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Hunter 23.5

This family cruiser is innovative and has lots of room. in gusty winds, however, it is quick to stall..

Hunter Marine Corp. is noted for its slick, innovative and low-cost mass production sailers. The Hunter 23.5, new in 1992, fits the bill in all respects.

The 23.5 was designed as a trailerable family cruiser for entry-level sailors. Like most Hunters, the boat offers lots of space in the cockpit and down below, and comes with the famous Cruise Pac, which provides just about anything a customer needs, including sails, motor, trailer, lifelines, anchor, life jackets, flares and a copy of Chapman’s Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling . It’s this type of marketing (plus price: the 1992 price was $13,500) that has helped make Hunter one of the most successful sailboat producers in the U.S.

No one has ever faulted the Alachua, Florida, builder for offering anything but fresh, well-thought out designs. The most striking feature of the 23.5 is its water ballast system, new to Hunter. The system permits an operator to remove 1,000 pounds of ballast from the trailering weight. A retractable centerboard, kick-up rudder and mast that’s fairly easy to step and unstep further enhances trailerability. All told, boat, motor and trailer weigh a combined 2,450 pounds. This model also contains enough foam to provide positive flotation.

While Hunter has enjoyed considerable success with the buying public, it has also suffered from a negative image problem. Earlier PS reviews have criticized Hunter products for a lack of quality control-various systems kinks, lightweight hulls, poor finish work and general absence of blue-water seaworthiness. On the other hand, Hunter owners, while acknowledging a prevailing lack of respect, frequently defend their choice. In the realm of objective data, Coast Guard complaint and recall statistics reveal that Hunter has a better than average record when it comes to hull blistering. (Hunter offers five-year bottom blister warranty protection for the 23.5.) Clearly, the company is doing something right. The model we inspected (hull #8) showed, with very few exceptions, careful attention to detail and finish work in even the least accessible places-more than youd expect on a $13,500 boat. But it is also a boat with some inherent contradictions, in our opinion.

The 23.5 is a highly engineered product with lots of thoughtful features. Hunter, unlike some builders, constructs a mock-up, followed by a prototype that is extensively tested before final design decisions are made. The hull form is modern looking, almost powerboaty in appearance from some angles. Continuing a tendency evident in recent Hunters, the design team has given the 23.5 a relatively full hull, and raised the freeboard to reduce the cabin height, as well as add room below and keep those up top dry in a chop. Because the cabin extends to the rail (no side decks), you must climb over the cabin top to get to the foredeck.

The rig (a B&R design) consists of a 28-foot Z. Spar mast, fractionally rigged with swept-back spreaders that eliminate the need for a backstay (and make un-stepping/stepping, hence trailering, simpler); for the most part, the uppers are aft of the “after” lowers-until deck level-creating a triangular support system. Main and jib halyards are internal and led back to the cockpit. Power comes from a fully battenedmainsail and 110-percent jib (UK Sailmakers-Hong Kong) with a total of 236 square feet. For steering, the traditional wooden tiller has been replaced with a brushed aluminum tube that arches over the walk-through transom (swim ladder comes standard). The aluminum, said chief designer Rob Mazza, weathers better and is easier to arch in order to keep the rudder low and the tiller sufficiently high. Many helmsmen will use the standard Ronstan X-10 tiller extension.

The water ballast/keel system constitutes the key feature of the 23.5. The water ballast-125 gallons, or 1,000 pounds-takes about two minutes to bring on board. The system is activated by flipping up a lid at the base of the companionway, opening a vent and turning a T-valve; the valve in turn drops a circular stainless steel plate aft of the keel, exposing four holes in the hull. (The plate can then be closed flush.) And while you can’t jettison the water downwind, you can swing up the centerboard to reduce draft to 18 inches. The 4-foot centerboard, controlled by the outboard line to the cockpit, moves easily up and down via a cascade block and tackle arrangement.

The apparent thinking of Hunter engineers was to provide a simple, one-step water ballast system that keeps draft shallow while lowering the center of gravity for added stability and righting moment. The ballast-about 16 cubic feet in volume-lies immediately below the waterline. When the water is added, the boat sinks several inches. Nevertheless, while the water adds 1,000 pounds to the overall displacement, its location does not seem to provide sufficient righting moment for windward work in gusty conditions. On racing boats, water ballast is carried above the waterline and outboard under the settees, which of course provides more righting moment. But this water must be pumped into the chambers and drained before tacking-too complicated for Hunter’s purposes.

Construction of the boat is fairly straightforward, with balsa in the hull and plywood in the deck. The plywood core has the potential to encourage water migration should a deck leak occur at some point. The deck/hull joint, with a roll similar to a Hobie 18-a “modified shoebox,” one Hunter engineer described it-is bonded with glass and further fastened by flathead screws through the rubrail. Stanchions, fastened to aluminum backing plates that are glassed in, are sturdy. Though not a heavily-built boat, the 23 looks solid enough; in the absence of a graceful hull form-no sheer here-Hunter provides some added dash with a smoked forward-facing window and a green and purple hull swoosh graphic, which apparently has drawn strong reaction, pro and con (We liked it). Oddly, there is no waterline or boot scribed in the hull. Perhaps Hunter anticipates owners dry-sailing the 23.5, but the absence of a waterline mark will make bottom painting a difficult chore the first time.

Performance

We test sailed the 23.5 off Newport, Rhode Island. In light-air conditions, the shallow-body, lightweight boat (displacement 3,000 pounds with the water ballast) moved up to speed quickly. The boat pointed high and the few light puffs we experienced produced no noticeable helm. We did have some problem finding a definitive groove, especially after tacking. The boat glided through the water easily on a reach and downwind, with the board up, sped along as much as a 23-footer can (Mazza said it will surf under the right conditions). We moved relatively faster, in fact, than a Nonsuch 27 on the same tack.

In stronger 15-20 knot winds, it is a whole different experience. With a single reef in the mainsail, the boat consistently rounds up and stalls. In addition to the boat’s higher vertical center of gravity, this tendency may also be due to the very high-aspect ratio centerboard, which is generally associated with quick stall characteristics.

Complicating matters is the way the rig and sheeting are set up. With no backstay (or topping lift) and no traveler, and with the main sheeted down and far forward near the companionway, the main and sheet are highly stressed. And because the cam cleat for the mainsheet is down near the cockpit sole, it’s difficult to reach-especially in heavy air on a beat, when the helmsman and everyone else is out on the rail. The rounding up and stalling require constant spilling of the main. This may be okay (if tiring) for the experienced sailor, but a bit strenuous and nerve-wracking for the beginner at whom this boat is marketed.

Instead of a single reef, one solution might be to take a second reef in the main in anything approaching 15 knots, but that’s not much of a solution. With 236 square feet of sail-128 in the main, 108 in the foretriangle-for a sail area-displacement ratio of 18.9, the boat should not be overpowered. (The O’Day 23, of about the same displacement, but with 200 more pounds of ballast, carries 246 square feet)

Another solution, although it breaks up the cockpit, might be a barney post where there’s already a slot for the cockpit table, a system that worked well enough in the Alerion-Express. A traveler would be even better, though obviously Hunter wanted to keep the cockpit clear of obstructions as well as avoid the added cost.

Accommodations

You get a lot for your money with this Hunter model. One thing you get a lot of is interior space or, as company literature describes it, “a 25-foot boat in a 23.5 hull.” The main cabin is sizable and has more headroom than we’ve seen on a 23-footer. A pop-top hatch allows those down below to stand up in the center of the cabin. An optional canvas camper top ($300) provides protection from the elements. Poptops are notoriously leaky, and we can’t vouch for this one’s water tightness; however, Hunter has provided drains all around.

The smoked pop-top, plus three ports per side in the main cabin (two small circles, one longer swoosh-style forward) and the forward-facing window provide plenty of light. Hunter has made no attempt to yacht-up the interior: What you get is a basic cream-colored liner, offset on a portion of the topsides by a close-weave grayish fabric someone called “monkey fur.” Despite the plainness, we liked the clean look of the interior.

