Sailboats

Walking The Docks At The Annapolis Sailboat Show

The 54th annual sailboat show featured a fleet of 155 boats, including 16 exhibiting for their first time in the United States.

2024 Newport International Boat Show: 3 New Boats That Impress

BoatU.S. editors were on the docks in the sailing hub of Newport, Rhode Island, for the seaport town’s annual boat show. Several boats stood out from the crowd.

CAT63: A Sleek Sail Cat

The CAT63 is a 63-foot luxury sailing yacht and is the world's largest wooden catamaran ever built.

J/Boats Goes Electric

Battery-powered propulsion has been a popular add-on, but this is the first J/Boat offered with a factory-installed Torqeedo pod drive.

Yes, You Can Build Your Own Boat!

With a kit boat that requires no measuring or cutting, you can confidently assemble a seaworthy Polynesian-style catamaran.

Types of Sailboats and Their Uses

For those that are new to boating descriptions of the different types of sailboats available and their primary usage.

Potential problem areas to look for when inspecting a sailboat, many of these issues involve rot, corrosion, or manufacturers' defects and are therefore not covered by insurance, finding them early can avoid expensive headaches later.