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Steel is one of the most popular yacht hull materials used to construct many superyachts, ships, explorer yachts, and full-displacement vessels. Steel is one of the most reliable materials that has proven its effectiveness throughout the years. Steel motor yachts and steel hulls have an exceptional ability to withstand the harshest sea conditions, ideal for cruising the most remote corners of the world in the utmost comfort.

If you are seeking a circumnavigation adventure or want to cruise far-flung areas of the world, you will need a sturdy and dependable vessel you can rely on when venturing into new territories. The displacement hull design of some of these yachts contributes significantly to their stability and efficiency in open waters. Discover more about YACHTZOO’s steel hull yachts for sale.

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Number of cabins.

NEO 52M STEEL

• Motor yacht
• 52 m / 171 ft
• SANLORENZO - April 2026
• 12 guests in 6 staterooms

TETHYS – T500

• 49.9 m / 164 ft
• TANKOA - 30 months
• 10 guests in 5 staterooms

500EXP SANLORENZO

• 47 m / 154 ft
• SANLORENZO - May 2028

TANKOA T450

• 45 m / 148 ft
• TANKOA - 2026

BARON TRENCK

• 43.5 m / 143 ft
• EUROCRAFT - 2011

• 42.06 m / 138 ft
• AVANGARD YACHTS - 2018

COLUMBUS CROSSOVER 42

• 42 m / 138 ft
• PALUMBO - 2024

• 40.24 m / 132 ft
• MAZU YACHTS - 32 months from contract

• 36.20 m / 119 ft
• CONCEPT MARINE - 2008

• 34.30 m / 113 ft
• MAZU YACHTS - 18 months from contract
• 8 guests in 4 staterooms

MOONEN YN202

• 34.04 m / 112 ft
• MOONEN - April 2023

• 32.00 m / 105 ft
• CBI NAVI - 1998
• 7 guests in 3 staterooms

• 28.45 m / 93 ft
• MAZU YACHTS - 12 months from contract

• 26.43 m / 87 ft
• DE VRIES - 1892
• 6 guests in 3 staterooms

The benefits of steel hull yachts

Rugged luxury yachts made of steel are a testament to the durability and strength required for adventurous journeys. Steel hull yachts for sale are among the most sought-after for yacht owners seeking to explore more off-the-beaten-track locations worldwide. One major advantage of using steel in boat building and construction is its ability to be far tougher and have much more superior abrasion resistance than lighter materials such as aluminium.

Abrasion resistance is a highly important feature on an explorer yacht, providing the ability to withstand rubbing, scraping, or erosion that tends to remove the material from its surface progressively. This also helps to maintain the vessel’s original appearance and structure. More importantly, steel hull boats for sale can also withstand significant impacts without compromising the integrity of the boat.

In addition, due to their extra weight, a steel boat’s drift is often much more stable, slower, and cruises more predictably, ideal for choppy waters.

There are also more materials and better-equipped metal workers to perform repairs and installations in steel over other yacht materials. In the case that a yacht owner finds themselves in a remote part of the world, they can almost guarantee to be able to find a specialist steel metalworker. Steel boats are also generally much less expensive to repair than other materials.

Top features aboard steel hull yachts

Steel hull boats for sale are the perfect vessels for long-range cruising in destinations such as the Arctic Circle, the Norwegian Fjords, and Canada’s Northwest Passage. YACHTZOO’s fleet of yachts includes a range of these durable and elegant steel motor yachts, suitable for the discerning owner.

Steel hull vessels combine extraordinary comfort, traditional yachting elegance, and unrivalled amenities. Owners can expect to find sumptuous interiors, spacious flybridges and exceptional amenities, including helipads, swimming pools, fitness suites, fishing equipment, cinema rooms, Jacuzzi and more.

They also boast long-range cruising capabilities, state-of-the-art systems and plentiful deck spaces to lap up your surroundings. Many are often well engineered for stable cruising, fitted with stabilisers to ensure the utmost comfort at sea.

