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Hunter 45cc

Port Charlotte, Florida (United States of America)

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Pier One Yacht Sales

This Hunter 45CC named Momentum was designed and engineered for serious cruising. The hull is constructed with solid fiberglass laminate from the waterline down and balsa core ...

Hunter 50 Aft Cockpit

Gloucester Point, Virginia (United States of America)

YaZu Yachting

Barefoot Journey is an impeccably maintained and gently used turnkey example of the Hunter 50 Aft Cabin.If you want space, comfort, and storage at every turn, then look n...

Hunter 38'

Long Beach, CA (United States of America)

Denison Yacht Sales

Plan Sea Boat | 38' Hunter 2007 Welcome aboard the 2007 Hunter 38! This well-maintained vessel is a joy to sail, combining good performance, comfort, and style. With a spacious cock...

Deltaville, Virginia (United States of America)

Mei Flower is a very clean and very gently used example of the Hunter 326.This popular Glenn Henderson design is a popular coastal cruiser, and her owners have primarily ...

Bristol, Rhode Island (United States of America)

Latitude Yacht Brokerage

Kalisa III, a 2006 Hunter 33, is a fantastic sailboat for anyone seeking both performance and comfort on the water. With only two owners, this vessel has been kept in excellent condition, ensur...

Big Door Prize is a well-maintained example of the popular Hunter 41.Her bright and spacious interior combined with a comfortable cockpit layout and wide decks makes for ...

Hunter 37.5

Marina Del Rey (United States of America)

Shoreline Yacht Group

Accommodations Forward is a cozy V-Berth with a sink and ample storage. Aft is the salon with a centerline drop leaf table and double settees. Aft to port is a spacious galley. Across t...

Warwick, Rhode Island (United States of America)

Sol Mate is a 2005 Hunter 46LE. She is a cruiser's dreamwith a huge cockpit, solar panels, dinghy davits, water maker, AC/Heat, 3 cabins, (2) 12V heads and ample storage. Beautiful finish...

Irvington, Virginia (United States of America)

Escape is a lovingly maintained and very clean example of the popular Hunter 36e.This is a perfect coastal cruiser with a performance-oriented hull design.Her topsi...

Apollo Beach, Florida (United States of America)

Climb aboard this 2001 Hunter 320 sailboat. Ready to go sailing! This 2001 Hunter 320 is a great sailboat that is easily handled and has strong sailing performance. Also powere...

Hunter Vision 32

Queens, New York (United States of America)

Great coastal cruiser with many upgrades, ready to go this spring Introducing the 1991 Hunter Vision 32, a vessel designed with simplicity and comfort in mind, perfect for thos...

Merrimack, New Hampshire (United States of America)

Hunter 34 with numerous recent upgrades including new furling mainsail. Seller health forces sale. This classic Hunter 34 is a great sailing yacht for cruising or day sailing. ...

North Beach, Maryland (United States of America)

Integrity Yacht Sales

Full Description Cockpit Steering Console Engine Control, Wheel Brake, Lighted Compass, Space for Instruments, & Stainless Steel Wheel Guard Lewmar Folding Wheel ...

Hunter 420 Passage

Westbrook, Connecticut (United States of America)

Brewer Yacht Sales

Electronics and Navigation RayMarine A series GPS/Chartplotter RayMarine Radar RayMarine ST 60 speed/depth RayMarine ST 60 wind RayMairne ST 6002+ auto pilot Simrad RS 35 V...

Bridgeport, Connecticut (United States of America)

The Hunter 34 was introduced in late 1982 as a fast cruising vessel and more than 800 were sold over the next three years. Hunter’s goal was to produce an entry-level boat that was fun to sail ...

Hunter 340 cruising sailboat. Clean, comfortable cruiser ready for Summer fun! The Hunter 340 is a well laid out and designed fiberglass mid-size cruiser. She features a walkth...

Falmouth, Maine (United States of America)

Many recent upgrades including Garmin GPS Chartplotter, Garmin wind sensor, Raymarine depth finder, Garmin VHF/AIS radio, stereo, Garmin radar +++ Set sail into a world of poss...

Seabrook, Texas (United States of America)

Cherubini designed Hunter 30 Sails Beautifully! Ready to get you out sailing today! The Cherubini designed Hunter 30 is a fantastic sailing yacht that points wonderfully and ca...

