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5 best small sailboats for sailing around the world

By Author Fiona McGlynn

Posted on Last updated: April 19, 2023

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A small sailboat can take you big places

Small sailboats are the ticket to going cruising NOW — not when you retire, save up enough money, or find the “perfect” bluewater cruising boat. In fact, it’s the first principle in Lin and Larry Pardey’s cruising philosophy: “Go small, go simple, go now.”

Small yachts can be affordable, simple, and seaworthy . However, you won’t see many of them in today’s cruising grounds. In three years and 13,000 nautical miles of bluewater cruising, I could count the number of under 30-foot sailboats I’ve seen on one hand (all of them were skippered by people in their 20s and 30s).

Today’s anchorages are full of 40, 50, and 60-foot-plus ocean sailboats, but that’s not to say you can’t sail the world in a small sailboat. Just look at Alessandro di Benedetto who in 2010 broke the record for the smallest boat to sail around the world non-stop in his 21-foot Mini 6.5 .

So long as you don’t mind forgoing a few comforts, you can sail around the world on a small budget .

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What makes a good blue water sailboat

While you might not think a small sailboat is up to the task of going long distances, some of the best bluewater sailboats are under 40 feet.

However, if you’re thinking about buying a boat for offshore cruising, there are a few things to know about what makes a small boat offshore capable .

Smaller equals slower

Don’t expect to be sailing at high speeds in a pocket cruiser. Smaller displacement monohulls are always going to be slower than larger displacement monohulls (see the video below to learn why smaller boats are slower). Therefore a smaller cruiser is going to take longer on a given passage, making them more vulnerable to changes in weather.

A few feet can make a big difference over a week-long passage. On the last leg of our Pacific Ocean crossing, our 35-foot sailboat narrowly avoid a storm that our buddy boat, a 28-foot sailboat, couldn’t. Our friend was only a knot slower but it meant he had to heave to for a miserable three days.

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Small but sturdy

If a pocket cruiser encounters bad weather, they will be less able to outrun or avoid it. For this reason, many of the blue water sailboats in this list are heavily built and designed to take a beating.

Yacht design has changed dramatically over the last 50 years. Today, new boats are designed to be light and fast. The small sailboats in our list are 30-plus year-old designs and were built in a time when weather forecasts were less accurate and harder to come by.

Back in the day, boat were constructed with thicker fiberglass hulls than you see in modern builds. Rigs, keels, rudders, hulls and decks – everything about these small cruising sailboats was designed to stand up to strong winds and big waves. Some of the boats in this post have skeg-hung rudders and most of them are full keel boats.

The pros and cons of pocket cruiser sailboats

Pocket cruiser sailboats present certain advantages and disadvantages.

More affordable

Their smaller size makes them affordable bluewater sailboats. You can often find great deals on pocket cruisers and sometimes you can even get them for free.

You’ll also save money on retrofits and repairs because small cruising sailboats need smaller boat parts (which cost a lot less) . For example, you can get away with smaller sails, ground tackle, winches, and lighter lines than on a bigger boat.

Moorage, haul-outs, and marine services are often billed by foot of boat length . A small sailboat makes traveling the world , far more affordable!

When something major breaks (like an engine) it will be less costly to repair or replace than it would be on a bigger boat.

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Less time consuming

Smaller boats tend to have simpler systems which means you’ll spend less time fixing and paying to maintain those systems. For example, most small yachts don’t have showers, watermakers , hot water, and electric anchor windlasses.

On the flip side, you’ll spend more time collecting water (the low-tech way) . On a small sailboat, this means bucket baths, catching fresh water in your sails, and hand-bombing your anchor. Though less convenient, this simplicity can save you years of preparation and saving to go sailing.

Oh, and did I mention that you’ll become a complete water meiser? Conserving water aboard becomes pretty important when you have to blue-jug every drop of it from town back to your boat.

Easier to sail

Lastly, smaller boats can be physically easier to sail , just think of the difference between raising a sail on a 25-foot boat versus a 50-foot boat! You can more easily single-hand or short-hand a small sailboat. For that reason, some of the best solo blue water sailboats are quite petite.