Aft to port in the main cabin you get a galley station with a one-burner alcohol stove, sink, and fold-out table with storage below. You won’t be whipping up any Cruising World -style feasts in this galley, but it’s nice to be able to heat up some coffee or a cup of soup. Forward of the galley is a small settee/berth, sized right for a child, with storage beneath and a cutout for a portable ice chest. Opposite is a somewhat longer settee/berth of less than six feet, with more storage and a battery compartment below. On the centerline is a slot for a small table that also can be set up in the cockpit.

There are a number of helpful additions: an automatic bilge pump, access plates underneath the cockpit winches. The portable toilet is located to starboard behind a half-bulkhead and privacy curtain, and under the V-berth. Aside from the standard V-berth in the bow, which seems a bit cramped, there’s a double berth (plus stowage) aft of the main cabin, under the cockpit and seats (not for the claustrophobic). It was back here in the bowels of the boat that we spotted the only untrimmed fiberglass.

On deck, there’s an equally roomy cockpit-7′ 9″ long and 6′ 2″ from coaming to coaming. The relatively wide beam makes the addition of a ridge along the centerline for use as a footrest a welcome touch. Foam padding on the seatbacks is another. A lazaret on either side provides on-deck stowage. There’s a #8 Barient winch on either side of the cabin top, each with an attendant cleat. Lines are meant to be kept in the no-name stoppers to starboard. Because of the profusion of lines led back on the starboard side, we’d prefer an extra cleat and winch.

Nonskid is molded in. The foredeck holds an anchor locker, which also contains a padeye for the stepping/unstepping operation. Skipping the details of this procedure-which involves use of a gin pole, the main and jib halyards and a bridle that controls lateral movement-we’d say that Hunter has devised as easy a way to drop a mast as is possible. Once down, the forward end rests in a U-shaped bend in the bow pulpit, the aft end on a roller-topped pole fitted at the transom.

Conclusions

In its attempt to create a simply operated, easily trailered, entry-level boat at a good price, Hunter has come up with some clever compromises. But they are compromises just the same. The 23.5 sails well on all points in light air; it does well off the wind in heavier air. Windward work over 15 knots in this boat is poor in our estimation. We’d strongly recommend that potential customers thoroughly test sail the boat in a variety of wind conditions, experimenting with one or two reefs, to be certain it’s something they’re able-and willing-to handle.

The Hunter 23.5 is clearly striking a chord with some buyers, and assuming many are entry-level sailors, we think it’s great that this boat is attracting newcomers to the sport. The design represents a clever way of managing the trailering problem (i.e., weight and draft). At the same time, we can’t help but wonder if its behavior in gusty winds is worth the convenience of dumping ballast on the launch ramp.

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excellent article.

Darrell – excellent review. Thanks.

Thanks for the review, I just saw one for sale online.

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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

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Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

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20 Best Small Sailboats for the Weekender

• By Mark Pillsbury
• Updated: May 24, 2024

In order to go cruising, most of us require a sailboat with a head, a galley, and bunks. The boat, likely a 30-footer and more often a 40-footer, will have electronics for navigation and entertainment, refrigeration if the trip is longer than a coastal hop, an engine for light wind, and, depending on our appetites for food and fun, perhaps a genset to power our toys and appliances.

To go sailing , however, all we really need is a hull, mast, rudder, and sail. To experience the pure joy of sheeting in and scooting off across a lake, bay, or even the open ocean, there’s nothing better than a small sailboat – we’re talking sailboats under 25 feet. You can literally reach out and touch the water as it flows past. You instantly feel every puff of breeze and sense every change in trim.

Some of the boats in this list are new designs, others are time-tested models from small sailboat manufacturers, but every one is easy to rig, simple to sail, and looks like a whole lot of fun either for a solo outing on a breezy afternoon or to keep family and friends entertained throughout your entire sailing season. This list is made up of all types of sailboats , and if you’re looking for a list of some of the best small sailboats for beginners, you’ll find exactly that here.

Any one of these popular boats could be labeled as a trailerable sailboat, daysailer, or even a weekender sailboat. And while most would be labeled as a one or two person sailboat, some could comfortably fit three or even four people.

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Marblehead 22 Daysailer

If you have an eye for elegant lines and your heart goes pitter-patter over just the right amount of overhang beneath a counter transom, the Marblehead 22 daysailer, designed by Doug Zurn and built by Samoset Boatworks in Boothbay, Maine, will definitely raise your pulse. Traditional-looking above the waterline and modern beneath, the cold-molded hull sports a deep bulb keel and a Hall Spars carbon-fiber mast with a wishbone rig and square-top main. The 11-foot-9-inch cockpit can seat a crowd, and a small cuddy forward will let you stow your friends’ gear for the day. samosetboatworks.com

Catalina 22 Sport

Many a harbor plays host to an active fleet of Catalina 22s, one of the most popular small sailboats over the years, given its basic amenities and retractable keel, which allows it to be easily trailered. Recently, the company introduced the Catalina 22 Sport, an updated design that can compete with the older 22s. The boat features a retractable lead keel; a cabin that can sleep four, with a forward hatch for ventilation; and a fractional rig with a mainsail and a roller-furling jib. Lifelines, a swim ladder, and an engine are options, as are cloth cushions; vinyl cushions are standard. The large cockpit will seat a crowd or let a mom-and-pop crew stretch out and enjoy their sail. It’s clear why the Catalina 22 is one of the best sailboats under 25 feet. catalinayachts.com

With its large, open-transom cockpit and sloop rig, the Hunter 22 makes a comfortable daysailer for family and friends. But with its cuddy cabin, twin bunks, optional electrical system, opening screened ports, and portable toilet, a parent and child or a couple could comfortably slip away for an overnight or weekend. Add in the optional performance package, which includes an asymmetric spinnaker, a pole, and a mainsheet traveler, and you could be off to the races. The boat features a laminated fiberglass hull and deck, molded-in nonskid, and a hydraulic lifting centerboard. Mount a small outboard on the stern bracket, and you’re set to go. marlow-hunter.com

Not sure whether you want to race, cruise or just go out for an afternoon sail? Since 1958, sailors have been having a ball aboard the Uffa Fox/George O’Day-designed Daysailer. Fox, who in the 1950s was on the cutting edge of planning-dinghy design, collaborated with Fall River, Massachusetts boatbuilder O’Day Corp. to build the 16-foot Daysailer, a boat that features a slippery hull and a small cuddy cabin that covers the boat roughly from the mast forward. Thousands of Daysailers were built by various builders, and they can be found used for quite affordable prices. There are active racing fleets around the US, and new Daysailers are still in production today, built by Cape Cod Ship Building. capecodshipbuilding.com

BayRaider from Swallow Boats

Easy to rig and trailer, the BayRaider from England’s Swallow Yachts is a relative newcomer to the small-boat market in the United States. Nearly all of its 19 feet 9 inches is open cockpit, though a spray hood can be added to keep the forward sections dry. The BayRaider is ketch-rigged with a gunter-style mainmast. The topmast and mizzen are both carbon-fiber, which is an option for the mainmast as well. The BayRaider can be sailed with a dry hull in lighter conditions or with 300 pounds of water ballast to increase its stability. With the centerboard and hinged rudder raised, the boat can maneuver in even the thinnest water.

