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