What is the easiest and safest sailboat type and size for cruising and ocean crossing for a crew of two? [closed]

1. How big does a sailboat need to be to cross the ocean?
2. What is the best type of sailboat for ocean cruising?
3. What is the best sailboat for a beginner?
4. What is the safest sailboat?
5. What is a good size sailboat to live on?
6. How big of a sailboat can one person handle?
7. How dangerous is sailing?
8. Is a Catalina 36 a Blue Water Boat?
9. What type of hull handles rough water the best?
10. Why can't you wear shoes on a yacht?
11. Is 60 too old to start sailing?
12. How much does a decent sailboat cost?

How big does a sailboat need to be to cross the ocean?

For crossing the Atlantic Ocean, you should aim for a boat that is at least 30-40 feet long. An experienced sailor can do with less. The smallest sailboat to cross the Atlantic Ocean was just over 5 feet long. The record-holder is Hugo Vihlen.

What is the best type of sailboat for ocean cruising?

Twelve Top Bluewater Cruising Boats

• An early-model Hallberg-Rassy 42.
• The Amel 54.
• The Hylas 54 is a common sight in the Caribbean 1500.
• A Beneteau 57 doing what it does best.
• The Lagoon 440 remains a popular choice among bluewater sailors.
• A well-travelled Bavaria 42.
• Beneteau's Oceanis 473 was a staple of charter fleets worldwide.

What is the best sailboat for a beginner?

• The Sunfish. More people have learned to sail aboard Sunfish than any other type of boat. ...
• The Laser. The Laser is another popular 14-foot, single-sail vessel designed to hold one or two people. ...
• The J/105. ...
• The Marshall Cat 15 Sandpiper. ...
• The Rhodes 19.

What is the safest sailboat?

The Kraken 50, billed as the 'safest blue water yacht in build today,' has been launched. Unlike all her contemporaries, the K50 has the unique 'Zero Keel' construction: An all-in-one hull and keel with scantlings to match.

What is a good size sailboat to live on?

For a sailboat to be considered as a liveaboard, it needs to be at least 30ft. Anything smaller and the boat will be cramped for anyone other than a solo sailor. However, the larger the boat, the greater the cost of ownership. The ideal size sailboat to live on would be 35-45 feet for most people.

How big of a sailboat can one person handle?

So how big a sailboat can one person handle? Well, a sailboat measuring between 35 and 45 feet (10.5 - 14 meters) with a draft of about 2 meters, plenty of sail area, easy reefing, and well-working assistive equipment can be ideal for one person to handle.

How dangerous is sailing?

A new study from Rhode Island Hospital researchers based on data from the US Coast Guard found that sailing has a higher fatality rate than American football and downhill skiing. Sailors experience fatalities at a higher rate than that of sports known for high speeds, falls and collisions.

Is a Catalina 36 a Blue Water Boat?

Catalinas are not blue water boats! Catalina 36/375 International Association.

What type of hull handles rough water the best?

To get up to speed, here's a quick overview:

Why can't you wear shoes on a yacht?

There is a good reason for this rule: heels can damage the teak decks and and dirty soles can leave unsightly scuff marks. However, shoes are sometimes allowed on deck, but they should always be soft-soled deck shoes.

Is 60 too old to start sailing?

From day trips to ocean crossings, there's no age limit. If you're under 80 and in reasonably good health, there's little reason to think you're too old for sailing.

How much does a decent sailboat cost?

What is the Average Price of Sailboats? The average price of used sailboats is around $21,000, but new boats cost $60,000 on average and upwards. Some used boats can be purchased for less than $10,000, depending on their age, size, and condition.