As mentioned above small boats are slow boats and will arrive in port, sometimes days (and even weeks) behind their faster counterparts on long offshore crossings.

Consider this scenario: two boats crossed the Atlantic on a 4,000 nautical mile route. The small boat averaged four miles an hour, while the big boat averaged seven miles an hour. If both started at the same time, the small boat will have completed the crossing two weeks after the larger sailboat!

Less spacious

Living on a boat can be challenging — living on a small sailboat, even more so! Small cruising boats don’t provide much in the way of living space and creature comforts.

Not only will you have to downsize when you move onto a boat  you’ll also have to get pretty creative when it comes to boat storage.

It also makes it more difficult to accommodate crew for long periods which means there are fewer people to share work and night shifts.

If you plan on sailing with your dog , it might put a small boat right out of the question (depending on the size of your four-legged crew member).

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Less comfortable

It’s not just the living situation that is less comfortable, the sailing can be pretty uncomfortable too! Pocket cruisers tend to be a far less comfortable ride than larger boats as they are more easily tossed about in big ocean swell.

Here are our 5 favorite small blue water sailboats for sailing around the world

When we sailed across the Pacific these were some of the best small sailboats that we saw. Their owners loved them and we hope you will too!

The boats in this list are under 30 feet. If you’re looking for something slightly larger, you might want to check out our post on the best bluewater sailboats under 40 feet .

Note: Price ranges are based on SailboatListings.com and YachtWorld.com listings for Aug. 2018

Albin Vega 27($7-22K USD)

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The Albin Vega has earned a reputation as a bluewater cruiser through adventurous sailors like Matt Rutherford, who in 2012 completed a 309-day solo nonstop circumnavigation of the Americas via Cape Horn and the Northwest Passage (see his story in the documentary Red Dot on the Ocean ). 

  • Hull Type: Long fin keel
  • Hull Material: GRP (fibreglass)
  • Length Overall:27′ 1″ / 8.25m
  • Waterline Length:23′ 0″ / 7.01m
  • Beam:8′ 1″ / 2.46m
  • Draft:3′ 8″ / 1.12m
  • Rig Type: Masthead sloop rig
  • Displacement:5,070lb / 2,300kg
  • Designer:Per Brohall
  • Builder:Albin Marine AB (Swed.)
  • Year First Built:1965
  • Year Last Built:1979
  • Number Built:3,450

Cape Dory 28 ($10-32K USD) 

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This small cruising sailboat is cute and classic as she is rugged and roomy. With at least one known circumnavigation and plenty of shorter bluewater voyages, the Cape Dory 28 has proven herself offshore capable.

  • Hull Type: Full Keel
  • Length Overall:28′ 09″ / 8.56m
  • Waterline Length:22′ 50″ / 6.86m
  • Beam:8’ 11” / 2.72m
  • Draft:4’ 3” / 1.32m
  • Rig Type:Masthead Sloop
  • Displacement:9,300lb / 4,218kg
  • Sail Area/Displacement Ratio:52
  • Displacement/Length Ratio:49
  • Designer: Carl Alberg
  • Builder: Cape Dory Yachts (USA)
  • Year First Built:1974
  • Year Last Built:1988
  • Number Built: 388

Dufour 29 ($7-23K)

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As small bluewater sailboats go, the Dufour 29 is a lot of boat for your buck. We know of at least one that sailed across the Pacific last year. Designed as a cruiser racer she’s both fun to sail and adventure-ready. Like many Dufour sailboats from this era, she comes equipped with fiberglass molded wine bottle holders. Leave it to the French to think of everything!

  • Hull Type: Fin with skeg-hung rudder
  • Length Overall:29′ 4″ / 8.94m
  • Waterline Length:25′ 1″ / 7.64m
  • Beam:9′ 8″ / 2.95m
  • Draft:5′ 3″ / 1.60m
  • Displacement:7,250lb / 3,289kg
  • Designer:Michael Dufour
  • Builder:Dufour (France)
  • Year First Built:1975
  • Year Last Built:1984

Vancouver 28 ($15-34K)

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A sensible small boat with a “go-anywhere” attitude, this pocket cruiser was designed with ocean sailors in mind. One of the best cruising sailboats under 40 feet, the Vancouver 28 is great sailing in a small package.