$28,900, (904) 234-8779, swallowyachts.com

Big fun can come in small packages, especially if your vessel of choice happens to be the 12 ½-foot Beetle Cat. Designed by John Beetle and first built in 1921, the wooden shallow draft sailboat is still in production today in Wareham, Massachusetts at the Beetle Boat Shop. With a draft of just 2 feet, the boat is well-suited for shallow bays, but equally at home in open coastal waters. The single gaff-rigged sail provides plenty of power in light air and can be quickly reefed down to handle a blow. In a word, sailing a Beetle Cat is fun. beetlecat.com

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West Wight Potter P 19

With berths for four and a workable galley featuring a cooler, a sink, and a stove, West Wight Potter has packed a lot into its 19-foot-long P 19. First launched in 1971, this is a line of boats that’s attracted a true following among trailer-sailors. The P 19′s fully retractable keel means that you can pull up just about anywhere and go exploring. Closed-cell foam fore and aft makes the boat unsinkable, and thanks to its hard chine, the boat is reportedly quite stable under way. westwightpotter.com

NorseBoat 17.5

Designed for rowing and sailing (a motor mount is optional), the Canadian-built NorseBoat 17.5—one of which was spotted by a CW editor making its way through the Northwest Passage with a two-man crew—features an open cockpit, a carbon-fiber mast, and a curved-gaff rig, with an optional furling headsail set on a sprit. The lapstrake hull is fiberglass; the interior is ply and epoxy. The boat comes standard with two rowing stations and one set of 9-foot oars. The boat is designed with positive flotation and offers good load-carrying capacity, which you could put to use if you added the available canvas work and camping tent. NorseBoats offers a smaller sibling, the 12.5, as well; both are available in kit form.

$19,000, (902) 659-2790, norseboat.com

Montgomery 17

Billed as a trailerable pocket cruiser, the Montgomery 17 is a stout-looking sloop designed by Lyle Hess and built out of fiberglass in Ontario, California, by Montgomery Boats. With a keel and centerboard, the boat draws just under 2 feet with the board up and can be easily beached when you’re gunkholing. In the cuddy cabin you’ll find sitting headroom, a pair of bunks, a portable toilet, optional shore and DC power, and an impressive amount of storage space. The deck-stepped mast can be easily raised using a four-part tackle. The builder reports taking his own boat on trips across the Golfo de California and on visits to California’s coastal islands. Montgomery makes 15-foot and 23-foot models, as well. If you’re in search of a small sailboat with a cabin, the Montgomery 17 has to be on your wish list.

With long overhangs and shiny brightwork, the CW Hood 32 is on the larger end of the daysailer spectrum. Designers Chris Hood and Ben Stoddard made a conscious decision to forego a cabin and head in favor of an open cockpit big enough to bring 4 or 5 friends or family out for an afternoon on the water. The CW Hood 32 is sleek and graceful through the water and quick enough to do some racing, but keeps things simple with a self-tacking jib and controls that can be lead back to a single-handed skipper. A top-furling asymmetrical, electric sail drive and Torqeedo outboard are all optional. The CW Hood 32 makes for a great small family sailboat.  cwhoodyachts.com

Sun Cat from Com-Pac

Shallow U.S. East Coast bays and rock-strewn coasts have long been graced by cat boats, whose large, gaff-rigged mainsails proved simple and powerful both on the wind and, better yet, when reaching and running. The 17-foot-4-inch Sun Cat, built by Com-Pac Yachts, updates the classic wooden cat with its fiberglass hull and deck and the easy-to-step Mastender Rigging System, which incorporates a hinged tabernacle to make stepping the mast a one-person job. If you want a personal sailboat ideal for solo sailing, the Sun Can is a great choice. Belowdecks, the twin 6-foot-5-inch berths and many other features and amenities make this cat a willing weekender.

$19,800, (727) 443-4408, com-pacyachts.com

Catalina 16.5

The Catalina 16.5 sits right in the middle of Catalina Yachts’ line of small sailboats, which range from the 12.5 to the 22 Capri and Sport, and it comes in both an easy-to-trailer centerboard model and a shoal-draft fixed-keel configuration. With the fiberglass board up, the 17-foot-2-inch boat draws just 5 inches of water; with the board down, the 4-foot-5-inch draft suggests good windward performance. Hull and deck are hand-laminated fiberglass. The roomy cockpit is self-bailing, and the bow harbors a good-sized storage area with a waterproof hatch. catalinayachts.com

No roundup of best small sailboats (trailerable and fun too) would be complete without a mention of the venerable Hobie 16, which made its debut in Southern California way back in 1969. The company has introduced many other multihulls since, but more than 100,000 of the 16s have been launched, a remarkable figure. The Hobie’s asymmetric fiberglass-and-foam hulls eliminate the need for daggerboards, and with its kick-up rudders, the 16 can be sailed right up to the beach. Its large trampoline offers lots of space to move about or a good place to plant one’s feet when hanging off the double trapezes with a hull flying. The boat comes with a main and a jib; a spinnaker, douse kit, trailer, and beach dolly are optional features. hobiecat.com

Novice sailors or old salts looking for simplicity could both enjoy sailing the Hunter 15. With a fiberglass hull and deck and foam flotation, the boat is sturdily built. The ample freeboard and wide beam provide stability under way, and the heavy-duty rubrail and kick-up rudder mean that you won’t have to worry when the dock looms or the going grows shallow. Both the 15 and its slightly larger 18-foot sibling come standard with roller-furling jibs.

$6,900/$9,500 (boat-show prices for the 15 and 18 includes trailers), (386) 462-3077, marlow-hunter.com

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Super Snark

Under various owners, the Snark brand of sailboats, now built by Meyers Boat Co., has been around since the early 1970s. The Super Snark, at 11 feet, is a simple, easily car-topped daysailer that’s fit out with a lateen rig and sail. Billed as unsinkable, the five boats in the company’s line are built with E.P.S. foam, with the external hull and deck vacuum-formed to the core using an A.B.S. polymer. The Super Snark weighs in at 50 pounds, and with a payload capacity of 310 pounds, the boat can carry two.

$970, (800) 247-6275, meyersboat.com

Norseboat 21.5

Built in Canada, the NorseBoat 21.5 is a rugged looking craft that comes in a couple of configurations: one with an open cockpit and small doghouse, and another with a smaller cockpit and cabin that houses a double berth for two adults and optional quarter berths for the kids. Both carry NorseBoat’s distinctive looking carbon fiber gaff-rigged mast with main and jib (a sprit-set drifter is optional), and come with a ballasted stub keel and centerboard. Because of its lightweight design, the boat can be rowed and is easily trailered.

$36,000 (starting), 902-659-2790, norseboat.com

Flying Scot

Talk about time-tested, the 19-foot Flying Scot has been in production since 1957 and remains a popular design today. Sloop rigged, with a conventional spinnaker for downwind work, the boat is an easily sailed family boat as well as a competitive racer, with over 130 racing fleets across the U.S. Its roomy cockpit can seat six to eight, though the boat is often sailed by a pair or solo. Hull and deck are a fiberglass and balsa core sandwich. With the centerboard up, the boat draws only eight inches. Though intended to be a daysailer, owners have rigged boom tents and berths for overnight trips, and one adventurous Scot sailor cruised his along inland waterways from Philadelphia to New Orleans.

Known primarily for its line of racing dinghys, RS Sailing also builds the 16-foot, 4-inch Venture, which it describes as a cruising and training dinghy. The Venture features a large, self-draining cockpit that will accommodate a family or pack of kids. A furling jib and mainsail with slab reefing come standard with the boat; a gennaker and trapeze kit are options, as is an outboard motor mount and transom swim ladder. The deck and hull are laid up in a fiberglass and Coremat sandwich. The Venture’s designed to be both a good performer under sail, but also stable, making it a good boat for those learning the sport.

$14,900, 203-259-7808, rssailing.com

Topper makes a range of mono- and multihull rotomolded boats, but the model that caught one editor’s eye at Strictly Sail Chicago was the Topaz Taz. At 9 feet, 8 inches LOA and weighing in at 88 pounds, the Taz is not going to take the whole crowd out for the day. But, with the optional mainsail and jib package (main alone is for a single child), the Taz can carry two or three kids or an adult and one child, and would make a fun escape pod when tied behind the big boat and towed to some scenic harbor. The hull features Topper’s Trilam construction, a plastic and foam sandwich that creates a boat that’s stiff, light, and durable, and shouldn’t mind being dragged up on the beach when it’s time for a break.

