What are the most seaworthy used sailboats?

used sailboats?

i don't go buy those second hand i the name of safety

Seaworthy Sailboats

It is hard to answer your question because there are so many possible answers. Many sailboats are seaworthy, some more so than others. For example, the Ericsons are great sea boats - they haven't made them since about the mid 90's I believe, but they are very seaworty. If you can find an Ericson 35 in good condition, you would have a great boat. Join a few sailing websites such as www.sailnet.com and begin corresponding with other members and you will learn more about which boats are considered the best. Best of luck.

This question can't be answered, too broad.

First, make a list of seaworthy sailboats, eliminate all models that don't meet your criteria for the type of sailing you wish to do. Then, begin searching for boats that are on your list or similar models.

The used part is where the problem really shows. The best model of boat on your list could be that of the most unsuitable. Anytime you are buying used, boat, car, or servant girl, the past history must be taken into account. For this, you need someone knowledgable to inspect and advise you on any craft that keep your interest after initial inspection. By history, I mean the maintenance records, accident records, prior owner's habits (were they smuggling?) and other items that may contribute to making this craft unsuitable.

To take your question litterally...the most seaworthy...You would want a boat that has a wine glass hull shape...at least a 3/4 keel or full keel...a sturdy rig that is well supported and some noteable pedigree.

These will not be the fastest boats...but yes, the most seaworthy. Boats that will be forgiving of incorrect input and action...boats that will shoulder a wave...boats that will sail on for a time when balanced without input from the helm. Contessa 26...Alberg 30,29...etc. Do some internet searches.

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What are the most seaworthy used sailboats?

Tartan are good boats

Pacific Sea Craft

Cape Dory

Shannon

Saber

S-2

Dickerson

Hinckley

Able

Contest

Pearson

Morris

Hans Christian

Crelock

West sail

For small, easy to sail and trailer sailboats, I like O'Days and Catalinas. Both are ruggedly constructed and fun to sail. For your occasional trip offshore, I agree with Geoff. Trailerable boats and deep water boats are two different critters. You might successfully get a trailerable sailboat to the Tortugas and back nine times out of ten. It's the tenth trip that'll get ya!!! And the tariff could be high.

I have my eye on a Victorian Eighteen. Small but very seaworthy. Check em out at Mcvay yachts.co

look at Westsails, 28,32,42,43. a 32 been through the "perfect storm" and still sailing the seas. www.westsail.org.

Slow but built for safety and comfort. Double ended to take a following sea. There are many schools of thought against this and one is faster to get out of rough seas. I tend to think if your in a hurry you shouldn't be sailing anyway. There are other double enders but I believe Westsail is the one.

Well the old school folks will tell you to get full keel boat with cut away fore foot. More modern sailors are moving to fin keel boats with skeg mounted rudders. It sort of depends on your planned usage If you want to travel the world, heavy displacement is important. There are a lot of good books and web sites to check out - google Mahania expeditions , ck out www.sailboatowners.com