Learning and driving the sailboats are really challenging. The whole functioning is in the hand of skipper, so in these boats, the trained skippers are must.
Types of Sailboats
1) SAILBOARDS
Sailboards and sails are highly popular for various windsurfing styles and skill levels.
- Sizes range from 8-12 ft.
- Price Range: $1,000-$3,000+
- Most can only hold 1 person.
2) Dinghies
These are the small sailboats with a centerboard are used for off the beach and around the harbor. Also are recommended for racing activities.
- Sizes range from 8-14 ft.
- Price Range: $2,000-$6,000+
- Most are trailer able and can hold 1-3 people
3) Day Sailors
These are the small sailing boats and are also having some areas for the stocks and storage.
- Sizes range from mid-teens to low-30.
- Price Range: $10,000-$40,000+
- Most are trailer able and can hold 1-5 people
4) Multi hulls
Two and three hulls are the verity of such boats. Such boats come in the size up to 70ft. and are highly speedier.
- Sizes range from mid-teens to over 70 ft.
- Price Range: $3,000-$1,000,000+
- Most are trailer able up to 20 ft. and can hold 1-10 people
5) Racing Sailboats
These performance-oriented boats trade off weight and luxury for speed and maneuverability.
- Sizes range from 30 to over 70 ft.
- Price Range: $50,000-$1,000,000+
- These are not trailer able and can hold up to 8 people.
6) Cruising Sailboats
Crucial feature of these sailboats is the accommodation with the nice sailing option, are very entertaining experience with open cockpit.
- Sizes range from 30 to over 70 ft.
- Price Range: $40,000-$1,000,000+
- These are not trailer able and can hold up to 8 people.
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