$2,900 (includes main and jib), 410-286-1960, topazsailboats.com

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WRTango, a fast, sturdy, 10-foot trimaran that’s easy to sail, is the newest portable craft from WindRider International. It joins a line that includes the WR16 and WR17 trimarans. The Tango features forward-facing seating, foot-pedal steering, and a low center of gravity that mimics the sensation of sitting in a kayak. It weighs 125 pounds (including the outriggers and carbon-fiber mast), is extremely stable, and has single-sheet sail control. The six-inch draft and kick-up rudder make it great for beaching, while the hull and outriggers are made of rotomolded polyethylene, so it can withstand running into docks and being dragged over rocks.

$3,000, 612-338-2170, windrider.com

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Having dinghy sailor for the past couple of years I want to move up to a 23ft sailboat. Any suggestions welcome on the best one to go for? Thanks Link to commercial webpage removed. Jeff_H Sailnet Moderator  

There isn't much to go on here. Budget, intended use, mid to long term plan, etc. If you are working your way up the food chain and can go a touch bigger, the Colgate 26 is designed to have all the sail systems of a coastal cruiser. The USNA uses them for training, I believe. p.s. What does this have to do with cruising with children?  

Check out the Beneteau 235. They were made in the mid to late 80s and are a fun boat with decent weekend accomodations for a small family. Our first boat was a 1987 235 which we picked over the competition once we saw all it had to offer. A very nice plus was it's overall sailing characteristics. There's one on yachtworld located in Florida but it's in rough shape with the headliner and bulkhead covers delaminating. The pics will give you an idea of what they're like below decks though. Funny the asking price remains about what they were 15 years ago. Good luck with your search.  

O'Day 23 I have owned a 79 O'Day 23 since 1989 and found it roomy enough for week long cruises around Narragansett Bay or to Block Island with three of our children. Initially they all fit in the V berth, but there is room for five with the double and single in the main cabin. Sinks and stoves slide out of the way when not in use and the cockpit was large enough for five or six when sailing. The drop down table was large enough to handle meals and the main cabin comfortable when all were below. It was and still is the only boat I have owned and sailed so I will not try to rate it against other boats. We bought the boat then learned to sail it (OJT). I was always comfortable in seas under 4 or 5 feet and breezes under twenty knots although we did have a few "fire drills" that we survived without a scratch to crew or boat. The O'Day has a keel/centerboard combination that only draws 27" of water depending on how it is loaded so some of my best sails have been around Point Judith Pond away from the busier channels. I bought the boat for $3000 back in 89. It was in excellent condition and still is as it has not been in the water every season recently. The topsides have a few small cracks and the teak rails are close to replacement. I am still using the original sails (main, jib, 150 genoa, and a spinaker that has never been out of the bag). Good Luck.  

There are lots of options, but it depends on your expected budget and your intended usage. A Ranger 23 is a great little boat, if you need overnight accommodations. A Sonar would be fine for daysailing. A J22 is quicker, with modest accommodations.  

If you can live with something slightly smaller (or bigger) take a look at the Catalina 22 or 25. Lots of them about at a reasonable price. Good luck.  

+1 Catalina 22. They are reasonably priced, ready to sail between $2500 to $5000 & trailerable. There are many racing fleets as well, depending on area.  

I'm going to second the Beneteau 235.  

I have a thought for you to throw into the mix. Our first boat that we bought to learn to sail on was a Columbia 26. Although we knew we would only have it for a short while so we could learn and the upgrade, we learned a lot on her. One thing I noted, but this is more specific to rougher waters on the ocean, is that the tiller could swing around if it slipped our of your hand. There was a time here and there when it hit me in the ribs and it hurt. If I had small kids and I were going to be on anything but a lake, I would want a boat with a wheel. Just my thoughts.  

Bruce, Don't lock yourself into a length but into the function. I'm new to sailing too and happened to buy the perfect boat for us . . . by accident. Things to look for. 1) Displacement - Can you tow it? (Add the weight of the trailer) 2) Draft - Can YOU launch it? Or do you need a marina and $500. 3) Keel/board type - Can you beach it or do you have to stay in 6' of water? 4) Will you be cruising with it? How many berths? (for how many births) 5) What type of head do you require? Is a porta-pottie in the middle of the cabin OK? I suggest picking up a copy of "The Complete Trailer Sailor" by Brian Gilbert (or something similar.) Even if you won't be trailering he has reviews, specs, comparisons and sketches (or photos) of about 50 sailboats, 16' to 28', all trailerable. It will help you with selecting the function and the look. For instance, Seward 26 (or 32) is the perfect functional boat, but I just don't care for the look of it. My dream boat (don't laugh) is a 1986 Catalina 27. Except, she isn't trailerable. Anyway, good luck on you search and have fun. Don  

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Hello Experts, I am going to purchase a pocket cruiser at 23ft or under. My budget is $10,000 after all the haggling is over. I am a novice at sailboats but an expert with the Local River and powerboats. I have been sailing as a kid on sunfish, hobbiecat, and an old O’day. I am going to take my wife and 3yr old girl out on it. On occasion I am going to take a few in-laws. I will probably overnight once or twice a year. The wind is light here in Louisville’s Ohio River valley. Geez...this forum is huge. I am having a hard time finding suggestions. What I’m looking for are suggestions of brands and models that I can research. I am the typical non-sailor that is currently looking at a 1994 Catalina 22 to 10K. I know that this is a fine boat for my needs but I really like nice things. I prefer to research and purchase faster, easier, better built boats…and maybe pay more OR go a little older to get it. I would really like more cabin than a true racer and I need comfortable seats for the older family members. I’m not sure if I will ever actually race but I know I don’t want a dog. Single handing the boat is a major factor. So please…give me some short opinions on the Catalina 22, Beneteau 235, or similar sailboat that is around 1985 model or newer. I really need suggestions of brands and models that I can research. • 23ft or under • Trailerable with retractable or wing keel • Around $10,000 or less • Able to single-hand • Overnight accommodations • Comfortable • Not a dog • Good build quality • Seat four adults in cockpit Thank You Very Much. Your time and comments are GREATLY appreciated!  

How about a Com-Pac 23,I think you could find one in your range and is a better value than the catalina 22 im my opinion,the bennie 235 is a fine boat but more on the performance side rather than a cruiser. Nathan  

A good book to read that might give you a good idea on some trailerables is Sailing Big on a Small Sailboat by Jerry Cardwell. Also, if your budget is $10K, you may want to save a little bit of that money for outfitting it and initial expenses. All sorts of good boats around that size for that money.  

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Take a look at Precision sailboats. Both a 21 and 23-foot model are available - but you should consider what your tow vehicle can handle and add up the weight of boat, trailer, accessories and passengers you intend to have... Are you familiar with Strictly Sail, in Cincinnati? You can look them up on the web and see what they have in-stock. Not too far from where you are, I think (2 hrs). Good luck!  

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Pacific Seacraft Flika or a Lyle Hess Falmouth Cutter. The best small boats made.  

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I think you will like a Catalina 22 just fine. They aren't fast, but they aren't slow either. They trailer well. Broke Sailor must have missed the trailering requirement. The Precisions are good, but with a budget of 10,000, you are going to be tight. I'd get a C22, and sail it for a few years. Your mind may change, and you'll be unloading the most poular 22 footer ever built. I've sailed on a lot of boats, and a C22 with a pop top and a swing keel is the most bang for the buck ever made, when sailed in conditions it was designed for. Take Care, Steve  

I was looking at 25-foot boats, but when I looked at the Beneteau 235 I was hooked on the smaller size. I'd say the Beneteau 235 is the boat for you. A great performer, has a marine head, aluminum toe rail (with holes), and big deck cleats like you will not find on Catalina's. There is a terrific 235 owner's web site. Nice quarterberth, and with the filler in the vee, it's bigger than you'll find on larger boats. The Beneteau company has a good parts web page. An extra long shaft Honda 8 pushed the boat nicely. I added shore power, which was a good addition. I think 92 was the last year they made them.  

look into a rhodes 22 they can be over priced but a good one could be had around 10k....check out website google rhodes22 general boats...cheers frank  

Forget the Flicka or the Falmoth Cutter. Both are fine boats but will be a waste of money unless you are going offshore ocean. Do not, under any circumstances, spend the 10k you are considering on a C22. If you go with a recognized builder you can, in your price range, find some very nice boats and many that will fit your needs for 5k or less. If you are looking to spend 10k, I would suggest looking 25 to 30 ft.  

