What Size Yacht Should I Buy? 30 to 60 ft in Hong Kong

For a first boat, 30 to 45 ft is usually the safest range: enough room for a family plus friends, manageable with one skipper and one helper, and berthing and upkeep costs that haven't yet reached the steep part of the curve. If you're eyeing 50 ft or more, confirm you have a berth and a crew plan before you look at prices.

This guide sorts boats by length, not budget, because length changes four things at once: how many people you need, how hard the boat is to handle, how hard a berth is to find, and how many boats you can actually choose from. The comparison below uses Sun Yachts' current listings (as of 27 Oct 2026: 65 boats listed, one of which is left out of the length groups, so 64 are grouped). If you'd rather start from a budget, see what you can buy under HK$500,000 or asking prices by price band.

Length here means the registered length overall (LOA) in our boat data, not the number in the model name. Price ranges cover boats with a listed price only; "Price on request" boats are excluded.

Source: Sun Yachts listings as of 27 Oct 2026 (boats for sale). Medians use priced boats only. The crew, handling and berthing columns are our own rule-of-thumb grading from experience, not an official classification.

Three things stand out:

1. 40–49 ft has the most boats (20), with asking prices from HK$980,000 to HK$8,800,000.
2. 50–59 ft has just 4 boats. If that's your range, expect to wait for the right one.
3. Some 60 ft+ boats ask as little as HK$1.2 million (see below), but a low price doesn't mean a low cost. Length drives running costs.

Before comparing, agree on how length is measured. The number in a model name (43, 50) is a model designation, and it can differ from LOA (which includes bow and stern extensions) by a few feet. Examples from our listings:

• 2008 Astondoa 43: named 43, registered LOA 43.3 ft (13.2 m), so it sits in the 40–49 ft band.
• 2010 Azimut 43: LOA 41.79 ft (12.74 m), in the 40–49 ft band.

Two boats called "43" can differ by 1.5 ft (43.3 vs 41.79). For berths, insurance and surveys, always use the actual LOA from the survey or the owner. We group strictly by registered LOA.

We list 12 boats under 30 ft, all priced: HK$368,000 to HK$1,580,000, median HK$905,000, model years 2014 to 2023, carrying 6 to 12 people.

• Crew: one person plus a helper on the lines is enough; weekend trips rarely need anyone else.
• Handling: mostly single engines (7 of the 12 list "1 x"), simple machinery, quick to learn.
• Berthing: more options for small boats, but Hong Kong berths are scarce overall, so even a small boat needs a place lined up in advance.

Examples: the 2014 Ranger Tugs R-21, HK$368,000, 20.99 ft, 1 x Volvo D1 30 hp, 250 hours; the 2017 Axopar 28 Cabin, HK$598,000, 29.56 ft, 1 x Evinrude petrol outboard 300 hp, 620 hours.

Note that 5 of the 12 are water-sports boats (from Nautique and MasterCraft). Four are registered as Speedboat / Speed Boats; the other is registered as an Open Cruiser but belongs to the same water-sports line, so we count it. These are built for a different purpose from overnight cruisers, so be clear about your use. If your budget is under HK$500,000, see what you can buy under HK$500,000.

Suits: weekend outings with a few friends, testing the water. Limits: small capacity (6–12), limited overnight comfort.

13 boats, all priced: HK$450,000 to HK$4,280,000, median HK$1,380,000. Nine of the 13 sit between HK$1 million and HK$3 million, so asking prices cluster here. Capacity 9 to 19 people, model years 2004 to 2020.

• Crew: one plus a helper. On twin-engine boats, an extra pair of hands makes docking much easier.
• Handling: 10 of 13 have twin engines or more. They are responsive, but you need to learn to turn and dock using both engines, so expect a learning year.
• Berthing: length starts to limit your choices, and some locations have waiting lists.

Examples:

• 2008 Crownline 315 SCR: HK$450,000, 32.48 ft, 2 x Mercruiser petrol, 500 hours.
• 2010 Carver 360 Sport Sedan: HK$1,250,000, 36.51 ft, 2 x MerCruiser 375 hp, 260 hours.
• 2018 Sealine F380: HK$3,280,000, 37 ft, 2 x Volvo D6 330 hp, 260 hours.
• 2020 Selene 38 Status Panel: HK$4,280,000, 37.5 ft, 1 x Cummins diesel 375 hp, 250 hours.

The Selene 38 is a single-engine diesel and feels different from the twin-petrol boats alongside it, so ask about this on the sea trial.

Suits: a family or regular group of friends who want to stay out overnight, first-time buyers. Limits: less capacity and cabin space than the next band up.

20 boats, 19 priced: HK$980,000 to HK$8,800,000, median HK$3,580,000. Of the 19 priced, 9 fall between HK$3 million and HK$6 million and 4 are above HK$6 million. Model years 1995 to 2021, capacity 12 to 26.

• Crew: two people is more comfortable, one driving and one on lines and fenders. You don't necessarily need a paid crew, but docking alone calls for care with crosswinds and the boat's higher sides.
• Handling: 17 of the 19 boats with engine data have twin engines. Crosswind docking is the thing to practise.
• Berthing: choice narrows noticeably from this band. For how mooring fees scale with length, see the RHKYC fee table in yacht ownership costs in Hong Kong.

