Romeo United Yachts explain luxury yachts by type:
There are different types of motor yachts cruising the seas today. Every type of boat has a typical hull shape and construction, which allows attributing each boat to any definite sort. Any yacht type can be the most proper for the owner's needs, suitable for his needs and the way he uses the boat.
There are fast sport yachts or express-cruisers, explorer or expedition yachts, sport fishing yachts, trawlers, centre consoles boats, flybridge motor yachts, yachts with a raised pilothouse, yachts with sporty, recessed flybridge and others. Lately, a new variety of yacht types emerged and gained popularity-crossover motor yachts. The world changes rapidly, so the tastes of boat owners switch, too. We see a slight decline in the demand for sometimes very popular trawlers as now people want to go faster and reach their destinations quicker. On the other side, centre-console boats with powerful outboard engines are on the rise, often used as a fishing platform that can race from one fishing spot to another.
Understanding the advantages of any distinct yacht type can give you a correct view of what sort of boat is right for you. We do our best to describe the benefits of each class of yacht.
Browse below to see what yacht variety can benefit you as a buyer of a luxury yacht. Don't hesitate to talk to a Romeo United Yachts professional for more information.
Fast Sport Motor Yachts for sale:
Why do so many owners decide to buy a fast sports yacht?
Usually, fast sport yachts can cruise at 25 knots and reach a top speed of 35 knots and even more. Sport yacht has a semi-displacement or a planing hull form with a low draft what allows to go from Ft Lauderdale to say shallow waters of Exumas effortless. During the past few years, another hull emerged as a sensible solution for a fast yacht: fast-displacement hull.
Luxury yacht builders -Azimut, Benetti, Mangusta, Heesen and some others take an additional benefit of a fast-displacement hull to build agile fast cruising superyacht. Quite often a sport yacht is equipped with waterjets or surface drives with a bottom almost flat, without struts, drive shafts or any other protruding underwater parts. In the past the steering of surface piercing drives and waterjets was tricky with a lot of control levers, now joysticks simplify things. Even your youngster can drive a boat with the latest technology (Do not allow them to do it yet, as it can be illegal even under your supervision!). Sport yachts also differ in length: the smallest is 80’/24m-the largest sport yacht is 200’/60m and even more. Quite often a sport yacht has one or even two gyroscopic anti-roll stabilisers which reduce a rocking motion at anchor and make a fast vessel a comfy place to be.
Mostly sport yachts are sleek creatures for better aerodynamics. The superstructure is curved to allow free flow of the air. Of course, you cannot reach such high speeds with small engines; you need the power to travel that fast. That results of twin, triple or even four engines placed inside a sport yacht. Having big and powerful engines does not mean that your sport yacht can travel a short distance, many fast boats are capable long-range cruisers, going for 3,000 nautical miles and more without a need to refuel. Weight is another matter, as an agile vessel should carry as less extra lbs as possible. For that many builders such as Benetti, Mangusta, Pershing, Heesen, choose lightweight aluminium or carbon fibre for traditional GRP. That choice allows a sport yacht to get all the cool features onboard: a swimming pool, a beach club, a gym and even a helipad. If you want to outrun bad weather or leave them Joneses in your wake, then a sport yacht is a proper boat for you.
Motor Yachts with a raised pilothouse:
What is the benefit of a raised pilothouse (RPH)? The main benefits of an RPH are that it gives better visibility for a helmsman and frees space on the main deck (below the wheelhouse). With this configuration, a wheelhouse is placed half deck above the main deck, so that the space on the main deck can be used for a master cabin. Many owners want their suite to have 180 degrees view out of it to enjoy the surroundings. Usually, you can find the raised pilothouse on yachts larger than 24 metres and smaller than 40 m. The majority of the yacht builders in the 24m to 40m range, including Riva, Custom Line, Sanlorenzo, Azimut, Benetti, Ferretti, Horizon and Ocean Alexander have raised pilothouse models, many of which present similar profiles. The raised pilothouse is accessed by steps from the main deck and from the RPH you can go all the way up to the flybridge. Most wheelhouses have settees in case an owner or his guest wants to join helmsman there.