Broke Sailor said: Pacific Seacraft Flika or a Lyle Hess Falmouth Cutter. The best small boats made. Click to expand

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gotta chime in. The term "pocket cruiser" does'nt really fit your criteria, namely fast-but not a racer. I think you pretty much describe the Catalina 22, Hunter 23 (the wing keeled version sails pretty fast nd feels like a bigger boat in my opinion. I agree wqith not spending 10k on initial purchase. Maybe 5-6k and leave 4k for all the goodies you will think you need later, say auto pilot, killer sound system, new canvass bimini, new sails-they make it go faster and look good, etc, etc. You did'nt say you were gonna bluewater the boat so stay away from the full keelers. The swing keel boats are more tender but are easy to trailer, launch, retrieve and almost beachable with the board up. Just about anything under 27ft should be ok to single hand.  

higgs said: Forget the Flicka or the Falmoth Cutter. Both are fine boats but will be a waste of money unless you are going offshore ocean. Do not, under any circumstances, spend the 10k you are considering on a C22. If you go with a recognized builder you can, in your price range, find some very nice boats and many that will fit your needs for 5k or less. If you are looking to spend 10k, I would suggest looking 25 to 30 ft. Click to expand

hey Henry, the link of the 22 looks good but alot unsaid. What added items besides sails does it have, vhf, gps, extra winches, stereo, anchors, boarding lader, etc. These things add up real fast-REAL fast. I know your not going cheap but something else to consider. Just cuz it might have a vhf for example does'nt mean it is a "current technology" radio with all the new features. You can easily spend thousands for new cool stuff if boat is not already current.  

hey henry, i forgot to address your last question. There is always a bigger boat you might wish you had gotten instead-BUT-bigger is not always better! It cost more for parts/repair, is harder to trailer, step mast, launch, handle, etc, etc. There is a point where the extra "WORK" of a bigger boat makes it less fun to go sailing, and can even cause you to not go for the amount of work involved, especially if you intend to "dry" sail her-launch from trailer and reload when done sailing. Just my opinion.  

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henrynlouisville said: The only thing that concerns me is that most sailors that I have talked to say go with at least a 25'. "you wont be happy with the 22' for long". Is there a lot of merit with this? Click to expand

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henrynlouisville said: I love this comment! Your right...should spend less to see if I like sailing. Here is a nice example: http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1987/Catalina-Pop-Top-1971814/Muskegon/MI/United-States The only thing that concerns me is that most sailors that I have talked to say go with at least a 25'. "you wont be happy with the 22' for long". Is there a lot of merit with this ? Click to expand

I am assuming that the $10K includes the trailer. This is a key point as a decent trailer can double the price of a boat alone and the quality of the trailer is an important factor in easy of launch / retrieval. The trailer should be in good condition, a good fit for the boat and have an extended tongue for launching. Look at some boats because you are going to find significant differences in boats in this size range, in my opinion. There are a ton of 80's Hunter 23's out there in your price range, but it has a pretty big stick and the wing keel will make launching on some ramps a challenge. Don't underestimate how much fun raising/lowering a good sized mast will be, especially if you plan to raise and lower it often. Don't get me wrong...it can be done and has been done by many folk on this site...my Wife wouldn't deal with the added "fun and enjoyment" well though. If you want a family friendly boat something with heavier displacement like a Chrysler 22 or O'day 23 may also suit you. Personally in a boat this size I'd prefer a swing keel or keel /enterboard for ease of loading and good performance when the keel / board is down. The relatively short stick on the O'day will be easier to deal with too and it is a big boat for its LOA. For newer boats the water ballasted Hunter 23.5 which is right around $10K now for a mid 90's boat. There is also a larger model (26) if you get the itch for more space (but bigger boat = more work). Both are roomy with centerboards. The Rhodes 22 has something that a lot of boats in this size range may lack...an enclosed head (O'day has one too, I beleive). An enclosed head is VERY likely to be high on the admiral's list and even your 3 year olds. If you want newer and faster the Precision 23 is a good option, but I thought I had read that it may be a challenging boat for a beginner. If you want to maintain flexibility a Macgregor power sailor may also be a good option. Have fun, Bob  

I know you said 23 or less, but don't rule out a Hunter 240. I looked at one that sailed in your area on the river before buying my P23. You might have a hard time finding one under $10k though, but in this economy bargins are out there. JerryA  

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Precision may be your best choice ... It sounds like you are looking for better performance. Spend only half (or less) of your $10 K on the boat and allocate the rest for upgrades such as sails, hardware to set up the boat the way you like it (you'll soon figure out what your desires are) and maintenance projects. If your budget is tight, don't underestimate the costs involved in maintaining a slip or mooring and winter storage. Trailerable will serve you well in your location but gets tiresome quickly (especially for your wife and kids). You'll soon want to keep it in the water so that your trailering adventures are only occasional. If you can't find a Precision for that price (because they are newer) you can look at Starwinds which have the same designer (Jim Taylor - who also designs Sabres) but were built in the 80's by a few different builders. Ours was built by Wellcraft which is known for quality. Starwinds are also known for their performance. There is not much difference in space or headroom from 22' to 25' and you will be cramped inside regardless. You probably will be better off with generous cockpit size rather than cabin size and you won't want a boat with a lot of headroom anyway because at that length, anything with more headroom will have too much windage, spoiling performance. If you are sailing on a river, such as the Ohio, current will be a factor, so better upwind performance will help deal with contrary currents and windage will be your enemy. Take a look at what is being sailed most prevalently in your area and pay attention ... they are probably the boat that will be best suited anyway.  

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‘A harrowing experience’: Whale flips boat off coast of New Hampshire

• WATCH: Men describe moment whale capsizes their boat, launching them into the water off NH coast

RYE, N.H. (WHDH) - A whale flipped a 23-foot boat, knocking two people overboard off the coast of Rye, N.H. Tuesday morning.

The Coast Guard responded to two mayday calls reporting a capsized boat about half a nautical mile east of Odiorne Point State Park, near Portsmouth.

The men ejected into the water said they were bait fishing near Gunboat Shoals at around 7:30 a.m. when a breaching whale slammed into their boat without warning.

“It’s was a harrowing experience, but you can see from the video exactly what happened. The whale came up, landed on our transom, the boat kind of came up like this, the front’s in the air, and then turned over,” said boater Greg Paquette.

Paquette said fellow boater Ryland Kenney jumped out before the boat had fully flipped over.

“And so, he leapt away from boat as it was going sideways, and I was kind of underneath the front of the boat,” Paquette said.

His lifejacket inflated and he crawled out from underneath the vessel, Paquette said.

“I’ll tell you, we were lucky, we were really lucky,” he said.

Kenney said the whole ordeal happened in the span of a few seconds.

“I was probably about 3 feet from the whale’s head, and I saw him come up and open his mouth, I think that’s when I was like ‘whoa’ and his mouth closed and it crunched the engine,” Kenney said.

The whale is believed to be a humpback weighing an estimated 40 tons.

“Like Greg said, the bow went up, and it started tilting over, and I kind of didn’t know what to do. I was kind of on the side when the boat was coming up, kind of ‘Superman’d’ off the side of the boat and just went in,” Kenney said.

Wyatt Yager, 19, and his 16-year-old brother Colin, who were out fishing on another boat, sped over and helped the two men out of the water.

“Just complete shock, so I just dropped everything and just started driving over to them,” Wyatt said. “They swam around to the back and climbed up the ladder.”

