Refitting a Used Yacht: Real Costs 40:02 Refit Advice: How Long to Keep It? 41:11 Final Verdict: Buy New or Refit Used? #yachtbuyer #yachts #yacht #yachttour #boat #boats #boattour This video is part of the YachtBuyer network, featuring detailed yacht and boat tours, sea trials, and reviews.