Buying and Selling
Sailing yacht or motor yacht for a first-time buyer?
What decides is the learning curve rather than the type: a sailing yacht asks more skill but forgives mistakes more cheaply; a motor yacht is simpler to handle but makes fuel and engine maintenance a main item from year one.
Why it works this way
The decision should follow your intended routes and how often you will use her. Survey emphasis shifts too — the rig on one, the engine room on the other.
Related services
Serkan Kotel · independent yacht surveyor · IIMS · ABYC · MCA