No injuries were reported and Paquette and Kenney were taken to Great Bay Marine, authorities said. Cell phone video shows the boat being righted and towed back to shore.

“It didn’t really feel like there was any risk to go help them. It just felt like what we had to do,” Colin said.

The whale appeared uninjured after the incident, according to the Coast Guard. Experts said the young whale was likely feeding on the horde of bait fish in the area at the time.

“I have never seen a whale intentionally hit a boat before. That’s why I think it was just feeding,” said Dianna Schulte, of the Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation. “The fishermen probably knew that there was a whale around and that’s why they were fishing, because they wanted to catch some of the same fish that the whales were going after.”

Pete Reynolds, the owner of Granite State Whale Watch, said boaters should watch out for whales, as the animals are not always aware of boats.

“If you do see feeding whales you definitely want to give them their space. They’re here to feed, that’s what their mind is on,” Reynolds said.

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‘A harrowing experience’: Whale flips boat off coast of New Hampshire

RYE, N.H. (WHDH) - A whale flipped over a 23-foot boat, knocking two people on board into the water off the coast of Rye, N.H. Tuesday morning, officials confirmed. The Coast Guard responded to two mayday calls reporting a capsized boat about half a nautical mile east of Odiorne Point State Park, near Portsmouth. Those ejected into the water said they were near Gunboat Shoals at around 7:30 a.m. when a breaching whale slammed into their boat without warning. “It’s was a harrowing experience, but you can see from the...

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Category Daysailer Sailboats

Length 23.0

FOR SALE: 1979, 23 ft. O'Day Sailboat and Trailer. Very good shape and ready to sail. Comes with double axle bunk boat trailer. All 3 sails are in great shape. Retractable keel for easy hauling and getting into shallow areas. Never been in an accident or grounded. Recently updated the electrical system on boat and trailer. Comes with marine radio. Has a living cabin area complete with sleeping quarters and kitchenette / dining. Always been in fresh water. Comes with a great running 9.9 horse power Johnson out board motor with electric start. Anchor and line are in great shape.

Sailboat 23 ft. O'Day

FOR SALE: 1979, 23 ft. O'Day Sailboat. Very good shape and ready to sail. Comes with double axle bunk boat trailer. All 3 sails are in great shape. Retractable keel for easy hauling and getting into shallow areas. Never been in an accident or grounded. Recently updated the electrical system. Comes with marine radio. Has a living cabin area complete with sleeping quarters and kitchenette / dining. Always been in fresh water. Comes with a great running 9.9 horse power Johnson out board motor with electric start. Anchor and line are in great shape.

23' Northwind Sailboat with Trailer

Olympia, Washington

Make Northwind

Category Cruiser Motorcycles

23'Northwind 7 Sailboat 1971 model with Swing Keel. This is the same hull as the Hunter Sonata/Southern Cross. Ready to sail. Outboard motor not included, uses a 3.5-9.9hp...Recently painted topside and antifouling bottom.. Registered and licensed until June 2016 all titles in hand, sleeps 3/4 people.cushions have been reupholsted. She's clean and well-maintained. There is new navigation lights on the bow and an all round anchor light a stern, but they are not connected. Just hook up a battery and they will work..there's also cabin led lights with remote control. Sails excellent even in light winds and can be floated in 2ft of water due to being able to winch up the keel. jib and mainsail included (Dave Carroll sails). Single axle trailer with new bearings and new wheels and tyres, plus an extra pair of wheels with tyres as back up. The trailer is hooked up with led lights and has new bunks and a custom keel guide. An excellent trailer sailer. Easy to launch and retrieve. Homemade mast raising system included , which can be easily controlled for a solo sailer. Ready for discovering the water. No other inventory included as it's all gone on my new boat... I do have extra gear like life jackets, anchors, fenders, which can be negotiated. Cheers dan

Seaward 23' Sailboat w/ Trailer Excellent Sailaway Condition Private Owner

Superior, Wisconsin

Make Seaward

Model Cat Rigged Sailboat

Seaward 23' sailboat "Catnip" is a well-maintained boat for easy & comfortable cruising. A complete factory refit was completed in 2011 including: a new teak & holly sole, restored gelcoat on the hull & deck, new mainsail, new running rigging, electric start outboard w/ cockpit controls, 2nd battery and charger added, and shore power and 110 added. In addition, a new head w/ dockside pumpout was installed and the bottom paint was redone in 2014. The boat is equipped with a 2011 Tahatsu 8hp outboard 4S engine. The trailer, which is a single axle galvanized trailer was fitted for easy ramp launch and retrieval. Surge breaks and new tires & wheel bearings were installed on the trailer in 2013...excellent working condition. The boat is currently located at Barkers Island Marina in Superior, Wisconsin. The boat has been kept in Ft Pierce, Florida and Eagle River / Superior Wisconsin. The boat was purchased in Florida through a private owner who had taken the boat to Hake Yachts where the complete factory refit was done in 2011. Additional information and pictures can be found at www.barkers-island-marina.com. Broker John Hoenig at Barkers Island Marina can be contacted @ 218-343-7080 (cell) or 715-392-7131 (office) or [email protected] . If you would like to contact the owner directly, you may send an email to [email protected] or you can eBay message me. We require a $500.00 deposit through Paypal within 48 hours of the listing's close and complete payment via cashier's check (US Bank) or Paypal within 7 days.

34 Ft Catalina Sailboat

Foristell, Missouri

1989 Catalina 34 Ft sailboat. Roller Furling, 150% Genoa, inbrd 23 Hp diesel with approx. 1200 hrs, Bimini, sail cover, 12,000 BTU A/C with reverse heat, stereo CD, Compass, microwave, refrigeration system, 6 gallon hot water heater, pressure water system, Gimbal propane stove with oven. Sleeps 6. Featured in Oct 2012 Good Old Boat magazine. Fresh water only. Includes trailer for dry storage. Located at Mark Twain Lake MO. $42,500. Call Bob at 636-262-8317 or email at [email protected]

Hunter 23' Sailboat 1987

Oceanside, New York

Make Hunter

Model Hunter

The boat is in great condition,was a sweet water boat,sail only used one season,cut to off shore sailing.Includes marine radio,regular radio with cassette.Has Fixed keel 23",Cast iron.Trailer included.No engine.mast height 33',ballast 800lbs.Headroom 4'7". sail area 235.5 sq.ft.

23 ft. Grampian 23 sailboat for project or parts w/ functional dbl-axle trailer

Hamlin, New York

I purchased this Grampian 23 as a project-boat and trailered it from Florida to New York several years ago. Based on distortion to the stanchions, bow pulpit and mast foot, I would guess that it was dismasted at some point. I have not had it in the water and cannot vouch for its structural integrity. The cockpit, deck and cabin top show some stress cracks and/or soft spots. The interior cabinetry, shelves and bulkheads are badly water-damaged from standing bilge water. Counter tops and berth tops seem solid. The floor boards are missing and need replacement. (Solid floor supports are provided.for installation) The keel has been sandblasted, faired and painted. Original shrouds and stays are included for reference and measurement only as all have broken strands and meat hooks.There is a standard rudder with original pintals and gudgeons.There is a mast, w/boom, and a handmade mast-foot w/ hinge This substantial trailer was converted to dbl. axle and modified to transport a fixed keel Grampian 23. It could be easily modified for other purposes. It needs at least two replacement tires. The lights have been updated and are in working condition. Local pickup only. Please contact me through ebay messages for answers to questions, further details. or if interested in boat and parts only.

23' Bano Old World 18 Gaffrig Sailboat 1982

Holland, Michigan

Call Boat Owner Stanley 616-742-9995.Tan/Bark sails also a white set, roller furl jib, fiberglass hull with spruce mast, boom and gaff. Also teak and oak. Many extras. Trailer. 18ft at waterline, draft 15in or 3ft with keel down, full set of covers

MacGregor 26 Swing Keel Sailboat / Trailer in Excellent Condition ready WI Sail!

