The Complete Boat Buying Guide: Finding Your Perfect Match at Modern Yachts

Whether you’re buying your first boat or stepping up to something bigger, this guide walks you through every model currently in stock at Modern Yachts — with the specs, the story, and everything you need to make the right call.

How to Use This Guide

Buying a boat ranks among the most personal purchases you’ll ever make. First, think about how you plan to use it — weekend escapes, serious offshore fishing, entertaining guests, or all of the above. Then use this guide to match your lifestyle to the right model. We’ve broken each boat down by brand so you understand who it’s built for, what sets it apart, and whether it belongs in your slip.

Modern Yachts has served Long Island boaters for over 55 years. We operate three locations — Hampton Bays, Westhampton Beach, and Mattituck — and carry four premier brands: Nimbus, EdgeWater, Sea Ray, and Jupiter. Our team knows the East End’s waters intimately. Whether you’re running the Peconics, navigating the inlets, or pushing offshore to the canyons, we’ll match you with the right boat for the job.

Nimbus: Scandinavian Design Meets Open-Water Performance

Nimbus has built boats in Sweden since 1968, driven by four core values: safety, comfort, Scandinavian design, and quality. Their boats stand out immediately — clean lines, award-winning walkthrough deck layouts, and social spaces that invite you to stay longer. Simply put, if you want a boat that feels like an extension of your lifestyle, Nimbus belongs on your list.

2025 Nimbus W11 — Legacy Edition

The W11 is Nimbus’s vision of the ideal weekend cruiser, and this Legacy Edition build delivers on every level. It turns heads at the dock before you ever leave — finished in a striking Moonlight Metallic matte foiled hull, it looks as good tied up as it does at speed.

Twin Mercury Verado V10-400 outboards in Cold Fusion White power this build. Joystick Piloting, Autopilot, Skyhook, and Active Trim come standard. Together, they make this boat as easy to dock as it is thrilling to drive. The proven Nimbus stepped hull delivers smooth cruising in the 20–40+ knot range, so the ride stays comfortable for everyone aboard.

On deck, the award-winning Nimbus sidewalk layout maximizes space and keeps movement safe from bow to stern. Folding side balconies and a hydraulic swim platform bring the water right to you at anchor. Below, the boat sleeps four with a full enclosed head, shower, 16,000 BTU air conditioning, hot water, and a generator. Add the Simrad 16″ NSS Evo3S with HALO24 Radar, complete teak decking, and a high-end audio package, and this becomes one of the most comprehensively equipped W11s available anywhere.

Who it’s for: Buyers who want a fully loaded Scandinavian cruiser that performs as well as it looks. This is the boat for couples and families who entertain and want to stay out longer.

Key Specs: 40’7″ LOA | 11’4″ beam | Twin Mercury V10-400 | 225-gallon fuel | 12,345 lbs dry | Hampton Bays

Nimbus T9 X Edition — The Versatile Day Boat

The T9 X Edition is the boat you reach for when you simply want to go. At just over 30 feet, it punches well above its size. The twin-stepped V-hull and twin Mercury 225 V6 FourStroke outboards in Cold Fusion White combine precise performance with a premium finish that’s hard to match at this price point.

What makes the X Edition special is the details. Dark grey Alcantara-inspired upholstery, full synthetic teak decking with black caulking, and a T-Top with sliding roof and full canopy enclosure set this build apart from any standard T9. Meanwhile, the Simrad 16″ NSS Evo3S plotter, HALO20+ Radar, Autopilot with OP12 controller, and Zipwake Dynamic Trim Control give the captain complete confidence underway.

Furthermore, this boat handles the practical stuff just as well. A bow thruster with remote control, underwater lighting, enclosed head with sink, Webasto cabin heater, refrigerator, and shore power with U.S. outlets make it a genuine four-season platform on the East End. Whether you’re anchoring off Shelter Island or running to Montauk, the T9 X Edition is ready.

Who it’s for: Active families and day boaters who want one boat for watersports, weekend runs, fishing, and entertaining. It rewards skilled drivers and forgives new ones equally.

