Everyone loves a classic, easy-on-the-eye Italian hunk, the only problem is choosing the right one. It is a bit of an audacious fantasy to consider being a potential client on the hunt for a 50m motor yacht, however, there is value in examining this particular sub-sector. The six semi-custom Italian 50m motor yachts listed below have been chosen not only because of their success in the market but also because they each display intriguing similarities and differences. 

We’ve established that there are plenty of self-proclaimed ‘dreamboats’ out there, but how would a potential client actually differentiate between brands offering a relatively similar product? The shipyards highlighted below have their own idea of what the perfect 50m motor yacht should look like, neither is necessarily better than the other, but ultimately, personal taste, price tag, and delivery time will be the deciding factors for a potential client looking for a particular kind of motor yacht. 

As a disclaimer, it should be noted that all of these yachts are customisable to a variety of extents depending on the shipyard. Also, this is by no means another digital brochure or god-forbidden ‘listicle’ that advertises and advocates for each and every brand – that would be pointless. What this aims to highlight, is the scope and depth of the market – very…