About Prestige Yachts
ABOUT PRESTIGE YACHTS
"Where the sea feels like home": Prestige's mantra embodies the essence of what it feels like to own a luxury yacht of this caliber. The freedom, openness, and comfort of a Prestige yacht create a feeling of both relaxation and exhilaration simultaneously.
With more than 30 years of experience perfecting each new model of Prestige yacht for sale, the end result is a timeless on-water masterpiece that will be endlessly enjoyed by your family and friends. Being on the ocean in a new Prestige yacht is a vacation from the everyday stress and worries of life as you cruise on the open water, beyond the horizon, and to wherever your dreams lead you. We are the exclusive Prestige yachts dealer for the Northeast United States, and we'd be glad to help you find the perfect new Prestige yacht for sale in our inventory.
FAQ'S ABOUT PRESTIGE MOTOR YACHTS
WHERE DID PRESTIGE YACHTS BEGIN?
In 1957, Henri Jeanneau, for whom the famous Jeanneau yacht company would be named, created his now-thriving shipyard. Having been a passionate powerboat racing enthusiast, Henri Jeanneau sought to create a fast yet stylish boat entirely made of wood. From the very first Jeanneau boat constructed back in those early days, the design has distinguished itself as timeless and with a certain "artisanal savoir-faire." In the following year, Jeanneau's new model was among the first to adopt a new technology born from the petrochemical industry that would soon reinvent the marine industry into what it is known for today: This new fiberglass technology resulted in a much sturdier and more efficient boat and is highly regarded as the reason for Jeanneau's early success.
The very first Prestige yacht did not make its appearance until 1989, when the Jeanneau shipyard collaborated with Garroni Design to develop a new style of luxury motor yacht. Born was the new Prestige 41, a model that immediately demonstrated the experience and versatility of the Jeanneau team of builders. The first 41, much like its older siblings today, showed commanding style while also proving to be quite the seaworthy vessel. With the beginning of the new century, Prestige opened a 70,000-plus-square-foot facility in Les Herbiers, France, that would help the continued growth of the brand as it unveiled the all-new Prestige 36 flybridge. Today, the coupé-style motor yachts and popular flybridge models are a stable of Prestige's yearly lineup.
Prestige offers an award-winning lineup of luxury watercraft from 40 to 70 feet in the cruising and luxury motor yacht segment, including the new X70, which was honored for "Best Layout" at the World Yacht Trophies. This new style of crossover yacht allows the interior to truly benefit from the full beam of the boat, greatly increasing volume. The Prestige F-Line is also heading in a new direction with the F4, the beginning of a new generation of flybridge models from the shipyard.
Prestige also launched a new power catamaran range, called the M-Line, which has two exciting new models. The new M48 and M8 have all of the characteristics that have made Prestige yachts so popular, including the stability and space of a power catamaran design.
ARE PRESTIGE BOATS ANY GOOD?
Prestige yachts are considered to be good cruising boats whether you decide to go with a flybridge, express cruiser, or power catamaran model. From the highly regarded engine brands (either Volvo or Cummins depending on the model) to the top-end equipment on board, Prestige is known for a good value compared to the competition. The new SEANAPPS technology gives Prestige owners the ability to monitor their boat's systems in real time as well as schedule dealer service. All of this has led to Prestige winning several awards from marine journalists and peers.
WHERE ARE PRESTIGE YACHTS MADE TODAY?
Today, Prestige yachts are built at the Beneteau Group shipyard located in Les Herbiers, in the Vendée region of western France. The factory that these boats are built in offers more than 52,000 square feet of production space. Some models, like the new M-Line power catamarans, are built at one of the group's other shipyards in Monfalcone, Italy. All Prestige yachts over 60 feet are also built in Monfalcone. This shipyard has nearly 150,000 square feet of production space and is adjacent to the Adriatic Sea.
HOW MUCH DO PRESTIGE YACHTS COST?
Prestige yachts are generally known for good value within their competitive range, often leading in market share compared to similarly sized yachts. Prices of each new Prestige yacht for sale will vary by engine size, equipment chosen, and location where you plan to boat. A new Prestige 520 fly can easily cost upward of $2 million when outfitted with a Seakeeper and other options. The Prestige M8, which debuted in 2023, has a base price of more than $5 million.
HOW DO I BUY A PRESTIGE YACHT?
SI Yachts is your Prestige yacht dealer for the Northeast market. We continually stock the latest luxury models, and we can help you determine which boat is best and guide you through the different opportunities for customization, including available engines, equipment options, colors, fabrics, pricing, and availability with the shipyard. If we do not have a new Prestige yacht in stock or en route to our main office to suit your needs, we can assist you with customizing and ordering your own. We also have the ability to take your current boat in trade or sell it with our professional brokerage services. We consistently have many preowned Prestige yachts available as well throughout our multiple locations. As one of the largest Prestige yacht dealers in the U.S., we are experienced and offer exceptional customer support when buying your boat.
UPDATE ON PRE-OWNED PRESTIGE MARKET:
The team at SI Yachts are experts are listing and selling your pre-owned Prestige. Our Diamond listing program ensure your boat is priced right and is marketed to sell. There are currently 123 pre-owned Prestige Yachts available for sale today in the United States. There were 52 Prestige boats sold in the last 12 months. (Updated: August 2024)
Written By: Rob Bowman
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