Originally published on July 20, 2010, this list of best sailboats has been my most popular post. I think that is because it confirms what the majority of cruisers are looking for. I am republishing it with minor updates. Thanks for all the great feedback … Continue reading10 Best Center Cockpit Two Stateroom Sailboats For Under $200,000
The below list consists of 20 aft cockpit sailboats with a transom not canoe stern from 36 to 45 feet in length. Please see our list of 10 best aft cockpit double enders in the same range. This list is a broad and an eclectic … Continue reading20 Best Aft Cockpit Sailboats Not Double Ended Under $200,000
In a previous post, I considered the best sailboats with a price restriction of $200,000. By specifying a maximum price, I was necessarily limited to vintage designs. Now I would like to concentrate on newer designs that really I see more often in Fort Lauderdale … Continue reading10 Best Newer Center Cockpit Sailboats
Every once in awhile I come across a design that really is under appreciated. Espousing on these designs is one of the main goals of this blog. I seek to shed light on lesser know but very attractive designs. Usually the below designs have secret … Continue reading10 Best Sailboats: You Have Not Heard Of (But Should Know)
I met a client and showed him a center cockpit cruiser, a Hylas 44. After talking to him, I realized he was looking for a smaller boat. He belonged to the class of prospects looking for the smallest center cockpit sailboat possible. The small center … Continue reading10 Best Small Center Cockpits
A pocket cruiser is a sailboat nearing 30 feet length or under which would be excellent for offshore use for a single hander. Listed below are ten of the best for this type of lone bluewater sailing. Many little boats in this size range are … Continue reading10 Best Pocket Cruisers
There is a great discussion on a Cruisers Forum thread where the fellow is looking for a three stateroom sailboat for a reasonable price. I thought I would add to and distill the information there. The below list consists ten of the best live aboard, … Continue reading10 Best Three Cabin/Stateroom Sailboats For Under $200,000