Best sailboat on Reddit
117 reviews from r/sailing, r/Seattle, r/longisland and 4 more subreddits
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#1
Catalina
4.8
(6)
"A Catalina 22 is what I've soloed on many times."
"Catalina 22 is a great boat."
"Catalina 22 also a good starter"
"Catalina 25 Prob the Perfect Starter Boat."
"Catalina 25 would be a good choice."
"A catalina 22 could also be a good starting point for weekending."
#2
Sunfish
4.0
(4)
"Normally I'd say sunfish/laser but its cold, so maybe a 420/470."
"I have sailed a Sunfish from about age 15 to 20, then rarely."
"I'd say find a used one and go for it!"
"A sunfish is a fun boat to sail but you’ll have to be ready to get wet."
#3
Hobie
5.0
(3)
"Used Hobie Getaway w/ wings. This is the answer for you."
"Beach catamarans like the Hobie 16 are easy to get started with."
"Hobie 16 is a blast to learn on for 2 people."
#4
Flying Scot
4.0
(3)
"Flying Scot"
"Flying Scot. It's got a ballasted centerboard."
"Flying Scot or a Lightning are good boats for that lake."
#5
Freedom Boat Club
5.0
(2)
"I am a member of the Freedom Boat Club and absolutely love it for all the reasons that people talk about the horrors of boat ownership."
"I am a member of the Freedom Boat Club and absolutely love it for all the reasons that people talk about the horrors of boat ownership."
#6
Rustler 44
5.0
(2)
"Rustler 44."
"Rustler 44"
#7
Gunboat
5.0
(2)
"I'd say 'Gunboat' For a story that is the ultimate in luxury and performance."
"Gunboat."
#8
Tradewinds
5.0
(2)
"Take lessons first. Don't even think about buying until you have at least done basic keel boat."
"I'd get started with classes at Tradewinds or Cal Sailing Club."
#9
Wayfarer
4.0
(2)
"I really like the Wayfarers."
"Wayfarerer, is stable, capable and responsive."
#10
Sailing Club
4.0
(2)
"I would look into a sail club in the area and use their boats for a year."
"May I suggest sailing with a club or renting for 6 months to a year?"
#11
Compac
4.0
(2)
"I recently upgraded to a Compac 27. Same builder, but with standing headroom and an enclosed head."
"This looks like a great first boat for sailing the Columbia."
#12
Sailing Dinghy
4.0
(2)
"If he won’t give up on the idea of owning a sailboat, try and convince him to buy a dinghy."
"Have him buy a sailing dinghy."
#13
Yanmar
5.0
(1)
"Something at or near 40', monohull... refrigeration, loads of solar power w/ large battery banks, water maker, Yanmar or Volvo diesel."
#14
Hallberg Rassy
5.0
(1)
"Probably a Bestaevar (sp?) aluminum boat or a Hallberg Rassy."
#15
Crealock 37
5.0
(1)
"For a beautiful, extremely solid, well-thought-out blue water singlehanded boat, try the Crealock 37."
#16
Hinckley 70
5.0
(1)
"I'd take a hinckley 70, or a big baltic, or a halberg rassey."
#17
Oyster 495
5.0
(1)
"Oyster 495"
#18
Garcia Exploration 52
5.0
(1)
"The Garcia Exploration 52 is about as perfect of a boat for me as I can think of."
#19
Swan 48
5.0
(1)
"Swan 48"
#20
Contessa
5.0
(1)
"A Contessa; check out Erik Aanderaa’s videos on YouTube."
#21
Amel 50
5.0
(1)
"Amel 50. Comfortable passage making."
#22
Nonsuch 30
5.0
(1)
"Absolutely bulletproof boat, single sail cat/wishbone rig."
#23
Outbound 46
5.0
(1)
"Outbound 46"
#24
Island Packet 485 Aft Cabin
5.0
(1)
"Island Packet 485 Aft Cabin"
#25
Nor'Sea 27
5.0
(1)
"A Nor'Sea 27 would fit. Small yet extremely sturdy."
#26
Morris M36
5.0
(1)
"For day sailing and more, Morris M36."
#27
Black Marlin trimaran
5.0
(1)
"I'd go for the Black Marlin trimaran."
#28
Brewer 44
5.0
(1)
"Brewer 44, but I'm a fan of Brewer."
#29
Kraken
5.0
(1)
"A Kraken, easy choice."
#30
Gunboat 48
5.0
(1)
"Arguably you could solo the Gunboat 48."
#31
Hylas 4
5.0
(1)
"Something like the Hylas 4."
#32
Ericson 32-2
5.0
(1)
"Solo I think a ericson 32-2 is perfect."
#33
Farr Pilothouse 50
5.0
(1)
"Farr Pilothouse 50 or 56."
#34
Cabo Rico 38 Ketch
5.0
(1)
"Cabo rico 38 foot ketch."
#35
IMOCA 60
5.0
(1)
"For me? An IMOCA 60."
#36
HH 52
5.0
(1)
"Less extravagant but the HH52."
#37
Nordisk folkebåd
5.0
(1)
"Any nordisk folkebåd tbh."
#38
Drascombe cruiser
5.0
(1)
"Drascombe cruiser, less is more."
#39
Rapido 40
5.0
(1)
"Rapido 40-something."
#40
Cascade 36
5.0
(1)
"Cascade 36."
#41
Spirit 44
5.0
(1)
"Spirit 44 or Bestevaer 36."
#42
Pegasus 50
5.0
(1)
"I will choose Pegasus 50."
#43
Wally Cento
5.0
(1)
"Wally Cento."
#44
Wyliecat 44
5.0
(1)
"Wyliecat 44."
#45
Cape Charles 32
5.0
(1)
"Cape Charles 32 from DixDesign."
