A recent Consumerist listicle on smart money habits for the recession advised us to buy used. That suggestion, coupled with the plummeting real estate market, made us think that perhaps we’d be better off investing in homes that aren’t tied down to any local market. So, in that spirit and just in time for the holidays, we bring you this helpful gift guide of shopping options culled from Craigslist: 7 Great Second Hand Yachts.

“2004 Meridian 411 Flybridge 46′ Twin Diesel (Consider Trade)” ($319,900)

“65′ La Conner Motor Yacht (Firesale)” ($375,000)

“2007 Sea Ray 480 Sundancer” ($639,000)

“Immaculate 2006 Sea Ray 52 Sundancer” ($680,000)

“Beautiful and Affordable 72′ Luxury Yacht” ($685,000)

“76′ Le Clerq Raised Pilothouse” ($1,499,000, down from $2 million)

“James Bond Super Luxury Boat” (Euro 380,000)

The especially forward-thinking boat-buyer will seize on this last option, anticipating not only financial crises but also environmental meltdowns. I highly doubt the Le Clerq Raised Pilothouse would fare to well in this: