Mikelson Yachts Review

Mikelson Yachts have been producing sportsfishing yachts for more than twenty years. Based in San Diego the company is well known for designing efficient, spacious, yachts with the dedicated sportsfisherman in mind. In fact, Mikelson yachts have helped owners win numerous fishing titles including the 2009 Bisbee Black & Blue Billfish Tournament. The boats have a reputation for being able to attain high cruising speeds even though they have less horsepower than some of their competitors. The lower horsepower also allows the yachts to travel further on less fuel. The roomy interiors are fitted with numerous hatches and windows so the feeling within is almost like being on deck.

The base model for the yachts offered by Mikelson are really just guidelines because virtually any option that can be imagined can be added to one of the yachts during construction. Michelson takes the time to get to know its customers so they can figure out exactly what the customer needs and wants. This reason the price is so much less than other companies who build custom yachts is because of the base model. This causes some naysayers to claim the yachts are not truly custom built, rather they are semi-custom built. However, the result is almost the same. Each boat is unique to its owner, the biggest difference is the price is closer to a boat straight from the production line rather than from a designer.

Pricing

The price for a new Mikelson yacht depends on the customization options chosen. Because all of their yachts are built to order, one must contact the company for an estimate. Previous models range in price from about $300,000 to almost $2,000,000. The prices for both the new and previously owned yachts depends on the year of construction, model, and options selected.

Pros

• The yachts are custom built which allows owners to choose what is exactly right for them.
• The yachts retain their value well and are good candidates for resale.
• One of the more affordable brands that offers this extent of customization.

Cons

• Primarily for sports fishers, so boats may not be ideal for other yachting preferences.

Featured Models

Some of the current base models include the M43 Sportfisher, M50 Luxury Sportfisher, M57 Lury Sportfisher, M59 Cruising Sportfisher, M61 Luxury Sportfisher, M70 Luxury Sportfisher, and the M75 Sportfisher.

Conclusion

Overall this is a great fishing yacht. The extensive customization options make it great for people who have had difficulty finding something off the rack, so to speak, but who do not want to pay the many millions of dollars necessary to have a completely custom yacht built. This company offers a nice compromise between those two options.