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Yacht Production Database: Values, Depreciation & Engine Data

Hulls.io maintains a structured yacht production database covering build years, hull and engine data, market values and depreciation curves across 126 models. Powered by 135,302 tracked historical listings, it shows how yacht values move over time, compares engine and production data across builders, and breaks depreciation down by vintage and model.

126tracked models
135,302listings analysed
Data: April 2026

Methodology revised

We corrected how these figures are computed. The underlying data is unchanged (April 2026 snapshot); the method now:

  • counts distinct boats, not scrape records — a single listing re-scraped many times now counts once, so sample sizes are honest;
  • reports retention by age band (0–1, 2–3, 4–5, 6–8, 9–12, 13+ years) on those distinct boats, instead of by calendar year;
  • withdraws the ten-year figure — too few distinct boats survive to that age to support it.
Full methodology note

Retention recomputed on DISTINCT boats (deduped by listing ID parsed from sourceUrl) with age-band pooling (0-1/2-3/4-5/6-8/9-12/13+). Per-calendar-year row counts retired; 10-year figure dropped; models with an anchor under 5 distinct boats, or any band over 100%, are excluded from retention. Data vintage unchanged (April 2026 snapshot).

What the depreciation data shows

Across the 26 models with a complete new-to-five-year sample (at least 5 distinct boats in every age band), a boat holds a mean 88.3% of its newest-vintage asking price at 2–3 years and 76.6% at 4–5 years. Median asking prices on distinct boats; the newest band is the 100% anchor.

Mean retention by age band, on distinct boats. Data: April 2026.
Age band (years)Mean retainedModelsDistinct boats
0-1100%851060
2-388.3%62684
4-576.5%36450
6-867.5%18264
9-1259.2%1086
13+28.8%8114

The 0–1 through 4–5 bands share a common cohort; beyond five years each band is a different, thinner population (see the model counts), so those figures show composition, not one cohort tracked across age. There is no ten-year figure — too few distinct boats survive to it.

Lagoon 42 vs Lagoon 46 vs Lagoon 4500%25%50%75%100%0246810Boat age (years)Lagoon 42 · n=134Lagoon 46 · n=108Lagoon 450 · n=71Hulls.io · Value retention · Data: April 2026
Lagoon 42 vs Lagoon 46 vs Lagoon 450 — value retained (% of newest model year) by boat age. Data: April 2026.
Age (years)Lagoon 42 (n=134)Lagoon 46 (n=108)Lagoon 450 (n=71)
0100%100%100%
197.7%96.1%99.7%
292.6%95.7%96.5%
390.2%90.1%
471.8%88.4%82.5%
571.8%82.5%
671.8%
770.8%
866.3%
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Key Market Insights

Average 5-Year Depreciation

24%

Across 36 qualifying models, boats lose an average of 24% of their newest vintage price after five years.

Best Value Retention

Princess V40

Retains 93% of value after 5 years based on 39 distinct boats.

Steepest Depreciation

Beneteau Oceanis 46.1

Retains 57% of value after 5 years — the fastest depreciator in our dataset.

Catamarans vs Motor Yachts

+7% better retention

Catamarans retain an average of 82% vs 74% for motor yachts over 5 years.

Most Tracked Model

Lagoon 42

134 distinct boats tracked, providing the deepest dataset in our analysis.

Price Range Covered

£20K – £9.6M

Our dataset covers asking prices from £20K to £9.6M across all tracked vintages and models.

Value Retention Across 126 Tracked Models

Click any column header to sort. Models with the strongest residual values appear first by default. Enriched with 10 live market comparables from recent listings.