Tracys Landing, Maryland (United States of America)

Beautiful, very well kept, everything tip top shape and ready to splash! Many have been asking for this 2016 Marlow Hunter 31 and it has finally arrived. She is simply gorgeous...

PUNTA GORDA, Florida (United States of America)

Recent Work Done 4/24 New 110% Roller Furling Jib 4/24 New instrument pod and new chartplotter and GMI wind instrument at helm. 4/24 Added older model helm station chartp...

Redondo Beach (United States of America)

Accommodations Forward V Double Berth Aft Double Berth L-Shaped Settee Nav Station Excellent Upholstery Wet Head with Shower, Sink, Jabsco Toilet Galley In-counter...

Hunter 44AC

Manufacturer Provided Description: The 44 Aft Cockpit Cruiser shares the same performance hull with the 44 Deck Saloon, but comes in a lower profile. The boat was drawn by note...

Annapolis , Maryland (United States of America)

Annapolis Sailyard

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Branford, Connecticut (United States of America)

Manufacturer Provided Description The Award-Winning Hunter 33 is a stunning sailing yacht. Hunter's signature window line gives this yacht the sleek feel of the latest Hunters, but the impro...

Mystic, Connecticut (United States of America)

The 336 was a very popular model for Hunter Marine. The boat is known for her sleek styling and spacious interior layout. This boat has received numerous upgrades from her present owner like ne...

L'Extraordinaire is a nice Hunter 380 monohull that's fully equipped for cruising. Her 12' beam gives her great living space and she is very stable with a 5' 5" draft but light on her feet. All...

Hunter 37 Cherubini

Racine, Wisconsin (United States of America)

VERY WELL maintained HUNTER Cherubini 37 READY TO SAIL AWAY!! Sail for the day or just sail away on this sought after Hunter Cherubini 37 is ready for adventure!! Well-kept and...

Riviera Beach, Florida (United States of America)

Explore the Seas with the 1998 Hunter 410 2-cabin cruiser! Set sail on the adventure of a lifetime aboard this 1998 Hunter 410, a vessel that blends comfort and performance in ...

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ABOUT HUNTER

Hunter produces the best quality boats that truly goes the distance. The Hunter brand started in the year 1973 in Alachua, Florida. The early Hunter craft designed by John E. Cherubini established a reputation for its quality and value in a very short time. Hunter is responsible for innumerable market innovations like their trademark stainless steel cockpit arch and their use of the B&R rig. The company also began the construction of sailboats whose hulls make use of bow hollow and stern reflex to maximize thrust under sail. The company ethos is quality over quantity of boats produced and they have zero interest in manufacturing high volume with cheap products.

Since 2012, David E. Marlow owns Hunter Marine, a U.S. based yacht builder, and Hunter Marine is now known as Marlow-Hunter, LLC. It also produces the Mainship powerboat brand and owns and manufactures the Marlow Yachts brand consisting of long-range power cruisers in the 37 to 110-foot range, built in Alachua, FL.

Marlow Hunter became the leader in the North American manufacturing of sailboats and sailing yachts due to their 40-year heritage of design innovation, rugged construction and dedication to customer value. They have a boat that suits everyone, whether you are a blue water sailor, a coastal cruiser or a small-boat energy enthusiast, there is one for you.

Hunter Boats Range

Hunter Boat range includes:

• Fiberglass Trailerable Daysailer
• Mid-sized Keelboats
• Large Keelboats

Whether you are a serious cruiser or a daysailor , the Marlow-Hunter is designed to please you with their ease of handling as well as the voluminous and comfortable accommodation because she is crafted by people who understand and respect the sea. Very few sanctuaries of solitude are left in the current fast-paced lifestyle. So, select from the many Hunter Boats for Sale listed for sale at www.rightboat.com and step aboard to spend peace filled weekends to relax and de-stress yourself.

HUNTER FAQS

Who is the founder of Hunter Marine and when was it founded? Hunter Marine was founded by John and Warren Luhrs in the year 1973.

Where is the headquarters of Hunter boats located? The Hunter boat headquarters is in Alachua, FL, U.S.A.

Who bought Hunter boats and when? The builder of Marlow Yachts, David E. Marlow bought Hunter boats in August 2012 and from then on, it is Marlow-Hunter, LLC.

