50 to 59 feet Yachts For Sale

Buying a boat between 50 and 59 feet in length is a major step into larger-yacht ownership, with more space, comfort, systems, and planning involved than smaller boats. In this range, buyers often find multiple staterooms, spacious salons, full galleys, enclosed heads, advanced navigation electronics, radar, autopilot, joystick docking, bow and stern thrusters, generators, climate control, hydraulic swim platforms, and larger fuel and water capacity. Because these boats are more complex, the buying process usually includes a yacht broker, marine survey, engine inspection, sea trial, insurance review, dockage planning, and a detailed look at annual operating costs.

There are several types of boats sold between 50 and 59 feet, including motor yachts, sport yachts, express yachts, coupe-style yachts, flybridge yachts, sedan bridge boats, pilothouse yachts, sportfishing boats, performance yachts, and luxury day yachts. Buyers looking for comfort and overnight travel may prefer motor yachts, flybridge yachts, or sedan bridge layouts with multiple cabins and larger living spaces. Those who want a mix of performance and entertaining space may focus on sport yachts, express yachts, or coupe-style models, while serious anglers may look at offshore fishing or convertible sportfishing boats with large cockpits, outriggers, fish boxes, rod storage, and advanced electronics.

In the Great Lakes area, boats from 50 to 59 feet are often used for extended freshwater cruising, marina hopping, entertaining, long weekends, fishing trips, and travel between destinations on Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Superior, Lake Ontario, Georgian Bay, the North Channel, Door County, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, and the Thousand Islands. Many buyers value Great Lakes boats because freshwater use and seasonal storage can be attractive compared with harsher environments, but condition, maintenance, and storage history still matter. Shoppers should carefully review engine hours, service records, hull condition, electronics, generators, HVAC systems, stabilizers, plumbing, batteries, canvas, upholstery, winter storage history, and costs for dockage, fuel, insurance, haul-out, heated storage, winterization, spring commissioning, detailing, and routine service.

Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales is proud to be your new boat dealership and yacht brokerage firm for the Midwest and Florida. With locations throughout the Great Lakes, plus offices in Southwest Florida, we stay connected with you throughout your boating adventures, no matter where they take you.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT 50 to 59 feet Yachts

What types of boats are available between 50 and 59 feet?

Common options include motor yachts, sport yachts, express yachts, coupe-style yachts, flybridge yachts, sedan bridge boats, pilothouse yachts, offshore fishing boats, convertible sportfishing boats, performance yachts, and luxury day yachts. The right choice depends on whether you want cruising comfort, fishing capability, entertaining space, speed, or long-weekend accommodations. Your JBYS yacht broker can help explain the benefits of each boat type, as well as what you can expect to find on the market.

Is a 50- to 59-foot boat a good size for the Great Lakes?

Yes, this size range can be well-suited for the Great Lakes when the boat has dependable engines, proper safety equipment, strong navigation systems, weather protection, and adequate fuel capacity. These boats often provide the comfort, range, and stability buyers want for larger freshwater conditions.

Are boats in this size range difficult to operate?

They require more planning and experience than smaller boats, especially when docking, maneuvering in tight marinas, and handling wind or changing weather. Features such as twin engines, thrusters, joystick controls, radar, autopilot, and clear helm visibility can make operation more manageable.

Should I buy new or used between 50 and 59 feet?

Both options can make sense. A new boat may offer warranty coverage, current technology, and custom options, while a used boat may provide more length, upgraded equipment, and luxury features for the same budget. For used boats, a full survey, engine diagnostics, and sea trial are especially important.

What extra costs should Great Lakes buyers expect?

Buyers should budget for insurance, fuel, dockage, maintenance, detailing, registration, repairs, haul-out, winterization, spring commissioning, and indoor or heated storage. In the Great Lakes region, seasonal storage and winter preparation are especially important parts of owning a boat in this size range.

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