specialist vehicle hire - head to head
Focus Motor Yachts vs Galeon
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Focus Motor Yachts | Galeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Netherlands | Poland (Straszyn) |
| UK availability | Limited UK presence | Limited UK presence |
| Range covers | sports cruiser motor yachts | Flybridge motor yachts, Sport cruisers |
| Best known for | Forza 37 | 470 Skydeck |
Choose Focus Motor Yachts if...
A Dutch builder of sports cruiser motor yachts, sold on the UK used-boat market through general yacht brokerages.
Look at: Forza 37
Full Focus Motor Yachts profile →Choose Galeon if...
A Polish motor yacht builder known for glass-heavy, open-plan flybridge designs. Charter brokers and private owners use models like the 470 Skydeck for coastal cruising with a sunbathing-focused upper deck.
Look at: 470 Skydeck
Full Galeon profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK specialist vehicle hire companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Focus Motor Yachts vs Galeon - common questions
Is Focus Motor Yachts better than Galeon?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. A Dutch builder of sports cruiser motor yachts, sold on the UK used-boat market through general yacht brokerages. A Polish motor yacht builder known for glass-heavy, open-plan flybridge designs. Charter brokers and private owners use models like the 470 Skydeck for coastal cruising with a sunbathing-focused upper deck.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Focus Motor Yachts or Galeon?
Focus Motor Yachts: Sold in the UK in small numbers through general yacht brokers rather than a dedicated UK dealer network. Galeon: Available in the UK mainly through yacht brokers rather than dedicated charter fleets.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK specialist vehicle hire companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.