  • Hull Type:Full keel with transom hung rudder
  • Length Overall: 28′ 0″ / 8.53m
  • Waterline Length:22’ 11” / 6.99m
  • Beam:8’ 8” / 2.64m
  • Draft:4’ 4” / 1.32m
  • Rig Type: Cutter rig
  • Displacement:8,960lb / 4,064 kg
  • Designer: Robert B Harris
  • Builder: Pheon Yachts Ltd. /Northshore Yachts Ltd.
  • Year First Built:1986
  • Last Year Built: 2007
  • Number Built: 67

Westsail 28 ($30-35K)

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Described in the 1975 marketing as “a hearty little cruiser”, the Westsail 28 was designed for those who were ready to embrace the cruising life. Perfect for a solo sailor or a cozy cruising couple!

  • Hull Type: Full keel with transom hung rudder
  • Hull Material:GRP (fibreglass)
  • Length Overall:28′ 3” / 8.61m
  • Waterline Length:23’ 6” / 7.16m
  • Beam:9’ 7” / 2.92m
  • Displacement:13,500lb / 6,124kg
  • Designer: Herb David
  • Builder: Westsail Corp. (USA)
  • Number Built:78

Feeling inspired? Check out the “go small” philosophy of this 21-year-old who set sail in a CS 27.

Fiona McGlynn

Fiona McGlynn is an award-winning boating writer who created Waterborne as a place to learn about living aboard and traveling the world by sailboat. She has written for boating magazines including BoatUS, SAIL, Cruising World, and Good Old Boat. She’s also a contributing editor at Good Old Boat and BoatUS Magazine. In 2017, Fiona and her husband completed a 3-year, 13,000-mile voyage from Vancouver to Mexico to Australia on their 35-foot sailboat.

Saturday 1st of September 2018

Very useful list, but incomplete - as it would necessarily be, considering the number of seaworthy smaller boats that are around.

In particular, you missed/omitted the Westerly "Centaur" and its follow-on model, the "Griffon". 26 feet LOA, bilge-keelers, weighing something over 6000 pounds, usually fitted with a diesel inboard.

OK, these are British designs, and not that common in the US, but still they do exist, they're built like tanks, and it's rumored that at least one Centaur has circumnavigated.

Friday 31st of August 2018

This is a helpful list, thank you. I don't think most people would consider a 28' boat a pocket cruiser, though!

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Vancouver 25, 1983 cruising sailboat for sale

Bluewater full keel doubler ender

Stunning turn key condition

Load up on food, fuel and water and sail off into the sunset. Rare, hard to find world cruiser in a smaller package. This boat is perfect for a solo sailor or couple. Previous owner absolutely lavished attention on her, and it shows.

Hull type: long keel with aft hung rudder LOA: 29 ft. LWL: 21.67 ft. Beam: 8.5 ft. Draft: 4 ft. Displacement: 7,380 lb Ballast: 2,600 lb. encapsulated lead (with 500 lbs. extra removable lead pigs in bilge) Designed by Robert Harris 1 of 28 built

Engine: Yanmar 2GM, 13 hp diesel with 898 hours, practically new Freshwater flush system installed and used after every use Newer Monel fuel tank, 30 gallons

Cruising Main w/3 reef points, new Dec 2019 80% headsail on Harken roller furler, new in Dec 2019 All lines led aft to cockpit Spare Main and headsail Spinaker un-used Lewmar 14 self tailing sheet winches

Gorgeous Teak interior. 5, Stainless Steel New Found Metals opening ports, installed Dec. 2019

Galley and plumbing:

Origo 2 burner Alcohol stove Deep Stainless Steel sink w/ Whale freshwater foot pump 2, 30 gallon Stainless Steel fresh water tanks (port and starboard) Groco Marine Head, newer holding tank 1 Whale manual bilge pump in cockpit 1 electric bilge pump Bilge is DRY