ManufacturerModelListings2-Year5-YearOldestNewestSpan
PrincessV403998%93%£555K(2019)£511K(2023)4yr
Lagoon46Live11393%90%£676K(2020)£751K(2024)4yr
Sea Ray300 Sundancer3289%88%£50K(2002)£57K(2005)3yr
Lagoon505097%87%£714K(2018)£918K(2022)4yr
Sea Ray500 Sundancer3485%£312K(2005)£348K(2010)5yr
Lagoon407298%85%£275K(2018)£412K(2023)5yr
Lagoon450 F6787%84%£418K(2011)£627K(2020)9yr
BeneteauOceanis 38.12684%£152K(2018)£193K(2019)1yr
FountainePajot Astrea 423483%83%£451K(2019)£564K(2024)5yr
Lagoon4507183%£404K(2011)£412K(2016)5yr
SunseekerPortofino 532896%81%£285K(2005)£319K(2008)3yr
SanlorenzoSx882181%£4.2M(2019)£5.9M(2022)3yr
PrincessV502580%£815K(2019)£999K(2022)3yr
Sea Ray340 Sundancer12193%80%£55K(1999)£106K(2008)9yr
JeanneauSun Odyssey 4902779%£343K(2019)£500K(2024)5yr
Lagoon4213495%79%£374K(2016)£564K(2024)8yr
Lagoon392293%79%£225K(2013)£298K(2016)3yr
BeneteauOceanis 483265%78%£225K(2012)£166K(2017)5yr
Saxdor320 Gto2197%78%£169K(2021)£224K(2024)3yr
PardoYachts 432777%£650K(2018)£842K(2023)5yr
JeanneauLeader 362692%77%£204K(2017)£304K(2022)5yr
Axopar28 Cabin2782%77%£123K(2019)£160K(2023)4yr
JeanneauCap Camarat 9.0 Wa2092%75%£130K(2022)£145K(2023)1yr
BeneteauSwift Trawler 41 Fly2088%75%£452K(2020)£591K(2024)4yr
Sea Ray330 Sundancer7374%£105K(2008)£168K(2016)8yr
SanlorenzoSl8836100%73%£1.8M(2005)£2.4M(2010)5yr
JeanneauSun Odyssey 4406088%71%£285K(2019)£404K(2024)5yr
Boston Whaler330 Outrage3482%71%£219K(2018)£343K(2023)5yr
JeanneauSun Odyssey 4106181%69%£238K(2020)£355K(2024)4yr
Leopard43 Powercat2972%66%£357K(2017)£499K(2020)3yr
Axopar37 Sun Top5497%66%£192K(2019)£291K(2024)5yr
Boston Whaler380 Outrage3084%65%£367K(2018)£594K(2022)4yr
Boston Whaler320 Vantage3174%62%£195K(2016)£385K(2023)7yr
Boston Whaler420 Outrage4480%62%£507K(2017)£859K(2022)5yr
JeanneauSun Odyssey 3492961%£84K(2017)£193K(2023)6yr
BeneteauOceanis 46.13057%£234K(2019)£425K(2023)4yr
Sea Ray320 Sundancer119£243K(2019)£321K(2023)4yr
Sea Ray260 Sundancer74£27K(2000)£39K(2008)8yr
Sea Ray280 Sundancer72£29K(2001)£47K(2007)6yr
BeneteauOceanis 4554£234K(2013)£196K(2018)5yr
Sea Ray310 Sundancer50£35K(2000)£77K(2007)7yr
BeneteauOceanis 51.144£324K(2018)£460K(2023)5yr
Sea Ray240 Sundeck43£23K(2004)£26K(2006)2yr
Regal28 Express43£78K(2015)£103K(2019)4yr
FountainePajot Lucia 404193%£338K(2017)£348K(2019)2yr
PrincessV6541£532K(2007)£698K(2009)2yr
Sea Ray370 Sundancer41£54K(1996)£62K(1998)2yr
Sea Ray240 Sundancer41£25K(2006)£25K(2008)2yr
Sea Ray400 Sundancer4093%£371K(2016)£403K(2017)1yr
Sea Ray290 Sundancer39£27K(1999)£53K(2007)8yr
FountainePajot Elba 453896%£730K(2021)£745K(2024)3yr
Sea Ray290 Amberjack37£34K(2000)£47K(2005)5yr
SunseekerManhattan 523692%£417K(2009)£1.2M(2020)11yr
BeneteauGran Turismo 413488%£400K(2022)£490K(2023)1yr
Excess113497%£390K(2023)£395K(2024)1yr
PrincessV393397%£331K(2014)£370K(2016)2yr
Sea Ray470 Sundancer3286%£320K(2010)£390K(2015)5yr
Vandutch4032£329K(2010)£638K(2022)12yr
BeneteauOceanis 40.13179%£254K(2021)£348K(2024)3yr
Mangusta9231£1.4M(2005)£2.0M(2008)3yr
