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Why Are Sailboats So Cheap?
Why are sailboats so cheap right now? The used sailboat market is flooded with affordable boats from the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s, and buyers have more choices than they’ve had in years. In this video, we look at why older sailboats can sell for $10,000 or less, why some boats are practically be...
The MASSIVE Hunter Deck Saloon 41
Could the Hunter 41 Deck Salon be one of the most comfortable liveaboard sailboats you can buy for a cruising couple? In this complete Hunter 41 DS sailboat tour and review, we take a close look at this surprisingly spacious 40-foot cruising sailboat, including its huge deck-salon interior, two-cabi...
How To Go Cheap! The Annapolis Sailboat Show
Planning a trip to the 2026 Annapolis Sailboat Show? In this video, I’m sharing my best insider tips for getting the most out of the biggest sailing event of the year, from where to park and when to arrive to which boats to see first, where to stay, what to expect inside the vendor tents, and how to...
Is the Hunter 356 a Bad Boat?
Thinking about buying a Hunter 356 or shopping for the best 35-foot sailboat for cruising, weekends, or living aboard? In this full Hunter 356 review and boat tour, we look at the design, interior, cockpit, B&R rig, sailing performance, construction, known problems, and what owners have said aft...
Why You Might Regret Buying a Watermaker
Thinking about installing a boat watermaker? Before you buy a marine watermaker, there’s a lot more to understand than gallons per hour. In this video, we look at the cost of a sailboat watermaker, how much electricity a watermaker uses, watermaker installation considerations, freshwater flushing, w...
The Perfect Cruising Sailboat | Pacific Seacraft 40
Is the Pacific Seacraft 40 one of the best cruising sailboats ever built for a couple? In this Pacific Seacraft 40 review and sailboat tour, we take a close look at Serenade, a 1997 Pacific Seacraft 40 cruising sailboat currently for sale, and ask whether this could be the perfect bluewater sailboat...
Can You Do the Great Loop for $20,000
Can you do the Great Loop for $20,000? In this episode of Practical Sailor, we build a complete budget Great Loop boat plan and ask how cheaply you could buy a used boat, prepare it, equip it, and actually complete the roughly 6,000-mile Great Loop route. We look at the best boats for the Great Loop...
Bayfield 36 – A Cheap Bluewater Sailboat
The Bayfield 36 is one of the most distinctive Bayfield sailboats ever built. Designed and constructed in Canada, the Bayfield 36 combines traditional styling, a clipper bow, cutter rig, long keel, protected rudder and a surprisingly spacious cruising interior. In this complete Bayfield 36 sailboat...
10 Sailing Mistakes You’ll Only Make Once
Learning how to sail means learning that some sailing mistakes only need to happen once. In this episode, we look at the most common sailboat mistakes experienced sailors say they would never repeat, including reefing too late, sailing to a schedule, poor navigation and passage planning, anchoring m...
Bayfield 32 Boat Tour – The Canadian Cruiser That Crossed the Atlantic
Bayfield 32 Boat Tour: The Canadian Cruiser That Crossed the Atlantic takes you aboard a 1981 Bayfield 32, a traditional Canadian-built cruising sailboat known for its clipper bow, bowsprit, cutter rig, shallow draft, full keel and warm teak interior. Built by Bayfield Boat Yard in Ontario and desig...
Which Boats Are Easy to Sail? 7 Features That Matter
Tartan 395 Boat Review: What makes a sailboat easy to sail? In this Practical Sailor video, we look at seven features that can make a sailboat easier, safer, and more enjoyable to handle. From manageable sail plans and well-placed cockpit controls to balanced steering, predictable stability, and c...
Catalina 25 Sailboat Tour
The $100K Cruiser Showdown: How the Catalina 380 Stacks Up: Catalina 25 Sailboat Tour - Should You Buy One? In this complete Catalina 25 sailboat tour, we explore one of the most popular affordable cruising sailboats ever built and explain everything you should know before buying one. We tour the ...
What Do You Inspect First on a Used Sailboat?
What should you inspect first when buying a used sailboat? This used sailboat buying guide explains what to look for when viewing sailboats for sale, how to inspect a sailboat before making an offer, and how to spot sailboat problems that could lead to expensive repairs. Whether you are boat shoppin...
Vision 444 ES: The Catamaran Designed to Be Repaired
Catalina 470 Used Boat Review: Step aboard Reimagine, a Vision 444 ES sailing catamaran built for serious bluewater cruising, short-handed operation and real-world maintenance. In this Practical Sailor review, we examine the South African-built Vision 444 ES, including its resin-infused constructi...
Deep Keel vs Shoal Draft – Which Should You Buy?
Keel and Rudder Design Basics: Deep keel or shoal draft: which should you buy? In this episode, we look at one of the biggest sailboat buying decisions cruisers face. A deeper keel usually means better windward performance, better pointing, less leeway, and a more planted feel under sail. But a sh...
How To Use a Boat Battery Switch
Taking Starlink Offshore: What the Gen 2 and Mini Can Really Do: How to Use a Boat Battery Switch explains exactly what the 1, 2, BOTH, and OFF positions do on a boat’s battery selector switch, and how to use them without accidentally draining both battery banks. In this Practical Sailor video, we...
The History of Beneteau Boats
Marshall Sanderling 18: Used Boat Review - Beneteau is one of the most recognizable names in modern boating, but the company did not begin with cruising yachts, charter boats, or glossy boat show displays. It began in 1884 as a French fishing-boat yard founded by Benjamin Bénéteau on the Atlantic ...
Free Boat Inspection – Deck Core
In this episode, we start inspecting Dagmar, our free sailboat project, and one of the first big questions is hiding right under our feet: is the deck core rotten? A free boat can be an amazing opportunity, but it can also be a floating invoice with sails, so before we get too excited, we’re checkin...
Are Lithium Batteries on Sailboats Actually Dangerous?
Lithium Batteries for Small Boats: Install Guide: Are lithium batteries on sailboats actually dangerous, or is the panic bigger than the real risk? In this Practical Sailor video, we look at the truth behind lithium batteries on boats, including marine LiFePO4 house banks, lithium iron phosphate b...
Neo 430 Roma – The Fastest Cruising Sailboat in the World?
Do Hybrid Propulsion Systems Make Sense on Small Boats? What is the fastest cruising sailboat in the world—and can a monohull really compete with catamarans for speed while still being livable? In this video, we take a deep dive into the Roma 430, a high-performance cruising sailboat that’s redefi...
Seattle and the PNW: Cost to Live on a Boat?
Live aboard playlist: Thinking about living on a boat in Seattle or the Pacific Northwest? Wondering how much it costs to live on a sailboat in Seattle, whether you can legally live aboard in Washington State, how to find a liveaboard marina, and if boat life is actually cheaper than rent? This vi...
The Amazingly Cheap Sabre 34 Mk II
Island Packet Estero Used Boat Review: Can you buy a good sailboat for $25,000? In this video we take a deep dive into the Sabre 34 Mk II, a proven cruising sailboat from the late 1980s that’s still available today on the used market. We cover Sabre 34 specs, review, price, performance, problems, ...
Can You Live on a Boat in New York?
Harbor Hopping the U.S. West Coast: A Cruiser’s Guide from Oregon to Avalon: Can you actually live on a boat in New York State? In this video we take a deep, fact-driven look at what it really takes to live aboard a sailboat in places like New York City, the Hudson River, and Long Island Sound. We...