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- 1999 Hunter 340US$44,900Huron, OhioHarbor North
- 2014 Schock Harbor 25US$49,500Seattle, WashingtonMarine Servicenter - Seattle
- 2004 Beneteau 50US$199,000Boston, MassachusettsUnited Yacht Sales - Cape and Island Division
- 1983 Thackwray Custom Pilothouse MotorsailerUS$789,000Wrangell, AlaskaChuck Hovey Yachts- Seattle
- Certified Professional Yacht Brokers (CPYB) meet high industry standards, strict CPYB criteria, and passed an extensive exam.
1997 Catalina 380
US$95,581*Sidney, British Columbia38ft - 1997Offered By: Custom Yacht Sales Ltd. 1987 Capital Newport 27
US$10,000*Racine, Wisconsin27ft - 1987Offered By: Racine Riverside Marine, Inc.- Certified Professional Yacht Brokers (CPYB) meet high industry standards, strict CPYB criteria, and passed an extensive exam.
1982 Cape Dory 30c
US$18,000*Shelburne, Vermont30ft - 1982Offered By: Bruce Hill Yacht Sales, Inc. - Certified Professional Yacht Brokers (CPYB) meet high industry standards, strict CPYB criteria, and passed an extensive exam.
1968 Rhodes Reliant
US$49,000*Price Drop: US$10,000 (Jul 12)Milton, Vermont41ft - 1968Offered By: Bruce Hill Yacht Sales, Inc. 1986 Ta Shing Baba 35
US$72,000*Charleston, South Carolina35ft - 1986Offered By: Ashley Yachts LLC2000 Beneteau Oceanis 461
US$112,000*Jupiter, Florida46ft - 2000Offered By: McNally Yacht Sales2016 Jeanneau 64
US$1,499,000*Price Drop: US$1,000 (Oct 10)US $12,650/moAnnapolis, Maryland64ft - 2016Offered By: McNally Yacht Sales2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i
US$109,500*Price Drop: US$4,900 (Sep 26)US $924/moHighland Beach, Florida36ft - 2008Offered By: McNally Yacht Sales2006 Hunter 45 Center Cockpit
US$139,436*Price Drop: US$3,679 (Apr 29)US $1,177/moToronto, Ontario45ft - 2006Offered By: Navy Point Yacht Sales1995 Hunter 37.5
US$68,500*Sandusky, Ohio38ft - 1995Offered By: Navy Point Yacht Sales- Local Delivery Available
2004 Tartan 3700
US$159,900*US $1,349/moSturgeon Bay, Wisconsin37ft - 2004Offered By: Manitowoc Marina and Nestegg Marine 2008 Hunter 41 DS
US$159,000*US $1,342/moRacine, Wisconsin40ft - 2008Offered By: Racine Riverside Marine, Inc.- Local Delivery Available
1982 Gulfstar 44
US$55,900*Price Drop: US$4,000 (Jan 3)Cotuit, Massachusetts44ft - 1982Offered By: McNally Yacht Sales - Certified Professional Yacht Brokers (CPYB) meet high industry standards, strict CPYB criteria, and passed an extensive exam.
2010 Beneteau Oceanis 40
US$169,000*US $1,426/moShelburne, Vermont40ft - 2010Offered By: Bruce Hill Yacht Sales, Inc. 1993 Bruce Roberts Modified Spray
US$95,000*Charleston, South Carolina46ft - 1993Offered By: Ashley Yachts LLC
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Cruiser boats
Sailing cruisers are designed for the long haul, offering a vessel that is capable of day sailing, overnight cruising, and long-distance journeys. What differentiates these boats from normal sailing vessels is their wider beams and increased stability. The interior volume is also bigger, allowing for bunks and other living space necessities required for overnight travel. They also have sails and rigs that are designed to generate maximum power with easy handling for one- or two-person trips.
A sailing cruiser is a yacht designed primarily for cruising, where living accommodation and comfort are given precedence over performance and speed. They will be more comfort-focused than racing craft, they tend to be heavier and not as fast, but more comfortable to live aboard. They can range from very small, creek crawling type craft with very basic accommodation and facilities, to yachts fully kitted out for cruising round the world.
For shallow waters, bilge keeled or lifting keeled cruisers will allow you to navigate shallow waters, while a long keel or fin keel is better suited to deeper waters, will enable the boat to sail more efficiently upwind and cope better in bigger seas.
How are Sailing Cruisers built?
Sailing cruisers are typically built in a catamaran style with dual hulls and have a fiberglass exterior. Some models are made with premium marine wood for a luxurious finish, but they do require much more upkeep and have a higher price tag than many mass-produced fiberglass models. Sailing cruisers will feature shallow hulls and rigging systems that generally only use one mast, with a closed or partially open cabin on most models to offer protection from the elements.
What types of engines power Sailing Cruisers?
While most vessels primarily generate power from wind through gennakers and other rigging systems, most sailing cruisers also include their own inboard diesel engine to assist with propulsion when the wind dies down or when navigating into and out of ports. Some “performance” models are available with more powerful inboard or outboard motors, but these boats are primarily designed for cruising, not racing.
What optional equipment is available for Sailing Cruisers?
As these vessels are designed for long-term travel, there is a variety of additional equipment that can be added to enhance the journey. Generators are popular for additional power, as are head systems, premium sails and rigs, and navigation systems designed for use in the open water. Boaters will typically outfit their vessels with additional safety gear for open water cruising and satellite systems for communication, as well.
Expert Cruiser Reviews
Find your perfect cruiser sailing vessels
Cruiser yachts are large, sailing vessels frequently used for time-honored boating pursuits. These sailing vessels have a rich legacy as vessels that are sought-after due to their stable deep draft and generally wider beam, traits that make them exceptionally favorable for overnight cruising and day cruising. Among our present listings, cruiser sailing vessels exhibit an average capacity of 10 individuals, accommodating a maximum of 17 passengers. Additionally, the average length overall (LOA) of these vessels measures 41 feet. Listings range in size from 23 feet long to 85 feet long, with an average sail area of 799 square feet and a maximum sail area of 2,351 square feet. Listed hull types include monohull, catamaran, displacement, deep vee and other.
Constructed by a wide variety of yacht makers, there are currently 7,114 cruiser yachts for sale on YachtWorld, with 917 new vessels for sale, and 6,197 used and custom yachts listed. These vessels are all listed by professional yacht brokers and new boat dealers, mainly in the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Italy, France and Greece.
The best cruiser sailing vessels
Some of the best-known, masterful builders of cruiser sailboats at present include: Beneteau, Jeanneau, Bavaria, Dufour and Catalina. These builders may manufacture cruiser sailing vessels with secondary inboard, outboard, inboard/outboard, outboard-4S and electric propulsion systems, available in diesel, gas, electric and other fuel systems. Throughout the preceding 30-day period, the preeminent and highly sought-after brands for cruiser sailing vessels on YachtWorld were Bavaria, Beneteau, Hallberg-Rassy, Hunter and Jeanneau.
Cruiser sailing vessels pricing
Cruiser sailing vessels for sale on YachtWorld are offered at a range of prices from $8,211 on the more reasonably-priced side all the way up to $2,348,046 for the rare custom yachts.