Guide · Yacht types
By Leon Bekkers, founder·4 min read
Day cruiser or weekender: which yacht suits the way you sail?
By Leon Bekkers, founder·4 min read
The day cruiser
Open deck, large sun pads, easy access to the water, a small cabin for changing or a nap. Ideal for warm climates and short trips from a home marina.
The weekender
Sheltered cockpit, often under a hardtop, two cabins, a galley and a full head. Ideal for coastal cruising over several days and for cooler waters.
Where Bekkers fits
The Beachclub 40 is the day yacht: open, close to the water, built for sun and swimming. The AZUR 45HT is the weekender: a hardtop, glass panel, sheltered dining and two cabins below.
Compare the Beachclub 40 and AZUR 45HTQuestions to ask yourself
- 01How many nights a year will you sleep on board?
- 02Where do you cruise: northern Europe or the Mediterranean and Caribbean?
- 03Do you helm yourself or with crew?
- 04How many guests do you usually bring?
About the authorLeon Bekkers founded Bekkers Yachts in Heusden after years of making stainless steel work for the leading Dutch superyacht yards.