Key Specs: 30’8″ LOA | 9’8″ beam | Twin Mercury V6-225 | 85-gallon fuel | 6,200 lbs dry | Hampton Bays

EdgeWater: Built for the Angler, Loved by Everyone — New York’s Exclusive Dealer

EdgeWater builds their boats in Edgewater, Florida with one goal: produce the most durable, capable center consoles in their class. Their Single-Piece Infusion process bonds vacuum-infused vinylester resins to composite and foam structural stringers. The result is a hull that resists flex, eliminates creaks, and holds up to decades of saltwater use.

Most importantly for New York buyers — Modern Yachts is the exclusive authorized EdgeWater dealer in New York State. This is not simply a marketing designation. It means our team holds direct factory relationships, deeper product knowledge, and superior inventory access for anyone buying in New York. In short, if you want a new EdgeWater in this state, we are your only option.

2026 EdgeWater 340CC — Haze Gray / Black Edition

The 340CC has long earned its reputation as one of the most versatile center consoles on the market. This 2026 Black Edition build takes that platform and makes it impossible to ignore.

The exterior leads with Haze Gray hull sides, a black hull bottom, and a matching Haze Gray hardtop underside — a bold, modern combination that turns heads at every marina. Under the cowlings, twin Mercury 400 Verado V10 outboards in black deliver exhilarating offshore performance. Seakeeper Ride trim tabs keep the boat controlled and comfortable across a wide range of sea conditions.

On the fishing side, this build spares nothing. The 38-gallon aquarium-view livewell, 70 total gallons of livewell capacity, and Taco GS390 20-foot carbon fiber outriggers handle serious offshore duty. Meanwhile, dual Garmin 8616XSV displays, a Garmin Fantom 54 open-array radar in black, AIS 800, and a VHF 315 keep the helm fully informed. For entertainment, the Fusion Apollo 770 with JL Audio M6 LED speakers, twin 10″ subwoofers, and MVI amplifiers deliver premium sound throughout the cockpit.

Additionally, full slate grey on black SeaDek, an Edsen Carbon Fiber steering wheel, light-up EdgeWater logo pucks, and a premium prep station add a level of finish that matches the boat’s performance ambitions.

Who it’s for: Anglers with families who refuse to choose between a fishing machine and a social boat. The 340CC handles both without compromise.

Key Specs: 34′ LOA | 10’6″ beam | Twin Mercury Verado V10-400 | 340-gallon fuel | 11,800 lbs dry | Hampton Bays

2026 EdgeWater 250CC — Stars & Stripes Blue Edition

The all-new 250CC redefines what a 25-foot center console can do. At 26’3″ LOA, it holds the largest footprint in its class. Better yet, EdgeWater builds it with the same Single-Piece Infusion construction — no wood, no shortcuts — found across their entire lineup.

This build shines in Stars & Stripes Blue hull sides with a white hull bottom and color-matched hardtop underside. Twin Yamaha F200 outboards deliver efficient, reliable power, and the standard Seakeeper Ride trim control system keeps the ride smooth. Dual Garmin 8612 displays handle navigation, while the Fusion Apollo 770 with JL Audio LED speakers, a 10″ subwoofer, and amplifier bring the sound quality up to match the rest of the build.

For fishing, the 250CC covers all the bases. It includes dual livewells, dual insulated fish boxes, a Profish 1000 anchor windlass with forward controls, and a walk-through transom for easy deck access. A premium leaning post with ICON 50 cooler slide, forward shade system, and marine head with holding tank make longer days entirely manageable. Finally, the 8.5-foot beam keeps it fully road-legal — a real advantage for buyers who trailer their boat home for winter storage.

As New York’s only authorized EdgeWater dealer, Modern Yachts is the exclusive source for this model in the state.

Who it’s for: Buyers who want genuine offshore capability and premium construction in a versatile, trailerable package. It runs shallow bays just as confidently as it runs offshore.

