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Herreshoff Eagle 22' Sailboat. Catboat 1974 fiberglass day sailer. beautiful!

Middletown, New Jersey

Make Herreshoff

Model Herreshoff

Category Daysailer Sailboats

Length 22.0

Posted Over 1 Month

Herreshoff Eagle, 22 ft., 1974 My father owns this boat and questions can be directed to him via: 732.671.2477 Stately daysailer and elegant weekend cruiser designed by famed naval architect Halsey Herreshoff. You either know about the Eagle or you dont. For those who do and have had the pleasure of sailing one, it is considered of of the best designed day sailers ever built. Easy to handle alone, but with room for 4-6. It is stable and very manuverable. With the centerboard up you can bring it into very shallow water. This 22 footer, with classic lines, is for those not satisfied with the ordinary. Gaff rigged sloop, club footed self tending working jib, and topsail. The Eagle sails smartly; shallow draft and retractable center board makes the Eagle easily trailable; all haylards go directly to the cockpit; rigging blocks of wooden or bronze; Spacious cockpit, roomy 6'-6" berths , comfortable handling are worthy of 'big boat' features. Boom tent permits ready, roomy cockpit sleeping. Bowsprit with Eagle figurehead; extraordinary amount of handcrafted teak. There are two small rotten spots of teak that will need fixing. Fiberglass construction, 5 bronze portholes (4 fixed, 1 opening) It also comes with opening portholes and screens. All sails, tent, and cushions in extremely good condition. The included trailer has not moved in over 20 years and we cannot vouch for its roadworthy ability. Buyer must inspect trailer and pay in full before attempting to move the boat. At the very least new tires will be needed. Specifications: LOA 22' Beam 8'-0" Draft 1'10" with centerboard upDisplacement 2,700# Ballast 700# Sail area 320sf Mast height 32'-6" Main 185 sf (1 set of reef points); Jib 68sf; topsail 49sf <

Offshore Sailboat

Toronto, Ontario

Make Murray 33

Category Sailboats

Length 33.0

33 ft Ted Brewer designed cruising Cat-Ketch (Steel Hull) with 2 unstayed 50ft carbon fiber masts, fully battened sails. Professionally finished, 28 HP Volvo diesel, isolation transformer, 1500 Watt inverter, 30A battery charger, high output (120A) alternator with 3 stage regulator, Propane stove w. Oven, Propane sniffer, 2 external 20lb Propane tanks, Microwave, 12V fridge/freezer, Lavac head, VHF, Stereo w. 10CD changer, GPS, Autohelm, Raymarine A57D Depthfinder/GPS/Chartplotter with all Canadian Charts, Radar, 200W solar panels, Watermaker, 1 fresh & 1 saltwater pressure pump, 1 electric & 1 manual bilge pump, macerator pump for pumpout, bilge alarm, 3 solar vents (24 hr. type) SS Davits, SS Bow & Stern pulpits, SS bow roller, SS Stanchions & lifelines, 2 aluminum boom vangs, 3 Anchors(Delta, Bruce, Danforth), Parachute anchor, Muir “Cheetah” electric windlass, Pedestal Steering, Laptop hookup to GPS, 17” remote LCD colour display in cockpit, 2 self tailing Anderson F405T winches, Hard (Fiberglass) Dodger, Sunbrella Bimini, cockpit cushions, complete cockpit enclosure, Leecloths, SS Boarding Ladder. Commissioned in 1998. Sailed in Lake Ontario only. Loc’n: Lake Ontario, Whitby, ON Specs: LOA 33ft, Beam 10Ft 11in, LWL 27ft Depth 5ft10”, Displ. 15 000 lbs, Ballast 5200 lbs, Headroom 72.5” V-berth: LxW 74”x63.5” Q-Berth: 77” Stbd Berth:78.25” Port Berth (Double- drop table): 72” Cockpit: 6 ft Registration # : 822460 This is a custom built vessel (Cost $200 000+) and has been well maintained. With modern epoxy paints, a well maintained steel hull will easily last 100 years or more. The boat has only been sailed in Lake Ontario. No salt water exposure. One owner, excellent condition, will assist with delivery (help to sail her to her new home to assist new owner with getting to know boat and equipment, if so desired, or arrange for trucking). Have enjoyed sailing this boat safely and comfortably since 1998 and would sail her anywhere with complete confidence.

1998 MURRAY 33 SAILBOAT

Omaha, Nebraska

1998 Murray 33. 33 ft Ted Brewer designed cruising Cat Ketch Steel Hull with 2 unstayed 50ft carbon fiber masts, fully battened sails. Professionally finished, 28 HP Volvo diesel, isolation transformer, 1500 Watt inverter, 30A battery charger, high output 120A alternator with 3 stage regulator, Propane stove w. Oven, Propane sniffer, 2 external 20lb Propane tanks, Microwave, 12V fridge freezer, Lavac head, VHF, Stereo w. 10CD changer, GPS, Autohelm, Raymarine A57D Depthfinder GPS Chartplotter with all Canadian Charts, Radar, 200W solar panels, Watermaker, 1 fresh and 1 saltwater pressure pump, 1 electric and 1 manual bilge pump, macerator pump for pumpout, bilge alarm, 3 solar vents 24 hr. type SS Davits, SS Bow & Stern pulpits, SS bow roller, SS Stanchions and lifelines, 2 aluminum boom vangs, 3 Anchors Delta, Bruce, Danforth , Parachute anchor, Muir Cheetah electric windlass, Pedestal Steering, Laptop hookup to GPS, 17in remote LCD colour display in cockpit, 2 self tailing Anderson F405T winches, Hard Fiberglass Dodger, Sunbrella Bimini, cockpit cushions, complete cockpit enclosure, Leecloths, SS Boarding Ladder. Commissioned in 1998. Sailed in Lake Ontario only. Loc’n: Lake Ontario, Whitby, ON

1975 Gulfstar 43 Center Cockpit Sailboat

Clearwater, Florida

Make Gulfstar

Model 43 Center Cockpit Sailboat

Category Cruisers

1975 Gulfstar 43 Center Cockpit Sailboat THIS IS NOT your typical older sailboat with basic upgrades. S/V Cooper Penny is a custom centercockpit pilothouse with an extensive list of improvements and upgrades shown in the specifications section of this listing.Spent 95% of her life in Fresh Water SOME UPGRADES INCLUDE CUSTOM FIBERGLASS HARDTOP/PILOTHOUSE WITH NIDA COREFOUR (4) 215 WATT SOLAR PANELS WITH 60AMP MPPT CONTROLERKISS WIND GENERATORPUR35 WATERMAKERCRUISE 200 SIDE BY SIDE FRIDGE/FREEZER + SEPARATE FREEZER10FT GRAND FIBERGLASS DINGHY WITH 9.9 YAMAHA OUTBOARDALUMINUM SWIM PLATFORMNEW STAINLESS STEEL RAILINGS FOR ADDED SAFETYNEW STAINLESS STEEL ARCH WITH DAVITS AND AFT BENCHNEW STAINLESS STEEL BOW PULPIT WITH TWIN ANCHOR ROLLERLOFRANS TIGRAS 12V WINDLASS W/CONTROLS ON DECK AND AT HELMVETUS 60 KGF 12V BOW THRUSTERCUSTOM STAINLESS STEEL RUDDER TWELVE (12) CAFRAMO FANS THROUGHOUT BOATNEW ESPAR AIRTRONIC FORCED AIR DIESEL HEATERTEN (10) NEW LEWMAR OPENING PORTS WITH SCREENSSEVEN (7) NEW LEWMAR OCEAN HATCHES WITH SCREENS AND SHADESOAK HARDWOOD FLOORING AND NEW UPHOLSTERY AND FOAM CUSHIONSNO BLISTERS - EPOXY BARRIER COATED IN 2013EXTRA 30 GAL FUEL TANK TO INCREASE TO 85 GAL TOTAL45 GAL HOLDING TANKFORESPAR MARELON 1.5" SEA COCKS THROUGHOUTSAYE'S RIG SELF STEERING - WINDVANE STEERING

1972 Used Pearson Day Sailing Sailboat 26ft

New York, New York

Make Pearson

Length 26.0

1972 Used Pearson Day Sailer Sailboat. The boat is 26 feet in length. The hull is made out of fiberglass. 15 horsepower engine. The boat is in good condition. Newly painted a year ago. No need to do any repairs. New GPS. Leather upholstery (walls, doors, etc.). Bathroom. Mini kitchen. A place to sleep. The boat is parked at the Sheepshead Bay Marina in Brooklyn, NY. ***NO SHIPPING. PICKUP ONLY (DELIVERY 10-15 MILE RADIUS OR AROUND BROOKLYN, QUEENS, MANHATTAN, AND STATEN ISLAND)*** Sell price: $3,950.00 For more information, please call (646)427-4767.

