The Hot List – December 2025

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If you’ve ever shopped for a boat you’ve probably been inundated with sales, deals, price reductions, manufacturer incentives, and other messages that dealers and brokers will use to capture your interest. Now introducing “The Hot List” – a collection of 5 of the best opportunities on pre-owned yachts for sale on the market. More than one out of every three boats featured on United’s Hot List have sold within 4 weeks of being featured!

 

Hot List boats below in order by length:

 

Hot List #1 Vote – “UNLEASHED” – 2007 VIKING 56 CONVERTIBLE

viking yacht for sale in december 2025

This Viking 56 Convertible “Unleashed” is one of the finest 56 Vikings available today. Has many updates including tower, hull paint, spot zero, teak transom, updated electronics and more. Boat is turnkey and ready to go. Notable features include MTU M91 12V2000 1,500HP engines with 3,550 hours, Onan 21.5kW genset, desirable 3/2 layout with cross-over bunk in forward cabin, and much more. This Viking has even been kept in a covered slip.

 

Hot List #2 Vote – “SOUND TRAVELER” – 2005 CARVER 56 VOYAGER

Discover the pinnacle of luxury and performance with this exceptionally well-maintained 2005 Carver 56′ Pilothouse motor yacht. Designed for extended cruising and liveaboard comfort, this yacht offers the perfect blend of elegant design, spacious interiors, and reliable performance. With its distinctive sky lounge, expansive living spaces, and premium upgrades, it’s a turnkey opportunity for those seeking the ultimate on-the-water lifestyle.

 

Hot List #3 Vote – “TARA” – 2017 ABSOLUTE 50 FLY

absolute yacht for sale in december 2025

Excellent opportunity for Absolute’s most popular model! The 50 FLY offers the most amazing layout for cruising and entertaining. Featuring 4 staterooms, (Including the crew cabin), 3 heads, huge open salon and galley, fabulous aft deck and flybridge, make this the perfect cruising yacht for your family and friends! Other notable features include bow thruster, FLIR night vision, Garmin electronics, Kohler generator, and much more!

 

Hot List #4 Vote – “LAST DANCE” – 2001 GRAND BANKS 49 EASTBAY HX

grand banks yachts for sale in december 2025

Last Dance” has come to market with many fresh upgrades. The owners have spared no expense in professional maintenance and record keeping of this fine example of Grand Banks craftmanship and attention to detail that they are known for. If you are looking for a turnkey vessel that shows pride in ownership, this is it! Notable recent upgrades and maintenance include new epoxy barrier coated bottom and Trinidad paint this past October, new Raymarine electronics (2024), new A/C unit in the pilothouse (2024), and a lot more on the list.

 

Hot List #5 Vote – “DENIED” – 2021 YELLOWFIN 42

yellowfin 42 for sale in december 2025

This 42′ Yellowfin was originally built by a seasoned owner. Currently, the seller who is the second owner and a seasoned boater as well, has upgraded her even more. A Sea Keeper 5 was installed and all new Garmin Electronics have been updated. This vessel is fastidiously taken care of and shows like new. Who ever decides to view her, they will not be disappointed. Extended warranties are up to date on the 450R’s and SK5. This is the most tricked out turn key 42′ Yellowfin available right now.

 

The Hot List will be posted at the beginning of each month so stay tuned! (Want to see your boat on the hot list? Fill out our online “What’s My Boat Worth” form.)

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Sold Listings
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1966 Custom Observer

$199,000
60 ft
Port Angeles Washington
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1980 Ocean Alexander El Pescador

$235,500
55 ft
Sequim Washington
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1988 President Fjord Song II

$118,900
52 ft
Seattle Washington
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1990 Californian Thisle Dew

$145,500
52 ft
Port Angeles Washington
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1987 Symbol Lady Laur

$75,000
51 ft
Seattle Washington
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1980 Gulf Commander FANTOME DE LA MER

$105,000
50 ft
Seattle Washington
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1977 Tollycraft Laurie-Ann

$149,500
48 ft
Seattle Washington
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1998 Bayliner Sea Mist

$225,000
47 ft
Seattle Washington
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2000 Sealine HIGH SIERRA

$219,995
47 ft
Seattle Washington
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1986 Custom The Tillie

$139,500
46 ft
Seattle Washington
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1989 Custom Saint Jude

$175,000
46 ft
Port Angeles Washington
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2000 Maxum Four C's

$150,000
46 ft
Seattle Washington
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1986 Tollycraft Mardoll

$179,500
44 ft
Seattle Washington
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1973 Nautor Swan OCEAN MAGIC

$64,995
44 ft
Seattle Washington
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1929 Custom Vagabond

$149,900
43 ft
Bainbridge Island Washington
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1983 Tollycraft By George

$159,500
43 ft
Seattle Washington
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1983 Kadey-Krogen Sea Vista

$199,000
42 ft
Portland Oregon
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1991 Sea Ray Squared Away

$63,500
42 ft
Seattle Washington
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1993 Ocean Alexander Bird of Paradise

$160,000
42 ft
Seattle Washington
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1981 Cooper Redcoat

$76,000
41 ft
Sequim Washington
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1998 Tiara Yachts Problem Child

$220,000
40 ft
Seattle Washington
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2006 Silverton YOLO

$224,000
40 ft
Seattle Washington
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1968 Hatteras TORTUGA

$49,995
38 ft
Seattle Washington
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1984 Tollycraft Akvavit

$49,000
37 ft
Seattle Washington
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1981 Uniflite SURPRISE

$45,000
37 ft
Seattle Washington
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1986 Lord Nelson Ranger

$164,900
37 ft
Seattle Washington
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1976 Uniflite SARAH LIZ

$30,000
36 ft
Seattle Washington
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2000 Tiara Sport Rhumb Line

$117,950
35 ft
Seattle Washington
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2009 Nordic

$139,900
35 ft
Billings Montana
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2007 Mainship LITTLE RED

$170,000
34 ft
Seattle Washington
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1985 Hunter Archer

$29,500
34 ft
Sequim Washington
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1996 Carver

$26,500
32 ft
Seattle Washington
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1992 Bayliner

$35,500
32 ft
Sequim Washington
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1991 Bayliner Poco A Poco

$27,875
32 ft
Seattle Washington
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2006 Cobalt

$135,900
32 ft
Spokane Washington
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2014 Ranger Tugs Aventura

$235,000
31 ft
Seattle Washington
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2017 Cobalt

$170,000
30 ft
Seattle Washington

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