The YACHTZOO difference

If you are seeking a steel hull yacht for sale, our team of yacht brokers will work closely with you to fully understand what you need from your yacht, and then help connect you with your ideal vessel. As one of the leading yacht brokerages in the world, we boast an impressive portfolio of steel hull yachts for sale, from explorers, expedition yachts, superyachts, and sailing yachts. Browse through the best selection of steel boats, or contact our team today.

Nothing matches the prestige of owning a superyacht and joining an exclusive club of luxury yacht owners. A superyacht puts the world at your fingertips, giving you the freedom to travel whenever, wherever, all while enjoying a highly exclusive and private experience onboard your own self-sufficient sanctuary. Cruise bluewater havens or explore the world’s most remote regions aboard a luxury yacht with loved ones. YACHTZOO offers an exquisite selection of superyachts for sale. Our luxury yachts for sale are built by the world’s most esteemed shipyards and boast world-class amenities, pioneering cruising technology, and the finest craftsmanship.

Nothing matches the prestige of owning a superyacht and joining an exclusive club of luxury yacht owners. A superyacht puts the world at your fingertips, giving you the freedom to travel whenever, wherever all while enjoying a highly exclusive and private experience onboard your own self-sufficient sanctuary. Cruise bluewater havens or explore the world’s most remote regions aboard a luxury yacht with loved ones. YACHTZOO offers an exquisite selection of superyachts for sale. Our luxury yachts for sale are built by the world’s most esteemed shipyards and boast world-class amenities, pioneering cruising technology, and the finest craftsmanship.

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How can a luxury yacht broker help me find the ideal superyacht for sale.

Working with the right luxury yacht broker ensures you access to the world’s finest superyachts for sale. YACHTZOO boasts an enviable collection of luxury yachts for sale, including state-of-the-art motor yachts, expedition yachts, elegant sailboats and new build projects . The best yacht brokerages will also have connections with prestigious shipyards, yacht owners, and off-market boats, helping to connect you with your ideal vessel. Working with a luxury yacht broker can also help you establish what type of vessel will suit your lifestyle needs. Those seeking to explore the world’s most remote regions might be best suited to an explorer yacht, whereas someone wishing to island-hop the Caribbean might find a motor yacht or sailing vessel best meets their needs. When buying a yacht, you must also consider what onboard amenities are essential and who you will likely enjoy time on the water with. For example, someone wishing to holiday with family and friends will want a vessel that can accommodate plenty of guests yet still afford everyone privacy. We specialize in luxury yachts for sale and can help you select the ideal boat for your needs.

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How much does a superyacht cost?

The cost of a superyacht will depend on several factors, including the size of the vessel, the type of vessel, the shipbuilder, the year of build, and onboard amenities. Some of the world’s largest superyachts cost hundreds of millions. However, it is possible to enter the superyacht market for less. YACHTZOO’s team of brokers can work within a wide range of budgets.

How much does a superyacht cost to run per year?

The annual operational costs of a superyacht is an essential consideration when it comes to buying a yacht. Typically, you should expect to pay around 10% of the yacht’s value each year in operational costs, covering aspects such as maintenance, crew, and compliance. YACHTZOO offers exceptional yacht management services that can help streamline the operational cost of yacht ownership.

What amenities can I find on a typical luxury yacht for sale?

The type of amenities on a yacht will vary depending on the size of the vessel, with superyachts for sale typically boasting onboard amenities that rival the world’s most luxurious resorts. Amenities often include a voluminous beach club with bar, hot tub, swimming pool, fitness center, spa area, open-air cinema, tender garage, sundecks, and voluminous saloons.

Browse our luxury yachts for sale or contact YACHTZOO’s sales brokerage team; they will be delighted to help you find your ideal superyacht for sale.

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Aquanaut Boats Drifter 1150 AK

Reading (United Kingdom)

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Hestia an Aquanaut 1150,has the rarity of a single owner from newwho with their comprehensive and many years boating background had Hestia built and spe...

Willemstad (Curaçao)

Yacht Broker Caribbean

For sale Long range Bering 55 trawler from 2008 in the Dutch Caribbean. Bargain price for atrawler! Spacious,economical, the Bering 55 is meant for long-range cruising. Call for mor...

