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A planing hull is designed to rise and skim across the water's surface at higher speeds. Unlike displacement hulls, which push through the water, planing hulls lift themselves out of the water as speed increases, allowing the yacht to glide on top of the water rather than displacing it. This design reduces drag significantly, enabling faster acceleration and higher top speeds.
The key characteristics of a planing hull include a flatter, more angular shape with a sharp entry and wide transom. These features help the boat achieve lift, allowing it to rise onto the plane and minimize the wetted surface area. As a result, planing hulls are capable of reaching high speeds more efficiently, making them ideal for activities that require quick performance, such as watersports and high-speed cruising.
While planing hulls offer superior speed and agility, they are generally less stable at lower speeds compared to displacement hulls. The ride can be bouncier and less comfortable when not on plane. However, they excel in scenarios where speed and dynamic performance are the primary concerns, providing a thrilling and responsive experience.
NEW - Stock & In Build Planing Yachts
Be the first to own one of these brand new planing yachts. There's no need to wait - they're scheduled to complete and be available for 2024 & 2025 cruising.
Scheduled For Delivery
Azimut
BREEZE AZIMUT GRANDE 26M26m Grande 26M
2022
2 x MAN 1,550hp
€5,200,000
Limassol, Limassol District (Leymasun), Cyprus
€5,200,000
Limassol, Limassol District (Leymasun), Cyprus
Absolute
Absolute Navetta 7523m Navetta 75
2023 M/Y noname
2 x Volvo Penta
POA
Fort Lauderdale Florida United States
POA
Fort Lauderdale Florida United States
CL Yachts
CL Yachts CLB7222m CLB72
2023 M/Y CLB72
1 x Volvo 1,000hp 1 x Volvo 1,000hp (Other)
POA
Fort Lauderdale Florida United States
Bluegame
Bluegame BG7422m BG74
2023 M/Y Snack Money
2 x Volvo Penta 1,000hp
$4,298,998
(€4,086,176) 2
Fort Lauderdale Florida United States
$4,298,998
(€4,086,176) 2
Fort Lauderdale Florida United States
Maritimo
Maritimo M70 Mk221m M70 Mk2
2021 M/Y noname
2 x Caterpillar 1,150hp
$3,700,000
(€3,516,832) 2
Australia
Prestige
Prestige 69021m 690
2021 M/Y noname
2 x Volvo Penta
POA
Fort Lauderdale Florida United States
Galeon
Galeon 680 Fly21m 680 Fly
2023 M/Y SERENITY
2 x MAN 1,200hp
$3,278,725
1
(€3,116,412) 2
(No Duty Paid)
Ventimiglia Italy
$3,278,725
1
(€3,116,412) 2
(No Duty Paid)
Ventimiglia Italy
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USED - Planing Yachts For Sale
View a wide selection of pre-owned planing yachts for sale in your area, explore detailed information & find the perfect planing yacht for you.
Latest Pre-Owned Planing Yachts
Overmarine Group
BASH IV50m Mangusta 165 Mk1
2007
3 x MTU 3,650hp
Features: Swim Platform
€7,700,000
Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Provence-Alpes-Cote-d'Azur, France
€7,700,000
Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Provence-Alpes-Cote-d'Azur, France
Palmer Johnson
PALMER JOHNSON 15046m PJ 150
2008 (2018)
2 x MTU 3,647hp
€11,300,000
Ventimiglia, Liguria, Italy
1 Not for sale to US residents while in US waters
2 Approx Price Conversion
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Recent Award Winning Planing Yachts
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Bolide 80
24.9m Bolide 80
Winner
Outstanding Exterior Motor Yacht Design - 24m to 39.9m
Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2024
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Planing FAQ
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A planing hull is designed to lift up and ride over the water, the lift reducing the hull's contact area and drag, allowing for greater speeds. A displacement hull pushes through the water, and is restricted by its hull speed, the rate it travels being directly related to its hull length rather than just the engine horsepower.
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Yes, but some are faster than others, or rather some designs are more capable of higher speeds. The deeper the Vee, the sharper its angle of deadrise, the more able it is to cut through the waves at speed without slamming. This is fine for ligher sportsboats, but as a yacht becomes heavier it requires more assistance to lift up out of the water, so flatter sections are needed. These sections will slam as speeds increase, reducing the performance level.