Egg Harbor, Wisconsin

Make Macgregor 26S

Model 26 Swing Keel With Trailer

Category Sailboats

Length 26.0

The MacGregor 26S MacGregor 26 Swing Keel Sailboat 1994 with Trailer in Excellent Condition ready to Sail! This is a 1994 MacGregor 26S Sailboat with trailer and 8 hp outboard motor in excellent condition. It accepts a 2 inch ball mount trailer hitch. The total trailer weight is about 2000 lbs, so pretty much any V-6 vehicle can tow this without any extra equipment. Any Minivan for example will work fine. It includes everything needed to sail. Three sails including a main, a roller furling Genoa and a drifter / spinnaker are included . This sailboat is wheel steered with binnacle mounted motor remote controls and instruments. Everything is in excellent condition and the trailer tires are brand new Goodyear Marathon trailer tires. It also has an extra motor mount for a trolling motor or small outboard secondary engine. This boat has many upgrades including wheel steering and a Rudder Craft Mac 26S HDPE High Performance Replacement Rudder as well as the stock rudder as a spare, a MMSD pump out porta toilet, a CDI roller furling Genoa and a main sail cover as well as life lines and bow and stern pulpits, a swim ladder, a solar panel and an Autohelm ST 30 Bidata to name a few. The 8 HP Tohatsu (Nissan) outboard model M8B also has electric start and an alternator. The MacGregor 26S, 1990 to 1995, replaced the dagger board with a swing centerboard (which kicks up in an accidental grounding) and made other smaller changes. Together, the 26D and 26S are often called the "classic" MacGregor 26, and sometimes the 26C. Owners of these earlier models tend to refer to them as "the real sailboats" prior to the changes coming with the MacGregor 26X. The V-berth can handle 2 people/kids and has storage underneath, the settee can accommodate another person and plenty more storage under there, in the cabin galley /kitchen area is a sink and a mirrored bulkhead with plenty of storage under the sink. Behind the ladder going into the cockpit is a queen sized, super comfortable bed which is also located right below the cockpit. This boat has a POP-UP roof over the galley area that rotates up and out of the way while boat is at anchor / berth which gives unlimited head room in the cabin. This vessel includes all tools and supplies needed for maintenance and use like a nice Windex for mast top mounting. a manual bilge pump, an anchor with rode, a new gallon of bottom paint, a new fuel tank with hose, a remote controlled stereo, cockpit cushions, a wind scoop etc. I am the third owner of this nice Mac and all paperwork including the Wisconsin Title and the original purchase contract when new are included as well as a IL trailer title from the previous owner. (Note, a few pictures are from the previous owner in IL and we do not have trailer titles in WI.) It is located in Door County, WI in the city of Egg Harbor, WI north of Green Bay at my summer cottage while I live in Milwaukee, WI. If you have any questions please do ask as all inquiries will be responded to. Thanks for your interest. Hull Type: Centerboard (Trunk) Rig Type: Fractional Sloop LOA: 25.82' / 7.87m LWL: 23.50' / 7.16m Beam: 7.82' / 2.38m Listed SA: 235 ft2 / 21.83 m2 Draft (max.) 6.33' / 1.93m Draft (min.) 1.25' / 0.38m Disp. 2850 lbs./ 1293 kgs. Ballast: 1200 lbs. / 544 kgs. SA/Disp.: 18.75 Bal./Disp.: 42.07% Disp./Len.: 98.04 Designer: Roger Macgregor Builder: Macgregor Yacht Corp. (USA) Construct.: FG Bal. type: Water First Built: 1990 Last Built: 1995 # Built: RIG DIMENSIONS KEY I: 22.00' / 6.71m J: 9.67' / 2.95m P: 25.17' / 7.67m E: 10.25' / 3.12m PY: EY: SPL: ISP: SA(Fore.): 106.37 ft2 / 9.88 m2 SA(Main): 129.00 ft2 / 11.98 m2 Total(calc.)SA: 235.37 ft2 / 21.87 m2 DL ratio: 98.04 SA/Disp: 18.78 Est. Forestay Len.: 24.03' / 7.32m Mast Height from DWL: 32.25' / 9.83m BUILDERS (past & present) More about & boats built by: Macgregor Yacht Corp DESIGNER More about & boats designed by: Roger MacGregor NOTES Dry boat weight: 1650 lbs. Centerboard weight: 50 lbs. An earlier model, called the MACGREGOR 26 D was similar but with a (vertically) lifting keel. (also with water ballast = reduced weight for trailering. Not to be adjusted while sailing). Spinnaker area: 360 sq. ft. Click Here for the Owner's Manual Click Here for Information on a Modified Macgregor 26S Click Here for More Pictures of this Vessel Happy Owner's Review: My Experience with the MacGregor 26S ("Classic") "Having owned and sailed extensively a 26S for three years, I can report that indeed it does actually sail fairly well and lives up to its reputation of being a roomy and easily trailered pocket cruiser. At the time it was the only sailboat that met my budgetary needs, had room enough for my family of three to cruise for up to a week at a time, and trailered well to let us explore waters from Maine to Key West. Yes, it's a light boat, but I had a lot of sailing experience and was cautious and never had trouble in winds to 30 knots - and I didn't try anything foolish like taking it offshore. Yes, the fiberglass was thin, but I avoided running into rocks. I took my 3-year-old out on solo daysails and have no regrets. I sold it to a family of four, their first boat, and heard from them a few years later that they'd thoroughly enjoyed tons of sailing. Thousands of other MacGregor owners have had similar experiences."

91 MacGregor 26S 26' Sailboat With Trailer/ Sails/ Rigging, swing keel sail boat

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Length 25.82' / 7.87m

'91 MacGregor in good condition, comes with trailer, sails (includes roller furling), all rigging and Some extra boxes of parts. No motor included. Excellent boat to learn how to sail, will accommodate a 9.8 / 9.9 hp outboard motor, no mount needed (there is a motor well designed for it). This boat has a swing keel and water ballast system that allows for easy towing and beaching the boat in shallow water. Overall solid and good condition (no soft spots). Trailer included. Buyer is responsible for pickup or transit, the boat is at our warehouse location in NE Minneapolis. Please feel free to ask any questions.. Thanks! WE DO NOT FINANCE! MACGREGOR 26S Hull Type: Centerboard (Trunk) Rig Type: Fractional Sloop LOA: 25.82' / 7.87m LWL: 23.50' / 7.16m Beam: 7.82' / 2.38m Listed SA: 235 ft2 / 21.83 m2 Draft (max.) 6.33' / 1.93m Draft (min.) 1.25' / 0.38m Disp. 2850 lbs./ 1293 kgs. Ballast: 1200 lbs. / 544 kgs. SA/Disp.: 18.75 Bal./Disp.: 42.07% Disp./Len.: 98.04 Designer: Roger Macgregor Builder: Macgregor Yacht Corp. (USA) Construct.: FG Bal. type: Water First Built: 1990 Last Built: 1995 # Built: RIG DIMENSIONS KEY I: 22.00' / 6.71m J: 9.67' / 2.95m P: 25.17' / 7.67m E: 10.25' / 3.12m PY: EY: SPL: ISP: SA(Fore.): 106.37 ft2 / 9.88 m2 SA(Main): 129.00 ft2 / 11.98 m2 Total(calc.)SA: 235.37 ft2 / 21.87 m2 DL ratio: 98.04 SA/Disp: 18.78 Est. Forestay Len.: 24.03' / 7.32m Mast Height from DWL: 32.25' / 9.83m BUILDERS (past & present) More about & boats built by: Macgregor Yacht Corp DESIGNER More about & boats designed by: Roger MacGregor NOTES Dry boat weight: 1650 lbs. Centerboard weight: 50 lbs. An earlier model, called the MACGREGOR 26 D was similar but with a (vertically) lifting keel. (also with water ballast = reduced weight for trailering. Not to be adjusted while sailing). Spinnaker area: 360 sq. ft.

