There are many family-friendly yachts for sale in the market, but it can be challenging in choosing the right yacht for family cruising as family members have different needs and tastes, and buying a yacht is a big investment to make sure you choose the right one. In this article, we present seven family-friendly yachts for sale that are spacious and convenient for socializing and activities.
1. Boston Whaler 210 Montauk CC
The Boston Whaler 210 Montauk is a good choice if you are just looking for a boat to go to the sandbar for a family day trip rather than a weekend cruise. It's tailorable, equipped for fishing, and sturdy from hardware to hull. Its tagline is “hose-down-and-go” and it's a sturdy, functional yacht with no unnecessary frills. The yacht has quarter-foot seats with removable bottom cushions and integrated backrest cushions, as well as can a reversible pilot seat and a locking storage space. In addition, six rod holders (four in the cockpit and two on the pilot's seat), a fish box and a bow locker with a fiberglass cover and outboard drain come standard.
2. Bertram 35 Flybridge
The Bertram 35 Flybridge is an excellent and all-around great flybridge yacht for both fishing and family cruising, much praised by marine designer Michael Peters, collected and refurbished over the years, and available for sale at a yacht price of $44,900. It is a fully equipped sportfishing yacht with a queen-size bed, stateroom, salon and full galley, and is a modernized version of a classic yacht that is safe and secure.
With 126 feet of cockpit space, the Bertram 35 Flybridge can accommodate a wide range of activities. The flybridge provides better visibility while underway. The interior of this yacht features a cedar lined, painted teak helm cabin with blue and white striped upholstery for a unique style. There are also cabins with bathrooms and two guest-accessible berths for overnight stays or a long weekend at sea.
3. Grady-White Express 370
One of Grady-White's most popular family boat builders produces boats that are both suitable for entertaining family and friends and seaworthy and sturdy enough to serve as excellent offshore fishing boats. This yacht has two large berths (one forward and one aft) and a small open dinette berth. Fully equipped galley with sink, electric double burner stove, combi oven and more. The aft bulkhead is equipped with a TV / DVD for easy entertainment when it's too rainy to launch. In addition, there is plenty of cabinet, closet and drawer storage space for fresh air without air conditioning, an electric skylight, four side rod holders and a 48 gallon live well. Built to a high standard throughout, with teak fittings and flooring included.
4. Ranger Tugs R-43 CB
This is a 46-foot semi-displacement trawler and a great cruiser for family outings, with a yacht for sale price of $1,099,937. This yacht has plenty of amenities for living, with a full galley, two private staterooms with ensuite (with toilet and shower), and the interior of the yacht is equipped with full-size washer, dryer, microwave, and other appliances, as well as modern amenities such as air conditioning, a sound system, and workstations for telecommuting.
The Ranger Tugs R-43 CB has a hardtop aft that can house a RIB or day boat, is powered by twin Volvo IPS450 POD drives, and has a cruising speed of 20 knots with a top speed of 28 knots. The yacht also has windows and sliding doors for good ventilation and is not oppressive when underway. The enclosed helm is suitable for year-round cruising and is very popular in the cool, remote harbors of the Pacific Northwest.
5. Cutwater C-32 CB
This is a rugged family cruiser, similar to the Ranger R-43, but sportier and faster, with a cruising speed of 30 knots and a top speed of 47.7 knots, for those who are looking for speed and don't want to cruise slowly. The Cutwater C-32 CB has a well-appointed yacht, with a fully-equipped galley, a large dinette, and a private bath and shower. The yacht's forward cabin is very luxurious with an island bed, mid-ship stateroom and convertible dinette. In addition, the yacht has a 32-square-foot and family-friendly swim platform with a height of 39 inches, is tailorable, and can be driven from anywhere within driving distance, and is for sale for $379,937.
6. Boston Whaler 405 Conquest
Boston Whaler is a well-known American boat builder, popular with families and known for selling boats that never sink. Its 405 Conquest is a modern family cruiser for overnight weekend getaways. With a well-designed layout, a small galley that curves around the beam and can accommodate six people with a master cabin, double amidships and convertible sofas, the yacht for sale is priced from $1 million and is suitable for a wide range of water activities, and comes fully equipped with fishing gear.
For power, it has four Mercury Verado 300 V - 8 outboards, and also comes with advanced technology that facilitates integrated anti-theft and remote connectivity for cell phone control of air conditioning, cooling of fish boxes and more. The enclosed helm can withstand bad weather and is suitable for year-round sailing.
7. Axopar 45 XC
The Axopar 45 XC is Europe's famous offshore center console boat that is fuel-efficient, seaworthy, and more, with an open cabin layout that can withstand rough weather. The boat's shape incorporates a Scandinavian aesthetic that sets it apart from traditional all-American boats. It features gullwing doors, roof windows and balcony doors popular with teenagers.
In terms of layout and features, the Axopar 45 XC's crossover cabin provides protection from bad weather for year-round cruising. It also has the ability to customize the layout with a removable bar and a mid-ship balcony lounge that can be turned into an outdoor area. In terms of performance, the Axopar 45 XC is powered by three engines and has an economical and affordable cruising speed of 19 to 35 knots. Its sister boat, the Axopar 28, is perfect for families on a budget, is easier to maneuver, is tailorable, and saves money, and is available for sale for $663,880.