Electronics and electrical

Galvanic Isolator Garmin Echomap CV combination chart plotter , depth sounder Icom VHF, w/ distress button and remote command mic Raymarine ST2000 autopilot Kenwood CD / stereo Brass lighting throughout All interior lighting have LED bulbs 110 shore power panel with cord

All interior and exterior cushions are clean and in excellent condition Green Sunbrella covers and storage bags for everything on boat Green Sunbrella sun / cockpit covers

Genuine Bruce 22 anchor w/ 300 ft. 7/8 nylon and 25 ft. 3/8 chain Simpson Lawrence manual anchor windlass

This boat was designed and built to cross oceans and it shows. She is a stunning beauty.

Feel free to ask any and all questions, for more photos and / or to set up a time to inspect her. Surveys welcome of course. Espiritu is in Alameda, Ca., right across the bay from San Francisco and is in a transferable slip. Slips fees are approximately $298. Per month.

Although I wouldn’t call her “trailerable”, she is definitely transportable by trailer and there is a custom made trailer for her available in a separate sale

asking $19,000.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

  • SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

LOA: 25.0’ without bowsprit and boomkin.

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Vancouver 36 review: smaller version of 42 tayana.

In 1972, Robert Harris opened his own design studio in Vancouver, B.C when he left Sparkman & Stephens. He branded his designs “Vancouvers.” Harris started with the 27 Vancouver, a nice pocket cruiser. According to Andrew Dandridge, Harris originally designed the wooden 27 for a Vancouver couple to sail to New Zealand. In 1974, Dandridge’s father, the owner of Pheon Yachts, secured Harris’ permission to produce the 27 in the UK and built a wooden 27 called Strider. Then, Pheon made a mold and went into production. During the same period Harris designed for Pheon a 32 Vancouver. Later, Ta Yang out of Taiwan would produce 32’s along with Pheon. With the lessons of the 27 and 32, Harris moved to the 36 Vancouver. This is a no nonsense tank – a boat that is meant to go places. Just slip the dock lines and head for the horizon.

First Impressions Harris continued the Vancouver idea stretching out the lines. The 36 like her sisters is a bluewater cruiser, heavy and strong. She has a classic cruising look – a powerfully straight raked bow and canoe stern. Her lines are modest with a subtle sheer. Most notable in look is her stepped cabin trunk similar to the pilothouse deck mold of her 42-foot sistership and perforated aluminum toe rail. Her stern is thick and full bodied and not for everyone. Compared to Perry’s Tayana 37, the canoe stern is wider and carried further aft. I confess that I prefer the 37 Tayana’s stern, but that does not minimize my admiration for this design.

Construction The Vancouver 36 was massively constructed – built beyond any reasonable standards. In 1977, Durbeck bought the rights from R. Harris and began production. Durbeck located in Sarasota, FL was already a yard with a reputation for heavy built cruisers. When Durbeck closed down in 1983, production moved next door to Hidden Harbor Boatworks. The Hidden Harbor yard went out of business like Durbeck in the late 1980’s. Between the two hards they produced 13 hulls.

Both yards have a exceptional reputation for tough construction. They built these Vancouvers the way no manufacturer can afford and without any extra nonsense either. There is hardly any teak on deck for instance. They invested in value centric elements. The teak sole is 2″ thick, the hull 1′ 1/4″ thick made up of an impressive layup schedule of mat and roving with a Airex core. They built these yachts much like Corbin in three different delivery states. Those of Kit 1 just had the hull and deck molded together and were loaded on trucks. Kit 2 versions had the engine installed and operable to motor away from the factory. And finally, most 36’s were delivered as completed yachts, fully commissioned with factory interiors.