Peter Nicholls yachtbuilders Ltd FCN seagoing barge

Northants (United Kingdom)

Peter Nicholls Yachtbuilders Ltd

Peter Nicholls Ltd FCN seagoing motor barge. Nearing completion as a fully fitted seagoing motor barge with inboard diesel. Possible electric or hybrid propulsion if preferred Peter Nichol...

Peter Nicholls Steel Boats Huffler 56

$1,149,951 *

northamptonshire (United Kingdom)

Brand new Peter Nicholls Steel Boats Huffler 56. The largest in our renowned Huffler mortor yacht/ motor sailer range. Category A for the RCD . A roomy liveaboard at present the motor ver...

Custom Boats Ten Wolde 18

Cartagena (Colombia)

Dutch built Classic Steelcruiser for sale in the Caribbean. Bluewater ready, European Registration Rigging & Sails: N.2 mast in aluminium on deck Main rigging : 16 yo (1x19 8/10/...

Peter Nicholls Steel Boats inspection launch wide beam

She is now sold. We can build you a fresh boat of course, and this boat is available to be seen on the Norfolk Broads . So please contact us if you are interested in a fresh b...

Doggersbank 1300

Villeneuve-Loubet (France)

BDA Yacht Sales

This is a Doggersbank 1300 built by Akerboom and designed by Vripack. The Doggersbank is well known and an example of Dutch steel quality build. She has a 2 cabin layout and enough space to ...

Bruce Roberts Waverunner 45

Troon (United Kingdom)

Network Yacht Brokers

Remarks : ABruce Robertsdesign, built by the current owner in 1992 in steel, thisBruce Roberts Waverunner 45is a capable sea-going motor yacht with potential for develop...

Fairline Targa 38

Portsmouth (United Kingdom)

Waterside Boat Sales Ltd

2011 Fairline Targa 38 Blue Lagoon Marine are delighted to present to market 'Time Out of Portsmouth' a beautiful 2011 Targa 38 with the rarer and more striking hull colour. This particular T...

Southampton (United Kingdom)

Approved Boats

A very nicely presented and very well equipped 2009 Fairline Targa 38. Recently serviced engines October 23 with below average hours (435) on the well maintained Volvo Penta D4...

Palma, (Spain)

Smart Yachting Ibiza

Fairline Targa 38 Currently moored in Mallorca, discover the Fairline Targa 38, a perfect blend of style, quality, and performance. This sleek vessel features a large panoramic windscreen, en...

Asia Yachting

This 2014 Fairline Targa 38 Openis different than many other small cruising boats in its class and gives you the fit and finish of a first-class yacht. Here is your opportunity to cruise in thi...

Sanlorenzo Steel Range

Seattle, Washington (United States of America)

Worth Avenue Yachts

Overview Escape to the open ocean in absolute luxury aboard the 57 Steel, Sanlorenzo’s flagship superyacht. Glide across the waves in silent comfort, thanks to advanced noi...

Overview Live life to the fullest aboard the stunning 64 Steel superyacht from the master craftsmen at Sanlorenzo. Experience the pinnacle of luxury at sea. The 64 Steel fe...

Overview Make waves with the 52 Steel, the flagship superyacht from Sanlorenzo's esteemed Italian shipyard. This stunning seacraft combines contemporary style with smart des...

Brewer STEEL HULL Kaiulani

Boston, Massachusetts (United States of America)

Brewer Yacht Sales

When you step aboardthe STEEL hulled KaSonderayou willappreciate the love and craftsmanship that went into her design and construction. This 1988 Kaiulani 38, a Ted Brewer des...

Corten Steel 16x40 Little Dipper

Thomaston, Maine (United States of America)

Barge project that might be of use after you've made repairs For sale is a Corten steel 16' x 40' lobstermans push barge that is 4' deep. It is a single wall fuel hauling tank ...

Overview Step aboard the 50 Steel, a luxury superyacht from the iconic Sanlorenzo shipyard that redefines oceanic elegance. This masterpiece of nautical engineering offers t...

Overview The 68/73 Steel Sanlorenzo Superyacht will make you the envy of every port. This luxurious vessel combines Italian style with innovative design to create an unforge...