1985 Tayana 37 Cruising Sailboat

Deale, Maryland

Make Tayana 37

Category Cruiser Motorcycles

Length 37.0

Specifications: Year: 1985 LOA 42’ 2” (including bowsprit) LOD 36’ 8” (excluding bowsprit) LWL 31’ Beam 11.6” Disp. 22500 lbs. Ballast 7340 lbs. Draft 5’ 8” Sail Area 861 sq. ft. Engine: Perkins 4108 HP: 50 Designer: Robert Perry Builder: Ta Yang Yacht Building Co. (Taiwan) Keel Type: Full Keel Description: The Tayana 37 is perhaps the most successful semi-custom cruising boat to be built. The Tayana 37 has been constructed of the finest materials, using the best techniques. There is no better yacht in her size range on the market. With care and proper maintenance she will not only prove to be an excellent investment, she will take you cruising anywhere in the world safely and comfortably. This is being proven almost daily. Ocean crossings by Tayana 37’s are routine. Circumnavigations have been reported. By the same token, over 500 of these yachts are the primary homes of their owners. Condition: She has had many upgrades over the time that I have owned her (6 years). New Awlgrip topsides and decks (2016), Propane stove 2014, new fuel tank (2013), New canvass (2013), Cabin heater (2014), new tile counters (2015), new bowsprit (2013), bottom job (latest summer 2016), new cushions in main salon and forward cabin (2017). Electronics upgrade to Raymarine ST60+ (2016), New battery house and start banks (2016), updated running rigging, all new sea cocks (2016). Accommodations: Although ideally set up for a couple to cruise, this Tayana sleeps 8 in three cabins. The spacious galley is just down the companionway to starboard. To port is a single, private pilot berth in its own cabin. With drawers under the berth, shelves, cabinets and a hanging locker there is excellent storage. I personally love this little cabin, I can have a crowd of guests aboard and still have privacy in my single “captain’s cabin”. With three opening ports and a fan, I can stay cool even in summer time. Forward of the pilot berth cabin is a large nav station with storage drawers below.The main salon to port has a pull out double berth and L shaped dinette to Port. There are also two stow-away pipe berths that can be pulled out to sleep a total of 5 in the main cabin. Forward of the main salon is great storage in hanging locks and drawers to starboard and a large head with separate shower to port. A double Pullman berth is forward of the head, also with great storage. Deck Hardware FRP decks, very solid- no soft spots, no teak (repainted, AwlGrip 2016) Teak Skylight, opening with screens Teak forward hatch Laminated bow sprit (new 2014) with teak platform and anchor rollers Anchor and anchor chain set up on bowsprit platform (2) SS Stanchions, vinyl covered dbl lifelines with gates Opening bronze ports (10) Two coaming lockers Staysail track Teak companionway hatch with doors Teak cockpit seats and cockpit grating Teak exterior trim Teak chain lockers with two deck pipes SS Bow pulpit Dorade vents (four) Propane locker for two 20lb tanks, vented overboard Aluminum genoa tracks with cars Aluminum mainsheet traveler with roller car 2 Lewmar 48 self-tailing primaries 2 Lewmar 30 self-tailing winches SS dinghy davits on stern Hull Hand laid up FRP. Full Keel with encapsulated ballast Teak rubrail Teak toe rail Hull ground down with two coats of long term bottom paint (summer 2016) Topside repainted, AwlGrip 2016 Sails Main with three reef points, tanbark Main sail cover with lazy jacks (stack pack) Staysail, tanbark Staysail cover Yankee with roller furling, tanbark Storm Jib, tanbark Storm trysail 150% Gennaker Interior: Teak and holly cabin sole (real teak and holly, not laminate) Solid teak cabinetry and doors White tile counters (new 2015) New cushion covers (2017) Stove alcove lined with SS Interior teak handrails Two Ice Boxes insulated and SS lined, top ice chest accessible from galley and cockpit Force 10 Propane cabin heater Steering Pedestal Steering SS and bronze binnacle Teak and SS emergency tiller Teak traditional steering wheel SS rudder shaft Plumbing 90 gallon aluminum fuel tank (new 2014) 30 gallon FRP holding tank Hot and cold pressure water system One high capacity electric bilge pump on manual switch One low capacity electric bilge pump on float switch One High capacity manual pump Two SS fresh water tanks Manual Marine head Water heater 110 volt and engine heated Sea cocks on all through-hull fittings (all sea cocks new 2016) Galley: Two well insulated ice boxes lined with SS. Top ice box is accessible from the galley and the cockpit, Double stainless steel deep sinks, 3 burner Force 10 Propane stove with oven and broiler Overhead cabinets, deep well storage, counter cabinets, drawers and offer plenty of storage. Head: Marine Head with holding talk and deck pump out. Separate shower room. Hot and cold pressure water. Engine: Perkins 4-108 Diesel engine. Engine runs strong. New high pressure pump, fuel lines and injectors (2015) Fiberglass drip pan Electronics and Equipment: Radar: Raytheon Depth meter: Raymarine ST 60+ Speed meter and log: Raymarine ST60+ Wind speed and direction meter Raymarine ST60+ Binnacle mounted Ship’s Compass VHF Radio, Icom IC-M80 SSB with tuner and backstay antenna, Kenwood TS-430S Battery selector switch with start and house batteries Shore power with 110v plugs below Radio am/fm with speakers Extra Equipment Folding mast steps to top of mast Three blade prop Dock Lines Fenders Boat Hook Type IV throwable PFD Oil Lamps Dinghy Davits Outboard engine mount Propane cabin heater Cockpit cushionsShe is available for inspection, email to schedule an inspection with one of representatives. Please inspect the vessel to your satisfaction prior to purchase. DisclaimerI offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated PRIOR TO BIDDING. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Vessel comes as it, where is with no warranties or guarantees.

33' Rough Water Sailboat 1983

Slidell, Louisiana

Make Roughwater

33' Rough Water Sailboat 1983 OBO - $15500 condition: fair engine hours (total): 50 length overall (LOA): 33 make / manufacturer: 33' model name / number: Roughwater propulsion type: sail 33' Rough Water Sailboat 1983 is a Thomas Gillmer designed Roughwater 33 built in Taiwan in the Late 70's. She has a hand-laid fiberglass bulletproof hull. She's a strong sturdy double ender and was made to cross oceans. And so you shall. Hull Type: Long keel w/trans. hung rudder Rig Type: Masthead Sloop LOA: 33.08' / 10.08m LWL: 26.00' / 7.92m Beam: 9.75' / 2.97m Listed SA: 460 ft2 / 42.73 m2 Draft (max.) 4.75' / 1.45m Draft (min.) Disp. 15000 lbs./ 6804 kgs. Ballast: 5000 lbs. / 2268 kgs. SA/Disp.: 12.14 Bal./Disp.: 33.33% Disp./Len.: 381.00 Designer: Thomas Gilmer Builder: Tao-Yuan Boatyard (TAIWAN) Construct.: FG Bal. type: First Built: 1975 Last Built: 1985 # Built: AUXILIARY POWER (orig. equip.) Make: Yanmar Model: 2HM20 Type: Diesel HP: 20 Have Mast, Sails, Rigging, and Bow Sprit $15500 OBO

LeComte Northeast 38 sailboat

Wilmington, North Carolina

Make Lecomte

Model Northeast 38

Length 38.0

New Topsides Paint - New Deck Paint - New Yanmar DieselNew Cushions - New Tanks - Maxprop (Located Wilmington, NC)This LeComte Northeast 38 is a Bill Tripp designed for day sailing, racing and cruising. Oh yeah, she's a beautiful boat.The boat has undergone extensive renovations in recent years: She has new topsides paint, new deck paint (with very tastefully done non-skid), a Yanmar 3GM30 (only 280 hours!), MaxProp, roller furling, good sails, a brand-new dodger (not shown), and new Raymarine ST60 instruments. The interior has been mostly redone. The interior is bone dry and has never experienced any mold or rot. The original integral keel tank has been replaced with a custom tank and the sole refinished. The headliner is molded fiberglass (not cloth or wood) and has just received a new look.Importantly, she has a new set cushions that look like they just came from the canvas shop. There is double-tank propane locker, aluminum tanks, and new solenoid system, but is missing the 3 burner stove. She's just been out of the water recently, bottom is smooth and blister free, prop got anti-fouling treatment.You want to sail the boat right now? Go ahead, have fun. Do some racing. Enjoy her.You want to go cruising? Most of the renovations are complete, but there are just a few bits of woodworking that need to be finished up. And there is no GPS, no autopilot, no 110v electrical system or charger (just basic DC wiring). The DC cabin and running lights need attention, and some odds and ends of plumbing need to be taken care of. Any person with minimal handyman skills could get everything done in a week.There are a lot of "Clorex bottle" boats out there. This ain't one of them. Here are some more details:LOA: 38 ft, beam: 11 ft 0 in, Draft: 5 ft 6 in, displacement: 16000 lbsMotor: Yanmar 3gm30, 28hp, v-drive. Installed about 10 years ago, but run only 280 hours and is like new.Tanks: Fresh water- 50, fuel-35 (new poly tank), poop 35 gallons.Layout: V-berth forward, then head, pull-out settees to port and starboard, with additional berths above and behind them, no quarter berth, nav-station and galley, icebox (no reefer). Electronics: RayMarine ST60+ wind/depth/speed, Raymarine VHF with remote mic.Sails: Genoa on Harken furler, Spinnaker, mainsail, all goodOther canvas: Cockpit cushions, dodger, mainsail coverDisclaimer:I think I've covered everything, but it is always possible to misspeak, so you have the right to survey the boat before purchase to check stuff out on your own. The boat is offered for sale in other places, so I reserve the right to withdraw the listing, change the price, etc.

Phil Rhodes Bounty II Fiberglass Cruiser

Port Angeles, Washington

1959 Phil Rhodes Bounty II Sloop 40'10" Builder: Aero Marine Plastics in Sausalito, California  Hull# 22 Bounty II Sloop Rigging  7/8 Sloop Hull:  full keel Length - LOA: 40'9" LWL: 28' 0? Beam: 10'3" Draft:  5'9"  Material: fiberglass  Displacement: 18800  Year:   1959  Cabins:  1  Berths:  4  Engine: 2QM 20 Yanmar Diesel engine; fresh-water cooled with low time Displacement 18,934 D/L Ratio 382.18 SA/D Ratio14.93 Capsize Screen 1.54 Waterline Area 192.96 PPI Imersion 1029.05 Comfort ratio 40.84  Sail Area 737 sq. ft.; 7/8 rig   This "Bounty II" built in 1959 is the ultimate ocean-going, sailing vessel from Aero Marine Plastics in Sausalito, California. The first production fiberglass sailboat of this size, 40 feet 10 inches long, hull #22, has a "bullet-proof" hull designed for ocean racing with classic lines by the famous naval architect, Phillip Rhodes. She raced off southern California in it's early days and has had only (3) owners. In the 80's & 90's "Stranger II" cruised the waters off Catalina Island while berthed in San Pedro, California. In the Pacific Northwest since 1995, "Stranger II" sailed the San Juans and local destinations while berthed in Port Angeles, Washington.   Improvements to the hull, deck, rigging, engine, and interior:   Customized interior with domestic & exotic woods: Ash, Teak, Puduk Double "V" berth Single or Double berth in salon Rewired with 12 vdc& 120 Ac Batteries: (2) 250 amp house; (1) starting battery Hart Interface: charger inverter New rudder - plywood/epoxy construction New pintels & gudgeons New tiller Replaced propeller & new shaft Refurbished Mast in 2013 with new LP paint Pressurized water AC waterheater Norcold Refrigerator AC/DC   Extra gear included in the sale: Furuno Radar Furuno GPS Plotter Knotmeter Depth Sounder Skipper head with holding tank (bladder) Integral water tanks (2); 110 gallons total Integral fuel tank (1); 45 gallons   Extra Sails & spinnaker/jib poles; mainsail & jib low time Anchors: (2) Dansforth (1) plow Cabin/Deck freshly painted ; topsides gelcoat Sunbrella interior cushions Bronze screens for ports& hatches     Join the elite club of Bounty II owners with "Stranger II;" a proven sailing vessel of immeasurable beauty and one-of-a kind. View the custom wood interior in the attached photos with wooden sink and burl wood veneered interior hatches. Asking $47,000 “Stranger II” is ready to take you on your sailing adventures.

