Dreams should not just stay dreams. Make your ocean-going imaginations a reality with these affordable crafts.

A hobby like pleasure boating is going to cost money. There’s no denying it. Smart boat buyers will consider every factor before a purchase, but the purchase itself need not be eye-wateringly expensive, especially if pre-owned boats are taken into account too. There are fantastic, sea-worthy vessels that have reappeared in the pre-owned market, and the value they represent is indisputable. Here are 5 preowned boats for RM500,000 available on our website right now.

Hanse 315  |  EUR59,000  |  ~RM290,000

At 31 feet, the Hanse 315 is a perfect sailing yacht for sailors who want to own their first boat. She is perfectly sized, and has an easy deck layout with access to instruments close at hand, making single-handed sailing possible. However, sailors don’t have to head out alone all the time, as there are two cabins below for overnight accommodations. This Hanse 315 was made in 2006, and the yard still makes the same model today, albeit with incremental upgrades throughout the years. This really proves the quality of her important ‘basic features’ like her hull and layout, and also means that replacement parts and upgrades can still be sourced directly from the yard. Buyers will find her berthed in Phuket at the moment.

Bavaria 36 Cruiser  |  USD90,000  |  ~RM380,000

The Bavaria 36 Cruiser has been designed to maximise interior volume for a larger cockpit, and it shows. Headroom below decks is impressive, while the L-shaped galley is not miserly and the saloon even features a proper table. At 36 feet, she has 3 cabins outfitted with mahogany, while her manually lowering bathing platform at the transom is finished in teak. The owner has kept her professionally maintained in Langkawi, with a haul out and anti-fouling work performed in 2018. For added comfort at sea, they have also fitted the sailing yacht with covers and awnings in 2017.

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409  |  EUR85,000  |  ~RM410,000

Jeanneau’s Sun Odyssey range is also still currently in production, and the 409 has been replaced by the 410. The Sun Odyssey range of boats sail the line between comfort and performance, and so have the best of both worlds. We really recommend boats of around 40 feet as they will have more room, and at 40 feet, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409 is exactly so. She has 3 cabins, 2 heads, and her fully battened mainsail and furling genoa has recently been upgraded as well. She is also currently berthed nearby in Phuket.

Bayliner 38 Flybridge  |  USD109,550  |  ~RM560,000

This classic Bayliner 38 Flybridge is immaculate as the owner has a full time crew maintaining the vessel. What’s more, boaters can have an extra avenue to experience the sea through the flying bridge – well, technically a sport bridge. She measures at 36 feet, and houses 2 cabins and 1 head in her classic lines. In preparation for a new owner, she has recently undergone a service and she’s currently anchored in Thailand awaiting sea trials.

Amel Maramu 46  |  USD148,000  |  ~RM615,000

Amels are true bluewater, ocean-traversing vessels. If you have a dream of crossing oceans, the Amel Maramu 46 is the sailing yacht that will make that dream come true. Though she’s an older lady, she has been updated significantly. In 2011, she received a new 75 hp engine, and in 2013 she received new navigation electronics and a Raymarine hydraulic autopilot. What’s more, she also had a second furling headsail installed. She’s not for new sailors who won’t fully exploit her talents however, and is equipped with an impressive array of power tools, hand tools, rigging hardware, fabrics, sail-making kits, and even paper charts – she’s ready to go exploring at any time. Interested buyers can view her in Penang.

Let’s close.

The dream of going to sea is not as far off as it seems, right? RM500k is a good budget to start finding a boat to live this dream, and sailing yachts are normally more affordable, due to their relative simplicity and fewer moving parts. As a simple comparison, even a Porsche 911 costs around a million ringgit. Looking for something different? We have a whole list of preowned yachts here that are constantly being updated as well.