Corten Steel 20' x 52' Barge

Barge project that might be of use after you've made repairs For sale is a steel 20' x 52' lobstermans push barge. It is a single wall fuel hauling tank that would handle 9000 ...

Custom Steel Trawler 55.5

Galveston, Texas (United States of America)

HP CUMMINS!! LOADED WITH EXTRAS AND READY TO CATCH!!! If you are in the market for a trawler, look no further than this 1980 Custom Steel Trawler 55.5, priced right at $72,300 ...

West Riding Marine 30' Steel Cruiser

Farndon Marina (United Kingdom)

Farndon Marina

A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THIS QUALITY TRAWLER STYLE CRUISER. Lady Caroline is a stunning home from home trawler style steel cruiser custom built at West Riding Marine. The boat was then ...

Perama Shipyard Steel Cruiser

Nikos O. Papadakis International Yachts Sales & Charters

A classic displacement yacht which can accommodate 12-13 guests in 6 cabins. She has 1 Master cabin with a queen bed and sofa, 1 VIP cabin with double bed, 4 twin cabins . All cabins have ensui...

Tucker 31ft Steel Cutter

Cardiff (United Kingdom)

Indigo Yachting Ltd

"Elfin" is a impeccably maintained Robert Tucker design steel cutter, boasting exceptional durability and seaworthiness. This robust yacht is equipped with a reliable Perkins 4108 engine, ensur...

Dutch Barge Steel Motor Yacht

Contact De Valk Belgium (Turkey)

De Valk Yacht Brokers

Model: DUTCH STEEL MOTOR YACHT Type: motor yacht LOA (m): 22,50 Beam (m): 5,49 Draft (m): 2,36 Year built: 1965 Builder: Scheepswerf Vooruit Zaandam Country: The Netherlands Designer: H.H.C. Ba...

Classic Yacht Classic 50FT steel cutter

Chatham Marina, Kent (United Kingdom)

Remarks : Classic 50ft steel cutter for sale in Kent: Artic Explorer is a classic 50ft steel cutter that is currently berthed in Chatham Marina. She was built in 1982 as an ocean going steel ves...

Liveaboard Converted 25M Steel Trawler

Essex Marina (United Kingdom)

Boats.co.uk

Converted Steel Trawler “M.V BENDIX” was was built in 1961 as a fishing vessel operating under Danish flag and converted in the 1990’s by the current Owner to a pleasure vessel...

HELLEMAN STEEL KETCH CASCO 24M

Contact De Valk Thuishaven (Netherlands)

Model: HELLEMAN STEEL KETCH CASCO 24M Type: sailing yacht LOA (m): 24,10 LWL (m): 17,80 Beam (m): 6,12 Draft (m): 2,80 Draft min (m): 1,80 Year built: 1999 Builder: self-build / zelfbouw / selb...

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Sports boats set out on a voyage to electrify the waters in the same way tesla electrified the roads.

As Tesla did with its first car 16 years ago, Arc Boats is starting with luxurious vessels likely to appeal to a small and affluent audience that isn't reluctant to spend large sums of money to own the latest advances in technology.

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Grant Jeide looked like another dude riding the rollicking waves left in the wake of a 23-foot (7-meter) boat ripping through the water at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour on a river in Northern California's Delta earlier this summer.

But Jeide was performing his aquatic acrobatics behind a different breed of boat — one powered by electricity instead of gasoline. Unencumbered by the din and acrid smell of a combustion engine, the boat's passengers could chat with Jeide as he surfed behind them while they savored the afternoon breeze wafting along the river.

“It's like a playground back there, you feel like you could just ride all day,” exclaimed Jeide, part of the sales team at Arc Boats, a 3-year-old startup embarking on a voyage to electrify the waters in the same way that Tesla led the charge to electrify the roads .

They're people like Jonathan Coon, a self-proclaimed geek who got rich after starting 1-800 Contacts in his college dorm room back in the 1990s and can afford to splurge on the sleek, high-powered vessels that Arc Boats is designing and building.

After spending more than $300,000 on a luxury cruiser called Arc One a couple of years ago, Coon is forking over another $258,000 to become the first customer in line to get Arc Sport — a model made for popular aquatic pastimes such as wakeboarding and water skiing.