1967 Islander 37 Sloop 37ft Sailboat, Very Comfortable Sailor, Diesel, Bimini!

Muskegon, Michigan

Make Islander

Model 37 Sloop

Best Offer Available1967 Islander 37 Sloop Top Line InformationYear:1967VIN:X2502Make:IslanderStock:KM2642Model:37 SloopCondition:Pre-OwnedHull:FiberglassLength:37 ftExterior:WhiteInterior:WhiteEngine:Other Universal Other 24 HPHours:4Additional Photos* * * Click Photos to Enlarge * * ** * * Click Photos to Enlarge * * *Phone: 8778539037Description 1967 37ft Islander Sloop sailboat, full batten main with lazy jacks, roller furling Genoa, large sail inventory, CQR type anchor with 170 foot of chain, wash down pump, stereo, 15" flat screen, inverter, microwave, frig, CNG stove/oven with spare tank, cabin heater, hot water with head and cockpit showers, teak holly sole, stainless steel tankage, 24 hp, four cylinder universal diesel, wheel steering, dodger, bimini and full side curtains, a very comfortable sailor, steel cradle and new winter cover. 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45 Foot Morgan Design S&J Sailboat

Galveston, Texas

Make Morgan

Model Starratt & Jenks 45

Length 45.0

1977 45 foot Morgan Starratt and Jenks Sailboat (Coast Guard Documented) Hull material: fiberglassHull shape: full keel (lead encapsulated - 12,000 lb. ballast)Length: 45 ft. 9 in.Beam: 11 ft.Draft: 6 ft. 1 in. Engine: Volvo Penta D2 55 F (new engine and new gearbox installed 2011)Current engine hours: 27Shaft: 1.25 in. Diameter / Aqua Met 19 material (new 2011)Shaft Seal: PSS drip less shaft seal with carbon flange and stainless steel collar (new 2011)Prop: Two blade fixed 18 in. Diameter X 13 in. PitchExhaust: Inline water lift muffler and 2.5 in. Corrugated exhaust hose with exhaust Groco valve for heavy following seas (all new 2011)New throttle cable 2011Water strainer: Groco top of the line bronze strainer (new 2011)Raw water hoses: all new 2011 Standing Rigging: 1x19 stainless steel 316 material; uppers 3/8 in., lowers 5/16 in. Two back stays(could setup as yawl), one forestay, two upper side stays, four lower side stays. Hayn Hi-Mod compression eyes (top and bottoms) & huge turnbuckles, toggles. (All New 2011, except turnbuckles and toggles). Bottom paint: 7 coats Pettit Vivid bottom paint( multi colors for different layers) 2011Bottom primer: 3 coats Pettit Hi-build epoxy primer & 2 coats west epoxy below the primer. 2011 Starting battery: AGM Sears Die Hard Platinum deep cycle / starting (2011 new)House battery: AGM 8D Mastervolt (2011 new)Battery switch / isolator installedSolar Panel: 40 wattShore power charger: 10 amp each x 2 banks (AGM, gel, or conventional)LED spreader lights (new 2011), AC shore power outlets inside cabin (4 installed) Communications: VHF, RG213 ancor cable (new 2011), new Antennae whip 2011 Steering: Edson, rudder pinned at bottom of keel with bronze shoe. Stainless steel rudder shaft. Diesel Tank: Needs new, location for at least 50 gallons. Fresh water tanks: 1 plastic at least 20 gallons, plus Vetus water bladder.Holding tank: 1 with plumbing ready for new head (head currently not installed, plumbing is installed though) Berthing: 1 quarter berth, one cabin, one v berth area, but storage area for now, one couch location capable of adult sleeping, one couch area capable of child sleeping.Cushions: cockpit cushions provided in good shape, new interior cushions needed. Galley area: Nice double deep stainless steel sink, Formica counter tops, stove in good condition with stainless steel fuel tank and pressure gauge. Boat is sold as is and where is, descriptions given for reference only. It is buyers duty to make thorough investigation prior to making offer or accepting buy it now price. Non-refundable deposit is required upon accepting buy it now price or placing offer that is accepted by seller. Buyer is responsible for storage, and delivery upon purchase. No warranties apply or given from seller. Buyer assumes all responsibility of ownership fully! For viewing of vessel or questions prior to close of listing, please notify seller via email [email protected] or thru eBay platform.

Rebel 16 Mark II Sailboat with Aluminum Trailer

Angola, Indiana

Length 16.6'

Stable fiberglass sailing boat carries six people (or 1170 pounds). Includes trailer, full rigging, and TWO suits of sails. One suit of sails is in like new condition, the other set is in very good condition. Serial number 1929 (built in late sixties to early seventies I believe). The centerboard swings up into the cockpit, so you can change the depth to dock in shallow water. The rudder also swivels up if it hits an obstruction. The trolling motor in the photos is not included. There is, however a permanent motor mount on the stern. The boat will take up to a 5hp motor, but my 30lb. thrust trolling motor drives it around just fine. The boat is located on West Otter Lake, Angola, IN. Buyer with the selling price in cash or Pay Pal payment can drive it away. (Trailer takes an 1 7/8" ball hitch.) The following article from Sailing Magazine gives a great description of Rebel sailboats. You can access the original on SailingMagazine.net. Rebel 16 2008 January 8 By Staff This nimble and tough classic is perfect for a daysail or a day of racing This year the boat that holds claim to being America's first production fiberglass one-design will celebrate its 60th birthday. That the boat is still in production makes this milestone that much more remarkable. In 1948, fresh out of the Navy, Ray Greene began building a 16-foot family daysailer out of his Toledo, Ohio, shop using a revolutionary new material called fiberglass. The design of the boat was based on lines drawn by a local high school drawing instructor by the name of Alvin Younquist. With its wide, 6-foot, 7-inch beam and 110-pound steel centerboard the stable little boat known as the Rebel soon became a hit on the Midwest's inland lakes. And while Greene said he never intended to create a racer, thanks to the boat's performance-courtesy of a large 120-square-foot main and 46-square-foot jib on a fractional rig-it wasn't long before a competitive structure was built around the boat. By 1952 a class association had been firmly established and by 1963 the class boasted 138 active members. Not bad. Fleets started popping up across the Midwest, south into Kentucky and all the way down to Texas. Meanwhile, class members could be found sailing the inland lakes of the Eastern Seaboard from New York to Florida. After 25 years of building the Rebel, with more than 3,000 hulls produced, Greene was ready to call it quits and sold the works to a group of Chicago investors. Production of the Rebel continued at a steady pace during the 1970s, and was done under a number of names: Melling Tool Co., Rebel Industries and finally Spindrift One Designs. After Spindrift folded, the Rebel moved to Michigan in 1988 when Nickels Boat Works of Fenton took over with the production of the Mark V model. Nickels continues to build the Rebel, offering buyers a choice of a daysailer version for $9,860 or the optimum racing version for $11,872 less sails and trailer. A stainless steel centerboard now comes standard with the Rebel. Nickels also continues to be a great source for parts and accessories, as well as information, on the Rebel. One tough Rebel While there have been reports of problems with the foam flotation on older boats becoming waterlogged, that has been less of a problem on boats from the 1970s and later. Other than that, a buyer of a used Rebel should find few issues with the condition of this durable little boat. Indeed, boats 25 years and older will still top regatta leaderboards. "They're well made, very rugged boats that will last forever," said Al Vorel, National Rebel Association Commodore, who has been racing the same boat, No. 3914, for almost 20 years. "You don't have to run out every 5 to 10 years to buy a new boat." This is one of the reasons for the longevity of the class. Boats tend to stay in the family, passed down from parent to child, with the younger generations wanting to keep the racing going. "My mother races, and my daughter sometimes races, so there are times we'll have three generations on the course," Vorel said. This also, of course, keeps a lot of boats off the market, and finding a used Rebel can be a bit of a challenge. But thanks to the Internet, it's possible to locate a few sellers. Prices can vary from just under $1,000 for an older boat in need of some work to $3,000 or more for a later model. Buyers can typically expect to pay in the neighborhood of $1,500 for a pre-Nickels-era boat in good shape. We were fortunate enough to find a late 1970s Rebel listed for sale on www.craigslist.org. Better yet, the seller was within trailering distance. The offer on the boat was $1,400, so we drove out to take a look. The boat was well cared for, kept under a roof winters, and showed no structural damage. Other than some algae stains and scuff marks the finish looked good, and all the gear was there, including the main and jib, which the owner said he bought new about seven years ago. We did see some possible issues, including a rusty, pitted centerboard and a wooden rudder that looked to have some rotting. So we offered to pay the full $1,400 if the owner threw in the trailer, which he originally wanted an extra $200 for. The deal was closed and we drove off with the Rebel in tow. Rebel with a cause With the boat parked in our yard the first item of business we wanted to take care of was the rusty centerboard. Nickels offers a stainless steel replacement board, and we could picture how sweet the boat would look with a shiny new stainless fin. Unfortunately, these centerboards run close to $1,000; more than two-thirds the cost of the entire boat. So such an extravagant purchase didn't make much sense. Instead we set about rehabilitating the old board. We removed, with a bit of difficulty, the 110-pound board and set in on sawhorses. The first step was to remove the old paint using paint stripper, then power sanding. We then slathered on some Duro Naval Jelly to remove the rust, wiping down everything with paper towels then finishing up with a clean, acetone-soaked rag. Next, we filled in the pits and hollows with West Marine Surfacing Putty, and sanded everything smooth. We made certain the blade was fair by running a straight edge along the board. We also further faired the rounded leading edge of the board to within the class rule limits, which prohibit tapering less than 1/16th of an inch and more than one inch in from the leading edge. We then primed the board with several coats of Interlux Primocon primer, which when dried we wet sanded with 400-grit paper, and finished with a couple coats of Interlux VC-17m Extra bottom paint. With the centerboard done, we then turned to the rudder. An ice pick determined the wood was beginning to rot near the lower trailing edge. We probably could have rehabilitated the rudder as well, but since we had saved some money by not replacing the centerboard we decided to spring for a new rudder. We opted for a fiberglass blade, supplied by Nickels for $375. This cost covered just the blade, as the original aluminum rudder cheeks and hardware were still in good shape. While we were on the phone with Nickels, we decided to order all new running rigging to replace the weathered lines the boat came with. This included lines for the cunningham, boom vang, centerboard system, as well as sheets and halyards for both main and jib. The total for 112 feet of ¼-inch line and 105 feet of 5/16-inch line came to $100. Next we took a closer look at the standing rigging. The spars showed no defects, and with a bit of metal polish and elbow grease the rotating mast, boom and aluminum whisker pole looked good as new. The 1-by-9 stainless steel shrouds and forestay also showed no visible defects. We did, however, find the diamond stays on the mast to be tuned rather tight. According to the North Sail's One-Design tuning guide for the Rebel, an overly tight diamond can limit fore and aft mast bend, and can even cause negative pre-bend, where the mast bends forward at the tip. Since we want to have a competitive boat, we loosened the diamond tension and will readjust after doing some sea trials. As we said, we ultimately wanted to race our Rebel and didn't want a slow boat. So obviously the 7-year-old suit of sails had to go. This would be our biggest expense, and a new suit of sails would alone exceed the original cost of the boat. A new main and standard jib (a light air jib is also available) from North Sails set us back $1,615, which included $20 for class royalties but not shipping. Certainly this was a blow to our budget, but we rationalized it by thinking about the fun we would be having with some close racing come summer. Our last order of business was getting our bottom clean and smooth. We first scrubbed the hull down with a detergent then wet sanded everything below the rails to a slick surface with 1,200-grit paper. After a rinse and wipe down with the hose and clean towels we were satisfied we had a slick bottom. We finished off by treating all our hardware and moving bits to a little McLube Sailkote spray. We now have what we feel will be a contender on the course for our racing crew of two. Yet, with the roomy Rebel cockpit that can seat six, we're also looking forward to some lazy summer daysailing when friends and family show up. Either way, we'll certainly get our money's worth from this tough but nimble little classic. LOA 16' 1.5" LWL 15' 10" Beam 6' 7.5" Draft 3' 4" Weight 700 lbs, Sail area 166 sq. ft.