On Deck and Down Below There is no access to the chain locker on deck. She has a clean entry forward with maybe a removable fore stay. Deck space is wide upfront while aftmost the cockpit curves into the canoe stern. She has a great arrangement for a wind vane. The cockpit is tucked in and kind of tight but then again seaworthy – a trade-off as a bluewater sailor you will make any day. The rig is beefy and the deck hardware outrageous. Going below, she has 6’4″ headroom with a step down into the saloon. The finishing is white Formica – functional and surprisingly modern. Combined with the pilothouse windows, she has an open and naturally light salon. All the way forward is the head. The owner’s berth is just aft, a portside Pullman. An interesting feature is the keel stepped mast unlike the deck stepped mast of her 42-foot sister. Harris in-lined the mast with the main bulkhead forward. The design hides the mast cleaning up the interior lines. The saloon itself has settees both starboard and port. Storage is behind and below in every possible place. Aft of the saloon portside is the navigation station. To starboard is a U-shaped galley. The galley is secure and versatile but small although one owner touts cooking Thanksgiving for six. She is a great liveaboard cruiser. All the way aft is the engine room accessible through the companionway and a portside door behind the navigation station.

Engine and Underway The old three cylinder 35 HP Volvo MD 17 C needs to be repowered if it has not been. These yachts were woefully underpowered. In fact, all 36’s have probably been repowered by this point. Luckily, the job looks like an easy one with the engine right open when you detach the companionway front. Access is also available behind the nav station in a tight area portside. One question I have heard is the displacement. People wonder how she sails because the 36 is one heavy boat tipping the scales near 20,000 pounds with a displacement length ratio of 378. Of course in light winds, she must be slow and no doubt great in heavy seas. Do you have to turn on the engine to come about? Sailing is about trade-offs and no doubt the 36, being such a heavy small boat, has some. But oh are there benefits too. Having a stout boat in the trades is a good thing. Along with her true cutter rig with the mast stepped near near the center of the boat, she handles heavy seas with ease under a reefed main and staysail.

Conclusion In the early 1980’s, Harris moved onto a one-off 38 steel version for Pheon and then one of the most famous cruisers of all time, the 42 Tayana by Ta Yang. The 42 pilothouse version looks the same on deck as the 36 with more classic accommodations below. Harris finished the series off with two reverse transom (i.e. not double ended) cruisers, the 46 and 65 also for Tayana. Harris is alive, well, and still designing today, 2009, at 86 in Vancouver, B.C. The 36 Vancouvers have proved to be a rare prize with 13 hulls produced from 1977 to 1986. Cherished by their owners, 36’s rarely change hands. You will find them with serious stories of far-off cruising in Caribbean and beyond. Brokerage prices hover below $100,000 for one of these tough ladies.

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I am considering buying a 1980 Vancouver 36. I’d like to hear from people who have sailed on them, their impressions, specific comments about the way these boats handle themselves in different  wind and sea states. Thank you.

Any Vancouver 36 (double ender, as per the picture) in Europe? Interested!!

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Vancouver 28....what's not to like?

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  • Start date 2 Jul 2012

chockswahay

My boat buying dilemma continues... Nearly bought a Francis 26........nearly bought a sloop rigged Fisher 25.......nearly bought a Ketch rigged Fisher 25..... all in the last four months (including one full survey and one flight to Ireland). Now then, the fact is that my heart (and Mrs Chox's heart) still says Vancouver 28. My wife wants comfort, stability, ease of single handing. I want headroom (I'm 6' 2"), long berths and would like a little more speed and pointing ability. We do not need or want anything bigger and the V28 ticks most boxes. Could any V28/V28 owners out there offer any comment or advice please? Many thanks Chox  

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Not a V28 owner but have experience of both the Fisher and Vancouver .... I used to sell them in the 1990s. I have a soft spot for the F25 sloop, but not sure if you could find a comfortable berth being tall. V28 3 berth layout should just about fit though. Both easily singlehanded as track well. As you state the Vancouver will sail better but std sails are triple stitched heavy duty type and a lightweight headsail or mps would assist when apparent winds drop below 12/13 knots.  

Searush

chockswahay said: My wife wants comfort, stability, ease of single handing. I want headroom (I'm 6' 2"), long berths and would like a little more speed and pointing ability. We do not need or want anything bigger and the V28 ticks most boxes. Could any V28/V28 owners out there offer any comment or advice please? Click to expand...
Searush said: Vancouver 28....what's not to like? err, the price? Click to expand...

