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Top 10 Motor Yachts Over 50 Feet in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Princess Y72
Direct answer

The Princess Y72 is the top motor yacht over 50 feet: 74 ft 9 in with twin MAN V12-1650 engines and a 33-35 knot top speed. The Riviera 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition (61 ft 2 in) is #2 and the Ferretti Yachts 580 (59 ft 10 in) is #3.

At a glance

#PickLengthBest for
1Princess Y7274 ft 9 in / 22.8 m (incl. pulpit)The biggest yacht here, with four cabins and a crew cabin
2Riviera 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition61 ft 2 in / 18.64 m (incl. swim platform and bow sprit)Bluewater cruising in a sport yacht with joystick-friendly IPS pods
3Ferretti Yachts 58059 ft 10 in / 18.24 mAn Italian flybridge with the biggest fuel tank of the European picks
4Fairline Squadron 5858 ft 5 in / 17.81 m (incl. pulpit)A British flybridge with a 32-knot top speed
5Absolute 56 Fly57 ft 10 in / 17.64 mIPS pod handling with a full-beam master cabin at the bow
6Galeon 560 Fly57.58 ft / 17.55 mFold-out side balconies that widen the boat at anchor
7Prestige F5.717.29 m (overall length)A calmer cruising pace with IPS pods
8Sunseeker Manhattan 5656 ft 6 in / 17.21 mA British flybridge with a choice of shafts or pods
9Tiara 56 LS56 ft 2 in / 17.12 m (with integrated platform)Outboard power and a 1,000-gallon tank
10Azimut Fly 5355 ft 1 in / 16.78 m (incl. pulpit)The shortest yacht here, with IPS pods and a crew berth

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Princess Y72
Best sport yacht
Riviera 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition
Fastest under 60 feet
Fairline Squadron 58
Best outboard yacht
Tiara 56 LS
Most compact
Azimut Fly 53

The ranking

1

Princess Y72

Princess Y72
Answrs VerdictThe biggest, fastest flybridge on the list.
Length: 74 ft 9 in / 22.8 m (incl. pulpit)Beam: 17 ft 11 inEngines: Twin MAN V12-1650 (2 x 1,650 mhp)Max speed: 33-35 knotsFuel: 1,189 US galBerths: 8, in 4 cabins, plus a crew cabin

The Princess Y72 is 74 ft 9 in including the pulpit, with a 17 ft 11 in beam, twin MAN V12-1650 engines and a 33-35 knot top speed. It carries 1,189 US gallons of fuel and sleeps 8 in 4 cabins, including a full-beam owner’s stateroom, plus a crew cabin.

Go ifThe biggest yacht here, with four cabins and a crew cabin
Skip ifYou want a yacht under 60 feet
Why #1 over #2: At 74 ft 9 in it is the longest yacht here, and its 1,189 US gallons top the Riviera’s 872.
2

Riviera 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition

Riviera 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition
Answrs VerdictThe longest sport yacht here.
Length: 61 ft 2 in / 18.64 m (incl. swim platform and bow sprit)Beam: 16 ft 9 inEngines: Volvo Penta D11 IPS 950 x 2 (725 hp each)Fuel: 872 US galMax draft: 5 ft 1 inPrice: Not published on the builder’s model page

The Riviera 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition is 61 ft 2 in including its swim platform and bow sprit, with a 16 ft 9 in beam, two Volvo Penta D11 IPS 950s at 725 hp each and 872 US gallons of fuel.

Go ifBluewater cruising in a sport yacht with joystick-friendly IPS pods
Skip ifYou want a flybridge
Why #2 over #3: At 61 ft 2 in it is longer than the Ferretti 580’s 59 ft 10 in, and its 872 US gallons edge the Ferretti’s 859.
3

Ferretti Yachts 580

Ferretti Yachts 580
Answrs VerdictThe Italian flybridge pick.
Length: 59 ft 10 in / 18.24 mBeam: 16 ft 5 inEngines: Volvo Penta D13 900 (standard); D13 1000 optionalFuel: 859 US galCabins: 3People on board: 14

The Ferretti Yachts 580 is 59 ft 10 in with a 16 ft 5 in beam, standard Volvo Penta D13 900 engines (D13 1000 optional), 3 cabins, room for 14 people on board and 859 US gallons of fuel.

