Semi-Enclosed Yachts
Yachts for lovers of fresh air. Wave protection from the top and a cockpit of maximum area forming a united space with the salon.
Manufacturers of semi-Enclosed Yachts
The brand Azimut Yachts produces flybridge yachts, semi-displacement yachts and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 36 models currently in production ranging from 10 to 39 meters. The current model range includes 7 lines: Atlantis, Fly, Grande, Magellano, S, Seadeck and Verve. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Azimut Yachts and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Bavaria Yachts produces aft cockpit sailboats and semi-enclosed yachts. There are 27 models currently in production ranging from 9 to 18 meters. The current model range includes 8 lines: C-Line, Cruiser Line, R-Line, S-Line, SR-Line, Vida Line, Virtess Line and Vision Line. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Bavaria Yachts and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Beneteau Yachts produces aft cockpit sailboats and outboard boats. There are 45 models currently in production ranging from 4 to 19 meters. The current model range includes 8 lines: Antares, First, First SE, Flyer, Gran Turismo, Oceanis, Oceanis yacht and Swift Trawler. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Beneteau Yachts and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Fairline Yachts produces flybridge yachts, semi-enclosed yachts and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 11 models currently in production ranging from 9 to 21 meters. The current model range includes 4 lines: F-Line, Phantom, Squadron and Targa. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Fairline Yachts and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Galeon Yachts produces enclosed yachts, flybridge yachts and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 29 models currently in production ranging from 9 to 26 meters. The current model range includes 5 lines: Flybridge, GTO, Hardtop, Skydeck and Sport Cruiser. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Galeon Yachts and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Grandezza produces cabin cruisers and semi-enclosed boats. There are 6 models currently in production ranging from 7 to 12 meters. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Grandezza and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Maori Yacht produces minimalist yachts, open yachts and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 8 models currently in production ranging from 11 to 39 meters. The current model range includes 3 lines: Custom Yacht, Custom chase boat and Tender. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Maori Yacht and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Marex produces enclosed yachts and semi-enclosed yachts. There are 6 models currently in production ranging from 9 to 14 meters. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Marex and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Maxi Dolphin produces luxury sailing yachts, performance cruisers and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 11 models currently in production ranging from 9 to 36 meters. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Maxi Dolphin and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Mochi Craft produces flybridge yachts, lobster boats and gozzo boats and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 5 models currently in production ranging from 13 to 23 meters. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Mochi Craft and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Mulder produces aluminum yachts, semi-displacement yachts and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 5 models currently in production ranging from 15 to 36 meters. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Mulder and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Princess Yachts produces flybridge yachts, sportbridge yachts and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 20 models currently in production ranging from 10 to 30 meters. The current model range includes 6 lines: F Class, R Class, S Class, V Class, X Class and Y Class. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Princess Yachts and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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Category Description
The yacht with a semi-enclosed saloon is a compromise for those who would like to have an open yacht but are concerned about the comfort of driving. Semi-enclosed yachts do have a hardtop above the helm station and the salon, but no aft doors so nothing prevents the breeze from getting inside.
In addition, semi-enclosed yachts often have a large sunroof above the helm station, retracting which actually turns them into completely open ones. On the other side, the sunroof provides shelter from rain and scorching sun rays. Most semi-enclosed yachts are entry-level vessels between 10 and 15 meters in length.
How are semi-enclosed boats built?
The process of building a yacht with a semi-enclosed salon is virtually the same as building any yacht from composite.
The hull is made as one piece in a mold that can be used several times. The process starts with applying the first coat of resin known as the seal coat. Then the first coat of fiberglass cloth is laid down into the mold. Then, again, resin. The whole process is repeated several times.
Each layer should take time to cure before the other one is applied. Usually, it takes 3 to 6 hours for the resin to settle. Foam core material is used between the layers of fiberglass.
The hardtop is shaped separately in a different mold and later joined with the hull.
What types of engines are used on a semi-enclosed yacht?
Various manufacturers use diesel and gas engines with sterndrives, pod drives, and classic shaft drives.
Sterndrives are the most popular choice for semi-enclosed hardtop boats.
Sterndrives have a propeller at the stern of a boat. The engine is mounted in the aft (rear) part of the vessel. For planing hulls, this layout is more efficient than placing the engine(s) in the center of the hull, as is the case with the shaft drive. In addition, sterndrives are cheaper than shaft drives and there are many options from different manufacturers for both diesel and gasoline engines, while shaft drives work with diesels.
Today, outboard engines are successfully competing with sterndrives. Comparable in price, outboards are easier to install, change, and maintain. Troublesome maintenance is the main disadvantage of sterndrive power plants.
Just a few years ago, horsepower restrictions were the main weak point of outboard engines over other types of propulsion. But nowadays the limits of maximum power for outboard engines have significantly expanded. Today’s market offers outboards mighty enough to propel even a 15-meter boat.
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