BeneteauSwift Trawler 443094%£341K(2014)£475K(2019)5yr
SunseekerManhattan 663083%£564K(2006)£1.8M(2019)13yr
Sea Ray380 Sundancer29£85K(1999)£98K(2000)1yr
BeneteauOceanis 41.12976%£126K(2017)£199K(2019)2yr
NimbusT112984%£343K(2021)£408K(2024)3yr
SunseekerPredator 722996%£712K(2006)£656K(2008)2yr
Leopard402888%£265K(2017)£312K(2019)2yr
FountainePajot Tanna 4727£963K(2022)£949K(2024)2yr
FairlineSquadron 552792%£467K(2009)£551K(2010)1yr
Azimut62S27£489K(2008)£588K(2010)2yr
BavariaC422697%£253K(2023)£297K(2024)1yr
BeneteauGran Turismo 452688%£625K(2022)£586K(2024)2yr
Axopar37XC Cross Cabin2683%£260K(2022)£309K(2024)2yr
Boston Whaler270 Vantage26£117K(2016)£141K(2018)2yr
MastercraftX242698%£188K(2023)£229K(2024)1yr
Sea Ray410 Sundancer25£114K(2000)£289K(2013)13yr
CranchiM 44 HT25£553K(2019)£587K(2022)3yr
BrigEagle 6.72585%£60K(2021)£72K(2024)3yr
PrincessS782587%£3.5M(2019)£4.0M(2021)2yr
FountainePajot Saona 472589%£701K(2018)£846K(2021)3yr
Prestige5202594%£899K(2021)£993K(2023)2yr
CranchiZ3524£370K(2023)£322K(2024)1yr
SunseekerManhattan 502482%£301K(2005)£315K(2006)1yr
BeneteauGran Turismo 4023£250K(2016)£352K(2019)3yr
Sunseeker86 Yacht23£1.5M(2009)£4.3M(2018)9yr
Dufour460 Grand Large23£184K(2016)£172K(2017)1yr
Azimut6223£429K(2004)£417K(2005)1yr
SunseekerPredator 6223£520K(2007)£489K(2008)1yr
Formula45 Yacht22£250K(2007)£258K(2008)1yr
Leopard482296%£508K(2015)£459K(2016)1yr
AzimutAtlantis 432291%£369K(2016)£417K(2017)1yr
Lagoon44022£335K(2008)£292K(2010)2yr
Scout215 Xsf2168%£71K(2023)£85K(2024)1yr
Premier230 Sunsation2163%£37K(2022)£59K(2023)1yr
Sea Ray480 Sedan BridgeLive16£195K(1998)£236K(2004)6yr
BavariaVirtess 420 Fly21£379K(2014)£618K(2023)9yr
Lagoon450 S2193%£446K(2017)£488K(2020)3yr
SunseekerPredator 8221£890K(2006)£1.0M(2007)1yr
AzimutGrande 35 Metri21£8.8M(2019)£9.6M(2020)1yr
Sea Ray350 SLX21£147K(2015)£163K(2016)1yr
Princess5621£654K(2013)£848K(2014)1yr
FountainePajot Helia 4420£391K(2013)£350K(2016)3yr
Sunseeker95 Yacht20£5.5M(2018)£6.6M(2021)3yr
Bali4.220£545K(2023)£655K(2024)1yr
SealineF4220£292K(2011)£300K(2012)1yr
FountainePajot Isla 4020100%£417K(2021)£424K(2023)2yr
Pershing5020£332K(2004)£358K(2007)3yr
Azimut43S19£260K(2007)£265K(2009)2yr
Hanse4181980%£212K(2020)£286K(2023)3yr
BeneteauOceanis 41119£66K(1999)£76K(2000)1yr
Lagoon400 S219£228K(2014)£246K(2016)2yr
Dufour47019£398K(2023)£533K(2024)1yr
JeanneauSun Odyssey 42 DS19£133K(2007)£135K(2010)3yr
SunseekerPortofino 4819£468K(2011)£429K(2012)1yr
Sea Ray420 Sundancer18£148K(2003)£195K(2004)1yr
BarlettaA22uc18£49K(2023)£46K(2024)1yr
Pershing8X1890%£4.8M(2021)£5.4M(2022)1yr
Nautitech46 Open17£465K(2017)£480K(2018)1yr
SunseekerManhattan 701777%£877K(2009)£1.2M(2010)1yr
MastercraftX231690%£72K(2015)£85K(2017)2yr
RobaloR230 Center Console16£82K(2023)£87K(2024)1yr
StarcraftSls 3 Q Dh15£57K(2023)£70K(2024)1yr
Sea Ray44 Sundancer13£226K(2007)£234K(2008)1yr
Hunter41013£85K(1998)£86K(2000)2yr
Sea Ray38 Sundancer13£141K(2007)£149K(2008)1yr
Sea Ray48 Sundancer1397%£314K(2006)£331K(2008)2yr