^ V28 also has an inch extra inch or two in the top sides, apparently because the V27 could ship some water down the side decks in gales. Gives slightly more head room as a result .  

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Just to add to the mix, for a fair bit less there is the Colvic Watson 28, she's long keeled; not as tender as the Vancouver; about twice the internal volume; interior and exterior steering; a good sailer and a much, much better sailer than the Fisher 25; but if I'm honest, not as good looking as the Vancouver which I think is a particularly fine looking yacht.  

chockswahay said: Thanks for the replies so far V27/28 owners...............how long are the berths please? Click to expand...

RobbieW

Babylon said: ...The V28s have a more modern arrangement forward (the 'classic' 3-berth option) with the heads on one side, to sbd I think(?)... Click to expand...

FIn keelers aren't that bad Sorry to take this off track, but I've just got to respond to the earlier comment about putting up with hand steering and broaching on fin keelers. Mine sailed for 10 hours dead straight across Lyme Bay with the helm locked off. They can go 2-3 knots faster than a long keeler, but if you throttle them back to equivalent speed, they won't broach. They point higher, have far more internal volume and are significantly faster - an important comfort factor if you ask me (get you home before you're tired). They're far easier to wiggle around in marinas. Long keelers are tough and docile, but have lots of disadvantages too. What's not to like? Slow, cramped, awkward in tight corners, expensive. They're a very specialist boat for a specialist sort of sailing, but if that's your thing...  

RobbieW said: My previous boat was a '94 V28. It was the classic/standard 3 berth design - heads on the centre line... Click to expand...
RobbieW said: Live and learn - just checked the Northshore website who refer to the forward V berth design as the 'standard' which does have an offset heads. So, to the OP, try and see examples of both layouts; it looks to me that in the V berth layout some storage and usability is sacrificed. Click to expand...

The 3 berth is the one I fancy, for just the 2 of us it looks very practical  

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chinita said: May I just call a halt to all this 'V' stuff. 'V' is for Vertue, not Vancouver Click to expand...

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Hi Grahame I've had several Fishers, a Francis 26 and now a Vancouver 27 and can easily say that the Vancouver is the best all rounder. The Fisher is nice but can roll horribly and not really a "sailing" boat, the Francis sailed nicely and was very similar in characteristics to the Vancouver but the Vancouver is better built and has better accommodation whilst being less tender. Mine is the 3 berth layout which is great as it gives you the storage to keep a lot of stuff out of the saloon keeping that clear as well as giving a heads you can be "comfortable" in! Berths are all I believe easily > 6', particularly the quarter berth and I would echo much of what Babylon has said. John  

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Vancouver We love our Vancouver!  

MERRY_MARY said: and can easily say that the Vancouver is the best all rounder. The Fisher is nice but can roll horribly and not really a "sailing" boat, the Francis sailed nicely and was very similar in characteristics to the Vancouver but the Vancouver is better built and has better accommodation whilst being less tender. Click to expand...

We know a couple of people with Vancouvers and they love them. Great seaboats too. We thought of buying one but we wanted a ketch rig.  

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Price/ $ 39,500

Hull Material/ Fiberglass

Colour/ Blue

Engine/ 2009

Beam/ 7.5 ft

Draft/ 4 ft

Displacement/ 5400 lbs

Host Office/ West Vancouver

Location/ Thunderbird Marina

Moorage/ yes

The owner of “One Across” made the dream of offshore sailing a reality with this vessel circumnavigating Vancouver Island 3 times and crossing the Pacific to Hawaii and back. Each time single-handed and with confidence as every system in this boat has been professionally upgraded with offshore sailing in mind. Pro-Tech completely replaced and upgraded the running rigging, Pacific Yacht Systems upgraded the electrical systems and batteries. A new Yanmar diesel engine was installed in 2009  and new sails in 2018. The list of upgrades and equipment that accompanies “One Across” is endless. Her 2018 survey notes “This vessel has been modified and updated to make it one of a kind today”. There is a reason why the Contessa 26 was rated as one of the best ocean-going production boats in their size category. Schedule a viewing with Sonia Telford at 604-315-7157. Moorage in West Vancouver may be assumable.

