Broadly speaking, there are three types of boats: power boats, personal water crafts, and sailboats. The sailboat is a small craft that uses the wind on its sails for necessary directions. There are different kinds and types of sailboats. The classic sailboat is a typical sailboat apart from other varieties like keelboats, yachts, skiffs, trimarans, and catamarans. The size of a classic sailboat could range from 12 feet to 50 feet or more.

The moot question which should arise in your mind when you buy a classic sailboat is how much cash you want to invest. The general price range for classic sailboats hovers from $2000 to $100,000. A second-hand or a used sailboat can cost anywhere from $500 to $800 or more. You can find a classic sailboat in the ad listings in local newspapers, journals, magazines, or online. Do not assume that used classic sailboats may be inferior in quality to the brand new ones. In fact, most people maintain their classic sailboats in pretty good condition.

You can check for good deals for a classic sailboat at your local dealer shop, especially if you are thinking of buying it off-season. Classic sailboats tend to be cheaper during winter and the fall season. You may come across advertisements and promotions like “used sailboat for sale” , “classic sailboat for sale” or “classic wooden sailboat for sale “ during this time of the year. You can even buy a brand new or used classic sailboat from the dealer that deals with a particular brand of the boat.



The warranty offered on the used boat is generally limited, and the boat will most likely have gone through some servicing to get it ready for sale. The dealer, who is a third party with overhead costs like sales commissions, would price the used boat at a higher value than the owner of the boat. The sensible thing to do, upon finding a classic sailboat that you like, is to call the U.S. Coast Guard and get the necessary information on that particular model. If a recall has been issued, then you should check with the owner to see if the boat has been serviced. If it has not been serviced, then you should find out if the recall period is still in progress.

The most important thing you should check for while buying a sailboat is the age of the boat. This can be ascertained by examining the rudder. Even the gunwale (the upper edge of the side of the boat) is an important indicator. The serial number of the boat, the weight of the hull (should range between 115 and 135 pounds in weight) and the flexibility factor of the hull are important cues in making a buying decision for the classic sailboat. The hull, if too flexible, is a give-away and should be avoided. Also check the condition of the mast step and the cockpit rim.

There should not be any kind of dents, nicks or cracks in the blades. There should be no holes or ugly seams in the sail. Also, look out for rudder and tiller cracks. You should not let the seller know that you know quite a bit about the classic sailboat. Listen and make your judgment based on what he informs and what you understand.

Classic sailboats, like their other counterparts, serve three different purposes: day sailing, cruising and racing. Day sailing, as the name implies, are largely made for daytime use and come with very little or no facility for overnight stay. For people who want to enjoy their weekend on the sea, there are cruising boats, which come with sleeping and dining spaces. Just about any classic sailboat can be used for sailboat racing. There are two types of sailboat racing: one design racing and handicap racing. One design racing makes it mandatory for all boats involved in the race to be of the same type in terms of design. The other kind of sailboat racing, called handicap racing, involves different boats pitted against each other.

Kandu is a well-known Sparkmans & Stevens classic sailboat, measuring 40 ft. It is named after the classic Hindu Goddess of compassion to voyagers. She is a Master Mariner vessel built in Detroit at Fisher Boat Works in 1946. She was commissioned by Wilfred McGuire, the proprietor of a famous General Motors Dealership. The Haven, designed and built by Gatsby Yachts and Wooden Boat Workshop, is another famous classic sailboat. Ataraxia is an 18 foot wooden sailboat built by boat builder Tim Cox. The design, look, and style of the boat is made by taking into account the best wooden techniques available. A leading manufacturing company called Classic sailboats is based in North Wales. They are primarily builders and restorers of classic wooden sailing boats.