Top 15 yachts ideal to buy for Bonus Depreciation & Business Use
July 15, 2025
To qualify for bonus depreciation, a yacht must:
Be used more than 50% for business purposes (e.g., chartering, corporate entertaining, branding, or client use)
Be placed in service during the tax year you want to claim depreciation
Be part of a legitimate, documented business activity
Here is a list of the Top 15 yachts ideal to buy for Bonus Depreciation & Business Use
Aquila 54 Power Catamaran
Spacious, fuel-efficient, ideal for charter and client hosting.
Lagoon 55
Popular for luxury charters with its wide beam and versatile cabin layout.
Lagoon Sixty 5
High-end sailing catamaran with strong resale and charter appeal.
Sunreef Power Catamarans (60, 70, 80 models)
Ultra-luxury, custom builds perfect for branding, charter, or private events.
Fountaine Pajot MY6 / MY5
Great for business-minded buyers entering the charter market.
Prestige 590S / 690
Modern flybridge yachts with strong brand reputation and performance.
Azimut Magellano 66 / Azimut Flybridge Series
Sleek, stylish, and great for entertaining clients or launching brand events.
Princess Y72 / F62 / V60
Prestigious British design, excellent for corporate events or family-owned charter businesses.
Absolute Navetta 64 / 68
Excellent long-range capability with luxurious finishes; attractive for onboard meetings or brand experiences.
Ocean Alexander 27R / 28 Explorer
High-end explorer yachts with space for luxury charters or private corporate use.
Sirena 58 / 68
Turkish-built semi-displacement yachts with strong U.S. charter potential.
Galeon 640 Fly
Modern features and great use of space, ideal for hosting small business gatherings or exclusive tours.
Leopard 53 Powercat
Affordable entry into the power catamaran market; widely used in charter fleets.
Beneteau Grand Trawler 62
Long-range capabilities, ideal for coastal tours, filming, or luxury branding events.
Horizon PC60 / FD75
Known for fuel efficiency, high-end finishes, and space for luxury charters or business branding.
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