For potential yacht owners in search of adventure, comfort and performance while cruising the open waters, trawler yachts offer the perfect solution. Inspired by sturdy commercial fishing boats and tough work vessels, trawlers feature robust full displacement hulls, resilient superstructures, and advanced features, ensuring they provide exceptional seafaring capabilities. While modern trawlers are designed for self-sufficient cruising in the world’s most remote and challenging destinations, these yachts no longer prioritize functionality at the expense of comfort. Today’s trawler yachts offer the same level of luxury and amenities as traditional motor yachts, combining resilience with refinement. As demand for these unique yachts grows, prompting shipyards from Nordhavn Inace and Cantiere Delle to expand their offering, we share three of the finest 60-foot trawlers for sale on the market today.
Opilio | Beneteau | 18.9m | 2022 | $1,699,000
Delivered to her owners in 2022, Opilio is a Grand Trawler 62 from Beneteau and the winner of the European Powerboat of the Year 2022. The first pre-owned Grand Trawler available on the market has been kept in pristine condition, with her original owners sparing no costs for her upkeep and maintenance. Measuring 18.9 metres in length, with a beam of 5.41 metres and a draft of 1.42 metres, she has a fibreglass hull. Some of the key features onboard Opilio include her spacious flybridge, among the biggest in her class, with dual entry points and a retractable sunroof. The comfortable helm console features an adjacent seating area with a table for alfresco dining and direct access to the helm station on the main deck. The main deck includes a complete galley with a deck entrance for crew service and a dinette opposite that flows seamlessly into the main lounge, with plush sofas. Sliding glass doors lead to the main deck aft, with another area for alfresco dining. Forward, there are sunpads for sunbathing in more privacy. The lower deck includes three ensuite staterooms for up to six guests as well as crew quarters for two. Powered by twin diesel engines, she has a top speed of over 20 knots and a range of more than 1,000 nautical miles at 9 knots. She is currently located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with an asking price of $1,699,000.
Asante | Selene Yachts | 18.24m | 2005 | $850,000
Launched and delivered to her original owners in 2005, Asante is a 53 Selene flybridge built by Selene Yachts. One of the best-equipped Selene 53 ever constructed, she has been well-maintained over the years and is the ideal trawler yacht for owners looking to add their own personal touch. Measuring 18.24 metres in length, with a beam of 5.08 metres and a draft of 1.93 metres, she features a fibreglass hull and an exterior and interior design by Howard Chen. Ideal for weekend cruising, key features onboard Asante include her main salon, which includes a dinette settee that can be converted into a double berth, an open galley layout, and direct access to the helm station. Able to accommodate up to nine overnight guests in three ensuite staterooms, she is powered by twin diesel engines and has a top speed of 11 knots with a cruising speed of 8.5 knots. She is currently located in Virginia, with an asking price of $850,000.
Raven | Northern Marine| 17.37m | 2004 | $799,999
Delivered to her original owners in 2004, Raven is a 5700 Expedition yacht from Northern Marine. Maintained in pristine condition with the latest electrical system, she is designed to navigate the oceans with a two-person team. Measuring 17.37 metres in length, with a beam of 5.33 metres, she features the classic exterior styling of a trawler. Key features onboard Raven include a spacious main salon, with direct access to an open layout galley, complete with a sit-down bar, the helm station and aft deck, with walk around-decks for additional safety. Her comfortable flybridge features a second helm console, with space for alfresco dining and lounging in addition to extra storage for a tender crane, water toys or bicycles. The lower deck houses two guest ensuite staterooms, with an owner’s staterooms amidship and a double forward. Powered by twin John Deere engines, she has a top speed of 11 knots and a cruising speed of 9 knots. She is currently located in Sarasota, Florida with an asking price of $799,999.