What are the special features of the fiberglass trailerable daysailer range? The fiberglass trailerable daysailer is comfortable, convenient and a stable daysailer which is easy to trailer, rig, and launch. It is designed to appeal to a wide spectrum of sailors from beginners to professionals and opens up endless possibilities on the water. It is the ideal daysailer with great overnighting capability and an escape during weekends.

The fiberglass trailerable daysailer consists of 3 models:

The Marlow-Hunter 22 - 21' 4" The Marlow-Hunter 18 - 18' 4" The Marlow-Hunter 15 - 14' 6"

• What are the special features of the mid-size keelboats range? The mid-size keelboats combine luxury with performance and is a boat with beauty and stunning lines. The best features are its performance and the spacious cockpit that gives a feel more like that of a larger boat and the interior is intensified with a richer look and sleek feel. It gives performance sailing with the largest and most comfortable interior, well equipped and ready for you to sail away.

The mid-size Keelboats consists of 5 models:

The Marlow-Hunter 31 - 32' 4" The Marlow-Hunter 37 - 39' 1" The Marlow-Hunter 36 - 35' 11" The Marlow-Hunter 33 - 33' 6" The Marlow-Hunter 27 - 27' 4"

• What are the special features of large keelboats range? The evolutionary and stylish large keelboats range has a clean profile, enhanced deck access and deck operations centers designed for ease of sailing and performance, ease of access, ease of maintenance with a perfectly balanced helm and high level of responsiveness. It allows safe and comfortable cruising and is an exceptionally easy-to-sail cruiser for short-handed applications. The large keelboats combine comfort, outstanding performance, and smooth handling. The extended hull enhances the sailing performance and the deck profile and hull shape are sleek and modern.

The Large Keelboats consists of 8 models:

The Marlow-Hunter 42SS - 41' 3" The Marlow-Hunter 47 - 50' 6" The Marlow-Hunter 50 - 49' 11" The Marlow-Hunter 50 Center Cockpit - 49' 11" The Marlow-Hunter 45 Deck Salon - 44' 2" The Marlow-Hunter 41 Deck Salon - 40' 4" The Marlow-Hunter 40 - 41' 3" The Marlow-Hunter 39 - 39' 5"

HUNTER BY MODEL

• Hunter 27 1
• Hunter 270 1
• Hunter 272 1
• Hunter 272 od 1
• Hunter 29.5 2
• Hunter 290 1
• Hunter 30 5
• Hunter 306 1
• Hunter 31 5
• Hunter 310 2
• Hunter 320 1
• Hunter 326 3
• Hunter 33 5
• Hunter 33.5 2
• Hunter 33' 2
• Hunter 336 1
• Hunter 34 4
• Hunter 340 1
• Hunter 35 1
• Hunter 35 legend 1
• Hunter 356 3
• Hunter 36 1
• Hunter 36e 1
• Hunter 37 1
• Hunter 37 cherubini 1
• Hunter 37 legend 1
• Hunter 37.5 1
• Hunter 376 6
• Hunter 38 2
• Hunter 38' 1
• Hunter 380 2
• Hunter 40 2
• Hunter 41 2
• Hunter 41 ac 2
• Hunter 410 4
• Hunter 410legend 1
• Hunter 42' 1
• Hunter 420 passage 1
• Hunter 426 deck salon 1
• Hunter 43 ft 1
• Hunter 430 1
• Hunter 430 legend 1
• Hunter 44ac 1
• Hunter 45 1
• Hunter 456 1
• Hunter 45cc 1
• Hunter 46 1
• Hunter 466 3
• Hunter 47 ft 1
• Hunter 49' 1
• Hunter 50 ac 1
• Hunter 50 aft cockpit 1
• Hunter Alura 30 classic 1
• Hunter Channel 32 1
• Hunter Channel 323 3
• Hunter Cherubini 37 1
• Hunter Delta 25 1
• Hunter E36 1
• Hunter Horizon 23 1
• Hunter Horizon 26 4
• Hunter Horizon 272 1
• Hunter Horizon 32 1
• Hunter Hunter horizon 23 1
• Hunter Hunter sonata 22 ood 1
• Hunter Impala 1
• Hunter Landau 20 4
• Hunter Legend 26 1
• Hunter Legend 27 2
• Hunter Legend 280 2
• Hunter Legend 29.5 1
• Hunter Legend 290 3
• Hunter Legend 31 1
• Hunter Legend 340 1
• Hunter Legend 35.5 1
• Hunter Legend 36 3
• Hunter Legend 40.5 1
• Hunter Legend 430 1
• Hunter Legend 450 passage 1
• Hunter Legend 50 1
• Hunter Marine 1
• Hunter Minstrel 23 1
• Hunter Passage 42 1
• Hunter Ranger 245 1
• Hunter Ranger 265 2
• Hunter Sonata 2
• Hunter Viper
• Hunter Vision 32 2

