Overview
The Quicksilver 875 Sundeck is an open-deck sport cruiser in the 8–9-metre class, with ‘extensive sun deck space and versatile layout’ as its key selling points.
Designed with entertainment and leisure in mind, the boat features class-leading sunbathing areas at both the bow and stern, along with a convertible cabin layout, whilst offering both short-range cruising capability and basic overnight accommodation (4 berths).
The overall design is geared towards relaxed socialising and family outings at sea, making it a typical ‘daytime leisure + weekend light cruising’ motorboat.
Key Highlights
- Extensive sunbathing space: The largest forward deck sunbathing area in its class, enhancing the leisure experience
- Flexible cabin layout: The U-shaped sofa converts into a dining area or sunbed, maximising space utilisation
- Versatile entertainment features: Supports barbecues, audio systems and water sports equipment
- Seaworthiness: CE Class B/C certified, suitable for both inshore and light offshore cruising
- Flexible propulsion: Supports single or twin outboard engines, up to 500hp, to meet varying performance requirements
Use Cases & Suitable Audience
The Quicksilver 875 Sundeck is designed more as an ‘entertainment-focused yacht’, ideal for gatherings with friends, family outings, island hopping or water sports (such as snorkelling and towable activities). With a maximum capacity of 12 people, it is perfectly suited to highly social scenarios.
Additionally, the vessel offers four berths, making it suitable for short overnight stays of one to two nights, though it is not designed for long-term living or ocean-going cruises. The target audience typically comprises young boat owners, holidaymakers, or first-time buyers of leisure craft.
Cost of Ownership & Market Perspective
As an 8-metre outboard-powered motorboat, the 875 Sundeck has significantly lower purchase and maintenance costs than flybridge yachts. Its annual running costs are typically around 6%–10% of the purchase price, with fuel and maintenance costs depending on the engine configuration (single vs twin engines).
As Quicksilver targets the mass market, the boat has good resale liquidity; however, the brand does not command the same premium as high-end brands such as Prestige or Princess. Consequently, it is better suited to ‘frequent use’ rather than as an investment for capital appreciation. From a market perspective, this boat is highly competitive within the ‘entry-level leisure boat’ segment.
Buying Advice
If your primary requirements are ‘frequent outings at sea + entertaining friends + sunbathing’, the Quicksilver 875 Sundeck is an excellent choice, particularly excelling in terms of space utilisation and value for money. However, it is important to note that this is not a traditional cruising yacht; its comfort and range are limited, making it unsuitable for extended voyages or high-end living requirements.
We recommend opting for the twin-engine version to enhance power redundancy and manoeuvrability. Additionally, ensure the boat is equipped with a galley module, a sunshade system and electronic navigation equipment, as these features will significantly improve the overall user experience.
