What Kind of Yacht Can You Buy Under HK$500,000?

The short answer: under HK$500,000, Hong Kong's used market will get you an entry-level sportsboat or cruiser built between 2008 and 2021, roughly 20-32 feet, from American (Crownline), Italian (Tullio Abbate), Finnish (Saxdor) and American tug-culture (Ranger Tugs) yards. What you buy at this level is not a new boat, but with low engine hours and clear maintenance records it can be used from day one, with no repair queue to wait through. Looking at Sun Yachts' current stock, there are 4 boats available in this bracket, from the HK$368,000 Ranger Tugs R-21 to the HK$480,000 Tullio Abbate Elite 27. Full specs for each are listed below.

If your budget can stretch a little further to HK$500-700K, the choice widens considerably, including the Finnish Axopar 28 Cabin — the kind of island-hopping sportsboat that has become extremely popular across Europe and Asia in recent years. At the end of the article there is also a price comparison so you can see exactly where brokerage listings and private Carousell listings differ within this range.

Below are the boats currently in Sun Yachts' stock listed at HK$500,000 or less, ordered from highest to lowest price. All specifications are the brokerage's published asking figures; for actual transaction prices, surveys and deal details, please enquire directly.

Tullio Abbate Elite 27 — Italian Pedigree, Near-New Engine

Tullio Abbate is an established Italian yard with sportsboat and racing bloodlines, and a client list that has included names like Bernie Ecclestone and Gianni Versace. This Elite 27 has only 60 engine hours — essentially "taken out a handful of times" — yet is listed at HK$480,000. Within the entry bracket, it is one of the few boats that offers both a brand story and genuinely low hours, making it a fit for buyers who want a marque name on their first boat.

Crownline 315 SCR — Party Deck Boat, Fully Kitted Out

American brand Crownline specialises in family deck and party boats. This 2008 315 SCR is the older hull here and has 500 engine hours on it, but the seller has already fitted a full new Rockford Fosgate and JL Audio sound system, new Raymarine radar and new seat upholstery, and has refurbished both Mercruiser engines. At 9.9 metres and 9 passengers, she offers the most space in this price bracket — ideal for a group of friends who want music and sun on the water.

Saxdor 200 — Lowest Entry Price, Easiest to Handle

Finnish newcomer Saxdor has spent the last decade building its name on value-for-money entry-level stepped hull sportsboats: agile handling and sharp styling. This 2021 model is the newest and smallest boat in stock (5.95 metres), with a single outboard and 230 hours — well suited to someone who has just passed their licence and wants a boat they can berth single-handed. There is no cabin, so she suits day use rather than overnighting.

Ranger Tugs R-21 — Fuel-Sipping, Slow-Living, the Original American Tug

Ranger Tugs is the founding name in the American "mini trawler" category, built around fuel economy, overnighting ability and a strong owner community rather than speed. This one runs a Volvo D1 30HP diesel — the lowest-horsepower boat in our entry stock and the only single diesel. Range and fuel economy are the selling points, making her right for buyers who like a slower pace and want to reach fishing grounds further out, rather than those chasing top speed.

If HK$500,000 feels tight, adding another 10-20% to reach HK$500-700K opens things up noticeably:

• Starfisher 830 OBS Cabin (2015, HK$590,000): Portuguese brand, single outboard, 245 hours, with a cabin for shade. The seller's own listing says "well maintained, only 245 hours, ideal for beginners" — making this the most explicitly beginner-targeted boat in the bracket.
• Axopar 28 Cabin (2017, HK$598,000): Finnish brand, and the island-hopping sportsboat generating the most discussion in European and increasingly Asian circles. Twin stepped hull, open sightlines, 8 passengers, and an easy boat to package for family day charter. This is the 2017 single-engine version, cheaper than the recent twin-engine models, though the older year is worth noting.
• Wave 30 (2014, HK$680,000): 11 passengers, the highest capacity of any entry boat in stock. That said, no independent international information can be found on this brand, which suggests a non-mainstream yard. Buyers who care about resale value should ask the broker to confirm the brand's origins and parts supply first, rather than judging by a catch-all label like "luxury yacht".