HUNTER BY COUNTRY

• Hunter in United Kingdom 49
• Hunter in United States of America 79

HUNTER BY STATE

• Hunter in California (11)
• Hunter in Connecticut (6)
• Hunter in Florida (24)
• Hunter in Maryland (7)
• Hunter in Virginia (6)

HUNTER BY CATEGORY

• Hunter Cabin Cruisers 33
• Hunter Canal Boats 4
• Hunter Center Cockpit Sailboats 4
• Hunter Sailboats 42
• Hunter Sailing Yachts 18
• Hunter Sloop Boats 38

The Hunter 22 is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by the Hunter Design Team and first built in 1981. The design was built by Hunter Marine in the United States between 1981 and 1985, but it is now out of production.

The Hunter 22 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, a raked stem, a vertical transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed fin keel or centerboard. It is normally fitted with a small 3 to 6 hp (2 to 4 kW) outboard motor for docking and maneuvering. Standard factory equipment included a stove and cooler, a teak and holly wooden cabin sole, a dinette table and portable head, a 12 U.S. gallons (45 L; 10.0 imp gal) fresh water tank, outboard motor bracket, life jackets and an anchor.

The design has sleeping accommodation for four people, with a double "V"-berth in the bow cabin and two straight settee berths in the main cabin. The galley is located on both sides of the companionway ladder. The galley is equipped with a single-burner stove and a sink. The head is located in the bow cabin on the starbord side under the "V"-berth. Cabin headroom is 51 in (130 cm).

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LOA: 22.25 ft LWL: 18.33 ft Beam: 7.92 ft Draft: 5.00 ft Displacement: 3200.00 lbs Ballast: 1300.00 lbs Hull type: Keel/Cbrd. Hull construction: FG Rigging type: Masthead Sloop

Hunter 22 for sale in the last 12 months

Below you'll find the latest Hunter 22 listings for the last 12 months. We compare the listing price with boats listed in the past and the color coding indicates if the price is good (green = below the average listing price) or more on the expensive side (red = seller is asking more than the average listing price).

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1985 Hunter 22 – For Sale – SOLD!

1985 hunter 22 – “mystic blue” – for sale great daysailer/pocket cruiser – priced to sell at $3,950.

TOO LATE! SOLD!

This great big – little boat is offered at an attractive  price that will get you out on the water without busting the pocketbook. Hunter 22s (built from 1981-1985) have a reputation for having good all-around sailing characteristics. The 1,300 in the swing keel gives the boat a good feeling of stability underway. Interior volume and accommodations are excellent for a 22 footer. The cockpit has very good ergonomics and plenty of room for guests. The 9.9 Honda four stroke outboard will get you home in a hurry when the wind drops. Boat comes with an excellent trailer which allows you to plan your sailing adventures for bodies of water both near and far.

Boat Specs :

LOA – 22.25 ft. LWL – 18.33 ft. Beam – 7.92 ft. Sail Area – 219 sq. ft. Displacement – 3,200 lbs. Ballast – 1,300 lbs. Draft Max – 5.00 ft. Draft Min – 1.92 ft.

Boat Info :

– Masthead sloop – deck stepped mast – retractable keel – Johnson sails in excellent condition – brand new and unused lines for main sail and jib – Velcro screen for hatch – watertight dry boat – bilge pump – new battery – very new Honda 9.9 4 stroke power thrust outboard (comes with extras: oil filter, oil, spark plug) – trailer is in good shape, has tongue extension –  Hunter owner’s manual – For online version look here

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20 Best Small Sailboats for the Weekender

• By Mark Pillsbury
• Updated: May 24, 2024

In order to go cruising, most of us require a sailboat with a head, a galley, and bunks. The boat, likely a 30-footer and more often a 40-footer, will have electronics for navigation and entertainment, refrigeration if the trip is longer than a coastal hop, an engine for light wind, and, depending on our appetites for food and fun, perhaps a genset to power our toys and appliances.

