For many people who prefer sea adventures over land transport, a motor yacht is ideal. Reviews of such vessels are quite good. However, not everyone can buy such a vessel for personal use, and rent is available to many.
Categories of motor yachts
Currently, there are several categories of motor yachts, which have their own distinctive features.
- Gliding yachts with flybridge. This view differs from the rest in the presence of a classic silhouette and maximum open area.
- Closed cruise yachts with hardtop. As a rule, they have a sports case with a cabin, which has weather protection.
- Open cruise yachts are fast-moving sports vessels that are designed for warm seas.
- Displacement motor yachts are low-speed and fairly economical vessels. They have a maximum living volume.
- Expeditionary motor yachts of a classic trawler type, with a sufficiently large cruising range.
- Motor super-yachts are vehicles of an elite class. Boats are large in size and high in cost.
In addition, there are motor boats designed specifically for trophy fishing, as well as ships with an unusual design. Hybrid motor boats are available for environmentally conscious boaters. In addition, it is possible to purchase houseboats - houses on the water.
For lovers of fast sea driving, high-speed motor yachts are designed, the main disadvantage of which is the high fuel consumption. For one hour of sea travel on such a boat you will need about a ton of diesel fuel.
Popular brands of motor yachts
Currently, there are several brands of manufacturers of motor yachts, among which it is worth noting the following:
- Magnum;
- Baia;
- Delphia Yachts;
- Visa-Yacht;
- Millennium;
- Jade Yachts;
- Windy.
The above boats are the most popular and have excellent reviews. One of the most popular manufacturer brands is Delphia Yachts - a Polish shipyard that has earned recognition in Europe for a short period of time.
The advantage of motor yachts
The main advantages of motor vessels over sailing analogues are ease of control and high speed of movement. Even a beginner can handle the boat. For a short period of time, a person can go around a fairly large number of sea attractions, without putting a lot of effort and fully enjoying the scenery.
In addition, motor boats are equipped with pitch stabilizers, which completely prevent the occurrence of unpleasant sensations while the vessel is walking along the waves.
In addition, motor yachts have excellent maneuverability. The only minor drawback is the need for regular replenishment of fuel during a boat trip.
Cost
The cost of a motor yacht directly depends on several characteristics:
- manufacturer brand;
- dimensions;
- the material of which the hull is made;
- Year of release;
- design features.
You can purchase a brand new motor yacht from the manufacturer JADE YACHTS at a price of 16.5 million rubles. The maximum cost of such a vessel can reach several million euros.
The most budgetary option is motor rowing boats, which are small in size and suitable for movement on various bodies of water. Such boats do not have berths.
So, for 25,000 rubles you can buy a completely new motor boat "VISA Yacht Legant - 280", reviews about which are quite good. The average user rating for a given vehicle on a five-point scale is 4.2.
The price of motor yachts is quite high. That is why not everyone can afford the purchase of such a vehicle. But ship rental is available to many. The rental price also depends on the brand of motor yacht. Reviews about a particular vehicle are provided on the website of the organization that offers ship rental. The minimum cost of renting a motor yacht in Moscow is 7,000 rubles per hour, the maximum is 70,000 rubles.
Motor yachts. Owner reviews
Reviews of yachtsmen vary. Some owners respond positively to motor yachts, while others, on the contrary, talk about the minuses of this vehicle. It is worth taking into account the type of vessel, its distinctive characteristics and brand manufacturer.
The most popular among yachtsmen is the Delphia 1080 Soley motor yacht. The reviews on this vessel are mostly positive. This vehicle is classified as displacement.
Conclusion
Traveling on a motor yacht can deliver maximum pleasure, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful sea views and eliminating the need to spend a lot of effort on steering the ship.
Motor yachts have several advantages over a sailing analogue, the main of which is high speed of movement, the possibility of single control of a water vehicle and the simplicity of the control process. The only drawback is the need for continuous replenishment of the fuel supply.
The price of motor yachts is quite high and can reach several million euros. That is why not every person can acquire such a vehicle. But the rental of such vessels is available to a wide range of people. You can rent a vessel in any region in which a sufficiently developed infrastructure is on average for 25,000 rubles per hour. An indicator of high prosperity are motor yachts. Reviews and photos of these ships delight and surprise at the same time.
Motorboats are the lowest cost. Their price ranges from several tens of thousands to several hundred thousand rubles.