Key Specs: 26’3″ LOA | 8’6″ beam | Twin Yamaha F200 | 140-gallon fuel | 6,000 lbs dry | Hampton Bays

Sea Ray: The Entertainer’s Choice

Sea Ray stands as one of the most recognized names in recreational boating, and the SLX series represents the best they build. These boats combine athletic performance with first-class amenities — they’re designed for people who want to host, cruise in style, and arrive looking like they mean it.

2025 Sea Ray SLX 400 OB — The Flagship Experience

Sea Ray calls the SLX 400 OB “The Entertainer,” and this specific build makes that case without effort. At 42’2″ LOA with a 12’1″ beam and twin Mercury V12 600hp Verado outboards with Joystick Piloting, this is the most powerful boat in the Sea Ray lineup. It also happens to be the most fun.

The layout revolves around social living at scale. A spacious bow lounge, a convertible cockpit with a retractable electric sunshade, a fold-down portside beach terrace, an aft sunpad with adjustable backrests, and a full cockpit wet bar turn every outing into an event. Specifically, the fold-down swim terrace brings the water to cockpit level — a feature that transforms a day at anchor from pleasant to extraordinary.

Below deck, a V-berth, enclosed head, and galley make overnight stays genuinely comfortable. The generator and air conditioning package, dual digital dash displays with Mercury VesselView integration, and Fusion premium audio with subwoofer complete the package. Sea Ray backs this model with their SENTIN3L warranty — three years bow-to-stern plus a 10-year limited structural hull and deck warranty to the original owner.

Who it’s for: Buyers who want the absolute best Sea Ray offers. This boat fits large gatherings, client outings, family days, and sunset cruises equally well.

Key Specs: 42’2″ LOA | 12’1″ beam | Twin Mercury V12 Verado 600 | 375-gallon fuel | 20,678 lbs dry | Hampton Bays

2026 Sea Ray SLX 280 OB — Premium Performance at 28 Feet

The SLX 280 OB brings the full SLX experience to a more approachable size — without cutting corners anywhere you’d notice. This 2026 build runs a Mercury 250HP V8 Verado with Joystick Piloting and Digital Throttle & Shift. It docks precisely, accelerates confidently, and handles the East End’s variable conditions with ease.

The interior finishes communicate quality immediately. Stone interior with grey flooring, a Power Tower with integrated Bimini, cockpit SeaDek, and RGBW LED cockpit lighting with thru-hull lights create an environment that feels considered from every angle. The bow filler cushion converts the forward section into a full sun lounge, while teak bow and cockpit tables, a 12V cockpit refrigerator, transom pull-out shower, and vacuum flush head with holding tank mean this boat handles long days without asking anything of you.

The entertainment bundle includes enhanced audio, a premier stereo upgrade with speakers, subwoofer, and amplifier, plus inductive wireless phone charging at the helm. Additionally, the anchor bundle with windlass, rope, chain, and stainless steel anchor means this boat leaves the dock ready for anything — no additional shopping required.

Who it’s for: Buyers stepping into the SLX line for the first time, or upgraders who want luxury performance in a 28-foot platform. Either way, this boat delivers.

Key Specs: 28’6″ LOA | 9′ beam | Mercury 250 V8 Verado JPO | 130-gallon fuel | 6,895 lbs dry | Westhampton Beach

Jupiter: Built for the Offshore Angler

Jupiter Marine has built serious offshore sportfishing boats in Palmetto, Florida since the late 1980s. Founders Nick Scafidi and Joe Moran set out to build the finest offshore sportfishing boats available — and that mission has never changed. Today, their deep-V hulls, vacuum-infused construction, and yacht-quality interiors attract anglers who fish hard and expect their equipment to keep up.

2023 Jupiter 40 — Demo Boat with New Warranties

The Jupiter 40 competes in one of the most demanding categories in boating — 40-foot offshore center consoles — and it stands out even there. This demo boat with new warranties offers exceptional value for a buyer who wants to step into the category without paying full new-boat pricing.

