Down East Yachting Review

Down East Yachting says it places a strong emphasis on style and on cutting edge technology. Most of its boats are often considered small to medium sized for yachts. Although the inside of the boats are modern and trendy looking, many customers would say they aren’t over the top. Down East Yachting’ boats vary in length from about 34-52 feet, and they all have a pretty high fuel capacity. Although it has just a few new models, the company does say that it works to make its products unique.

Down East Yacht’s two new main boats are the Sabre and the Back Cove. Sabre’s models range in length from about 34-52 feet and in weight from 16,000 pounds to 46,000 pounds. They have a fuel capacity of about 275 gallons to 800 gallons. The Sabres include the 40 Sedan, 34 Express, 38 Hart Top Express, 42 Express, 42 Sedan, and 52 Salon Express. The Back Cove’s models range in length from about 26-37 feet long and in weight from about 8,500 to about 22,000 pounds. They have a fuel capacity of about 100 to 300 gallons. The Sabre Yachts Corporation, is based in South Casco, Maine, while Back Cove Yachts are built in Rockland, Maine. Down East Yachting also has offices in Michigan and Florida.

Pricing

A 2002 53’ Cavileer Convertible can cost about $400,000, a 1997 Tiara 4300 Open can cost about $345,000, a 2008 Sabre 42 Express can cost about $626,000, a Sabre 42 Express can cost about $430,000, a Sabre 38 Express can cost about $450,000, and a Sabre 38 Express IPS can cost about $550,000.

Pros

• The company’s boats are stylish and modern looking without being too extravagant. You can find several of their models for less than $400,000, much cheaper than some companies that seem to only sell models that cost about $4-$6 million.
• The company says it places a high emphasis on style.
• Most of Down East Yacht’s boats have a fuel capacity of at least 100 gallons.

Cons

• Although the boats aren’t overly expensive like some companies’ boats, most Americans can’t afford Down East Yachting.
• The company’s Web site only lists two new vessels.
• Down East Yachting doesn’t have many options of larger yachts.

Featured Models

Down East Yacht’s models include the 40 Sedan, 34 Express, 38 Hart Top Express, 42 Express, 42 Sedan, and 52 Salon Express, Back Cove 26, Back Cove 29, Back Cove 33, and Back Cove 37.

Conclusion

Many of Down East Yacht’s products are pretty affordable for yachts, ranging in price from about $400,000 to about $700,000. This may seem expensive, but it’s much more affordable than other companies’ boats, such as Donzi Yachts, which charge a few million dollars per vessel.