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<h1>The Magic of Sailing Boats: A Journey of Winds and Waves</h1><p>Quintessentially blissful, sailing boats are the heart of the boating industry, luring sea enthusiasts and adventurers across the globe. Whether it is the excitement of harnessing the wind direction, the emotion of taming the powerful waves, or the tranquil sunsets on the sea horizon, a sailing boat satisfies every sailor's quest for adventure while offering serenity. Providing a great exercise for both the body and mind, these boats are ideal for adventure-seekers, family fun, competitive sports, and exploratory travellers.</p><p>Typically ranging from 15 to 50 feet, sailing boats incorporate various configurations including single or multiple masts, diverse sail plans, and living spaces that can vary from minimal amenities for day sailing to luxurious cabins and galleys designed for extended ocean cruising.</p><h2>Sailing Boats: Construction and Design</h2><p>Constructed primarily from robust and lightweight materials like fiberglass and aluminium, sailing boats are designed for stability, performance sailing, and low maintenance. The hull design is characteristic to each type of sailing boat with designs favouring speed, stability, or cargo capacity based on their purpose. Sailing boats can offer surprisingly spacious interiors for their size with a focus on maximizing comfort during longer voyages.</p><h2>Key Features of Sailing Boats</h2><p><strong>Versatility:</strong> With designs favouring either performance or cruising, sailing boats can be used for a wide range of activities from racing to relaxed coastal cruising.</p><p><strong>Sustainability:</strong> Harnessing wind power for propulsion makes sailing boats a greener and more sustainable choice.</p><p><strong>Long-range capability:</strong> Many sailing boats feature living quarters, allowing the crew to undertake longer journeys.</p><h2>Sub-Categories of Sailing Boats</h2><p><strong>Cutter:</strong> A single-masted sailing boat, lauded for its simplicity and performance.</p><p><strong>Ketch:</strong> Features two masts, providing better control in higher winds.</p><p><strong>Sloop:</strong> The most common type of sailing boat with one mast and two sails offering balance and efficiency.</p><h2>Notable Brands &amp; Models of Sailing Boats</h2><p><strong>Archambault:</strong> Famous for producing performance racing sailboats such as the Archambault A31.</p><p><strong>Beneteau:</strong> Known for the Oceanis range, favoured due to their cruising characteristics and comfort.</p><p><strong>Lagoon:</strong> Renowned in the catamaran segment, with models such as the Lagoon 50 being sought after for their space and stability.</p><p>From gently cruising along the coast to high-speed thrilling racing, sailing boats bring an unmatched level of fulfilment and excitement. Their reliance on the elemental forces and serene environments make them the perfect vessel for exploring the charm and mystery of the sea.</p>

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Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design

<p>Very well-equipped as standard and designed to combine performance, interior space and elegance, the Oceanis Clipper 373 invites you set sail serenely. &nbsp;It puts the open sea within your reach, outside, as well as inside, and allows you to comfortably host friends and family.</p>

Fiberglass

<p>Monohull boats are vessels with just one hull, as the name itself suggests. They can be monohull <a href="https://theboatdb.com/boats/type/sail">sailboats</a> or <a href="https://theboatdb.com/boats/type/power">powerboats</a>, which means they can be powered by an engine or by the wind. In addition, monohull boats can have a high level of luxury on board and can therefore be referred to as monohull yachts. At TheBoatDB you can look into monohull boats and explore their features. In addition, you can filter your search through monohull sailboat manufacturers and explore all models available on our site. Compare all models on our website from the comfort of your home.</p>

Monohull

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Beneteau

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<p>The category of sailboats includes both <a href="https://theboatdb.com/boats/category/daysailer">sailing yachts</a> which are luxurious and charming vessels used for recreational purposes, as well as <a href="https://theboatdb.com/boats/category/cruiserracer">racing sailboats</a> that are used for sports. Some have a single hull while others can have two or three. Compare different types of sailboats through sailing boat specs on TheBoatDB and find out the best one for you. Choose according to boat specs, and explore sailboats that vary from very large vessels, appropriate for ocean cruising, to small ones used to roam the shores.</p>

Sail

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Cutwater

<p>Powerboats are vessels with an onboard or outboard engine that powers them and allows them to gain speed and move on the water in a way that feels like it is just sliding on the surface. As such, they are also known as speedboats. Learn more about powerboats and their speed on TheBoatDB. Pick a model and check out its maximum velocity, <a href="https://theboatdb.com/maker">manufacturer</a>, whether it is an outboard motorboat or inboard one, and other features and specifications on our online database. Check out all types of powerboats and compare side by side the ones that pique your interest the most.</p>

Power

<p>The 27m SENTINEL Fast Patrol Vessel is a high-speed aluminium monohull. Two high-power inboard diesel engines and waterjets or fixed pitch propellers, offer speeds up to 35 knots and range of up to 700 nm at 25 knots.</p><p>Mission roles include search-and-rescue, maritime safety, surveillance, law enforcement and interdiction missions. Crew accommodation of ten allows for up to 14 days endurance.</p>

Aluminium

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Nautic Africa

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Experience the pinnacle of performance, style and luxury aboard the new Midnight Express 43’ Solstice. Designed to be as luxurious as it is thrilling with a class leading 12'6" beam combined with our twin-step hull, Midnight Express has perfected excellence with greater amounts of space, and comfort without compromising the iconic performance it is known for.

