Daysailer Sailboats for sale

A daysailer is a small sailboat that’s larger than a dinghy. Widely used for recreation, it’s ideal for beginners who are learning how to sail. Generally 15-25 feet in length, it can sit up to four passengers. It could be single- or double-handed. Unlike dinghies, shifting crew weight is not crucial to stability. Most daysailers lack sleeping accommodations, though some do have berths. There also are some one-designs and daysailers built for racing. Some daysailers can be dragged onto a beach if so desired. Daysailers generally are easy to rig and launch, and can sail in close quarters, such as on a small lake. They typically can be transported via a trailer.

How are Daysailers built?

Most daysailers are monohulls but there are some with multihulls. There was a push for catamarans with speed in the 1970s. Generally speaking, daysailers are made of fiberglass, though some are made of wood, aluminum and carbon-fiber.

What type of engines power Daysailers?

Daysailers, as their name indicates, are propelled partly or entirely by sails. Most also have an engine, usually an outboard or an auxiliary/trolling motor. Engines for daysailers are supplemental items mainly used to take the boat away from a dock or land. Engines also come in handy should the wind die or weather requires a return to the dock or ramp. Daysailers can have fixed keels, centerboards or just kick-up rudders. Speed varies, depending on the specific vessel. Most basic daysailers cruise between 2-6 knots.

What optional equipment is available for Daysailers?

Lack of space limits the amount of accessories on a daysailer. Many include a cuddy for storage. As with all vessels, safety equipment (e.g. life preservers, paddles, flares) are available and required in many locales. A basic toolkit makes sense to tackle any small issues that might arise.

Find your perfect daysailer sailing vessels

Daysailer yachts are medium-sized, trailerable, sailing vessels generally used for time-honored boating pursuits such as day sailing and racing. These sailing vessels have a rich legacy as vessels that are sought-after due to their greater draft and average beam, traits that make them exceptionally great for day sailing and racing. Across our current listings, the average capacity for daysailer sailing vessels is 6 people with a maximum capacity of 43 passengers, and the average length overall (LOA) is 27 feet. Listings range in size from 12 feet long to 60 feet long, with an average sail area of 236 square feet and a maximum sail area of 1,270 square feet. Listed hull types include monohull, displacement, catamaran, planing and other.

Manufactured by a wide variety of yacht manufacturers, there are currently 549 daysailer yachts for sale on YachtWorld, with 210 new vessels for sale, and 339 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, Canada, France and Netherlands.

The best daysailer sailing vessels

Some of the most popular, masterful builders of daysailer sailboats currently include: Beneteau, Catalina, Custom, Com-Pac and Hunter. These builders may produce daysailer sailing vessels with secondary inboard, outboard, outboard-4S, electric and other propulsion systems, available in diesel, gas, electric and other fuel systems. Over the past 30 days, the top, most-viewed brands for daysailer sailing vessels on YachtWorld were Alerion, Catalina, Hunter, J Boats and Saffier.

Daysailer sailing vessels pricing

Daysailer sailing vessels for sale on YachtWorld are available for a range of prices from $2,519 on the relatively more affordable end all the way up to $896,856 for the exclusive custom-built yachts.