Retention figures show the median asking price of older vintages as a percentage of the newest vintage in our dataset. All prices in GBP. Data from 135,302 tracked historical listings (April 2026).

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hulls.io calculate depreciation?

Hulls.io uses a newest-vintage-as-anchor methodology. For each model, we take the median asking price of the newest qualifying model year as the 100% reference point. All older vintages are then shown as a percentage of that benchmark. This approach avoids the need for estimated new prices (which can be unreliable due to varying specifications and options) and instead uses real market data throughout. Every figure counts distinct boats, not listings — repeat scrapes and cross-site duplicates of the same boat are merged first. A model-year is shown only when at least 5 distinct boats stand behind it, and a model only with at least 20 distinct boats across two or more years. We apply monotonic smoothing so the depreciation curve never shows a value increase as age increases. All figures are based on asking prices from tracked listings, not final sale prices.

Which boat brands hold their value best?

Based on analysis of 135,302 tracked listings, the brands with the strongest five-year value retention are Princess (87% average across 6 models), Lagoon (84% average across 10 models), Fountaine (83% average across 7 models). These figures represent the median asking price at age 5 compared to the newest vintage, averaged across qualifying models.

How fast do yachts depreciate?

Across the 36 models tracked by Hulls.io with reliable five-year data, the average depreciation rate is approximately 4.7% per year, or roughly 24% over five years. However, depreciation varies significantly by category: cruising catamarans tend to hold value better than large motor yachts, and smaller boats generally depreciate more slowly than larger ones due to lower running costs and a broader buyer pool.

Which catamarans hold their value best?

Among catamarans tracked by Hulls.io, the models with the strongest five-year value retention are: Lagoon 46 (90%), Lagoon 50 (87%), Lagoon 40 (85%). Catamarans generally benefit from strong charter fleet demand and growing popularity among cruising sailors, which supports resale values.

Is a Lagoon catamaran a good investment?

Lagoon catamarans show solid value retention. Hulls.io tracks 10 Lagoon models (42, 46, and 450) based on 586 distinct boats. All three models show two-year retention above 95%. The Lagoon 42, with the deepest historical dataset, retains 79% of its newest vintage price after five years. As the world's largest catamaran builder, Lagoon benefits from strong brand recognition, an extensive dealer network, and consistent charter fleet demand.

Do Sunseeker yachts hold their value?

Hulls.io tracks the Sunseeker Manhattan 52 with sufficient data quality: shows 92% two-year retention. Sunseeker's brand prestige and British build quality support residual values, though large motor yachts in general depreciate faster than smaller boats or sailing yachts due to higher running costs.

What is the best boat to buy for resale value?

Among the 126 models tracked by Hulls.io, the Princess V40 shows the strongest five-year value retention at 93%, based on 39 distinct boats. Other strong performers include the Lagoon 42 (79%) and the Sea Ray 340 Sundancer (80%). In general, established models from reputable manufacturers with broad market appeal tend to hold their value best.

Our Methodology

Newest-vintage-as-anchor: For each model, the median asking price of the newest qualifying model year in our dataset is set as the 100% reference point. All older vintages are expressed as a percentage of that anchor. This approach uses real market data throughout, avoiding reliance on manufacturer base prices which exclude options and specifications.

Data quality requirements: Only models with 30+ total tracked listings spanning 5+ model years are included. Individual model years must have at least 8 listings to qualify. These thresholds ensure each data point is statistically meaningful.

Monotonic smoothing: The depreciation curve is smoothed so that retention never increases as age increases. If an older vintage has a higher median asking price than a newer one (which can happen due to specification mix or small sample effects), the curve is capped at the newer vintage's value. Raw unsmoothed values are available by hovering over data points.

Asking prices vs sale prices: All figures are based on asking prices from tracked listings, not final negotiated sale prices. Actual transaction prices may be 5–15% lower depending on market conditions, vessel condition, and negotiation.

Percentile bands: Where available, the 25th–75th percentile range is shown as a shaded band, illustrating the spread of asking prices for each vintage. The median line sits within this band, with approximately half of tracked listings above and half below.

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