To go sailing , however, all we really need is a hull, mast, rudder, and sail. To experience the pure joy of sheeting in and scooting off across a lake, bay, or even the open ocean, there’s nothing better than a small sailboat – we’re talking sailboats under 25 feet. You can literally reach out and touch the water as it flows past. You instantly feel every puff of breeze and sense every change in trim.

Some of the boats in this list are new designs, others are time-tested models from small sailboat manufacturers, but every one is easy to rig, simple to sail, and looks like a whole lot of fun either for a solo outing on a breezy afternoon or to keep family and friends entertained throughout your entire sailing season. This list is made up of all types of sailboats , and if you’re looking for a list of some of the best small sailboats for beginners, you’ll find exactly that here.

Any one of these popular boats could be labeled as a trailerable sailboat, daysailer, or even a weekender sailboat. And while most would be labeled as a one or two person sailboat, some could comfortably fit three or even four people.

– CHECK THE WEATHER – The weather changes all the time. Always check the forecast and prepare for the worst case. Safety Tip Provided by the U.S. Coast Guard

Marblehead 22 Daysailer

If you have an eye for elegant lines and your heart goes pitter-patter over just the right amount of overhang beneath a counter transom, the Marblehead 22 daysailer, designed by Doug Zurn and built by Samoset Boatworks in Boothbay, Maine, will definitely raise your pulse. Traditional-looking above the waterline and modern beneath, the cold-molded hull sports a deep bulb keel and a Hall Spars carbon-fiber mast with a wishbone rig and square-top main. The 11-foot-9-inch cockpit can seat a crowd, and a small cuddy forward will let you stow your friends’ gear for the day. samosetboatworks.com

Catalina 22 Sport

Many a harbor plays host to an active fleet of Catalina 22s, one of the most popular small sailboats over the years, given its basic amenities and retractable keel, which allows it to be easily trailered. Recently, the company introduced the Catalina 22 Sport, an updated design that can compete with the older 22s. The boat features a retractable lead keel; a cabin that can sleep four, with a forward hatch for ventilation; and a fractional rig with a mainsail and a roller-furling jib. Lifelines, a swim ladder, and an engine are options, as are cloth cushions; vinyl cushions are standard. The large cockpit will seat a crowd or let a mom-and-pop crew stretch out and enjoy their sail. It’s clear why the Catalina 22 is one of the best sailboats under 25 feet. catalinayachts.com

With its large, open-transom cockpit and sloop rig, the Hunter 22 makes a comfortable daysailer for family and friends. But with its cuddy cabin, twin bunks, optional electrical system, opening screened ports, and portable toilet, a parent and child or a couple could comfortably slip away for an overnight or weekend. Add in the optional performance package, which includes an asymmetric spinnaker, a pole, and a mainsheet traveler, and you could be off to the races. The boat features a laminated fiberglass hull and deck, molded-in nonskid, and a hydraulic lifting centerboard. Mount a small outboard on the stern bracket, and you’re set to go. marlow-hunter.com

Not sure whether you want to race, cruise or just go out for an afternoon sail? Since 1958, sailors have been having a ball aboard the Uffa Fox/George O’Day-designed Daysailer. Fox, who in the 1950s was on the cutting edge of planning-dinghy design, collaborated with Fall River, Massachusetts boatbuilder O’Day Corp. to build the 16-foot Daysailer, a boat that features a slippery hull and a small cuddy cabin that covers the boat roughly from the mast forward. Thousands of Daysailers were built by various builders, and they can be found used for quite affordable prices. There are active racing fleets around the US, and new Daysailers are still in production today, built by Cape Cod Ship Building. capecodshipbuilding.com

BayRaider from Swallow Boats

Easy to rig and trailer, the BayRaider from England’s Swallow Yachts is a relative newcomer to the small-boat market in the United States. Nearly all of its 19 feet 9 inches is open cockpit, though a spray hood can be added to keep the forward sections dry. The BayRaider is ketch-rigged with a gunter-style mainmast. The topmast and mizzen are both carbon-fiber, which is an option for the mainmast as well. The BayRaider can be sailed with a dry hull in lighter conditions or with 300 pounds of water ballast to increase its stability. With the centerboard and hinged rudder raised, the boat can maneuver in even the thinnest water.