Go ifAn Italian flybridge with the biggest fuel tank of the European picks
Skip ifYou want IPS pod drives
Why #3 over #4: At 59 ft 10 in it is longer than the Squadron 58’s 58 ft 5 in, and it carries 859 US gallons to the Fairline’s 732.
4

Fairline Squadron 58

Fairline Squadron 58
Answrs VerdictThe fastest of the 58-footers.
Length: 58 ft 5 in / 17.81 m (incl. pulpit)Beam: 16 ft 4 inTop speed: 32 knots (twin Volvo Penta D13-1000, 2,000 hp)Fuel: 732 US galBerths: 6-7Price: Not published on the builder’s model page

The Fairline Squadron 58 is 58 ft 5 in including the pulpit, with a 16 ft 4 in beam, 6-7 berths and 732 US gallons of fuel. Fairline lists 32 knots with twin Volvo Penta D13-1000s.

Go ifA British flybridge with a 32-knot top speed
Skip ifYou need room for more than seven to sleep
Why #4 over #5: At 58 ft 5 in it is longer than the Absolute 56 Fly’s 57 ft 10 in, and it carries 732 US gallons to the Absolute’s 686.85.
5

Absolute 56 Fly

Absolute 56 Fly
Answrs VerdictThe pod-drive flybridge pick.
Length: 57 ft 10 in / 17.64 mBeam: 15 ft 9 inEngines: Volvo Penta 2 x D8-IPS800 (2 x 441 kW)Fuel: 686.85 US galCabins: Master, VIP and twin cabins plus a double crew cabinMax capacity: 14

The Absolute 56 Fly is 57 ft 10 in with a 15 ft 9 in beam, Volvo Penta D8-IPS800 pods (2 x 441 kW) and 686.85 US gallons of fuel. Below are master, VIP and twin cabins plus a double crew cabin, and it is rated for 14.

Go ifIPS pod handling with a full-beam master cabin at the bow
Skip ifYou want the most fuel
Why #5 over #6: At 17.64 m it is longer than the Galeon 560 Fly’s 17.55 m.
6

Galeon 560 Fly

Galeon 560 Fly
Answrs VerdictThe balcony yacht.
Length: 57.58 ft / 17.55 mBeam: 15.81 ft (22.54 ft with balconies opened)Engines: Twin Volvo Penta D13-900 (2 x 900 hp)Max speed: Up to 31 knotsFuel: 2 x 1100 lCabins: 3 + 1

The Galeon 560 Fly is 57.58 ft with a 15.81 ft beam that opens to 22.54 ft with its balconies out. Twin Volvo Penta D13-900s (2 x 900 hp) give up to 31 knots, with 2 x 1100 l of fuel and 3 + 1 cabins.

Go ifFold-out side balconies that widen the boat at anchor
Skip ifYou want the longest boat for the money
Why #6 over #7: At 17.55 m it is longer than the Prestige F5.7’s 17.29 m, and Galeon lists up to 31 knots to the Prestige’s 27.
7

Prestige F5.7

Prestige F5.7
Answrs VerdictThe cruising-pace flybridge.
Length: 17.29 m (overall length)Beam: 4.69 mEngines: Volvo 2 x IPS 800 (D8, 600 hp)Max speed: 27 knotsFuel: 2,200 lPeople: 6 + 1 crew (option)

The Prestige F5.7 is 17.29 m long with a 4.69 m beam, Volvo IPS 800 pods (D8, 600 hp), a 27-knot top speed and 2,200 l of fuel, for 6 people plus an optional crew member.

