Yachts for Sale
Under $1 Million

Under $1 million is where the brokerage market is deepest: late-90s to 2010s motor yachts from proven builders, capable sportfish with real tournament records, and long-range trawlers - boats with enough size for family cruising and enough age for the price to make sense.

The bracket rewards buyers who move with information: the clean, well-priced hulls draw multiple offers while overpriced ones sit for a year. Greg Gaus tracks this market weekly, knows which listings are priced to live comps, and represents you as buyer's broker - the seller pays the commission.

What kind of yacht can you buy for under $1 million? As of August 2026 the live listings above run from 45-foot sportfish to 60-plus-foot motor yachts and trawlers from established builders. Age is the lever: a newer 45-footer and an older 60-footer can ask the same money - the right choice depends on how you will use the boat.

Is now a good time to buy in this bracket? Industry reporting describes 2026 as a buyer's market with healthy inventory and negotiable sellers, and this bracket has the most selection. The advantage goes to buyers who know the comps before offering - which is exactly what buyer representation provides.

How do I know if a boat in this bracket is priced right? Compare it to the live market, not to the asking price history. The free valuation assistant on this site pulls comparables for any boat, and Greg adds closed sold data in a full market analysis before you make an offer.

Does using Greg as a buyer's broker cost anything? No. The seller pays the commission at closing. You get a 20-year captain running survey, sea trial, negotiation and closing on your side of the table.