$28,900, (904) 234-8779, swallowyachts.com

Big fun can come in small packages, especially if your vessel of choice happens to be the 12 ½-foot Beetle Cat. Designed by John Beetle and first built in 1921, the wooden shallow draft sailboat is still in production today in Wareham, Massachusetts at the Beetle Boat Shop. With a draft of just 2 feet, the boat is well-suited for shallow bays, but equally at home in open coastal waters. The single gaff-rigged sail provides plenty of power in light air and can be quickly reefed down to handle a blow. In a word, sailing a Beetle Cat is fun. beetlecat.com

– LEARN THE NAVIGATION RULES – Know the “Rules of the Road” that govern all boat traffic. Be courteous and never assume other boaters can see you. Safety Tip Provided by the U.S. Coast Guard

West Wight Potter P 19

With berths for four and a workable galley featuring a cooler, a sink, and a stove, West Wight Potter has packed a lot into its 19-foot-long P 19. First launched in 1971, this is a line of boats that’s attracted a true following among trailer-sailors. The P 19′s fully retractable keel means that you can pull up just about anywhere and go exploring. Closed-cell foam fore and aft makes the boat unsinkable, and thanks to its hard chine, the boat is reportedly quite stable under way. westwightpotter.com

NorseBoat 17.5

Designed for rowing and sailing (a motor mount is optional), the Canadian-built NorseBoat 17.5—one of which was spotted by a CW editor making its way through the Northwest Passage with a two-man crew—features an open cockpit, a carbon-fiber mast, and a curved-gaff rig, with an optional furling headsail set on a sprit. The lapstrake hull is fiberglass; the interior is ply and epoxy. The boat comes standard with two rowing stations and one set of 9-foot oars. The boat is designed with positive flotation and offers good load-carrying capacity, which you could put to use if you added the available canvas work and camping tent. NorseBoats offers a smaller sibling, the 12.5, as well; both are available in kit form.

$19,000, (902) 659-2790, norseboat.com

Montgomery 17

Billed as a trailerable pocket cruiser, the Montgomery 17 is a stout-looking sloop designed by Lyle Hess and built out of fiberglass in Ontario, California, by Montgomery Boats. With a keel and centerboard, the boat draws just under 2 feet with the board up and can be easily beached when you’re gunkholing. In the cuddy cabin you’ll find sitting headroom, a pair of bunks, a portable toilet, optional shore and DC power, and an impressive amount of storage space. The deck-stepped mast can be easily raised using a four-part tackle. The builder reports taking his own boat on trips across the Golfo de California and on visits to California’s coastal islands. Montgomery makes 15-foot and 23-foot models, as well. If you’re in search of a small sailboat with a cabin, the Montgomery 17 has to be on your wish list.

With long overhangs and shiny brightwork, the CW Hood 32 is on the larger end of the daysailer spectrum. Designers Chris Hood and Ben Stoddard made a conscious decision to forego a cabin and head in favor of an open cockpit big enough to bring 4 or 5 friends or family out for an afternoon on the water. The CW Hood 32 is sleek and graceful through the water and quick enough to do some racing, but keeps things simple with a self-tacking jib and controls that can be lead back to a single-handed skipper. A top-furling asymmetrical, electric sail drive and Torqeedo outboard are all optional. The CW Hood 32 makes for a great small family sailboat.  cwhoodyachts.com

Sun Cat from Com-Pac

Shallow U.S. East Coast bays and rock-strewn coasts have long been graced by cat boats, whose large, gaff-rigged mainsails proved simple and powerful both on the wind and, better yet, when reaching and running. The 17-foot-4-inch Sun Cat, built by Com-Pac Yachts, updates the classic wooden cat with its fiberglass hull and deck and the easy-to-step Mastender Rigging System, which incorporates a hinged tabernacle to make stepping the mast a one-person job. If you want a personal sailboat ideal for solo sailing, the Sun Can is a great choice. Belowdecks, the twin 6-foot-5-inch berths and many other features and amenities make this cat a willing weekender.