#46
Islander 28
5.0
(1)
"Islander 28 in Bristol condition."
#47
Morris 38
5.0
(1)
"Morris 38 is a newer classic timeless boat."
#48
Mighty Swedish Fish
4.0
(1)
"He bought the boat for $2500 and spent a year and another $10K outfitting it."
#49
Ranger
4.0
(1)
"We had a ranger 26 for the longest time. With 2 tiny kids and a dog."
#50
RS Sailing
4.0
(1)
"Still can capsize, but much more stable than a Vago."
#51
Macgregor
4.0
(1)
"I have 2 kids under 3, and have a Macgregor 25."
#52
West System
4.0
(1)
"Fiberglass work isn’t rocket science and can be done well if you take it seriously."
#53
GetMyBoat
4.0
(1)
"You could try something like this and ask the captain if you can sail the boat."
#54
Hallberg-Rassy
4.0
(1)
"I'll probably be selling my Hallberg-Rassy Rasmus 35 next year."
#55
Hansa
4.0
(1)
"Something like a Hansa Jolle?"
#56
Nautical
4.0
(1)
"Even if I had the money I would say an nautical 441 with a nice refit."
#57
Jeanneau
4.0
(1)
"We have gone from a 18 ft ensign Pearson to a ranger 26 to a Jeanneau 42."
#58
Amel
4.0
(1)
"An Amel is automated enough despite being pretty huge."
#59
RM
4.0
(1)
"For a production boat maybe an RM is a better match."
#60
Latitude 38
4.0
(1)
"Check out 'Latitude 38' or 'Longitude 121' magazine."
#61
Pacific Seacraft 37
4.0
(1)
"For me I'd be quite happy with a Pacific Seacraft 37."
#62
Catamaran
4.0
(1)
"If money were no issue probably a catamaran."
#63
Catalina 25
4.0
(1)
"My wife and I started on a Catalina 25 with one child at 2 years old."
#64
Island Packet
4.0
(1)
"Although I do think that Island Packet has one."
#65
Minneys Used Sails
4.0
(1)
"When you need sails or cheap gear, look at Minneys Used Sails."
#66
Fulcrum Speedworks
4.0
(1)
"Rocket 🚀 by Fulcrum Speedworks."
#67
J/Boats
4.0
(1)
"A J/35 that’s had a total refit and been rigged for single-handing."
#68
Moody
4.0
(1)
"For a liveaboard, I'd probably go with a moody DS, Bluewater cruising I'd go for a HR."
#69
S2
4.0
(1)
"IMO, an S2 9.2c with some modifications."
#70
Spray
4.0
(1)
"Anything with classic lines .. like a Spray 40’ - 60’preferably steel or aluminum .."
#71
Sirius
4.0
(1)
"Mine is Sirius 35ds or Garcia Exploration Series. Those are a little too big for one person though."
#72
Sadler
4.0
(1)
"Sadler 34 easily in your budget, no seperate shower and not that heavy though."
#73
Dufour
4.0
(1)
"Here are some but god only knows condition: https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1982/dufour-31-2286529/ and https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1984/catalina-30-3751886/"
#74
Snipe
4.0
(1)
"My first boat was/is a Snipe. It’s designed to be a double handed racing dinghy."
#75
Thistles
4.0
(1)
"Thistles and Lightnings are great boats but can get dicey if you are planning on solo sailing a lot."
#76
West Sail
4.0
(1)
"West Sail - Sturdy and (relatively) Cheap."
#77
Morris 46
4.0
(1)
"Something along the lines of a Morris 46, a Spirit, or a Leonardo Eagle."
#78
Potter 15
4.0
(1)
"A Potter 15. I'll sell you mine for 2k"
#79
Kraken 50
4.0
(1)
"A kraken 50 comes to mind, but most people wouldn't want more than 40 ft for solo."
#80
Contessa 32
4.0
(1)
"“New” Contessa 32"
#81
Garcia 45
4.0
(1)
"Garcia 45 or JPK 39FC depending on if they wanted to hit the high latitudes."
#82
Balboa 1978
4.0
(1)
"1978 Balboa the best money can buy."
#83
Custom made aluminum adventure vessel
4.0
(1)
"Custom made aluminum adventure vessel like Seal or Pelagic."
#84
West Wight Potter 19
4.0
(1)
"West Wight Potter 19."
#85
Catalina 27
4.0
(1)
"I'm selling my Catalina 27 that I've been outfitting for cruising."
#86
Rhodes 19
4.0
(1)
"Southern Yacht Club has a fleet of Rhodes 19's. Those can be sailed solo, with two, or three."
#87
Coronado 32
3.0
(1)
"I see a 1978 Coronado 32’ for $2k."
#88
San Juan 24
3.0
(1)
"A 1972 San Juan 24’ for $2500."
#89
Ericsson 29
3.0
(1)
"A 1973 Ericsson 29’ for $2500."
#90
Ranger 26
3.0
(1)
"Ranger 26 for $2500."
#91
Ericsson 27
3.0
(1)
"I see an Ericsson 27 for $3."
#92
Hunter 26
3.0
(1)
"I got my 26 ft hunter for 3k."
#93
Adventure 40
3.0
(1)
"Adventure 40. It doesn't actually exist yet except on paper."
#94
Seawind 1600
3.0
(1)
"Seawind 1600 with the engines converted to OM606."
#95
Ericson 27
3.0
(1)
"I looked very seriously at an Ericson 27. I passed because it had very, very little storage."
#96
Alberg 30
3.0
(1)
"Look around for a "fixer upper" Alberg 30 or Pearson Triton."
#97
Pearson Triton
3.0
(1)
"Look around for a "fixer upper" Alberg 30 or Pearson Triton."
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