This build carries twin Mercury V12 Verado 600hp engines with Joystick Piloting and Autopilot, finished in Aqua Mist hull paint to the chine. From there, the options list reads like a wish list: a Seakeeper 3 gyro stabilizer, Garmin electronics package, generator, bow thruster, Reverso engine flush, Gemlux Deluxe carbon fiber outriggers with removable flyshade, and triple Lumitec Seablaze X Spectrum underwater lights. The 40″ rigid lightbar on the T-Top and Release Marine teak forward seating backrests round out a build that holds nothing back.

On the fishing front, Jupiter built this boat to produce. The 45-gallon transom livewell, 126-gallon forward center fish box with macerator, and twin 100-gallon aft fish boxes give you serious bait and catch capacity. The console interior offers 6.5 feet of headroom, a full stand-up head with porcelain electric toilet, hot and cold shower and teak grate sole, a galley with microwave, and sleeping accommodations for two. The Indian teak veneer interior package adds a level of finish rarely found on a center console.

Hull construction uses no wood, ever — vacuum-infused vinylester with closed-cell PVC coring and a Posi-Stern hull pad. This boat carries a 500-gallon fuel tank and 24 degrees of deadrise at the transom, so it handles Northeast seas the way a Jupiter should.

Who it’s for: Dedicated offshore anglers who want a fully loaded, category-leading boat with new warranties at demo pricing. This is a rare find.

Key Specs: 39’11” LOA | 11’11” beam | Twin Mercury V12 Verado 600 | 500-gallon fuel | 16,000 lbs dry | $850,000 | Hampton Bays

2026 Jupiter 32 — A Legend Reborn

The Jupiter 32 carries the legacy of the iconic Jupiter 31 into the current era. It does so with modern construction, updated technology, and the precise fit and finish Jupiter is known for. This 2026 build wears Whisper Gray with custom red stitching and a matching Whisper Gray hardtop underside — sharp, purposeful, and perfectly suited for Long Island waters.

Twin Yamaha 350 V6 3.5L four-stroke outboards in white power this build. The Yamaha Helm Master EX joystick with Autopilot and SetPoint makes close-quarters handling straightforward, even in tight marina conditions. Hull construction uses closed-cell PVC coring, a solid fiberglass bottom, a fiberglass uni-grid stringer system, and a vinylester resin barrier — zero wood in the laminate, no exceptions.

The console features a fiberglass hardtop with integrated spreader lights, a full windshield with vent and wiper, and an interior with an electric head, sink, and ample storage. For fishing, this build includes an aft livewell with a clear lid, dual in-deck macerated fish boxes, tackle storage in the leaning post, under-gunwale rod racks, and multiple flush-mount rod holders. JL Audio premium sound with upgraded subwoofer and amplifier, LED cockpit lighting, and freshwater and raw water washdowns round out a boat built for both full fishing days and relaxed family cruising.

Who it’s for: Anglers who want purpose-built offshore performance at 32 feet. This is the boat you buy to keep for a decade — or two.

Key Specs: 32’8″ LOA | 9’9″ beam | Twin Yamaha F350 V6 3.5L | 300-gallon fuel | 9,215 lbs dry | Hampton Bays

How to Choose: A Quick Framework

First, consider your primary use. For buyers new to boating or returning after time away, the Sea Ray SLX 280 OB and Nimbus T9 X Edition are the strongest starting points — capable, refined, and easy to love from day one. If your family wants to fish and cruise in equal measure, the EdgeWater 250CC and 340CC are built precisely for that balance. On the other hand, if entertaining large groups in style is the top priority, nothing in this lineup matches the Sea Ray SLX 400 OB. Finally, for the offshore angler who needs a boat that handles whatever the Northeast throws at it, the Jupiter 32 and Jupiter 40 are the answer.

All eight boats are in stock now across our Hampton Bays, Westhampton Beach, and Mattituck locations. With over 55 years serving the East End and Yamaha-certified technicians on staff, we’re here to help you get on the water in the right boat — and keep you there season after season. Click any model above to view the full listing, or reach out to our team to schedule a showing.

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