1986 Hunter 23' with new Sails Mercury outboard

Ridgeland, South Carolina

1986 Hunter 23 Sailboat Great boat, Great for river & bay sailing LOA23' 3 inLWL19' 7 inBeam8'Draft2' 3 inDisplacement2450 lbsBallast800 lbsSail Area235.5 sq ft (21.88 m2)Mast Height33'Water Capacity6 gal https://youtu.be/EK2WxUOyQxQ A DEPOSIT OF $500.00 IS REQUIRED AT END OF AUCTION NEW SAILS, NEW HARDWARE, TRAILER IN GOOD SHAPE, READY FOR THE WATER

2005 Marlow-Hunter 260

Bradenton, Florida

Make Marlow-Hunter

Category Cruiser Sailboats

2005 Hunter 260 SailBoat Price: $ 21,900.00 OBO Conditions : good , ready to sail. Clear Boatfax Type: Water Ballast with centerboard Control: pedestal with wheel steering rudder Sails: Main, roller furling jib Roller Furling: Cruising Design Canvas: Sailcover, Bimini and many more Outboard: 2005 Nissan 9.9 hp, 4 stroke with remote start and throttle (in vry good conditions) Specs: LENG OVERALL (LOA) 26’ 3” LENG OF WATER LÑINE (LWL) : 23’ 3” BEAM (MAX): 8’ 11 ½” DRAFT (center board up): 1.9 Ft. DRAFT (center board down): 6 Ft MAST HEIGHT (from water line) : 40 Ft DISPLACEMENT (w/o water ballast) : 3000 Lbs DISPLACEMENT (with water ballast) : 5000 Lbs SAIL AREA (100% triangles): 289.5 sq. Ft. Trailer: Original 2005 Magic Tild Galvanized double axle with fenders, guides, extending tongue, with new trailer jack, tires ,wheels, drums , springs . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4GFVMLPSiY&feature=youtu.be (video sailing) email: [email protected] or text 941 9204936 (juan Rosabal) Current location : Sarasota Sailing Squadron Marina at Sarasota Bay , Florida (las 3 years, not on the water, normally in parking lot) Position at the marina parking Lot : B26 Information about de sailboat https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/hunter-260 https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-content/uploads/260_1997-2005.pdf The boat includes all the standard features and more… Pedestal guard w/cockpit table Cabin vent fan Cabin 12v receptacle Cockpit 12v receptacle Cockpit cushions, helm seat cushion Solid boom vang with ajustment Rail mounted propane grill 2nd battery & selector switch / solar charger Stern rail seat covers and cushions Helm seat cushion 2 Anchors Port-o-potti toilet Jib w/roller –main w/reef points Lazy jack systems Mast 40' with raising and lowering system Custom screen for main hatch AM/FM/CD Stereo w/cabin and cockpit speakers Cabin shades Draft 1.9 ‘board up, 6’ boar down 8 livesaver Miscellaneus , spare parts Deph meter Pressurized on-desmand water pump in kitchen sink and bath room faucets -- 20 gal fresh water tank Built in cooler- and double burner propane stow Moon light hatch Replaced recalled petcock ball valves EZ steer Teak Cabin bookshelf and VHS holder Pedestal compass Windex 6 fenders Hand held Garmin GPS and VHF – Radio Solar charging Boat cover Cockit cushion bottom paint Bimini top

1989 Catalina 34

St Charles, Missouri

Make Catalina

Category Sloop Sailboats

1989 Catalina 34 1989 Catalina 34 Ft sailboat. Wing Keel, Roller Furling, 150% Genoa, inbrd 23hp diesel with approx. 1200 hrs., Bimini, sail cover, 12,000 BTU A/C with reverse heat, stereo CD, TV, Compass, microwave, refrigeration system, 6-gallon hot water heater, pressure water system, Gimbal propane stove with oven. Sleeps 6. Featured in Oct 2012 Good Old Boat magazine. Sailed in Midwestern Fresh water lakes only. Includes trailer for dry storage. Located on the Mississippi River St Charles MO. $37,500.

1989 Catalina Catalina 34

Model Catalina 34

1989 Catalina Catalina 34 1989 Catalina 34 Ft sailboat. Wing Keel, Roller Furling, 150% Genoa, inbrd 23hp diesel with approx. 1200 hrs., Bimini, sail cover, 12,000 BTU A/C with reverse heat, stereo CD, TV, Compass, microwave, refrigeration system, 6-gallon hot water heater, pressure water system, Gimbal propane stove with oven. Sleeps 6. Featured in Oct 2012 Good Old Boat magazine. Sailed in Midwestern Fresh water lakes only. Includes trailer for dry storage. Located at Mark Twain Lake MO.

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Breaching, ‘pissed off’ humpback whale topples boat, throws fishermen into sea off New Hampshire coast: video

Whale, they didn’t see that coming.

A pair of fishermen were tossed into the chilly New Hampshire waters Tuesday when a “pissed off” humpback landed squarely on their boat.

The thrilling video shows the magnificent beast soar out from the surface just beyond the stern of the small vessel anchored a half-mile off the coast of Portsmouth.

With nowhere else to go, the leviathan’s head smashed onto the 23-foot boat, dragging it down into the water as it made its hard landing.

The two fishermen — who were not wearing life jackets — were catapulted into the sea as the vessel flipped over, the video shows.

“There is a pissed off whale patrolling the waters of Portsmouth NH today. Head on swivel if you’re out there,” former NHL player Ryan Whitney wrote in an X post accompanying the viral video.

Fortunately, one of several other fishing boats in the area raced to their rescue, the US Coast Guard said.

All parties escaped the terrifying incident without injury — including the whale.

According to experts, the incident was nothing more than a near-tragic coincidence — and had nothing to do with the ill temperament of the humpback.

“It was an accident,” Dianna Schulte, co-founder and director of research for the Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation, told The Post.

The Portsmouth-based marine researcher said the video proves that the 30-foot-long juvenile was feeding when it broke through the surface of the water.

“The whales will come up through schools of fish with their mouth wide open and close their mouth, either right before they break the surface or even after they break the surface,” Schulte said. “The boat was in the wrong place.”

The marine mammal has become somewhat of a local celebrity for becoming the first humpback to hunt its meals in the Piscataqua River.

Minke whales are known to swim through the channel, but humpbacks tend to stay around 15 miles from shore, Schulte said. A population boom in Atlantic menhaden — a favorite among whales, dolphins and sharks — could be the reason the juvenile is coming closer to the coast, she said, adding that it could be using the shallow waters to its advantage as it builds upon its hunting skills.

The humpback’s unusual presence has drawn plenty of gawkers in the last few weeks — meaning the fishermen should have been aware that there was a whale lurking below.

“The boaters that are in the video, they should have known better to not be fishing with a large whale in the area, because [an accident] can happen,” Schultz said.

The idea that the whale was “pissed off” or may have been acting maliciously — like how Orcas are attacking sailboats in Europe — is preposterous, she continued.

“The whales, when they’re feeding on the fish schools, when they’re that dense, they just can’t see through the fish school, so they don’t know what’s above them, especially on a cloudy day like today. So the whale had no idea that the boat was even there,” said Schultz.

“I’ve been watching whales and researching whales for 30 years, and I’ve never seen a humpback whale purposely hit a boat.”

As long as the trailblazing humpback is swimming in Portsmouth’s shallow waters, Schultz warned that boaters and fishermen should give the animal as much as 100 yards of space, especially when they catch it at mealtime.

Humans aren’t the only ones being put in harm’s way when fishing too close to the massive mammals: whales can become entangled in fishing lines and lobster equipment, which could greatly hinder its ability to feed. 

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Video: Coast Guard rescues 5 people, dog after 23-foot boat ran aground near Fripp Island

The Coast Guard and Beaufort County Marine Rescue assisted five people and a dog Sunday after their boat ran aground near Fripp Island. (United States Coast Guard News) 

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