$19,800, (727) 443-4408, com-pacyachts.com

Catalina 16.5

The Catalina 16.5 sits right in the middle of Catalina Yachts’ line of small sailboats, which range from the 12.5 to the 22 Capri and Sport, and it comes in both an easy-to-trailer centerboard model and a shoal-draft fixed-keel configuration. With the fiberglass board up, the 17-foot-2-inch boat draws just 5 inches of water; with the board down, the 4-foot-5-inch draft suggests good windward performance. Hull and deck are hand-laminated fiberglass. The roomy cockpit is self-bailing, and the bow harbors a good-sized storage area with a waterproof hatch. catalinayachts.com

No roundup of best small sailboats (trailerable and fun too) would be complete without a mention of the venerable Hobie 16, which made its debut in Southern California way back in 1969. The company has introduced many other multihulls since, but more than 100,000 of the 16s have been launched, a remarkable figure. The Hobie’s asymmetric fiberglass-and-foam hulls eliminate the need for daggerboards, and with its kick-up rudders, the 16 can be sailed right up to the beach. Its large trampoline offers lots of space to move about or a good place to plant one’s feet when hanging off the double trapezes with a hull flying. The boat comes with a main and a jib; a spinnaker, douse kit, trailer, and beach dolly are optional features. hobiecat.com

Novice sailors or old salts looking for simplicity could both enjoy sailing the Hunter 15. With a fiberglass hull and deck and foam flotation, the boat is sturdily built. The ample freeboard and wide beam provide stability under way, and the heavy-duty rubrail and kick-up rudder mean that you won’t have to worry when the dock looms or the going grows shallow. Both the 15 and its slightly larger 18-foot sibling come standard with roller-furling jibs.

$6,900/$9,500 (boat-show prices for the 15 and 18 includes trailers), (386) 462-3077, marlow-hunter.com

– CHECK THE FIT – Follow these guidelines to make sure your life jacket looks good, stays comfortable and works when you need it. Safety Tip Provided by the U.S. Coast Guard

Super Snark

Under various owners, the Snark brand of sailboats, now built by Meyers Boat Co., has been around since the early 1970s. The Super Snark, at 11 feet, is a simple, easily car-topped daysailer that’s fit out with a lateen rig and sail. Billed as unsinkable, the five boats in the company’s line are built with E.P.S. foam, with the external hull and deck vacuum-formed to the core using an A.B.S. polymer. The Super Snark weighs in at 50 pounds, and with a payload capacity of 310 pounds, the boat can carry two.

$970, (800) 247-6275, meyersboat.com

Norseboat 21.5

Built in Canada, the NorseBoat 21.5 is a rugged looking craft that comes in a couple of configurations: one with an open cockpit and small doghouse, and another with a smaller cockpit and cabin that houses a double berth for two adults and optional quarter berths for the kids. Both carry NorseBoat’s distinctive looking carbon fiber gaff-rigged mast with main and jib (a sprit-set drifter is optional), and come with a ballasted stub keel and centerboard. Because of its lightweight design, the boat can be rowed and is easily trailered.

$36,000 (starting), 902-659-2790, norseboat.com

Flying Scot

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Mike Lynch and daughter among six missing after yacht sinks: What we know about disaster - and 'alarming' potential cause

One person is confirmed to have died after the British-flagged luxury vessel named Bayesian sank, with 22 people on board. Sky News looks at what we know about the tragedy.

News reporter @samuelosborne93

Tuesday 20 August 2024 16:25, UK

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British tech billionaire Mike Lynch and his daughter are among six people missing after a superyacht sank in a storm off the coast of Sicily - with one person confirmed to have died.

Twenty-two people were on board the vessel, 15 of whom were rescued - including Briton Charlotte Golunski and her one-year-old daughter Sofia.

Four other Britons and two Americans remain missing, including Mr Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, according to Italian media. The entrepreneur's wife Angela Bacares was rescued.

Here's what we know about the sinking of the luxury vessel so far.

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What might have caused the sinking?

The British-flagged luxury vessel, named the Bayesian, capsized at around 4.30am local time off Palermo, according to ship-tracking site Marine Traffic.

It sank with 22 people on board - 12 passengers and a crew of 10, according to the Italian coastguard.

Waterspouts, essentially tornados which form over water, were seen as powerful winds battered the area overnight, local media said.

The yacht may have also tipped over more easily with all the doors open due to the hot weather, Sailing Today magazine editor Sam Jefferson has said.

"I imagine all the doors were open because it was hot, so there were enough hatches and doors open that it filled with water very quickly and sank like that," he said.

"The reason it got pinned over so hard was because the mast is huge. It acted almost like a sail. [It] pushed the boat hard over on its side. (The boat) filled with water before it could right."

Official pictures show air conditioning units in several of the rooms, however, which could counter the suggestion open windows caused the vessel to sink faster.