Browse through our selection of yachts with Raised Pilot House organized by builder, length and build year.
Dreaming of venturing beyond the horizon, of waking up to pristine coastlines and breathtaking vistas? Escape the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary with explorer and expedition yachts for sale, your passport to a world of boundless adventure.
Explorer yachts are a growing segment of the superyacht market, catering to those who seek an adventurous lifestyle on the high seas. These yachts are designed with a strong focus on ruggedness and functionality, making them suitable for exploring remote destinations and navigating challenging conditions.
Main Features of Explorer Yachts
A number of renowned yacht builders specialize in producing explorer yachts, each with its own unique design approach and focus on specific features. Here are a few notable examples:
Explorer Yachts for Sale
A wide variety of explorer yachts are available for sale, catering to different budgets and preferences. These yachts range in size from compact vessels suitable for navigating inland waterways to large expedition ships capable of circumnavigating the globe.
Flybridge Motor yacht got its name for the reason that it has a 'Flying Bridge', or another deck placed higher than the main deck.
Usually, a flybridge has an additional helm station additionally to the lower helm located on the main deck. Flybridge has ample seating area making a place which is used even more often than a saloon on the main deck. Many flybridges have a wet bar, lounge area, ice boxes, grilles, outdoor television, stereo systems and to the latest fashion-jacuzzi or a whirlpool. The owners of flybridge motor yachts often prefer the gym equipment to stay there as well, which adds fresh air to the working out routine. The length of a flybridge motor yacht is from 14 meters up to 30 meters. Almost all major boat builders have few flybridge yachts in their portfolio.
Search our comprehensive collection of motor yachts with a flybridge and do not hesitate to get in touch with Romeo United Yachts specialist for more information on any boat you are interested in.
Yacht support vessels:
Support vessel is a relatively new sort of motor vessel. Designed to carry all the toys, using a support vessel allows the owner to take a helicopter, a submarine, jet skis and tenders to any destination the mothership yacht goes. Nowadays, water toys tend to take a lot of space and going with a yacht support vessel is a great solution.
The benefits of having a yacht support vessel alongside the main ship are many:
Pricewise, yacht support costs usually much less than a luxury yacht of the same size as the vessels of this type do not need a luxury outfit the same as a luxury yacht. All the above can explain why yacht support ships have become a logical choice for many luxury yacht owners.
Get in touch with the Romeo United Yachts specialist for any questions you may have.
Romeo United Yachts display the selection of tri-deck motor yachts:
Tri-deck motor yachts are a conventional type of yacht. What makes a motor yacht a tri-deck?
Usually, motor yachts that get two additional decks above the main deck are referred to as a ‘Tri-deck’. Those two decks are named an upper deck and a sundeck. Technically speaking, a tri-deck motor yacht has not three but four decks, with a lower deck right beneath the main deck. The main reason that big boats, usually above 27m and longer, carry these two decks above the main deck is an additional space for relaxation and entertainment. In this configuration, the wheelhouse takes place towards the bow of the upper deck. A sky lounge, also referred to as an upper saloon, to the aft of the wheelhouse. The aft section of the upper deck is an open area for relaxation with access to the sundeck. The main deck usually spots a cockpit in the aft, lobby, main dining area and main saloon. Owners suite is on there also, usually to the bow section of the main deck.
Tri deck superyacht provides a lot of space for the owners and guests both outdoor and in protected areas.
All major superyacht builders, Amels/Damen, Baglietto, Benetti, Ferretti Custom Line, International Shipyard Ancona, Heesen, Mangusta, Princess, Sanlorenzo, Sunseeker, Tankoa, to name a few, have tri-deck superyachts in their portfolios.
Do not hesitate to talk to a Romeo United Yachts professional for any additional information.
Showcasing luxury yachts by type of:
Modern-day luxury yachts have different types of the hull. Each category can be the best for the owner's needs and the way the boat operates.