1975 Dart 17 sailboat by sunsail. Tons of extras! price reduction!

Long Beach, California

Make Sunsail

Model Dart 17

Length 17.0

1975 Dart 17 sailboat. By sunsail. *Significant price reduction* *There is a crack on the fiberglass around mast base, boat bottom fiberglass is intact. see picture. *This is a great deal: Outboard alone is about $900, Trailer about $850. This is a Trailerable swing keel sailboat with matching Jib and main sails. great outboard gas engine, and matching boat cover plus lots of extras. Will include everything listed below. Light weight, super fast! Been told by several sailboat enthusiast: "this boat Had its own Olympic racing class in the 1970's" as they recognize the "class symbol" on the sails. Ready to hit the water. This boat is in sailing condition. Light weight, easy to trailer on small vehicle. Great first sailboat. Title and registration on both sailboat and trailer is clean and up to date. Trailer is custom made for this sailboat and was purchased in 2012. Also included is a 2012 Mercury 2.5hp gas outboard, extremely low hours. Outboard has all paperwork, manuals, receipt of original purchase etc. Easy to rig and step mast by one person. Also great trolling around without mast and sails. •1975 Dart 17 by Sunsail. •Length: 17' •Beam: 82" •Draft: unknown •Displacement: unknown •Matching sails both in good condition, window on jib. •2012 Great custom made trail rite trailer with tongue jack, mast rest and lock. •600 lb capacity Heavy duty Trailer dolly-makes moving boat & trailer a breeze. •2012 Mercury 2.5hp gas outboard, internal gas tank, super light use. •Swing keel with rigging. •Roller furling head sail. •Kick-up Rudder with tiller. •Matching 17ft. vortex heavy duty and weather resistant, trailerable boat cover with 10 straps and storage bag. •Boom bang rigging- makes sailing and rigging a breeze. •New docking lines. •Uniden Atlantis 250 water proof Hand held VHF marine radio with battery and charger. •Storage container for sails, docking lines, rigging etc. •3 Buoys to protect from impact. •1 manual bilge pump. •Storage compartment for life jackets, buoys, emergency kits, paddles etc. -4 Life jackets; 2 adults and 2 child size. -2 wooden paddles. -2 pairs of sailing gloves -2 magnetic telescoping trailer hitch aligner balls. -2 heavy duty rubber wheel stops. •Antifouling bottom paint in good condition. •2 Emergency kits with flare guns, flares, horn, mirror and other extras. •This boat has never been named, be the first! •Email for questions or more detail pictures. •Will consider any reasonable offers!

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Practical Sailor Tests Lightweight 10-foot Rigid Inflatable Boats

Ab, achilles, caribe, and zodiac stand out in a field of fixed-transom ribs..

After reviewing one of Walker Bays 270 Genesis FTD rigid inflatable boat (RIBs) in the December 2007 issue, Practical Sailor tracked down 11 similar boats from seven manufacturers-ranging in manufacturers suggested retail price (MSRP) from $1,800 to $3,500 and weighing from 92 to 154 pounds.

All of the dinghies are about 10 feet long, with beams of about 5 feet. Most have V-shaped fiberglass hulls and are rated for 15-horsepower engines. Nine of them are rated to carry up to four people.

Eight have fixed transoms; the others have transoms that fold-down for storage. In most of the fixed-transom boats, the transoms and decks are one piece, giving them stiffness and strength to hold a 100-pound, four-stroke outboard. The transoms also provide sturdy attachment points for eyebolts for lifting and lowering the boats on davits. The downside is that these boats cannot be stowed as easily as their counterparts. The rigid transom adds weight, too: The fixed-transom models average about 132 pounds. With the exception of one boat, the folding-transom models come in at roughly 93 pounds.

Because the folding-transom types are clearly different products, the field was divided into two groups. This first article will compare the eight RIBs with fixed transoms, and a follow-up will examine RIBs that, like the Walker Bay Genesis line, have folding transoms.

What We Tested

The eight test boats with rigid transoms include two Achilles, the HB310 and the HB315-LX, and two from Groupe Zodiac (makers of the Zodiac and Avon lines), the Zodiac Yachtline 310 and the Avon Rover 315. Rounding out the field are the 10VL from AB, the Caribe L10, the Mercury Dynamic 310, and the Brig Falcon Tender F300.

Tube choices split into two composite fabric types: Duponts Hypalon, an elastomer valued for its proven resistance to abrasion and ultraviolet rays; and PVC, which is lighter, comes in more colors, and can be welded at the seams, instead of glued. The two Achilles, the Avon, the AB, and the Caribe are available only in Hypalon, while the Zodiac comes only in PVC. The Mercury and the Brig are manufactured in both Hypalon and PVC. Practical Sailor recommends Hypalon for tropical or year-round sailing.

The Hypalon models from Avon, AB, Brig, and Mercury are backed by 10-year warranties. The two Hypalon models from Achilles and the Caribe carry only five-year warranties, as does the PVC Zodiac.

Manufacturer warranties are tied to the warranties of the fabrics used to make the boats.

“From what I have seen, most of the manufacturers of the fabric offer a 10-year warranty on their fabric,” explained Stephan Lance, vice president of Defender Industries, a major seller of small boats and engines. “A boat manufacturer will elect to pass on that warranty or will reduce their exposure and offer only a five-year warranty on the fabric after production.”

The eight test boats range in weight from about 112 pounds (the Mercury) to 154 pounds (the Avon).

As for horsepower, makers of the Achilles HB315-LX and the AB 10VL recommend 15 horsepower and say their boats can handle a fifth person. The AB 10VL is the longest at 10 feet, 6 inches, and the pup of the group, the Brig F300, is 9 feet, 10 inches. (Brig suggested its larger F330 would have been more appropriate for this field.)

The AB, Achilles HB315-LX, and Caribe all carry beams of 5 feet, 5 inches. In the all-important category of interior space, these three boats also have the most real estate.

Tube diameter is often promoted as an advantage in choppy water, when the larger tubes are supposed to offer a drier ride. However, a greater tube diameter does not necessarily mean youll stay dry, as other factors also come into play, such as hull design, tube placement on the hull, and the type of rubbing strake. Five of the eight have tube diameters of 17 inches. The Zodiac has 18-inch tubes. The Brig and Mercury have tube diameters of 16 inches.

On the chart on pages 8-9, youll note the variation in maximum loads. They differ because manufacturers may be calculating the weight according to different standards, Lance said. “Few of the inflatable boat makers follow the same formula,” he said. “Some use ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) standards, some go by the ISO (International Standards Organization)-and there are a couple different ISO standards that apply.”

What We Found

Although the smaller boats were slightly wetter in chop, there were no clear standouts in terms of “dry” boats. The transoms flexed very little on the water. Most of the boats are manufactured with fiberglass knees molded into the deck structure to support the transom, and most have a pair of towing eyes glued to the bow for bridle towing.

Only two of the tested boats, the Zodiac and the Avon, have bow lockers, which add a significant amount of weight.

The bench seat on most of the test boats must be installed with the boat slightly deflated. Decks are foam-filled with plugs in the stern for drainage. Most have a recessed bilge area, and two boats have storage compartments. The Avon and Zodiac featured rotomolded anchor locker inserts. Some of the tested boats come in upgraded versions with bow lockers.

Although a tow test was not possible, testers noted that all but the AB, the Caribe, and the Mercury had attachment points for the towing bridle, which our previous tests have shown improve tracking. Some dealers install these bridle rings as an option. A safety line to the center eye is always recommended.

The AB 10VL is the largest boat we tested. It can handle the most horsepower and is rated to carry five people. Former Practical Sailor editor Nick Nicholson carried an AB around the world with him. Nick said that over the years, some stainless-steel hardware rusted sooner than expected and some of the external glue patches failed, but concluded: “It delivered everything that was asked of it.”

Two large straps on the aft sections of the tubes and one at the bow are used for carrying this boat. The manufacturer also includes eight Hypalon straps on the tube tops for handholds. The lifting rings are mounted on the inboard side of the transom and the foredeck (almost under the inflated tube).

The drain plug has no tether, and the drain is a modest, 7/8-inch in diameter. The deck, which mostly follows the shape of hull, lacks nonskid. The oars can be well secured inside the boat with Velcro straps.