What are waterspouts?

Waterspouts typically occur during thunderstorms and can develop very rapidly, within minutes.

Their spin generally reaches wind speeds between 75-200mph, but can reach as high as 300mph.

They can travel at around 10-20mph typically but can reach greater speeds, making them difficult to avoid - especially in something as slow-moving as a yacht.

Matthew Schanck, chair of the Maritime Search and Rescue Council, called the reports of a tornado or waterspout "rare" and "quite alarming".

"The vessel was at anchor in a recognised anchorage," Mr Schanck said.

"Depending on wind direction and the state of the sea, this informs the captain whether it is a safe area to anchor or not. There was nothing that was too concerning, for my eye. All in all, the captain used the information they had to make a safe call."

Who owns the yacht?

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch is among those missing.

The 59-year-old owner of the yacht is known as the "British Bill Gates" and has been in the headlines in recent months over a high-profile fraud case.

In June, a US jury cleared him of all charges , which were related to the 2011 sale of his software company Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard (HP).

HP accused him of deliberately overstating the value of the company before it was acquired by the American tech giant.

Mr Lynch was extradited to the US to face trial in May last year and spent 13 months under house arrest in San Francisco as he awaited trial on 17 charges of conspiracy and wire fraud brought by the US Department of Justice - which were later reduced to 15 charges. He always denied any wrongdoing and was acquitted.

Read more: Lynch's co-defendant dies days before yacht sinking

Who was on board when the boat sank?

The vessel had passengers from Britain, America and Canada, the Italian coastguard said.

Most of those on board were British, Italian news outlets have reported, adding that the others were from New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and Ireland.

Charlotte Golunski was among the Britons rescued. Her LinkedIn profile says she is a partner at Mr Lynch's firm Invoke Capital and has worked there since 2012.

Speaking after the ordeal, Ms Golunski told Italian media that she lost her daughter Sofia for "two seconds" amid the "fury" of the sea but was able to retrieve her. She said she held the infant above the waves until the lifeboat was ready.

"Many people screamed. Luckily the lifeboat inflated and 11 of us were able to get on board," she told ANSA.

The girl's father James Emsley also survived, according to Sicily's civil protection agency.

Also on board were Jonathan Bloomer, chairman of investment bank Morgan Stanley, his wife Judy Bloomer, a top US lawyer Chris Morvillo, who worked on Mr Lynch's criminal case, and his wife Neda Morvillo.

Recaldo Thomas, a Canadian-Antiguan chef who was working on the boat, has been found dead, the Italian Coastguard has confirmed to Sky News.

Eight of those rescued were transferred to local hospitals and all were in stable condition, local media reported.

During rescue efforts, divers saw "corpses through the portholes" of the wreck as they recovered the body of a man at a depth of 50m (164ft), according to Salvo Cocina, the head of the Civil Protection of Sicily.

What do we know about the vessel?

The Bayesian was known for its unusual 72.3m (246ft) single mast - one of the world's tallest made of aluminium - and shared its name with the statistical method Mr Lynch's Autonomy software was based on.

It was built by Italian company Perini Navi in 2008 and last refitted in 2020.

It was listed for rent for up to €195,000 (£166,000) a week, according to online charter sites.

The luxury vessel, which was managed by yachting company Camper & Nicholsons, can accommodate up to 12 guests in six suites.

It won a string of awards for its design, according to online specialist yacht sites.

Mr Schanck said the vessel would have been equipped with "high standard" life-saving appliances and radio communications. He added the yacht would have met all international standards and UK maritime coastguard agency regulations before its voyage.

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The boat left the Sicilian port of Milazzo on 14 August and was last tracked east of Palermo on Sunday evening, with a navigation status of "at anchor", according to vessel tracking site VesselFinder.

The Bayesian previously travelled to other parts of Sicily before its last sighting off the coast of the port of Porticello.

On Sunday, the boat was seen off the coast of Cefalu before it travelled towards Porticello, MarineTraffic data shows.

In the days before, the yacht travelled around four of the Aeolian islands, just north of Sicily.

It was previously named Salute, or "health" in Italian, when it flew under a Dutch flag. Its minimalist interior featured light wood with Japanese accents designed by the French designer Remi Tessier, according to descriptions on charter sites.

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Prosecutors in the nearby town of Termini Imerese have opened an investigation into the sinking.

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