chapter 3

New Yacht or Pre-Owned Yacht: How to Choose?

Choosing between a new yacht and a pre-owned model is a strategic decision that influences your entire ownership experience. Each option offers its own specific advantages and responds to distinct expectations.

chapter 3

New Yacht or Pre-Owned Yacht: How to Choose?

Buying a New Yacht: A Bespoke Experience

Buying a new PRESTIGE yacht means accessing a fully personalised experience. From the very first stages of your project, you shape your yacht according to your tastes: choice of wood essences, material selection, living space configuration, navigation equipment and powertrain. Every detail reflects your personal vision of the Art of Living at sea.

Beyond personalisation, a new yacht comes with extensive manufacturer warranties that protect your investment. PRESTIGE covers the structure of its new yachts for 10 years (7 years for the M-Line) and offers a 3-year general warranty covering parts, labour and the majority of components.

This protection — international and transferable to successive owners — offers complete peace of mind, wherever you sail in the world. It comes with the assurance of benefiting from the latest technological innovations: efficient propulsion systems, state-of-the-art navigation equipment, integrated home automation solutions and contemporary materials combining performance and durability.

Personalised support is also a major advantage of purchasing a new yacht. The PRESTIGE Signature Program guides you at every stage, from initial design through to delivery, and even allows you to follow the construction of your yacht at the Les Herbiers or Monfalcone facilities.

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Buying a Pre-Owned Yacht: An Immediate Opportunity

Purchasing a pre-owned yacht offers distinct advantages, starting with immediate availability. Unlike a new yacht whose construction requires several months, a pre-owned yacht allows you to set sail as soon as the transaction is finalised.

Value for money is another significant advantage. The depreciation of the first few years gives you the opportunity to access a higher-range model or one featuring premium equipment, for a budget equivalent to that of a new entry-level yacht. Many pre-owned PRESTIGE yachts benefit from meticulous maintenance and are in near-new condition, with some showing very few hours of navigation.

The PRESTIGE dealer network also supports you in your search for a pre-owned yacht. These professionals have an in-depth knowledge of the European market and can offer carefully selected vessels, with a transparent maintenance history and, for more recent models, an active manufacturer warranty still in place.


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Choosing the Right Yacht for Your Project

Your decision essentially depends on your priorities. If full personalisation, extended warranties and access to the latest innovations are your main criteria, purchasing a new yacht is the natural choice. If you prefer immediate availability, a more advantageous price point, or wish to access a higher-range model within your budget, buying a pre-owned yacht represents a compelling alternative.

In either case, the support of a PRESTIGE dealer guarantees a secure transaction and informed advice — whether for a brand-new yacht fresh from the shipyard or a carefully selected pre-owned vessel.

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