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Midnight Express

<h2>Pershing GTX80: Innovating Sea Journeys</h2><p>Embrace a new realm of marine travel with the Pershing GTX80, a motor yacht designed to revolutionize the boating world. Envision sleek lines converging with cutting-edge functionality, showcasing a yacht that's not only visually stunning but an epitome of nautical prowess.</p><h3>Performance at the Helm</h3><p>The GTX80 model is forged to cut through waves with its powerful engines and hydrodynamic hull. With speeds that cater to the thrill-seeker while maintaining the stability that experienced yachtsmen expect, this vessel offers the perfect balance of performance and poise.</p><h3>A Sanctuary on Water</h3><p>Within the hull of the GTX80 lies a sanctuary for mariners. Luxurious amenities, spacious living quarters, and state-of-the-art technology make it a home away from home. Each feature is carefully tailored to enhance the experience of life on the water.</p>

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Pershing Yachts

<p>The first model of the first hybrid Series for families developed by Azimut offers seamless cruises with a barrierless, authentic contact with the sea. Embracing a more conscious relationship with nature, Seadeck 6 is the first yacht of the most efficient Series of boats ever designed, thanks to technological solutions aimed at reducing emissions by up to 40% and the Fun Island, a reinvented cockpit that embraces the sea, an unprecedented sea-level outdoor lounge for limitless contact with the water, maximizing the relationship with the ocean to offer an immersive and harmonious natural experience all around and a new lifestyle based on well-being.&nbsp;</p><p>Seadeck 6. The gentle way to live the sea.</p>

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Azimut Yachts

<p>Discover the most flexible yacht in the Dehler fleet. The port-side cabin can either be used as a sail locker or built to be a third double cabin. The bow houses an optional own bathroom.</p><p>Dehler yachts stand out with their unique personality, which amazes with clear lines. Simply unmistakeable. Available as standard, the Dehler Carbon Cage lends the hull 20 per cent more stability. That means you can sail higher into the wind with your Dehler. Opt for a four or six-person layout for your Dehler 42, with one or two wet cells. The choice is yours.</p><p>You will immediately notice the tidy and clear deck layout. This is particularly thanks to the rope guidance integrated into the deck and out of sight. &nbsp;Maximum control in every situation and free access to the stern: the two wheels provide comfortable sailing at all time.</p><p>Relax on the large bathing platform refined with teak wood and with an integrated bathing ladder. Sporty optics on the outside, daylight on the inside. Thanks to three skylights, the sun radiates into the interior of your Dehler.</p>

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Dehler

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Nauticat Yachts

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Invincible Boats

<p>The SLX 310 demands everyone's full attention. And by everyone we mean not only the abundance of people who can lounge comfortably onboard, but also the passersby whose heads will turn at the iconic styling and elegant hull sculpting. An expansive cockpit social area, an aft-facing lounger that converts to a sunpad, and a standard wetbar make relaxation and onboard entertaining a given. Underway, the delight of good company merges with the thrill of precision performance, as the SLX's available twin MerCruiser® engines and innovative Quiet Ride™ hull featuring Tuned Transom® combine forces beautifully.</p><p>The intuitive helm comes standard with dual 9" (optional 12") Simrad SelectResponse‚ Glass Dash displays with Mercury VesselView Link Data, chartplotting maps, depth and fishfinder capabilities.</p><p>Arrive to the docks and maneuver with ease with Mercury's Joystick Piloting system.&nbsp;The throttle and shift lever is a SmartCraft Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) system with a trim switch and ignition cutout switch.</p>

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Sea Ray

<p>The 190 FSH Deluxe features Yamaha's renowned jet propulsion drivetrain in an innovative center console design. It's innovative design layout includes the 4.3 Connext® control system and plenty of room for third party electronics. The console storage is ideal for changing or storage and comes with a privacy curtain. This helm is completed with a comfortable leaning post Captain's chair for two. The 18-gallon livewell keeps bait ready at all times as well as enough bucket storage for all of your fishing activities.&nbsp;</p>