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vancouver 26 sailboat

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By agmiu on March 18, 2024

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  1. VANCOUVER 27

    The Vancouver 27 was first built on a semi-production basis by Tradewind Boats in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia,CAN, followed by Philbrooks Shipyard and finally Seair Marine Ltd of British Columbia. In 1988, these molds were destroyed and construction of the boat ceased in North America. Later, the design was built in England as a collaboration […]

  2. Vancouver boats for sale

    Vancouver boats for sale on YachtWorld are listed for an assortment of prices from $25,490 on the moderate end of the spectrum, with costs up to $191,178 for the more lavish yachts on the market today. What Vancouver model is the best? Some of the most iconic Vancouver models currently listed include: 27, 34 Classic, 28, 32 and 34 Pilot.

  3. Vancouver 27 boats for sale

    1979 Vancouver 27. US$25,371. boatpoint | Bursledon, Hampshire. <. >. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price. Boats Group does not guarantee the accuracy of conversion rates and rates may differ than those provided by financial institutions at the time of transaction. Used Vancouver 27 3 listings.

  4. Vancouver 27: Pocket Voyager

    As a boat to build as a one-off, or to refit for ocean cruising, the little Vancouver 27 is a broad shouldered little passagemaker that has looked after crews at sea for a generation and will continue to do so for generations to come. Older boats can be bought for $20,000 while newer models built by Northshore will run closer to $40,000.

  5. Vancouver 27

    Vancouver 27 is a 27′ 0″ / 8.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Robert B. Harris and built by Tradewind Yachts, Seair Marine Ltd (British Columbia, Canada), Philbrook's Boatyard, Pheon Yachts Ltd., and Northshore Yachts starting in 1972. ... Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x ...

  6. 5 best small sailboats for sailing around the world

    Vancouver 28. Photo credit: YachtFathom.co.uk. A sensible small boat with a "go-anywhere" attitude, this pocket cruiser was designed with ocean sailors in mind. One of the best cruising sailboats under 40 feet, the Vancouver 28 is great sailing in a small package. Hull Type:Full keel with transom hung rudder.

  7. The Vancouver 27 Full Walkthrough

    Join us on a tour of the amazing Vancouver 27. Built in 1979, this boat presents a true example of something that has been loved and cherished. From the outs...

  8. 1983 Vancouver 25

    Seller's Description. Vancouver 25, 1983 cruising sailboat for sale. Bluewater full keel doubler ender. Stunning turn key condition. Load up on food, fuel and water and sail off into the sunset. Rare, hard to find world cruiser in a smaller package. This boat is perfect for a solo sailor or couple. Previous owner absolutely lavished attention ...

  9. Vancouver 36 Review: Smaller Version of 42 Tayana

    Later, Ta Yang out of Taiwan would produce 32's along with Pheon. With the lessons of the 27 and 32, Harris moved to the 36 Vancouver. This is a no nonsense tank - a boat that is meant to go places. Just slip the dock lines and head for the horizon. First Impressions Harris continued the Vancouver idea stretching out the lines.

  10. Vancouver sailboats for sale by owner.

    Vancouver preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Vancouver used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. Avoid Fraud. ... 26.3' Ranger 26 Sailboat Palm Coast, Florida Asking $15,000. 40' Carroll Marine Tripp 40 St Joseph, Michigan Asking $34,999. 46' Bleu Marine Lasporte 46 Toronto

  11. VANCOUVER 28

    An extended version of the Vancouver 27. ... Kelsall Sailing Performance (KSP): Another measure of relative speed potential of a boat. It takes into consideration "reported" sail area, displacement and length at waterline. The higher the number the faster speed prediction for the boat. A cat with a number 0.6 is likely to sail 6kts in 10kts ...

  12. Vancouver 28....what's not to like?

    I've had several Fishers, a Francis 26 and now a Vancouver 27 and can easily say that the Vancouver is the best all rounder. The Fisher is nice but can roll horribly and not really a "sailing" boat, the Francis sailed nicely and was very similar in characteristics to the Vancouver but the Vancouver is better built and has better accommodation ...