Understanding the advantages of any particular type of hull can give you a clear idea of what kind of vessel is right for you. We do our best to describe the good points of yachts with a semi-displacement hull, displacement yachts and fast-displacement yachts.
Browse below to see what type of hull can benefit you as an owner of a luxury yacht.
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Planing or Semi-displacement hulls are often made in lightweight aluminium or composite/ GRP. If you want to reach your desired destination quick then probably you need to choose a planing or semi-displacement yacht which will take you to the place fast. How the boat is planing? -When you apply more engines power, the speed increases too, and planing yacht gets over its bow wave and gets on a plane using the hard chines which are the obligatory feature of a planing and semi-displacement hull. The aft section stays submerged in the water. Explore planing yachts by brand, size, price and location availability below.
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Displacement yacht gives you the comfort onboard and autonomy.
When your boat is displacement, that means that you can stay at sea for an extended time. Displacement hull is an obvious choice if you want to cover distances without the need to refuel. More often than not, displacement yacht will have a round bilge with one or even two pairs of anti-roll stabilizers. Submerged in the water displacement hull will travel with moderate speed.
Explorer yachts, trawlers and megayachts usually have displacement hull form.
Yachts with Fast Displacement hull is probably the best of both worlds.
Usually, Fast Displacement provides the comfort of Displacement yacht with speeds of a Planing Hull. The boat stays submerged in the water with a less rolling motion. This hull form allows you to burn less fuel at economical speeds and go fast when you need to make a swift passage. Azimut, Benetti, Heesen, Mangusta and some other builders have Fast Displacement yachts in their portfolio. Azimut, Benetti rely on the Displacement To Planing hull developed by Ing Pierluigi Ausonio, Heesen uses Fast Displacement Hull Form brought by Van Oosanen naval engineer.
Romeo United Yachts explain luxury yachts by hull material.
Modern luxury yachts have different hull materials. Any given hull material can be the most proper for the owner's needs, suitable for how he runs his boat.
Understanding the advantages of any particular hull construction material can give you a precise idea of what sort of vessel is right for you. We do our best to describe the benefits of steel yachts, aluminium yachts and composite and glass-reinforced plastic yachts.
Browse below to see what hull material can benefit you as a buyer of a luxury yacht. Don't hesitate to talk to a Romeo United Yachts specialist for more information.
Fibreglass (GRP) yachts:
Fibreglass boats mainly replaced wooden vessels starting from the 1960s. GRP or composite hulls are the easiest to maintain. Usually, you only need to renew antifouling on the bottom of the fibreglass yacht and make a polishing once every 1 or 2 years. Earlier boats suffered from osmosis that was the worst thing that could happen to GRP boat. However, modern vinylester materials eliminate osmosis. Decent quality GRP means many years of trouble-free ownership. Also, GRP/Composite vessel is easy to repair if you got it damaged. You can repair GRP hull anywhere in the world.
Browse through the best selection of Fibreglass/GRP yachts or contact Romeo United specialist for the best advice.
Steel hulled yachts:
Steel is an age-long proven solution for luxury superyachts.
Builders use high-tensile steel for making superyacht as it gives strength to the ship's structure. Steel yacht usually has full Displacement or Fast-displacement hull. Steel is one of the best choices for explorers, expedition yachts, mega yachts, trawlers and a few sailing yachts. Steel is a heavy material, but when you need the hull to withstand all the sea can present, there is no alternative. If a megayacht has a steel hull, it can be fast as well. 180 m Lürssen Azzam features a steel hull and hits a top speed of 40 knots.
Browse through the best selection of steel yachts or contact Romeo United specialist for the best advice.
Aluminium hulled yachts:
Builders use marine-grade aluminium to build a hull when the yacht needs to high structural rigidity and to save weight at the same time. More often than not fast displacement and planing mega yachts have aluminium welded hulls. Usually, a yacht with aluminium hull will have less weight than both steel and fibreglass boat of the same length. Last years have seen the arrival of fast Mangusta Gransport 45 and 54 with their hulls made of aluminium, while Dutch superyacht builder Heesen is building aluminium boats for many years. Largest superyacht in Pershing model line-up, Pershing 140 is built entirely in aluminium too.