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Yamaha Boats

<h2>Experience Top-Tier Fishing with the Sportfisher 23-2RS</h2><p>The 2025 Sportfisher 23-2RS is a prime example of pontoon boat excellence, crafted with 5052-H36 marine-grade aluminum alloy known for its durability and corrosion resistance. The boat is constructed with precision, featuring 2 1/2" heavy-duty extruded Z-aluminum cross channels for enhanced stability and a smoother ride.</p><h3>Safety and Compliance</h3><p>Every Sportfisher model is NMMA &amp; Transport Canada certified, assuring you that your pontoon complies with the highest safety standards. Safety features such as sealed pontoon bulkheads and a V-shaped aluminum engine pod provide added buoyancy and protection.</p><h3>Elegant Interior Design</h3><p>Step into luxury with the boat's dark grey vinyl flooring, offering the sophisticated look of Teak Supreme Solid Dark. The plush and heavyweight upholstery ensure maximum comfort during those long fishing excursions or leisure trips.</p><h3>Entertainment and Convenience</h3><p>The Sportfisher 23-2RS comes equipped with a rotomolded helm console, complete with a molded dash panel and lighted switches. Entertainment is a push-button away with a 160-watt AM/FM/Bluetooth Jensen Stereo paired with four waterproof speakers, ensuring high-quality sound for your onboard enjoyment.</p><h3>Fishing and Leisure Features</h3><p>This fishing-friendly pontoon includes a built-in electric-filled aerated stern livewell, Fishermen will appreciate the integrated fishing station, tool holder, and fish ruler. Seating options like the swivel captain's chair, spacious rear padded sundeck, and multi-functional lounges provide comfort for all on board.</p><h3>Access and Utility</h3><p>Accessibility is seamless with walk-thru gates and stern telescopic stainless steel boarding ladder. For those who love to indulge in water sports or simply enjoy a swim, these features serve as a perfect complement.</p>

<p>A pontoon boat is a boat that is made up of metal pontoons that sit on top of the water. The pontoons are connected to one another with beams, which serve as the deck and hull. The deck and hull are also connected to the engine by a propeller shaft and rudder. The wide shape of the boat makes it ideal for fishing, water sports, and recreational boating as they are stable and easy to maneuver. We have extensive information on various types of pontoon boats on our database, you can browse them by brand, price and specifications.</p>

Pontoon Boats

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Princecraft

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Cigarette Racing

<p>Performance, sportiness, comfort and handling, combined with exceptional economy, low maintenance, and lots of cool features - all guarantee the latest VX’s position among the most popular watercraft. Plus it has, of course, the incredible all-round versatility the VX lineup is renowned for.</p>

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Yamaha WaveRunner

<h2>MCY 105 Skylounge: A Yacht Without Parallel</h2><p>The MCY 105 Skylounge, an opulent flagship of Monte Carlo Yachts, redefines seafaring luxury. With its iconic design and Carlo Nuvolari-Dan Lenard hallmark, the yacht pierces the horizon with elegance, bringing a new dimension to the enclosed flybridge concept. Offering 32.26 meters of unmatched style, every detail is a testament to high-end marine mastery.</p><h3>Innovative Naval Architecture</h3><p>This nautical marvel excels not just in form but also in function, its VTR, Kevlar®, and carbon fiber construction assuring strength and longevity. Designed by the in-house team at Monte Carlo Yachts, the MCY 105 Skylounge stands as a pinnacle of naval engineering with a smoothly contoured hull and superior performance dynamics.</p><h3>Empowering Personal Freedom</h3><p>Indulge in a sense of boundless freedom with the yacht's expansive 43 square meters flybridge, featuring a panoramic lounge and glass ceilings. Its sociable bow area and luxurious aft make it an ideal vessel for those who live to cruise in majestic comfort.</p><h3>Bespoke Interior Elegance</h3><p>Step inside to discover lush interiors crafted by Nuvolari Lenard, promising a lavish onboard life. With opulent touches and first-rate materials, each space invites you to a world of exclusivity and relaxation.</p><p>Embrace the spectacular MCY 105 Skylounge and cruise into a realm of dreams.</p>

Name	Value
Maker	Beneteau
Maker website	https://www.beneteau.com
Model	Oceanis Clipper 373
First built hull	2008
Price	124,700 $
Boat type	Sail
Category	Daysailer Boats Cutter Boats
Hull type	Monohull
Hull material	Fiberglass
Cabins	2
Births	4
Heads	1

Name	Value
Length overall	11.25 m
Length at waterline	10 m
Beam overall	3.75 m
Draft maximum	1.85 m
Displacement	6,630.15 kg
Ballast weight	1,754.04 kg

Name	Value
Naval architect
Name/Studio	Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design
Website	http://www.berret-racoupeau.com/

Name	Value
Engine A
Maker	Yanmar
Model	3JH4E
Power	40 HP

Name	Value
Displacement to Length (D/L)	7.67
Ballast to Displacement (B/D)	0.26
Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)	2.01

2008 Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 373

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Fiberglass

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