Purchasing a sailboat is an exciting endeavor, for the right boat can provide many fun days on the water. Here are some of the most common types of sailboats that you might want, depending on how you plan to use the vessel.
Dinghies
Sailing dinghies are the smallest sailboats and are often intended for only one person. These are boats are easy to handle because they're small, and they can be weighted if you capsize. Those two traits make them perfect for the beginner sailor.
A dinghy should only be taken out on protected water. Its diminutive size may not be large enough to handle heavy winds or large waves. The boats are well-suited for small lakes and protected bays on larger bodies of water.
Small Sailboats
Small sailboats are only slightly larger than dinghies, but they can accommodate one or two sailors. You may choose the bigger size if you want to go out on the water with a friend, or if you're simply a heavier person and would like some extra room to move about when tacking (turning).
Many small sailboats also add a jib (foresail) in front of the mainsail. The additional sail allows these boats to go faster than dinghies, and they add more complexity for experienced sailors. If you're new to sailboats, many models can still be handled with just the mainsail up — until you're comfortable enough to hoist the jib as well.
Small sailboats usually are meant for protected bodies of water. They do well on small- and medium-sized lakes, as well as protected bays.
Daysailers
Daysailers are generally the smallest boats that have a cabin, although they can be quite a lot larger than dinghies or small sailboats. The cabin is normally paired down, sometimes offering little more than a protected place to store gear or play cards during drizzling rain. Don't expect a kitchen in the cabin, and only some have a head to use.
Daysailer can be taken almost anywhere that can be reached within a day's sail. Islands a few miles offshore, beaches down the shore, and other marinas nearby can all be good destinations for these boats. They can handle medium winds and waves because they're much larger than the previous two types of boats.
Single-Handed Sailers
Single-handed sailboats are usually the size of a daysailer or just larger, but these boats can handle much rougher seas. They can be taken out in open water if an experienced sailor is at the helm. The distinguishing feature is that these boats are rigged so that one person can handle them — even in storms.
For more information on a sailboat for sale, contact a company like sv Lazy Bones.
Share4 January 2022
When I was a child, I remember the time I shared with a special uncle fondly. During the summer, he would take me fishing at my family’s pond. Sometimes, we would fish quietly at the dock. He would occasionally steer me around the pond in a little boat. A few days ago, I found out that I will inherit the family pond. I’m extremely excited about the possibility of purchasing a boat to ride around in with my future kids. On this blog, you will learn how to shop for the perfect pleasure boat for a small body of water. Enjoy!