  13. 26' JJ Taylor & Sons Contessa 26

    The owner of "One Across" made the dream of offshore sailing a reality with this vessel circumnavigating Vancouver Island 3 times and crossing the Pacific to Hawaii and back. ... There is a reason why the Contessa 26 was rated as one of the best ocean-going production boats in their size category. ... West Vancouver, British Columbia Canada ...

  14. Sail boats for sale in Vancouver

    2024 Catalina 14.2. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price. Boats Group does not guarantee the accuracy of conversion rates and rates may differ than those provided by financial institutions at the time of transaction. Find Sail boats for sale in Vancouver. Offering the best selection of boats ...

  15. vancouver, BC for sale "sailboats"

    For Sale "sailboats" in Vancouver, BC. see also. Moorage for sailboat, 30-42 ft. Free month. $13. Ladner Steveston area Albacore racing dinghy. $3,285 ... sailboat 26' Tanzer yacht 1985. $6,900. Pender Harbour, Sunshine Coast 1965 Cal 25' Sailboat. $5,500. North Vancouver ...

  16. VANCOUVER 25

    A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and Racing", International Marine, Camden, Maine, 1991, states that a BN of 1 is generally accepted as the dividing line between so-called slow and fast multihulls.

  17. Vancouver 28 boats for sale

    1992 Vancouver 28. US$37,925. Boatshed Portsmouth | Hayling Island, Hampshire. Request Info. <. 1. >. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price. Boats Group does not guarantee the accuracy of conversion rates and rates may differ than those provided by financial institutions at the time of transaction.

  18. vancouver, BC boats "sailboats"

    Boats "sailboats" for sale in Vancouver, BC. see also. Islander 26', 1977. $4,900. North Vancouver BENETEAU 423 (OCEANIS) sailboat built in 2007 for sale. $229,000 ... sailboat 26' Tanzer yacht 1985. $6,900. Pender Harbour, Sunshine Coast 1965 Cal 25' Sailboat. $5,500. North Vancouver ...

  19. vancouver, BC boats

    Boats - By Owner "sailboats" for sale in Vancouver, BC. see also. 1980 Mirage 27 (Perry) with Transferable Moorage (Nanaimo) $12,000. North Vancouver NOVA KOOL CONVERSION KIT. $400. YALETOWN BENETEAU 423 (OCEANIS) sailboat built in 2007 for sale. ... sailboat 26' Tanzer yacht 1985. $7,500. Pender Harbour, Sunshine Coast

  20. Boats for sale in Vancouver

    Motorized yachts are more common than sailing boats in Vancouver with 189 powerboats listed for sale right now, versus 72 listings for sailboats. Yacht prices in Vancouver. Prices for yachts in Vancouver start at $13,038 for the lowest priced boats, up to $6,663,612 for the most luxurious, opulent superyachts and megayachts, with an average ...

  21. UBC Faculty & Staff Sports Day

    The UBC Faculty & Staff Sports Day is returning for another fun-filled afternoon on May 3, 2024! UBC Human Resources and the UBC Thunderbirds are partnering to get UBC Vancouver faculty and staff moving, smiling, and laughing with their colleagues. Some of the highlights and changes for this year's event include:

  22. Sail Catamaran boats for sale in Vancouver

    2024 Nautitech 40 Open. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price. Boats Group does not guarantee the accuracy of conversion rates and rates may differ than those provided by financial institutions at the time of transaction. Find Sail Catamaran boats for sale in Vancouver.

  23. VANCOUVER 36

    VANCOUVER 36. Save to Favorites . Beta Marine. BOTH. US IMPERIAL. METRIC. Sailboat Specifications Definitions Hull Type: Long Keel: Rigging Type: Cutter: LOA: 36.00 ft / 10.97 m: ... Kelsall Sailing Performance (KSP): Another measure of relative speed potential of a boat. It takes into consideration "reported" sail area, displacement and ...