Browse through the best selection of steel yachts or contact Romeo United specialist for the best advice.
Romeo United Yachts brings together luxury yachts by type of propulsion.
Contemporary luxury motor yachts moved with water jets, surface drives, traditional shafts with propellers, inboard engines with outdrives, outboard engines and pods. Boats with a hybrid powerplant go with usual shafts with propellers and, sometimes, pods. Any choice of drive type can be the most proper for the owner's requirements and most suitable for how the boat operates.
Understanding the profits of any distinct drive can give you a precise idea of what sort of vessel is right for you. We do our best to explain the benefits of each type of propulsion.
Browse below to understand what drive type can benefit you as a user of a luxury yacht. Don't wait to talk to a Romeo United Yachts specialist for more knowledge.
Motor Yachts equipped with water jets:
Waterjets become an obvious choice to get the boat moved when equipped with big powerful engines which bring the vessel to high speed.
Waterjets can handle the power of the most powerful engines and provide the thrust to reach speeds up to 55 knots and even more. One of the great things about waterjets is the absence of noise and vibration. When water passes through the water jet, the flow becomes linear, and a yacht will not encounter the momentum which traditional left hand or right hand rotating shafts can create. You can see water jets with twin-engine setup onboard fast luxury yachts of 80 ft/24m and bigger. Also, there are fast yachts that have triple engines with even more power on hand. Port and starboard jets are steerable, while the central engine and water jet coupled to it is playing the role of a booster.
Fast yacht manufacturers install water jets for many years: Mangusta, Pershing, AB yachts, to name a few. Jets can propel a much bigger vessel, up to 180 meters long. The largest yacht with jets is 180 m Lürssen 'Azzam' equipped with two diesel engines, two gas turbines and four water jets. Another plus point is the reduced draft of the boat fitted by a water jet what allows it to enter the most shallow areas. One may ask what the downsides of water jets are? The downside is the fuel burn rate. Usually, vessels equipped with water jets have less autonomy than traditional shafts.
Manufacturers with a distinguished history and reliability build the most dependable water jet units - KaMeWa and MJP.
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Yachts with a hybrid power plant:
Recent years saw keen interest from yacht owners in hybrid power plants in the machine halls of luxury superyachts. As now the world goes green, future and existing owners consider hybrid yacht ownership as their contribution to saving the oceans and seas. We are proud to showcase the most comprehensive selection of the existing hybrid luxury boats and yachts available for sale and pre-order.
We explain the advantages of a hybrid yachts as Q and A:
Q: Does hybrid mean that a yacht can operate in different modes?
A: Hybrid power can be used in different modes while moving:
Q: What is a hybrid motor yacht, and why this set-up is called a ‘hybrid’?
A: Hybrid power on a motor yacht means that the vessel is driven by diesel engines operating together with electric motors. The advantage of hybrid power is much more comfortable navigation as the boat can run on electric motors alone, much quieter than diesel engines. That is especially useful when a yacht moves in the night when silence onboard is essential
Q: What are the components of a hybrid system?
A: The main components of a hybrid power are a) Electric motors, b) Rechargeable batteries,с) Diesel engines and d) diesel generators
Q: Does hybrid power allow to stay at anchor without running diesel generators?
A: Yes, as there are powerful electric batteries onboard which supply electric power to air-condition and other electric appliances so that you can stay at anchor in absolute tranquillity without a need to run diesel generators.
Q: What other advantages has a hybrid yacht over traditional diesel engines?
A: A hybrid yacht probably will have a better value than the one equipped with diesel engines. That means that a hybrid sells faster on a pre-owned market and for a higher price.
Q: Ok, it all looks so good, so what are the downsides of this system?
A: The disadvantage of a hybrid is more often than not, the components require more space in the engine room than a traditional set-up. Another disadvantage is an added cost. Usually, builders ask for a premium for a hybrid system.
Q: Is going hybrid becomes a trend in a modern yacht building?
