Oceangoing Yachts For Sale

Buying an oceangoing vessel, could mean buying a superyacht, or it might mean a yacht of significant ability as opposed to just size.

Not all superyachts are designed for oceangoing use, and even if they are it is still very rare. This is because undertaking an ocean crosssing requires a lot planning, fuel and time. It also places a good deal of potential wear on a vessel, especially of the weather is bad.

In the literal sense, an ocean crossing is far more likely to be a once-in-a-lifetime passage for an owner. A voyage if a lifeltime. But what oceangoing really means is a yacht capable of spending long periods of time at sea, with all the necessary range and capacities, being safe and comfortable in open waters and having the space and comfort required to look after guests and crew.

If you are looking to buy an oceangoing yacht, you must seriously consider the number of guests who will accompany you, and whether you will need a Captain and crew. You will certainly require assistance with passage planning and generally running the vessel.

A proper galley with major scope for stores is vital, as is the ability to hold or make fresh water.

The RCD

The European Union created the Recreational Craft Directive to categorise yachts capabilities and places oceangoing vessels at the top of the list, as RCD Category A, requiring specific and highly considered levels of engineering, stability and specification. If you do want a yacht capable of serious passagemaking, look for a Category A.