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Editor's picks — thoughtful shortlists

Featured01 / 06
A forgiving beginner sailboat sailing on a protected bay

Best Sailboats for Beginners

The best sailboats for beginners — forgiving, well-supported, and available on the used market across a range of sizes and budgets. Real picks with specs and buying context.

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Collection02 / 06
A sub-40-foot bluewater cruising sailboat under sail offshore

Best Bluewater Sailboats Under 40 ft

Our top picks for ocean-capable sailboats under 40 feet — what makes a boat truly offshore-ready, the key trade-offs of going small, and which models have proven themselves at sea.

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Collection03 / 06
A comfortable cruising sailboat sailing in protected coastal water

Best Cruising Sailboats

Find the best cruising sailboats for coastal weekending and offshore passagemaking, with expert picks from 35 to 50 feet.

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Collection04 / 06
A spacious liveaboard cruising sailboat settled in warm anchorage light

Best Liveaboard Sailboats (35–50 Feet)

The best liveaboard sailboats in the 35–50ft range — what full-time living actually demands, which boats deliver it, and the real costs of making it work.

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Collection05 / 06
A family-friendly cruising sailboat sailing on a calm coastal bay

Best Sailboats for Families

The best sailboats for families, covering the top 35–50 ft cruisers with multiple cabins, safe cockpits, and manageable rigs for short-handed crews.

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Collection06 / 06
A modern cruising catamaran sailing in clear tropical water

Best Sailing Catamarans for Cruising

Our picks for the best sailing catamarans — from performance-oriented bluewater cats to spacious cruising platforms, what separates the great ones from the rest.

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Section 02 / By make2,139 makes indexed

Popular makes

Ranked by recent listings across the marketplaces we follow.

Masthead Sloop2002Beneteau 423 drawing
Beneteau 423
LOA
43.14'
Beam
12.93'
Draft
5.58'
Disp.
20k lb
Median ask$ 126k
For sale78
Cutter1976Bristol Channel Cutter drawing
Bristol Channel Cutter
LOA
37.75'
Beam
10.08'
Draft
4.83'
Disp.
14k lb
Median ask$ 107k
For sale10
Masthead Sloop1974–88Cape Dory 28 drawing
Cape Dory 28
LOA
28.1'
Beam
8.87'
Draft
4'
Disp.
9k lb
Median ask$ 20k
For sale16
Masthead Sloop1969Catalina 22 drawing
Catalina 22
LOA
23.83'
Beam
7.67'
Draft
5'
Disp.
2k lb
Median ask$ 7k
For sale47
Masthead Sloop1991Catalina 28 drawing
Catalina 28
LOA
28.5'
Beam
10.17'
Draft
5.25'
Disp.
8k lb
Median ask$ 25k
For sale32
Masthead Sloop1976–08Catalina 30 drawing
Catalina 30
LOA
29.92'
Beam
10.83'
Draft
5.25'
Disp.
10k lb
Median ask$ 15k
For sale193
Masthead Sloop1985–96Catalina 34 drawing
Catalina 34
LOA
34.5'
Beam
11.75'
Draft
5.58'
Disp.
12k lb
Median ask$ 30k
For sale124
Masthead Sloop2003–10Catalina 350 drawing
Catalina 350
LOA
35.42'
Beam
12.99'
Draft
6.66'
Disp.
13k lb
Median ask$ 99k
For sale105
Masthead Sloop1982–94Catalina 36 drawing
Catalina 36
LOA
36.33'
Beam
11.92'
Draft
5.83'
Disp.
14k lb
Median ask$ 35k
For sale111
Masthead Sloop1997Catalina 380 drawing
Catalina 380
LOA
38.42'
Beam
12.33'
Draft
7.17'
Disp.
19k lb
Median ask$ 95k
For sale75
Masthead Sloop1989–95Catalina 42 drawing
Catalina 42
LOA
41.86'
Beam
13.83'
Draft
6'
Disp.
21k lb
Median ask$ 75k
For sale86
Masthead Sloop1971Contessa 32 drawing
Contessa 32
LOA
32'
Beam
9.5'
Draft
5.5'
Disp.
10k lb
Median ask$ 33k
For sale63
Fractional Sloop2000–08
Lagoon 380
LOA
37.89'
Beam
21.42'
Draft
3.77'
Disp.
16k lb
Median ask$ 212k
For sale247
Fractional Sloop2009–12
Lagoon 400
LOA
39.27'
Beam
23.79'
Draft
3.97'
Disp.
23k lb
Median ask$ 314k
For sale148
Fractional Sloop2014–19
Lagoon 450
LOA
45.8'
Beam
25.82'
Draft
4.27'
Disp.
33k lb
Median ask$ 449k
For sale560
Fractional Sloop2010–18Leopard 48 drawing
Leopard 48
LOA
48.39'
Beam
25.07'
Draft
4.83'
Disp.
37k lb
Median ask$ 489k
For sale94
Fractional Sloop2019
Leopard 50
LOA
50.52'
Beam
26.38'
Draft
5.25'
Disp.
45k lb
Median ask$ 684k
For sale141
Cutter1976Tayana 37 drawing
Tayana 37
LOA
36.67'
Beam
11.5'
Draft
5.67'
Disp.
23k lb
Median ask$ 45k
For sale61

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