A: Yes, practically all leading shipyards have hybrid proposals in their portfolio.
One of the first builders who saw the beauty of this system was Holland Jachtbouw which introduced its silent running J-class yacht Rainbow back in 2012.
What makes a yacht diesel-electric?
Diesel-electric means that the yacht is moved by electric motors, which turn the propellers through a gearbox.
This type of yacht has a set of diesel generators that supply energy to electric motors. The technology is not new, trade ships have had this type of power plant for almost a hundred years. First used in 1903 to move the triple-screw Russian tanker Vandal on the Volga River and the Caspian Sea, the diesel-electric drive is now used in the most advanced cruise ships and thousands of other commercial vessels.
The main benefits of a yacht with diesel-electric are:
One of the largest diesel-electric luxury yachts is a 107 m mega yacht Benetti Luminosity delivered in 2021. Other leading shipyards-Abeking & Rasmussen, Feadship, Lürssen and Rossinavi, to name a few, have diesel-electric yachts in their portfolios.
Do not hesitate to contact a Romeo United Yachts specialist for details of any diesel-electric yacht.
Romeo United Yachts brings together luxury yachts by a particular feature. Very often, a potential luxury yacht buyer is looking for a boat with an amenity he needs.
Here you can see the selection of yachts with a helipad, with deck elevator, boats with a shallow draught, yachts with country kitchen, extended range ocean goers, vessels with beach club at the stern, yachts with onboard cinema, his and her bathroom, onboard pool.
One of the most researched facilities for a modern boat shopper is a large beach club. A private sea terrace helps to avoid the crowds of beachgoers. Other things that prospective boat owners search for are a helipad, onboard pool and deck elevator.
If time is of the essence, please check the selection of yachts with shortened delivery times.
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Luxury yachts with shallow draft
Romeo United Yachts explain why it is maybe crucial to have a shallow draft if you own or charter a superyacht.
Many world-renowned yacht builders are building boats that have a shallow draft.
Get in touch with a Romeo United Yachts specialist for expert advice.
Yachts with beach club:
As yacht design evolved over the years, a beach club became a favourite feature onboard a modern luxury yacht superyacht. Earlier designs saw just an openable transom door. The latest trend is to get not only an area at the stern where you can get in and get out of the water but much more amenities such as a hot/cold shower, sitting area and also an onboard pool. On a hot summer day, the beach club is probably the area where the owners and guests will spend most of their time while the yacht is at anchor. The onboard pool is great for the owners with children who can see their small ones enjoying the water in complete safety.
The most recent innovation of the beach club is foldable bulwarks (‘wings’) what allows to enlarge the beach club area to accommodate more people if necessary. Another recent novelty is a pool with a moving floor. It makes it possible to change the depth of the pool. You can make it shallow for small children and adjust it deeper when adults join the youngsters.
Nowadays, all the leading yards have exceptional offerings in their model line-up. You can find the most well-organised beach clubs onboard Benetti Oasis 40, Oasis 34, Mangusta Oceano 43, Mangusta Oceano 50.
Brand new yachts built on speculation:
We are proud to present the opportunities for brand new boats available for sale with handover in a reasonable time.
We explain the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing a yacht under construction.
Q: Why any buyer should consider a yacht started on speculation?
A: When the buyer chooses to enter the contract for a yacht that a builder starts building on his own, then three important factors come into play:
Q: OK, it all looks good, so what is the catch (compromise) here?
A: The possible downside of buying a boat started on speculation is that when you acquire a yacht that was decided by a builder you don’t have complete freedom to change the exterior and the machinery onboard.
If you engage in an early stage, usually, you can make changes to the interior.
Q: What builders build boats on speculation?
A: Financially sound yards, e.g. Amels/Damen, Benetti, Heesen, Sanlorenzo, Mangusta, Tankoa, Baglietto, all have excellent projects in portfolios. These shipyards can start building yachts that a buyer can get in a short time.
Treat yourself to a splendid selection of yachts hand-picked for you by Romeo United Yachts.