Go ifA calmer cruising pace with IPS pods
Skip ifYou want 30-plus knots
Why #7 over #8: At 17.29 m it is longer than the Manhattan 56’s 17.21 m.
8

Sunseeker Manhattan 56

Sunseeker Manhattan 56
Answrs VerdictThe shafts-or-pods pick.
Length: 56 ft 6 in / 17.21 mBeam: 16 ft 0 inEngines: MAN up to 1,600 PS (total), shafts or podsMax speed: Up to 31 knotsFuel: 580 US galRange: Up to 230 nautical miles at 21 knots

The Sunseeker Manhattan 56 is 56 ft 6 in with a 16 ft 0 in beam, MAN power up to 1,600 PS total on shafts or pods, up to 31 knots, 3 cabins and 580 US gallons of fuel, for a range of up to 230 nautical miles at 21 knots.

Go ifA British flybridge with a choice of shafts or pods
Skip ifYou want the longest range
Why #8 over #9: At 56 ft 6 in it is longer than the Tiara 56 LS’s 56 ft 2 in, and it has 3 cabins to the Tiara’s 2 staterooms.
9

Tiara 56 LS

Tiara 56 LS
Answrs VerdictThe outboard yacht.
Length: 56 ft 2 in / 17.12 m (with integrated platform)Beam: 16 ft 0 inEngines: Quad Mercury 600 hp Verado V12 outboardsFuel: 1,000 galStaterooms: 2Draft: 4 ft 0 in

The Tiara 56 LS is 56 ft 2 in with its integrated platform, with a 16 ft 0 in beam, quad Mercury 600 hp Verado V12 outboards, 1,000 gallons of fuel, 2 staterooms and a 4 ft 0 in draft.

Go ifOutboard power and a 1,000-gallon tank
Skip ifYou want a flybridge or a third stateroom
Why #9 over #10: At 56 ft 2 in it is longer than the Fly 53’s 55 ft 1 in, and its 1,000 gallons top the Azimut’s 634 US gallons.
10

Azimut Fly 53

Azimut Fly 53
Answrs VerdictThe compact Italian flybridge.
Length: 55 ft 1 in / 16.78 m (incl. pulpit)Beam: 16 ft 3 inEngines: 2 x Volvo Penta IPS 950 D11 725 hpMax speed: Up to 31 knotsFuel: 634 US galBerths: 6 + 1 crew

The Azimut Fly 53 is 55 ft 1 in including the pulpit, with a 16 ft 3 in beam, two Volvo Penta IPS 950 D11s at 725 hp, up to 31 knots, 634 US gallons of fuel and 6 berths plus 1 for crew.

Go ifThe shortest yacht here, with IPS pods and a crew berth
Skip ifYou want more than 56 feet

How we ranked these

We ranked each motor yacht by its builder’s published overall length, longest first, and show the engines, top speed, fuel and berths each builder lists. Every model is listed on its builder’s site now, and none of the ten builders publishes a price on its model page. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the biggest motor yacht on this list?

The Princess Y72, at 74 ft 9 in including the pulpit, with twin MAN V12-1650 engines and a 33-35 knot top speed.

Which yacht here carries the most fuel?

The Princess Y72 holds 1,189 US gallons; the Tiara 56 LS holds 1,000 gallons.

Which yachts here use Volvo Penta IPS pod drives?

The Riviera 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition (IPS 950), Azimut Fly 53 (IPS 950), Absolute 56 Fly (IPS800) and Prestige F5.7 (IPS 800). Sunseeker offers shafts or pods on the Manhattan 56.

How fast is the Fairline Squadron 58?

Fairline lists 32 knots with twin Volvo Penta D13-1000 engines, and 30 knots (estimated) with twin D13-900s.

Overall length (m, as published) at a glance

Azimut Fly 5316.78 m
Tiara 56 LS17.12 m
Sunseeker Manhattan 5617.21 m
Prestige F5.717.29 m
Galeon 560 Fly17.55 m
Absolute 56 Fly17.64 m
Fairline Squadron 5817.81 m
Ferretti Yachts 58018.24 m
Riviera 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition18.64 m
Princess Y7222.8 m
Overall length (m, as published), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

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Sources

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