The beefy, single-rail rub strake extends around the tube stern ends, which are unprotected on some other boats.

The AB topped out at 21 miles per hour and stepped onto plane in 7 seconds. Low-speed handling in forward was fine, and it was good in reverse. Testers noted that the boat tended to porpoise at cruising speeds, but eventually settled in and cornered well at slightly higher speeds. A spokesperson for AB said the company was baffled by Practical Sailors observations at cruising speed, and responded that it could be attributed to the boats deeper V-hull and larger tubes deflecting the water.

Bottom Line: This is a roomy boat that is priced competitively. It is relatively light, performs well, and is backed by a 10-year warranty with good dealer support in the Caribbean. It has already proven to be a reliable, durable tender, even in tropical climates.

Achilles HB310

At 126 pounds, the HB310 is one of the lighter RIBs tested. The carrying handles are large and well-placed for three-person transportation-two at the stern and one at the bow. Two people, one positioned on each side, can also easily carry the boat using one of the aft handles and one of the forward padded straps. The plastic handhold for the driver is well placed, on the inboard side of the starboard tube, just forward of the drivers seat. Each oar is fixed to T-bracket that rotates down for storage, but does not allow the oars to slide in or out. Rubber clips hold the paddle end of the oar.

The lifting rings are mounted to the inboard side of the transom and in the foredeck. Along the centerline, the deck is flat, but it follows the hulls deadrise as it extends outboard, making for less level standing area in the bow than some of the other test boats. There is a tie down for the gas tank.

The HB310 has a wooden bench seat amidships. The drain plug is inserted from the outside and is attached to a lanyard. The drain hole is larger than those on most other boats-1 inches in diameter.

The beefy, two-rail rub strake should endure countless connections with docks, boats, and other hard objects. The boat has no storage compartments but has excellent handholds.

On the water, the HB310 hit 21 miles per hour at wide-open throttle, tying the AB 10VL for top-speed honors. The HB310 would not plane unless the two testers put their weight forward, then it did so in 5 seconds.

Testers found the Achilles harder riding than others in the field. It slid slightly during high-speed turns, and in general, it bounced around more. High- and low-speed maneuvering was excellent.

Testers like the cupped blades and the sturdy mounting system for the oars, but the hinge-type oarlocks make rowing tougher.

Bottom Line: The Achilles HB310 has only a five-year warranty, and other boats offer smoother rides, but the boat is well-built and street prices are very competitive, making it a good buy for bargain-hunters.

Achilles HB315-LX

The Achilles HB315-LX is clearly wider at the bow than its smaller brother, the 310, increasing interior volume. Its springier shear suggests a drier ride, and our testing bore this out. The HB310s tube end caps are pointed as well, compared to the HB315-LXs rounded ones.

This model has padded Hypalon straps at the bow and stern quarters for carrying. Six more straps dot the top of the tubes, providing handholds while underway. Although our test boat had different oars, the new HB315-LX has the same oars as the HB310.

The deck is flat and covered with nonskid along the centerline. It offers no storage but does have two lifting rings on the inboard side of transom and one on deck at the bow. (A heavier bow-locker version, the HB315-DX, is also available.) The boat comes with two eyes for a towing bridle and a third eye at the bow to attach an anchor rode. The drainage system is the same as the HB310s. The rub one-channel rub strake is adequate.

The HB315-LX was the most maneuverable in reverse of any boat tested. This RIB was plenty fast, with a top speed of 20 mph. It hopped up on plane in 7 seconds. The lip on the transom plate made it hard to remove the engine.

The boat delivered a smooth, bone-dry ride. Practical Sailor was pleased with the boats outboard-powered performance.

Bottom Line: The Achilles HB315-LX rides smoothly and handles well at all speeds. It is our Best Choice in this category, although wed like to see it backed by a 10-year warranty.

Avon Rover 315

Featuring newly redesigned tubes, the Rover 315 was the heaviest boat we tested. Both it and the Zodiac are built using a closed-mold injection, foam filled, fiberglass construction, which ensures more consistent fiberglass-to-resin ratios and total weight. For its length, its narrower than the other boats, with a beam of only 5 feet, 1 inch. (Only the Zodiac is more narrow.)

Testers liked the pivoting, hard-plastic carrying handle on the bow, but they found the aft handles-Hypalon straps mounted on top of the tubes-less comfortable to grip than those on other boats. Hypalon straps also hold the oars on the tube tops. The handle ends of the oars are held by tying elastic hooks around them. The oars can also be stowed inside the boat, alongside the tube.

Nonskid covers the flat deck. The bow locker is a rotomolded polyethylene insert. This raised anchor/storage locker also doubles as a seat. Theres also a wooden bench seat forward of the oarlock holders. The drain plug is inserted into a 3/4-inch diameter drain hole inside the boat. The plug is tethered to the transom plate to keep it from being lost.

With three people, carrying the Avon was no problem. Two people lift the stern using the handles on the top of the tubes, and a third hoists the bow with the plastic handle.

Four stainless-steel lifting rings are fitted in the deck, making it easy to attach the boat to stern-mounted davits from inside the boat.

In our performance tests, the Mercury 9.9-horsepower outboard pushed the boat out of the hole and onto plane in 8 seconds. Top speed was 19 miles per hour. Handling at low speed was excellent, especially in reverse. At cruising speed, the boat cornered with minimal stern sliding. The handhold for the driver is, in our opinion, too far aft to be useful. Ride quality was good but a little bouncy, our testers reported. Testers also found the boat more difficult to row than others.

Bottom Line: The redesigned Avon Rover 315 was the most expensive boat tested, but it scored only average in many evaluation points. It continues the models workhorse tradition, but its heavy weight is a drawback for a boat-stored tender. On the plus side are a bow locker, a wide service network and a transferable 10-year warranty.

Brig Falcon Tender F300

The Brig Falcon-with a 9-foot, 10-inch length and 16-inch tubes-was one of the smaller boats in our test group. (The company also makes a larger F330, which is just shy of 11 feet.) Despite its small size, the Hypalon F300 is relatively heavy. Brig attributes the extra weight to the boats twin-shell hull construction and reinforced transom.

The three carrying handles on the Brig have sharp edges and were uncomfortable to our testers hands, although the rub rail itself can be used to lift the boat. There are no handholds on the tubes, but there are two grablines, one on each tube.

Nonskid covers the Brigs flat deck. A lifting ring is mounted to the foredeck and a second set of rings is bolted through the transom.

Our test boat came with two wooden bench seats, which testers noted were “wobbly” in their plastic holders on the tubes. The oars fit securely in their rubber seats for tube-top stowage. The oars are fixed in oarlocks that don’t allow them to be feathered or moved in or out. The large drain plug is inserted from the outboard side of the transom but it has no lanyard. On the bright side, the drain hole is a full 2 inches in diameter, allowing for quick drainage. The rub strake needs some fattening up, in our view.

On the water, the boat would only plane when the passenger leaned forward. Then, the Brig stepped on plane in 5 seconds. The boat steered nicely in reverse.

At a slow speed in forward, some water spilled over the top of the transom when turning to starboard. The boat cornered well in high-speed turns, and the ride quality was average but a little bumpy, testers noted. It had an average rowing performance, but hit 20 miles per hour at full throttle.

The builder backs its Hypalon boats with a 10-year warranty and offers six years of coverage for the PVC version.

Bottom Line: The Brig has a competitive price and strong warranty going for it, but it fell short of others on several evaluation points.

The 127-pound Caribe L10 has three unpadded carrying straps-two at the stern on top of the tubes and one at the bow below the rub strake. Two lifting rings are bolted to the inboard side of the transom. The third ring, bolted to the foredeck, is far enough forward that you wont catch your feet on it.

The aluminum oars are longer than those on most other test boats. The oarlocks and straps on the aft ends of the tubes hold the oars on top of the tubes. Velcro straps on the tubes, near the deck, hold the telescoping oars inside.

The oars also can be stowed in a pouch under the fiberglass helm seat. (Most of the other boats have wooden seats.)

A pair of rubber pads glued to the aft portion of the tubes provide grippy areas for the driver to sit. This helps keeps the driver in place, even if hes in a wet bathing suit. The pads also act as chafe guards, protecting the tubes from riders clambering on and off the boat.

Caribe provides three handholds on the top of each tube, beginning inboard of the

oarlocks and moving forward. Like the carrying straps, they are not padded and are a bit hard on the hands. The deck has no nonskid. Our test boat had just one towing eye, no towing bridles. The drain plug is inserted from inside the boat, but there was no lanyard with our test boat.

At 17 miles per hour, the Caribe was the slowest in the group. The boat handled nicely at low speeds and in reverse, however. The Caribe also performed well once it got up on plane, turning without sliding. The large oar blades and round-eye oarlocks made it one of the better rowers.

Bottom Line: The Caribe is one of the more expensive boats in our group and offers only a five-year warranty, but it offers a good combination of interior volume, smooth ride and light weight.

Mercury Dynamic 310

At just 112 pounds, the Mercury is the lightest Hypalon boat tested. It lacks the interior room of many of the other boats, with an inside length of only 6 feet, 4 inches.

The carrying handles on the Mercury dwarf those on the other boats-and theyre made of softer, easier-on-the-hands rubber. Instead of mounting handholds on the tubes, Mercury rims the entire boat with grab lines. This puts handholds within easy reach, but the lines are not as easy to hold on to as straps.

Mercury offers four lifting rings to work with-two on the inboard side of the transom and two on the foredeck (out of the way).

The Mercury also has a large drain hole-1-inch diameter. The oars can be securely fastened to the top of the tubes, but wed prefer a storage option inside the tubes. The paddle ends are securely fastened down with bungee cords. The Mercury lacks towing eyes, and the thin rub strake could use some more meat, in our opinion.

On the water, the Mercury hit a top speed of 19 miles per hour and planed in 10 seconds. The testers had to lean forward to get the boat to plane. In reverse, the port tube became submerged, and the boat took on water where the transom meets the tube. The boat slid slightly in high-speed cornering, but the ride was relatively soft. Testers had no problem rowing the boat.

Bottom Line: Testers liked many of the deck features-the carrying handles and oversized drain plug-but performance was lackluster. This is the least expensive Hypalon boat in the field.

Zodiac YL310

The only boat with 18-inch tubes, this new Zodiac is the narrowest boat in our group and the lightest. Practical Sailor thought the handholds were positioned in all the right locations for easy two- or three-person carrying. The handholds can be moved fore and aft along a nylon strap.

