Thinking of spending £500,000 on a boat? In this video we reveal exactly what you can get - brand new or on the used market - and which option actually makes more sense.

We head to the Düsseldorf Boat Show to check out the best new yachts available for £500k, then compare them to much larger used boats you can buy for the same money. The big question: should you buy new and smaller, or go bigger with a pre-owned yacht?

With expert insight from James Barke at Boats.co.uk, we break down the *real costs* most buyers miss - not just the purchase price, but depreciation, fuel burn, berthing fees, maintenance, and long-term running costs.

✅ Bigger boat for your money with used?  
✅ Lower maintenance with new?  
✅ Which gives you better value over 5+ years?

*Boats Featured:*

*New Yachts*  
• Beneteau Swift Trawler 37  
• Sea Ray Sundancer 320  
• Saxdor 400 GTC  

*Used Yachts*  
• Princess V62 (2010)  
• Princess R35 (2020)  
• Fairline Squadron 42 (2010)

If you're serious about buying a yacht in this price range, this comparison will help you avoid expensive mistakes.  

Drop your biggest question in the comments — new or used? 👇

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https://www.yachtbuyer.com/features/n...

Which way would you go - new or used? Let us know in the comments.

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00:00 £500K Yacht Budget: New vs Used
01:16 New: Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 Price  
01:52 Trawler 37: Saloon & Galley Tour  
02:28 Trawler 37: Helm & Controls  
03:04 Trawler 37: Guest & Owner Cabins  
03:54 Trawler 37: Flybridge Living Space  
04:53 New: Sea Ray Sundancer 320 Overview  
06:02 Sundancer 320: Engines & Options  
07:34 Sundancer 320: Lower Deck Cabin  
08:12 New: Saxdor 400 GTC Pricing Breakdown  
09:47 Saxdor 400 GTC: Main Deck & Wheelhouse  
11:16 Saxdor 400 GTC: Dash & 45-Knot Speed  
11:48 Saxdor 400 GTC: Lower & Hidden Cabins  
12:51 Brokerage: Essex Marina Used Yachts  
14:46 Used: £600K Princess V62 (2010)  
15:46 Princess V62: Tender Garage & Build  
17:17 Princess V62: Main Helm & Tech Upgrades  
18:49 Princess V62: Cabins & 6'5" Headroom  
21:37 Used Yachts: Financing & Cash Burn  
23:10 Used Yachts: V8 Diesel Fuel Costs  
25:03 Used Yachts: Berthing & Servicing Fees  
26:40 Used Yachts: Depreciation & Maintenance  
29:43 Used: Carbon-Fiber Princess R35 (2020)  
32:04 Princess R35: V8 Performance & Cockpit  
32:44 Princess R35: Helm Joystick & Cabin  
34:19 Used: £295K Fairline Squadron 42  
35:08 Fairline 42: Saloon & Proper Galley  
36:15 Fairline 42: Cabins & Shaft Drives  
36:49 Refitting a Used Yacht: Real Costs  
40:02 Refit Advice: How Long to Keep It?  
41:11 Final Verdict: Buy New or Refit Used?

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