It's something that Coon wouldn't have considered buying just a few years ago after renting gas-powered boats and riding on the gas-powered boats of friends and hearing about all the hassles that went into maintaining them, along with the cost to fuel up vessels that usually only get a few miles per gallon.

“My view on boats had always been that the best kind of boat is someone else's boat because they can be such nightmares,” Coon, 54, said during an interview from Austin, Texas, where he is overseeing the development of a lakeside community. “But that's not the case now. These guys just nailed every little detail on an electric boat that's just fun to use.”

Arc Boats CEO Mitch Lee is a long-time nerd, too. He grew up in San Jose, California — the cradle of Silicon Valley — where he began trading in currency exchanges when he was just 8 years old. After moving on to Northwestern University to study mechanical engineering, Lee created a personal finance app called Penny that he sold in 2018 to Credit Karma, which is now owned by Intuit.

That deal helped provide Lee with the money to start Arc Boats in Southern California with Ryan Cook, a friend he met at Northwestern. Electrifying boats has been in the back of Lee's mind since Tesla rolled out its first car — the Roadster — in 2008 and he wondered if the technology would eventually work on the boats he grew to love as the son of parents who loved to water ski.

The success of Tesla's expanding line-up of vehicles and the electric cars made by other automakers finally created a supply chain of batteries and other parts needed to electrify boats, too. Arc Boats, founded in 2021, now employs more than 100 employees, including former engineers who worked for Elon Musk at two of his breakthrough companies — Tesla and rocket ship maker SpaceX .

After selling only a handful of the Arc One luxury cruisers, Lee foresees being able to ramp up production to sell hundreds of the Arc Sport model across the U.S. annually.

Besides its home state of California, Arc Boats is targeting other water-loving hot spots such as Texas, Idaho, Minnesota, Michigan and other parts of the country with lots of lakes and people who want to have fun on them. The first Arc Sport is supposed to be delivered to Coon before the end of this year.

“There’s a lot of enthusiasm for a product like this, because it solves all these core pain points that gas boat owners have today,” Lee, 35, said while piloting an Arc Sport on the San Joaquin River near Bethel Island, California. “It’s quieter. It’s far more reliable. It’s way cheaper to operate. You’re not inhaling fumes off of the back of the boat. And we’re doing an interview on a boat where all you hear is the sound of the water.”

A wide range of other boat makers trying to shift away from gas-combustion engines and fuel tanks that can easily cost $300 to $600 to fill for a day traversing a lake or river are making similar arguments. Some, like Sweden's Candela and another California startup, Navier, are selling electric-powered hydrofoil speedboats that probably wouldn't work as well for water skiing or wakeboarding.

A variety of other electric boats, in a range of different styles, are being made by a list of others, including Vision Marine, Ingenity, RS Electric, Duffy Boats and Rand Boats.

Compared to electric cars, the market for electric boats is a drop in the bucket. Worldwide sales of electric boats stood at just $5 billion in 2021, and even with steady double-digit annual growth, are only projected to reach roughly $17 billion by 2031, according to Allied Market Research. In contrast, global sales of electric automobiles surpassed $250 billion last year.

Lee is trying to steer Arc Boats in the same direction that Tesla followed after barely making a dent in the auto market during its formative years. Just like Tesla's vehicles, the Arc Sport will be equipped with a variety of technology that will make the boat akin to a floating computer.

The boat comes with display screens, sensors, Wifi, a hydraulic system for raising and lowering the roof, a 226-kilowatt battery and software that can be updated over the air. Lee envisions those software updates making it possible to provide people who own the Arc Sport with upgrades as the technology improves and potentially makes it possible for the boat to autonomously dock.

The Arc Sport's hefty price tag is also an echo of the Tesla Roadster, which sold for $80,000 to $125,000. Now Tesla sells sedans in the $40,000 range, with ambitions to lower the price even more.

“Over time, we expect our technology to get less expensive,” Lee said of the Arc Sport as he prepared to show off the boat's 500-horsepower motor. “There are a lot of tailwinds here.”

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