The flat deck has a grippy, raised-diamond nonskid. The padded bench seat can be moved aft or amidships.

The oars clip into a plastic block that pivots down for storage. Another set of slide-on clips are meant to keep the oar ends in place near the stern. These need to be installed correctly or the oars will come loose underway. An illustration in the

0 )]manual indicates correct installation.

The Zodiac has four lifting rings, all on deck, making them easier to secure to a davit. The rotomolded anchor locker was nicely tooled. Testers liked the rub strake. The inside drain plug has a lanyard.

The Zodiac shined in performance testing. The boat cornered with precision, generated no spray, and delivered a very smooth ride compared to the other boats. Its fast, too, topping out at 20 mph. The Zodiacs trim angle was noticeably more sensitive to weight placement compared to some of the other boats its size others in the test. Time to plane was 7 seconds.

Bottom Line: The Zodiac hits the mark in several areas, including ride quality, handholds, storage, and deck traction. The fuel-tank tie down is a nice touch. While Practical Sailor is not a fan of PVC in the tropics, this boat is a top contender if youre intent on having a bow locker and live in temperate climates.

Conclusions

Differences between these boats were often subtle, but ultimately four boats stood out above the rest: Zodiac Yachtline 310, AB 10VL, the Caribe L10, and the Achilles 315-LX. Though relatively heavy, the Zodiac Yachtline 310 stood out for its performance, features, and finish. If you live in a temperate climate where the PVC hull will see reduced sun exposure and like the idea of a bow locker, this Zodiac will serve you well. In our view, those in tropical climates should narrow their selection to the Hypalon boats. The AB 10VL and Caribe L10 both do a good job of combining light weight, plenty of volume, and a dry ride. Testers gave the Caribe a slight edge over the AB, but the AB is bigger and faster. Except for a 10-year warranty, the Achilles HB315-LX has all the features testers desire in tender. As a bonus, the boat is priced very competitively. It is a clear Practial Sailor Best Choice in this category.

After testing eight of these lightweight RIBs, some common deficiencies became apparent.

Oars-While these boats are not meant to be rowed, manufacturers should pay more attention to their oars and oar stowage. Ideally, there should be a method of securing the oars inboard, where they are almost impossible to lose.

Rub strakes-Theres no reason to outfit these boats with thin rub strakes. A couple of the boats had very anemic protection.

Fuel-tank tie downs-Although easy to retrofit, fuel tank tie-downs are also a plus. Only four of our test boats offer tie-downs-the Zodiac, Avon, and both Achilles RIBs.

Performance-Consumers should remember that these boats are extremely weight sensitive. Use caution, especially at high speeds.

Weight-Our test boats are classified as “lightweight RIBs,” but most fail to live up to that moniker. The average weight of the test boats: 132 pounds, a lot to drag around. Our upcoming review of folding-transom RIBS features lighter boats.

Stowage-These boats occupy significant real estate on deck, so they often wind up hanging from davits at the stern of the boat. Placing significant weight, windage, and a potential wave catcher at the stern of a boat can have serious consequences in heavy weather. Practical Sailor does not recommend stowing a dinghy on davits for ocean passages. Unless Youve got a very big boat, with very big locker, they should be lashed on deck to padeyes installed to withstand significant loads.

Speed-Finally, if you want to plane on the bigger boats with three or more people, opt for a 15-horsepower engine. Be aware, however, that a small RIB with a big engine is a potentially dangerous combination, particularly with just one person on board. The thrill of a 20-knot ride can be-literally-paralyzing.

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The idea of single-handed sailing or solo sailing appeals to racers and cruisers alike. But what are the best sailboats for solo sailing? Well, let's find out.

Whether you've been thinking of going for a day's sail without assistance or dreaming of a solo passage to Bermuda, the desire and the magic of venturing out alone at the sea is something that any sailor can experience. It doesn't matter if you're cruising or racing, solo sailing, of course, requires you to change your thinking as you'll be solely responsible for the entire operation of the boat. More importantly, choosing a well-founded boat is critical to solo sailing.

When sailing with a crew, things may seem a little easy because you share the responsibilities among the crew and support each other in case of anything. But what happens when you decide to venture out alone or sail single-handedly? Whatever motivates you to go out sailing solo, you should choose a good boat that you can perfectly operate single-handedly.

In this article, we'll highlight 10 best sailboats for solo sailing, their prices, their best rigs, and everything else that you might need to sail them comfortably and safely.

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General Features of Best Sailboats for Solo Sailing

Here are the general features to look for when choosing the best sailboat for solo sailing.

The Availability of Automation Systems

The forces that you sometimes have to deal with when out sailing can be extreme, to say the least. It doesn't matter whether you're sailing solo or with a crew, it's always very important not to underestimate the power of the wind and tide. While you can do a lot on your own, having some automation systems in place is an important feature if you're planning to sail single-handedly. In other words, a good sailboat for solo sailing should have various automation systems to make your work a lot simpler.

So if you're planning to go solo sailing, it would be great to consider a boat with the following systems:

• ‍ Autopilot for steering
• Lines running aft (running to the cockpit)
• Roller furling
• Electric windlass
• Hydraulic bow/stern thrusters with remote

Stability and Ease of Use

Again, the best sailboats for solo sailing are generally not known for their speeds. This is because they typically have wide beams and short waterlines, which are vital in providing stability thereby limiting their speeds. In short, the best sailboats for solo sailing usually sacrifice speed and additional performance for ease of use and stability.

Boat Features

When it comes to the structure of the boat itself, it's important to go for a boat that is close to the water, relatively small when compared to the wave height, and has lighter ballast, especially when compared to the displacement ratio. The idea here is that these features can combine to increase the boat's performance when you're sailing solo.

Additionally, a good solo sailing boat should be designed with a flat profiled aft bottom section. This is to ensure that the boat can come up on a plane when the wind conditions are breezy or marginal.

When it comes to the best sails for solo sailing, you can go for the unique sail design that combines both a Bermuda sail and a gaff sail. This can be essential in giving you a more sail area on a shorter mast than is possible when using either a gaff sail or a Bermuda sail. More importantly, the combination of a gaff sail and a Bermuda sail not only gives you a greater sail area on a shorter and easy to control mast but can also reduce the heeling force that's common in boats with taller and narrower sails.

Still on sails, it makes a lot of sense to choose easily operated sail controls. You certainly want a sail that one person can tuck a reef in quickly and be able to easily adjust the sheets. You should, therefore, prioritize the reefing and sail handling systems.

In terms of rigs, the gaff rig is arguably the best when solo sailing. Although the Bermuda rig is the most common, especially in modern sailboats, you can lose some windward abilities because of its lower aspects. As such, you can choose to use the gaff rig thanks to its ease of use and superior downwind performance.

10 Best Sailboats for Solo Sailing

There are numerous sailboats out there that can be easily and properly handled by a skilled and experienced sailor. To make it a lot easier for you, the following boats are great choices when solo sailing. Whether you're just looking to experience how it feels to solo sail or short-handed, they all offer easy, comfortable, and safe sailing.

Jeanneau Sunfast 3200

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From the outset, it's easy to see that the Jeanneau Sunfast 3200 is designed with offshore short-handed sailing in mind. In addition to being a purist's sailing boat, this boat is a small and light boat that can be easily handled. Even better, it has the stability and strength to handle long passages and that's exactly why it was initially designed with the Trans-Atlantic race in mind.

With this boat, you can easily attain double figures in terms of speed even if you're sailing downwind. In essence, the Sunfast 3200 is designed with some of the latest technology to afford you the best strength-to-weight ratios. It has all the necessary features to allow you to easily adapt it to perform perfectly either as a cruising or racing sailboat. Some of its greatest features include the two double cabins, the chart table, a galley, and a head compartment.

This boat is particularly impressive when sailing off the wind and it's designed to ensure that it's functional and reliable even when solo sailing. This is perhaps because it's designed and set up for racing, so it can be great for you especially if you're looking for a coastal cruiser that can be easily handled.

Using the sloop Marconi can be the best way to go given that this vessel has a keel-stepped mast. Its maximum beam begins at 60% aft of the stem before extending to the transom, which can result in the sled hull being driven by a mainsail-heavy rig. This can then fly the masthead asymmetrical off a short sprit.

Given that the Jeanneau Sunfast 3200 is a very modern boat that's equipped with some of the latest boating technology; it comes with a base price of about $160,000. This is a vessel that's built by one of the world's premier builders and offers an intriguing blend of technology, reliability, functionality, practicality, and performance.

Having been the European Yacht of the Year for 2008, the Sunfast 3200 may just be the godsend boat for your solo sailing dreams.

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If you're looking for a slippery cruiser-racer that's always ready to sail single-handedly, you might perhaps want to take a serious look at the Hanse 371. Introduced in 2003, the Hanse 371 is a mid-sized boat that was designed in a true blend of old and new boating technology. Thanks to its furling and self- tacking jib, the Hanse 371 becomes an instant single-handed sailing vessel that takes much of the strain out of your solo sailing adventures. That's not all; this boat is more popular as a result of its autopilot system. Press a few buttons and you'll be ready to go.

Although it's a little bigger and not one of the smallest boats out there, it can be a great option if you're planning to sail solo but on a vessel that offers a tremendous amount of space. Whether you love a boat with a shallow or deep center of gravity, the Hanse 371 has a commendable large galley and a spacious cabin layout.

Everything about rigging this boat is designed to be easy. Again, the jib on a roller furler is self-tacking. In essence, everything is standard and easy to use, which makes this boat a dream when sailing single-handed.

Already a classic that's known for its stylish interior, timeless look, and ultimate performance, the Hanse 371 is a coveted vessel that may cost you around $60,000.

Hunter Channel 31

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Launched in 2001, the Hunter Channel 31 is structured with a hull and keel design that makes it easy to sail single-handed. This is a British-made vessel that has steadily moved from the racing scene to become a well-respected cruiser, especially among the solo sailing community. Thanks to its faultless handling and impressive turn of speed, the Hunter Channel 31 provides near uncomplicated sailing without losing its impeccable handling features.

Its well-balanced hull shape can either be structured with a low or deep center of gravity. It also has an efficient twin keel to give it more stability, which is perfect for solo sailing. This is, without a doubt, one of the main reasons why Hunter Channel 31 has proved popular among solo sailors trying to sail across narrow channels.

