Cruising/Racing Sailboats |  Just like a car, a crusing/racing sailboat loses a minimum of 10 percent of its value when you take it off the showroom floor. Do your research so you don't end up regretting your selection. - Decide how much you can afford to spend. Sailing can be expensive, so research the costs of purchasing, operating and maintaining a sailboat and racing campaign.
- Test sail as many types of crusing/racing sailboats - large and small - as fit into your budget.
- Find a size and price range you're comfortable with, and fine-tune your research.
- Go to boat shows in your area. You can find out when they're coming to town through your local marine supply store.
- Check out manufacturers' web sites for detailed information such as deck layouts, hull design, rig configuration and performance reviews.
- Read sailing magazines that review cruising/racing sailboats.
- Ask local yacht club members which fleets are growing and what is the "hot boat" in your size and price range.
- Study the class rules for each specific sailboat to make sure there is nothing too objectionable, such as stringent crew or equipment restrictions.
- Test sail your top three boats of choice with the owner or, if it's a new cruising/racing sailboat, with the yacht broker or manufacturer's rep.
- Make your decision only when you feel fully informed of all the options available to you.
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New Cruising/Racing Sailboat | Condition:
New
Builder:
YBM SHIPYARD POLAND
Category:
Cruising/Racing Sailboat
LOA:
147'8" (45m)
Year:
2009 / M 2009
Model:
ONE OFF
Price:
3,076,000 USD approx. (2,200,000 EUR)
Yacht brokered by
V-Yachting | Condition:
New
Builder:
HODGDON
Category:
Cruising/Racing Sailboat
LOA:
65' (19.8m)
Year:
2009 / M 2009
Model:
Cafe' Racer
Price:
5,873,000 USD approx. (4,200,000 EUR)
Yacht brokered by
Northrop and Johnson Inc. | Condition:
New
Builder:
J BOATS
Category:
Cruising/Racing Sailboat
LOA:
31' (9.4m)
Year:
2009 / M 2009
Model:
J 95
Price:
249,900 USD
Yacht brokered by
Sarasota Yacht and Ship Services, Inc. | | | | Used Cruising/Racing Sailboat | Condition:
Used
Builder:
HOLLAND JACHTBOUW
Category:
Cruising/Racing Sailboat
LOA:
151'12" (46.32m)
Year:
2002 / Rf 2007
Model:
Dykstra 4036
Price:
14,822,000 USD approx. (10,600,000 EUR)
Yacht brokered by
Van der Vliet Quality Yachts BV | Condition:
Used
Builder:
VITTERS
Category:
Cruising/Racing Sailboat
LOA:
140'9" (42.9m)
Year:
2004 / M 2004
Model:
Price:
16,430,000 USD approx. (11,750,000 EUR)
Yacht brokered by
Dubois Yachts Ltd. | Condition:
Used
Builder:
DANISH YACHT
Category:
Cruising/Racing Sailboat
LOA:
136'4" (41.6m)
Year:
2004 / M 2004
Model:
"J" Class
Price:
25,169,000 USD approx. (18,000,000 EUR)
Yacht brokered by
Camper & Nicholsons Palm Beach | Condition:
Used
Builder:
ALLOY
Category:
Cruising/Racing Sailboat
LOA:
110'3" (33.6m)
Year:
1993 / M 1993
Model:
Price:
8,530,000 USD approx. (6,100,000 EUR)
Yacht brokered by
Dubois Yachts Ltd. | | | | Most Expensive Cruising/Racing Sailboat | Condition:
Used
Builder:
DANISH YACHT
Category:
Cruising/Racing Sailboat
LOA:
136'4" (41.6m)
Year:
2004 / M 2004
Model:
"J" Class
Price:
25,169,000 USD approx. (18,000,000 EUR)
Yacht brokered by
Camper & Nicholsons Palm Beach | Condition:
Used
Builder:
ROYAL HUISMAN
Category:
Cruising/Racing Sailboat
LOA:
104'12" (32m)
Year:
2006 / M 2006
Model:
Performance Pilothouse Sloop
Price:
20,275,000 USD approx. (14,500,000 EUR)
Yacht brokered by
Ocean Independence Zürich | Condition:
Used
Builder:
VITTERS
Category:
Cruising/Racing Sailboat
LOA:
140'9" (42.9m)
Year:
2004 / M 2004
Model:
Price:
16,430,000 USD approx. (11,750,000 EUR)
Yacht brokered by
Dubois Yachts Ltd. | Condition:
Used
Builder:
HOLLAND JACHTBOUW
Category:
Cruising/Racing Sailboat
LOA:
151'12" (46.32m)
Year:
2002 / Rf 2007
Model:
Dykstra 4036
Price:
14,822,000 USD approx. (10,600,000 EUR)
Yacht brokered by
Van der Vliet Quality Yachts BV | | | | Most Popular Cruising/Racing Sailboat | Condition:
Used
Builder:
NAUTOR'S SWAN
Category:
Cruising/Racing Sailboat
LOA:
51'3" (15.62m)
Year:
1982 / M 1982
Model:
Swan 51 C/B
Price:
309,000 USD
Yacht brokered by
Sailboats Northeast Inc. | Condition:
Used
Builder:
C&C YACHTS
Category:
Cruising/Racing Sailboat
LOA:
44'2" (13.46m)
Year:
1989 / M 1989
Model:
44 wing keel
Price:
132,900 USD
Yacht brokered by
Sailboats Northeast Inc. | Condition:
Used
Builder:
NAUTOR'S SWAN
Category:
Cruising/Racing Sailboat
LOA:
80'9" (24.6m)
Year:
2004 / M 2004
Model:
SWAN 82' RS
Price:
5,523,000 USD approx. (3,950,000 EUR)
Yacht brokered by
Nauta Yachts Srl | Condition:
Used
Builder:
CARROLL MARINE
Category:
Cruising/Racing Sailboat
LOA:
38'6" (11.73m)
Year:
1990 / M 1990
Model:
Frers 38
Price:
79,000 USD
Yacht brokered by
Sailboats Northeast Inc. | | | | Longest Cruising/Racing Sailboat | Condition:
Used
Builder:
HOLLAND JACHTBOUW
Category:
Cruising/Racing Sailboat
LOA:
151'12" (46.32m)
Year:
2002 / Rf 2007
Model:
Dykstra 4036
Price:
14,822,000 USD approx. (10,600,000 EUR)
Yacht brokered by
Van der Vliet Quality Yachts BV | Condition:
New
Builder:
YBM SHIPYARD POLAND
Category:
Cruising/Racing Sailboat
LOA:
147'8" (45m)
Year:
2009 / M 2009
Model:
ONE OFF
Price:
3,076,000 USD approx. (2,200,000 EUR)
Yacht brokered by
V-Yachting | Condition:
Used
Builder:
VITTERS
Category:
Cruising/Racing Sailboat
LOA:
140'9" (42.9m)
Year:
2004 / M 2004
Model:
Price:
16,430,000 USD approx. (11,750,000 EUR)
Yacht brokered by
Dubois Yachts Ltd. | Condition:
Used
Builder:
DANISH YACHT
Category:
Cruising/Racing Sailboat
LOA:
136'4" (41.6m)
Year:
2004 / M 2004
Model:
"J" Class
Price:
25,169,000 USD approx. (18,000,000 EUR)
Yacht brokered by
Camper & Nicholsons Palm Beach | | | |
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