Yachts

Yachts for sale and charter in Australia

Updated 4 November 2026

Full-size yachts in Australia are listed from about A$9,000 for the smallest boats to about A$239,000 for a flybridge cruiser, and an 8.8 metre catamaran is about A$164,000. Scale models appear in the same search from A$6 to about A$7,200, so say "full-size" in your request. For prices that match your boat and port, describe it in a BlaBlaPrice request, and registered sellers will reply with their offer.

• Type and size: sail or motor, monohull or catamaran, length and number of cabins
• New or used, and the age and condition of the hull and engine
• Buy or charter, and for how long (a day, a weekend or a week)
• Equipment such as sails, engine, trailer and safety gear
• The port or marina, the dates and the budget

Prices for sale are per boat. Charter is usually quoted per day or per trip, so state the length of the trip in your request.

Warranties and consumer guarantees

New boat warranties vary by builder. One Australian builder offers 10 years on the structure and 2 years general cover, while another gives 5 years on the hull and structure. Trailers and some fittings often have shorter cover, so read which parts are included. A boat bought from a business also carries consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law, and no warranty, sign or contract can remove them.

Safety rules and standards

Yachts in Australian waters follow safety standards set for their size and type. The Yacht Code, implemented by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), sets safety and pollution-prevention standards for yachts. Racing yachts follow special regulations for minimum equipment and accommodation. Ask the seller which standard the boat was built to, and arrange a survey before you buy a used boat.

Summer and winter on the water

Summer in Australia runs from December to February, and that is when most people use their boats in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Winter from June to August is cold on the water in Melbourne and Adelaide, so plan sea trials for the warmer months. Starting your search in November gives you time for a survey and a sea trial before the busiest weeks.

Buying, chartering and what to write

Sellers quote a boat in Australian dollars, and charter per day or per trip. Length is given in metres, and listings show capacity for the number of people. Ask about delivery or hauling to your port, and whether the price includes registration and a trailer. In your request, give the length you want, the number of people, the port, the dates and the budget.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the boat you want in your own words in the chat, and add a photo if you have one. The AI asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their offer, price and terms, while your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. You can also send your request link to local sellers yourself. Start on the BlaBlaPrice home page or read how BlaBlaPrice works.