The Hunter Channel 31 is also designed with a great standard deck layout, as well as a non-compulsory self-tacking jib that comes with a single line mainsail reefing. That's not all; the tiller steering is also efficient if you're sailing single-handed as you can steer it with your legs while trimming sails.

It should, therefore, not come as a surprise that owners of the Hunter Channel 31 keep them for a long time, so finding them on the market will be a long shot. But if you're lucky enough to find one, you'll be getting a great vessel that will never let you down if you want to sail solo.

Like many Hunter designs, the Hunter 31 can be fractionally rigged given that it has a relatively large mainsail to give it a more sail area in light winds and a small headsail with a lower sheet load. In other words, you can efficiently and easily reef from the cockpit.

At about $35,000, the Hunter Channel 31 is quite affordable and is a great bargain in its category.

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The J/109 is unquestionably one of the best single-handed or double-handed sailboats that money can buy. Whether you're looking for a coastal cruiser or a long-distance single-handed vessel, the J/109 will rarely disappoint. That's essentially why its single-handed offshore capabilities remain popular with sailors looking to make North Atlantic crossings.

Even though it is widely categorized as a planing sailboat, this vessel is too heavy for simple planing. Instead, this is a superb boat that offers an all-round performance. It doesn't matter whether you're solo sailing or sailing with a crew, its performance is always top-notch.

Thanks to its asymmetric spinnaker, you can easily jib it from the cockpit, especially in light wind. But when the wind is on the north of 20 knots, you can pole out the jib to give you a quick downwind speed. No matter which type of rig you choose to use, the J/109 offers a fair degree of control.

In terms of price, the J/109 is one of the relatively expensive sailboats out there, though this is compensated with the high standard equipment and outstanding quality of construction. For about $58,000, you can get a great boat that offers excellent solo sailing adventures.

West Wight Potter 19

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Designed for safety and easy handling, the West Wight Potter 19 is a great sailboat for solo sailing. Although its name might not be one of the catchiest in the sailing scene, it's been around for over three decades and is steadily becoming a popular pocket cruiser. The original design draws inspiration from the U.K. but is currently built by the International Marine in California.

Over the years, this boat has seen several improvements even though its original look and features still attract a large and dedicated group of followers. This is not only a tough little boat but its hard-chine hull offers incredible stability. This makes it a very easy and ultimately forgiving sailboat. Whether you're looking to sail from California to Hawaii or across the Atlantic, the Potter 19 is outstanding for solo sailing.

This is a Bermuda-rigged sloop. Its sail plan is huge enough to propel the sailboat in various conditions. This makes it a perfect single-handed boat as you can easily set it up or take it down with no special equipment.

This is a remarkably affordable boat. At around $5,000 you can get a superb solo sailing sailboat. But if you want a new Potter 19 with additional features, you could pay about $25,000.

Beneteau 31

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As a small cruiser keelboat, this French-designed boat is primarily built of fiberglass and is perfect if you want a vessel that's great for solo sailing while still offering maximum space for comfort. Its galley is equipped with superb stowage and counter space and even a sit-down navigation station with a small table.

Maneuvering this boat under power is quite easy and is well worth it for any solo sailor who is in the market for a coastal cruiser.

It has a fractional sloop rig, which makes in-mast furling a great option. This makes it easy to handle but also powerful in light winds. If you're sailing the boat off the wind, bow pulpit and an optional asymmetric cruising chute can keep things lively.

The new 31 can cost around $115,000, which is quite expensive but certainly worth it if you want to cruise the world in this French masterpiece.

Catalina 315

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This is a nifty pocket cruiser that raises the quality bar for solo sailors with extreme comfort and performance. With just a 9.45 meter hull, the Catalina 315 has more internal room than most classics and remains superb for solo sailing.

Although it's a much bigger boat, it has little but significant features that make all the difference. For instance, the split backstays are great for balance and functionality. This is one of the main reasons why it won the Cruising World's 2013 Boat of the Year Best Inshore Cruiser award.

With a masthead sloop, rigging the Catalina 315 is a lot easier as it is equipped with both an in-mast roller furling mainsail and a roller furling genoa.

Even though the Catalina 315 will exceed your expectations when sailing solo, it's a high-end sailboat that will cost you north of $175,000. But if that seems expensive, you can look for a used model, which will cost you slightly lower.

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A boat that has become a staple in the Olympics Games, the Laser may be simple and small but a real-go to boat if you want a vessel that will rarely let you down for your solo sailing escapades. As one of the world's most popular single-handed sailboats, its main feature is its sheer simplicity. This might not be the best boat for you if you love those fussy, big boats. But if you're looking for an amazing boat with a two-part free-standing mast and a sleeved sail, the Laser should be on top of your list.

The fact that it has a lightweight hull and is easy to rig makes it one of the most popular racing sailboats in the world with over 200,000 boats in over 140 countries. This is undoubtedly a perfect boat that's specifically designed for solo sailing.

This boat can be rigged using various rigs, so you should go with whatever works for you. We, however, prefer cat rigging the boat since it has no headsail and only has one mainsail. This is a boat that is designed for speed, particularly in high winds. It's also easy to set up, which makes it a marvelous option for solo sailing.

For around $7,000, this is probably one of the most affordable solo sailing sailboats you could ever get your hands on. You should, however, keep in mind that its price may widely vary depending on their availability in your area.

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A real classically-styled sailboat, the Rhodes 19 is an ideal family daysailer that can be perfect for you if you're a spirited solo sailor. Whether you're planning to sail in heavy weather or fast, the Rhodes 19 is designed with a forgiving hull and is an accomplished heavy-weather performer. For over 5 decades, and with more than 3,500 boats built, this sailboat has proven time and time again that it has the characters for both beginners and experienced sailors.

With a low center of gravity, this boat remains a classic beauty that's very fast, easy to trailer, and will get many compliments whenever you're solo sailing. No wonder it is still actively raced throughout the United States.

A simple sprit rig can work greatly on this boat but you can also consider Bermuda-Rigged sloop, which is efficient in propelling the boat in various wind conditions.

Its price may vary depending on your location but something around $20,000 will get you a sailboat that's still in tip-top condition.

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If like most Americans, you have a soft spot for finely engineered German automobiles, the Dehler 29 can be a great option for your solo sailing escapades. Even though the Dehler 29 hasn't attracted a huge following in the American shores, it remains an excellently-structured German sailboat, especially for sailors looking for a stable, agile, adaptable, and comfortable sailboat.

Whether you enjoy a smooth and solo cruise on a breezy afternoon or is energized by speed, the Dehler 29 is one of the most adaptable sailboats. This is certainly why it has received numerous accolades in the boating scene including the 1998 Cruising World Magazine Boat of the Year, as well as Sailing World Boat of the Year award.

Given that it's a single-handed sailboat, you can tiller steer it and cat rig it with ease to give you easy maneuverability, confidence, and absolute versatility.

With powerful dynamics and maximum safety, the Dehler 29 is one of the best German-produced sailboats that will set you back around $55,000.

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Sailor Cole Brauer makes history as the first American woman to race solo around the world

Aboard her 40-foot racing boat First Light ,  29-year-old Cole Brauer just became the first American woman to race nonstop around the world by herself.

The New York native pulled into A Coruña, Spain, on Thursday after a treacherous 30,000-mile journey that took 130 days.

She thanked a cheering crowd of family and fans who had been waiting for her on shore.

“This is really cool and so overwhelming in every sense of the word,” she exclaimed, before drinking Champagne from her trophy.

The 5-foot-2 powerhouse placed second out of 16 avid sailors who competed in the Global Solo Challenge, a circumnavigation race that started in A Coruña with participants from 10 countries. The first-of-its-kind event   allowed a wide range of boats to set off in successive departures based on performance characteristics. Brauer started on Oct. 29, sailing down the west coast of Africa, over to Australia, and around the tip of South America before returning to Spain.

Brauer is the only woman and the youngest competitor in the event — something she hopes young girls in and out of the sport can draw inspiration from.

“It would be amazing if there was just one girl that saw me and said, ‘Oh, I can do that too,’” Brauer said of her history-making sail.

It’s a grueling race, and more than half of the competitors have dropped out so far. One struck something that caused his boat to flood, and another sailor had to abandon his ship after a mast broke as a severe storm was moving in.

The four-month journey is fraught with danger, including navigating the three “Great Capes” of Africa, Australia and South America. Rounding South America’s Cape Horn, where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet, is often likened to climbing Mount Everest because of its perfect storm of hazards — a sharp rise in the ocean floor and whipping westerly winds push up massive waves. Combined with the frigid waters and stray icebergs, the area is known as a graveyard for ships, according to NASA. Brauer  said  she was “so unbelievably stoked” when she sailed past Cape Horn in January.

Marco Nannini, organizer of the Global Solo Challenge, said the comparison to scaling Mount Everest doesn’t capture the difficulty of the race. Sailing solo means not just being a skipper but a project manager — steering the boat, fixing equipment, understanding the weather and maintaining one’s physical health.

Nannini cited the relatively minuscule number of people who have sailed around the world solo — 186, according to the International Association of Cape Horners — as evidence of the challenges that competitors face. More than 6,000 people have climbed Mount Everest, according to  High Adventure Expeditions .

Brauer stared down 30-foot waves that had enough force to throw her across the boat. In a scare caught on camera, she badly injured her rib   near the halfway point of the event. At another point, her team in the U.S. directed Brauer to insert an IV into her own arm due to dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea.

She was able to stay in constant communication with members of her team, most of whom are based in New England,   and keep herself entertained with Netflix and video calls with family through Starlink satellites.   That’s also how Brauer was able to use Zoom to connect with NBC News for an interview, while she was sailing about 1,000 miles west of the Canary Islands.

While Brauer was technically alone on First Light, she had the company of 450,000 followers on Instagram, where she frequently got candid about life on an unforgiving sea while reflecting on her journey.

“It all makes it worth it when you come out here, you sit on the bow, and you see how beautiful it is,” she said in an Instagram video, before panning the camera to reveal the radiant sunrise.

Brauer grew up on Long Island but didn’t learn to sail until she went to college in Hawaii. She traded in her goal of becoming a doctor for life on the water. But she quickly learned making a career as a sailor is extremely difficult, with professional racers often hesitant to welcome a 100-pound young woman on their team.

Even when she was trying to find sponsors for the Global Solo Challenge, she said a lot of people “wouldn’t touch her with a 10-foot pole” because they saw her as a “liability.”

