Quicksilver 675 Activ for sale

Yachting Address Review — Quicksilver 675 Activ: four boats in one name

The Quicksilver 675 Activ is one of the best-selling day boats in Europe in the 6-7 metre category — sales figures that have held for years in a market saturated with competing models. Its strength is not a particular innovation or revolutionary design. It is its modularity: the "675 Activ" groups four architecturally distinct versions corresponding to four very different uses. Understanding this distinction is the first thing to do before comparing two listings on this page.

Four versions, four boats: the essential reading guide

The most frequent confusion on the Quicksilver 675 second-hand market comes from using the same name for boats that offer very different onboard experiences.

The Activ 675 Open is the sportiest, most stripped version — a fully open cockpit, central console, simple benches, no weather protection. This is the boat for pure sailing pleasure, the beach, water skiing or fishing. It is light, easy to launch from a trailer, and straightforward to maintain. The stated length of 6.45 m corresponds to the hull without a bow pulpit.

The Activ 675 Sundeck adds a raised sunbathing area at the bow — a platform elevated above the rest of the deck, with its own cushions, accessible from the console. This is the version for family half-day outings where you alternate between navigation and sunbathing at anchor.

The Activ 675 Weekend is a radically different proposition from the first two: it has a forward cabin with two berths. On 6.94 metres overall, this is an organisational feat — the two berths are functional, not symbolic, and allow an overnight aboard or stowing luggage for a full day without invading the cockpit. This is the choice for owners wanting small 2-3 day coastal cruises.

The Activ 675 Cruiser is the most enclosed version — a helm station with a folding front windscreen, slightly reduced cockpit consumption, and superior weather protection. This is the version for fishermen navigating in cool weather, Atlantic or Breton boaters sailing off-season, and anyone wanting real shelter behind a screen when conditions deteriorate.

The 675 Bowrider is a fifth, less common architecture — the bow is fitted with a U-shaped seat facing forward, allowing two or three people to sit looking in the direction of travel. Very popular in the US, less common in the Mediterranean but valued for relaxed family outings.

Why a Quicksilver never has a Yamaha engine

Quicksilver is a Brunswick Corporation brand — the same American industrial group that owns Mercury Marine. Quicksilver was designed from the outset to be powered by Mercury; the transom plates and engine brackets are dimensioned for Mercury engines, and the dealer network sells both brands in an integrated way. This is the same exclusive partnership found between Sea Ray and Mercury — two brands within the same group, organically linked for decades.

What the second-hand market reveals

The Quicksilver 675 Activ has a well-structured second-hand market with regular, predictable depreciation. 2018-2019 examples negotiate between €30,000 and €42,000 depending on version and condition; 2020-2022 examples between €40,000 and €55,000; new 2024-2026 examples between €51,000 and €68,000 depending on version and equipment.

What to check when buying second-hand

Mercury engine — verify annual service records with official Mercury dealer invoices. On a 4-stroke outboard of 5-8 years (2018-2021), a comprehensive service is often worth budgeting if the history is incomplete.

Weekend cabin version — inspect cushion condition, cabin ventilation (risk of mould if poorly aired during winter storage), and deck hatch sealing above the cabin.

Transom and engine mounts — on high-powered versions (175-225 hp), check transom reinforcement condition and absence of laminate cracks around engine fixings.

The trailer — many listings include the trailer, which changes the real value. Check wheel bearings, lights and keel supports. A replacement represents €2,000 to €5,000 if in poor condition.

Quicksilver 675 Activ market prices in 2025-2026

Indicative ranges, market May 2026. VAT included unless otherwise stated.

Our verdict

The Quicksilver 675 Activ is the Swiss army knife of 6-7 metre day boats — not the best for any specific use, but one of the most coherent for everyday versatile use. Its only real weakness is being too often poorly described in listings: four architecturally distinct versions coexist under the same name, and buyers who don't distinguish them risk visiting an Open hoping to find a Weekend. Specifying the version at first contact with the seller is the first thing to do.