Open yachts · Walkarounds · Day cruisers
Visit day boats and day yachts represent one of the most sought-after categories in the Mediterranean. Designed for simple and immediate use, these boats prioritize outdoor spaces, ease of movement on board, and fast navigation between different anchorages. From the French Riviera to the Balearic Islands, via Sardinia or the Italian coast, they allow you to fully enjoy the sea on short trips, without constraints. At Clapi Boats, we select recent and well-maintained units, suited to the various Mediterranean markets and to charter use if desired. Whether you are looking for a day boat for personal use or an investment with high rental potential, this category offers an excellent balance between accessibility, pleasure, and profitability.
Explore our entire selection of day boats, walkarounds, and open yachts currently available for sale in the Mediterranean.
Shipyard
TESORO
Model
40 Black Series
Year
2023
Length
12 meters
Width
4 m
Motorization
VOLVO 2 x 300 HP / 221 kW
Engine hours
on request
Guests
12
Cabins
2
Shipyard
PARDO
Model
GT52
Year
2023
Length
16 m
Width
5 m
Motorization
2 Volvo IPS 800 (2 x 600 hp)
Engine hours
on request
Guests
4
Cabins
3
Shipyard
INVICTUS
Model
TT 420
Year
2024
Length
12.30 meters
Width
4 m
Motorization
Volvo Penta
Engine hours
on request
Guests
14
Cabins
2
Shipyard
ASTERIE
Model
50 T-TOP
Year
2011
Length
15.3 m
Width
4.3 m
Motorization
2x800 MAN
Engine hours
1285
Guests
14
Cabins
2
Shipyard
MAORI YACHTS
Model
50 T-TOP
Year
2011
Length
14.8 m
Width
3.9 m
Motorization
2 x 370 hp Yanmar
Engine hours
55
Guests
12
Cabins
1
Shipyard
INVICTUS
Model
TT460
Year
2023
Length
14.3 m
Width
4.4 m
Motorization
VOLVO PENTA 2 x IPS 650
Engine hours
50
Guests
12
Cabins
2
Shipyard
DE ANTONIO
Model
D42
Year
2026
Length
12.1 m
Width
4.8 m
Motorization
3 x 350HP V6
Engine hours
01
Guests
12
Cabins
1
Shipyard
SAXDOR
Model
320 GTO
Year
2023
Length
10.2 m
Width
3 m
Motorization
1 x Mercury 300 HP
Engine hours
245
Guests
12
Cabins
1
Shipyard
Jeanneau
Model
Cap Camarat
Year
2022
Length
9 m
Width
3 m
Motorization
2 × 300 HP Yamaha
Engine hours
150
Guests
12
Cabins
1
To better understand the day boat and yacht brokerage market in the Mediterranean, also discover our articles and analyses dedicated to the purchase, sale, and management of yachts: market trends, acquisition advice, charter potential, profitability, and the actual workings of brokerage on the French Riviera.
Day boats and day yachts are vessels designed primarily for day trips. They prioritize exterior spaces, sunbathing areas, ease of movement on board, and sailing performance, while maintaining an excellent level of comfort to fully enjoy the sea on the French Riviera or in the Mediterranean.
This category is perfectly suited for day trips, coastal weekends, and regular summer use. Day yachts are particularly sought after on the Riviera for cruising quickly between different anchorages, welcoming guests on board, or enjoying a boat that is easy to operate and pleasant to live on.
This category includes open boats, walkarounds, premium RIBs, and even certain sport yachts with one or two cabins. Brands such as Pardo, Fjord, VanDutch, De Antonio, Saxdor, Wally, and Technohull are currently in particularly high demand on the Mediterranean market.
Yes, some day boats and day yachts have excellent rental potential on the French Riviera. Their format perfectly matches current demand: day trips, events, sunset cruises, or cruising between Cannes, Monaco, Saint-Tropez, and the main hotspots of the Riviera. Modern and well-positioned units can generate particularly attractive charter activity during the summer season.
Day boats and day yachts are now one of the most sought-after categories on the Mediterranean yachting market. Designed for day trips, coastal weekends, and regular summer use, these boats prioritize outdoor spaces, ease of movement on board, performance, and simplicity of operation, while maintaining an excellent level of comfort.
At Clapi Boats, we offer a selection of day boats and day yachts available for sale throughout the Mediterranean basin. Each vessel has a detailed profile featuring key technical information, equipment, photos, and navigation characteristics to make your search easier.
The market is gradually evolving towards more versatile boats, easier to use, and more focused on the on-board experience. Modern day boats make it possible to sail quickly between different anchorages, welcome family or guests under very good conditions, and fully enjoy the sea without necessarily entering into a long-distance cruising mindset.
The day yacht category includes several types of boats: sporty open boats, premium walkarounds, high-end RIBs, or compact yachts with one or two cabins. These boats are particularly well suited for cruising areas such as the French Riviera, the Balearic Islands, Sardinia, or the Italian Riviera.
Among the most sought-after models today are units built by Pardo, Fjord, VanDutch, De Antonio, Saxdor, Wally, Technohull, and Axopar. Each manufacturer has its own approach to day yachting, with philosophies that are more sporty, more lifestyle-oriented, or more focused on comfort.
Day yachts are primarily used for:
Their format generally allows for easier handling, reduced preparation times, and more spontaneous use than a long-range cruising yacht.
Certain units currently have excellent rental potential on the Côte d'Azur and more broadly in the Mediterranean. Current demand is strongly focused on day trips, sunset cruises, and short yet premium experiences, which aligns perfectly with the day yacht format.
Recent models, well-configured and correctly positioned, can generate particularly attractive charter activity during the summer season, notably between Cannes, Monaco, Antibes, and Saint-Tropez.
The choice primarily depends:
Our team can assist you in selecting the model best suited to your use case and your project in the Mediterranean.
Tell us about your purchase project. Model, budget, cruising schedule, or charter potential: our team can assist you with your search in the Mediterranean.
Most day boats and day yachts measure between 8 and 18 meters, with varying configurations depending on the models and manufacturers.
Yes, many day yachts have one or two cabins allowing you to spend a weekend or a few nights on board in very good conditions.
No, the majority of models in this category can be operated without a permanent crew, which greatly simplifies their daily management.
Open premium, walkaround, and modern sport yacht models are currently experiencing strong demand on the Mediterranean market, particularly recent units offering large outdoor spaces and high-performance navigation.
Yes, our selection includes both recent secondhand units and certain new or very lightly used models available for sale in the Mediterranean.