Brauer’s message to the skeptics and naysayers? “Watch me.”

“I push so much harder when someone’s like, ‘No, you can’t do that,’ or ‘You’re too small,’” Brauer explained.

“The biggest asset is your mental strength, not the physical one,” Nannini said. “Cole is showing everyone that.”

Brauer hopes to continue competing professionally and is already eyeing another around-the-world competition, but not before she gets her hands on a croissant and cappuccino.

“My mouth is watering just thinking about that.”

Emilie Ikeda is an NBC News correspondent.

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The 10 Most-Exciting Yacht Debuts at the Palm Beach International Boat Show

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For superyacht shoppers, the Palm Beach International Boat Show, kicking off its four-day run this week, is set to break records with more than 60 yachts over 100 feet long on display. Last year was also a banner year for superyachts at the show. 

Headliners will include the likes of the 295-foot Corsair Nero ,  the 278-foot Victorious by AKYacht, the 230-foot Turquoise-built Talisman C , and 213-foot Benetti Triumph among brokerage yachts, and in new yachts, the 113-foot Ocean Alexander Puro 35 is making its world debut.  

There are so many gleaming white vessels over 100 feet, in fact, that the fleet will be split between the Palm Harbor Marina at the main show site on the downtown West Palm Beach waterfront and the Safe Harbor Rybovich Marina two miles north. 

Now in its 42nd year, PBIBS will also showcase hundreds of models of dayboats, cruisers, and fishing boats, as well as marine accessories. Running from this Thursday through Sunday, the show coincides with the Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary art show, a fortuitous opportunity for yacht owners wanting to add new art to their collections.

Here are 10 must-see boats at this year’s show.

Corsair Yachts ‘Nero’

The undisputed star of this year’s Palm Beach show? That would be the 295-foot, classically styled superyacht Nero , built in 2007 and inspired by American financier J.P. Morgan’s legendary 1930s steamer Corsair IV . Nero ‘s attendance at PBIBS marks its return to the charter market after an extensive refit in 2021. Now better than new, the boat is being managed by Burgess. With weekly charter rates from $497,000, the vessel offers five-star accommodations for 12 guests in six cabins, with pampering from a crew of 20. Part of the refit included a full interior refresh by Italian interior designer Laura Pomponi, plus a major focus on wellness. That meant the construction of a new, state-of-the-art gym and spa, the assistance of a certified onboard trainer, a masseuse and beautician. After PBIBS, Nero will spend the winter in the Caribbean before returning to the Med for the summer season.

Ocean Alexander Puro 35P

Ocean Alexander is debuting the first of its new Puro superyacht series at PBIBS. The 113-foot Puro 35P comes from the drawing board of Italian designer Giorgio M. Cassetta and is a step back from the polarizing lines of OA’s recent Revolution and Explorer series with their bold, vertical bow designs. Aimed at long-distance cruising, the 35P can carry over 5,000 gallons of fuel and is powered by twin 2,000 hp MAN V12s for a 24-knot top speed. Twin 55kW Kohler generators can also keep the yacht powered at anchor for long periods. Other standout features include extensive glazing in the chiseled fiberglass hull, a forward deck plunge pool, and spacious accommodations for 10 guests. 

Think of it as the “starter” Sirena. Aimed at a younger demographic, the Turkish builder’s brand-new Sirena 48 is making its U.S. debut at PBIBS after a global reveal at last fall’s Cannes boat show. Such is its appeal that 27 hulls have already been sold, with 13 of the orders coming from North America. Looking like a scaled-down version of Sirena’s popular 58, its distinctive, trawler-style lines are from Argentinian designer Germán Frers. With more interior space than a typical 48-footer, the yacht offers three staterooms—plus a crew cabin—a spacious, light-filled salon, a large cockpit, an oversized flybridge, and a vast forward social area. Take your pick from twin 550 hp Cummins QSB, or 670 hp Volvo D11 turbo diesels. Or the builder is also offering hybrid power with twin 285 hp electric motors charged up by variable-speed generators that are good for a 30-mile battery-only range.

Feadship ‘Olympus’

Picture purchasing a classic 180-foot Feadship superyacht, and then getting a $10 million bill for a major refit. That was the case with Olympus , built by the Dutch masters at Feadship in 1996 to a design by Britain’s Andrew Winch and the celebrated naval architect Frits De Voogt. Sold in 2022, the new owner sent it to the Monaco Marine refit center in La Ciotat, France for a major makeover. It included overhauling the 2,600 hp Caterpillar engines and generators, repairs to the structure, substantial upgrades to the guest areas and crew quarters, and new paint throughout. With the work completed just last year, the vessel is said to be in mint condition. Offered jointly by brokers Fraser and Edmiston, Olympus has an asking price of $28.5 million. With accommodations for 16 guests in eight cabins, the boat’s highlights include two primary suites, tropical-spec air conditioning, and Palm Beach-chic decor.

Benetti ‘Triumph’

Italian yachting powerhouse Benetti is showing off its superyacht-building skills with the 213-foot Triumph . Delivered in 2021, this Giorgio M. Cassetta-designed steel-and-aluminum world girder features six decks, a 1,400-square-foot primary suite with outdoor terrace and adjoining lounge, a 750-square-foot beach club, and a touch-and-go helipad. What sets Triumph apart, however, is its lavish interior furnishings put together by the owner along with Benetti Interior Style and Monaco-based Green & Mingarelli Design. It includes pieces by French glassmaker Lalique, marble from Marfil, Statuario and Armani, furs, silk and wool carpets, plus a collection of cool black-and-white wildlife photographs by British fine art photographer David Yarrow. The pièce de résistance? That would be the owner’s Triumph Bonneville motorcycle displayed in the salon.

Fjord 39 XP/XL

Germany’s Fjord Yachts, part of the Hanse Group, has a new 39-foot day boat that it’s unveiling at the Palm Beach show. The 39 XP and XL keep all the bold design cues of the bigger Fjord 41 XP and XL, like a big, open cockpit, walkaround center console, vertical bow, mile-high windshield and stretched hardtop. As for the differences between the XP and XL, it’s all about power. The XL comes with a choice of twin 320hp Volvo D4 diesels, or bigger 440 hp D6 versions, both with Volvo stern drives. Likely more appealing to U.S. buyers will be the XP powered by twin 400 hp Mercury Verado V10 outboards giving a 50-knot top speed. Pricing starts at around $500,000.

Turquoise ‘Talisman C’

Chandeliers don’t come more dramatic than this. Cascading down the central spiral staircase of the Turkish-built, 231-foot superyacht Talisman C , this jaw-dropping piece of art comprises an array of multi-colored glass balls threaded on stainless-steel rods and illuminated by hanging fiber-optic strands. It’s the creation of Prague-based Crystal Caviar and is one of a number of glass installations on this sleek, low-profile superyacht. Built in 2011 by the Proteksan Turquoise shipyard, Talisman C was designed inside and out by London-based studio H2 Yacht Design, with naval architecture by Italy’s Hydro Tec. With cabins for 12 guests, one of its highlights is a huge primary suite, which boasts more crystal chandeliers and a private library. Twin 2,447 hp Caterpillar diesels give a top speed of 18 knots and a transatlantic range of 7,000 nautical miles at 12 knots. It’s listed with Burgess for $59.9 million. 

Sanlorenzo 44 ‘Kamakasa’

Delivered in 2020 and sold to a new buyer just last August, the 146-foot Sanlorenzo 44 Alloy Kamakasa will be for sale at PBIBS. The asking price, through the Italian Yacht Group, is $23.75 million. Lack of use might also be the issue here; the yacht’s twin 2,600 hp MTU V16 diesels have a mere 289 hours on the clock. Built in aluminum to a design by Rome-based Zuccon International Project, Kamakasa was the second hull in the Sanlorenzo 44 Alloy series. One of the top features is a primary suite that spans three levels and almost 1,600 square feet; it also comes with a private Jacuzzi, separate bathrooms, a walk-in closet, and a private study. The yacht’s lightweight construction and MTU power combine to deliver an impressive 20-knot top speed.

Bahama 41 GT2

As ultimate, reel-’em-in, fishing center consoles go, the Bahama 41 from West Palm Beach-based Bahama Boat Works is as hard-core as they come. But when owners kept asking for a little more comfort for the family, the builder responded. The result is the brand-new flagship 41 GT debuting at PBIBS. While the proven, wave-slicing hull stays the same, the cockpit layout is new. In place of the single bench seat, there are now three-across bucket seats with a second row behind. The wider console now has space for a pair of 22-inch Garmin screens, while the new extended hardtop features sun shades and even a rain shower. Outboard choices stay the same with either twin Mercury V12 600s, or four 400 hp Mercury V10s, good for a 65-knot-plus top speed. Pricing is from around $920,000.

Heesen ‘Book Ends’

Launched in 2022, this 164-foot Heesen is part of the Book Ends collection, owned by an American couple who have had more than 18 yachts with the same name. The exterior design of this Heesen was by Omega Architects, while Dutch studio Van Oossanen did the naval architecture. The yacht is part of Heesen’s fast cruising series, which is more efficient than other vessels its size, and can reach 23 knots at full speed with its MTU 16V 4000 M65L engines. The yacht is listed through Ocean Independence for 42 million Euro, or about $45.7 million.

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Fatal boat crash launched woman into trees and threw man into water, Florida cops say

A body pulled from trees was among two discovered after a 21-foot boat crashed near southwest Florida’s Little Hickory Bay, according to investigators.

It happened around 3 p.m. Friday, March 15, not far from North Naples, about a 160-mile drive south from Tampa, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said in a news release.

“The vessel, carrying two occupants, was traveling north, passing red channel marker 14, when it’s starboard side ran into the mangrove trees, ejecting both passengers,” FWC officials said.

“The unmanned vessel remained in gear until it crashed into the mangrove shoreline, coming to a stop.”

Judy Eaton, 71, of Bonita Springs “was recovered from the mangrove trees where she was pronounced deceased,” officials said.

John Moulder, 71, of Naples, was airlifted by EMS to Gulf Coast Medical Center in Ft. Myers, “where he later died from his injuries,” officials said.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but alcohol may have been a factor, investigators said in the report.

Boaters who use the area regularly told WBBH the couple died at a turn known to be dangerous, but signs marking the hazard vanished during Hurricane Ian , which struck southwest Florida in September 2022.

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