Examples:

• 2008 Astondoa 43: HK$980,000, 43.3 ft, 2 x Volvo D6-370 hp, 4xx hours.
• 2010 Azimut 43: HK$2,500,000, 41.79 ft, 2 x Cummins 477 hp, 675 hours.
• 2015 Prestige 450: HK$3,980,000, 41.07 ft, 2 x Volvo IPS600 440 hp, 330 hours.
• 2014 Absolute 45 Fly: HK$3,980,000, 46.3 ft, 2 x Volvo Penta 430 hp, 1,090 hours.

Within this band, the cheapest boat (2008 Astondoa 43, HK$980,000) and the top asking price in the band (HK$8,800,000) are HK$7.82 million apart. That gap comes from age, brand and equipment, not length. The 2008 Astondoa 43 and the 2010 Azimut 43 are both "43s" but ask HK$1.52 million apart. For one family of boats in detail, see the Fairline Squadron buyer's guide.

The 2021 Bavaria Virtess 420 Fly is also in this band but is Price on request, so it is left out of the range above.

Suits: overnight trips, regularly 8 to 12 aboard, a bigger budget. Limits: noticeably more to manage.

Only 4 boats, all priced: HK$2,580,000 to HK$7,800,000, median HK$4,500,000.

Source: Sun Yachts listings as of 27 Oct 2026.

• Crew (do you need a captain?): driving a 50 ft+ boat alone raises both risk and stress a notch. Not every owner hires a captain, but a good number of 50 ft+ owners consider a skipper or part-time crew; the real answer depends on your experience, how often you go out and your budget.
• Licence: the Marine Department sets graded operator certificates for pleasure vessels. For a boat of 50 ft or more, check which grade you or your crew need, using the Marine Department's current information.
• Handling: long, tall and heavy, so stopping distances are longer, and turning and docking need more anticipation.
• Berthing: monthly fees and choices both get tighter. Confirm you have a berth before buying; see Sai Kung berthing in practice.

The gap between cheapest and dearest here is HK$5.22 million, and hours vary widely: 1,730 on the Azimut 55, 1,360 on the Fairline Squadron 58, 1,000 on the Bertram 510 and 780 on the Absolute Navetta 52. Hours are the line to read first on a boat this age, alongside the asking price.

Suits: buyers with a berth already or a club connection, planning to hire crew, with budget to spare. Limits: few boats to choose from.

8 boats, all priced: HK$1,200,000 to HK$9,280,000, median HK$3,140,000. Capacity 12 to 38.

The entry prices are the interesting part:

• 2006 Vitech 65: HK$1,200,000, 64 ft, 2 x Caterpillar C18 1000 hp, 1,050 hours, 38 people.
• 2008 Ruby 62: HK$1,500,000, 62.7 ft, 2 x Caterpillar C15 800 hp, 1,366 hours.
• 2015 Fairline Squadron 60: HK$8,200,000, 63.6 ft, 2 x Volvo Penta diesel 900 hp, 450 hours.
• 2014 Sunseeker Manhattan 63: HK$9,280,000, 69.12 ft, 2 x MAN diesel 1000 hp, 1,520 hours.

Why does one band run from HK$1.2 million to HK$9.28 million? Mostly brand, age and hours. A large boat with a low purchase price still brings maintenance, berthing, crew and insurance costs that don't shrink with the price, so work out the annual running cost before you commit. For background, see Taiwan-built yachts: Vitech, Ruby and New Ocean.

• Crew: probably more than one person can manage; many owners consider dedicated crew.
• Handling: twin big diesels; fuel, servicing and berthing all scale with length.
• Berthing: the hardest. Monthly fees rise with length (see the fee table in yacht ownership costs in Hong Kong), and at this size you may need a commercial marina.

Suits: experienced owners with a crew arrangement and a need to host. Not for: a first boat bought without someone to manage it.

We list 7 boats at 70 ft+, 5 priced (HK$6,800,000 to HK$42,800,000) and 2 Price on request (2014 Ruby 80, 2021 Princess Y85). Example: the 2013 Azimut Grande 120 SL at HK$42,800,000 (116 ft, 3 x MTU 16V 2000 diesel, 2,600 hp). This size needs a professional crew and isn't a first-boat question, so we don't go through them one by one.

Berthing is tied closely to length, and plenty of buyers find out after buying that they have nowhere to keep the boat. Ask yourself three things first:

1. Do you have a berth? Supply across Hong Kong is tight, and new owners often rely on a yacht club membership or a sub-let at a commercial marina.
2. Does it fit? Even at the same marina, berths come in different sizes. If your LOA exceeds the berth limit, you can't use it.
3. Have you costed the monthly fee? Fees rise with length. The RHKYC mooring fee table, banded by length, is in yacht ownership costs in Hong Kong; we don't repeat it here.

RHKYC's table is for moorings, not pontoon berths. Other clubs and commercial marinas charge differently, so rely on a current quote.

Mistake 1: bigger is better. Each step up in length lifts berthing, insurance, fuel and maintenance. Start with a size you can handle in year one, and upgrade later if you need to.

Mistake 2: looking only at the price. Within one band the gap can be huge (HK$7.82 million in 40–49 ft), yet a cheap purchase price can hide a high running cost (see 60–69 ft).

Mistake 3: treating the model number as the length. See the Astondoa and Azimut examples above. Surveys (see our survey-day checklist) and transfers use the actual dimensions, not the model number.