Introduction

As a sailor, I know how much fun it is to sail on your own boat. But did you know that there are more than 140 different sailboat types? And that the price of a new one can range from $80,000 to $3 million dollars? So if you’re interested in purchasing a new yacht, here are some things you should know:

How to Choose the Right Model

• Choose a model that fits your needs.
• Choose a model that is right for your budget.
• Choose a model with the right features.
• Choose a model that is right for your body type.
• Choose a model that is right for your lifestyle.

Go Chartering

• Go chartering.
• Try out different models and see how they sail, handle, and lay out on the water.
• If you like what you see, then buy it! If not, keep looking until you find one that suits your needs and desires.

Study the Blue Book

You should also be familiar with the Blue Book. The Blue Book is the register of yachts and sailboats. It is a good source of information about your yacht, including its history and recent transactions in which it has been involved. You can find out who owns your boat, what it’s worth and whether there are other offers on the table for the same vessel.

Select the Yachting Yearbook

The Yachting Yearbook is a great resource that can help you learn about the yacht market. It is also a great way to see what other people are paying and asking for yachts. This will give you an idea of what prices are reasonable, and what price ranges may be overpriced.

The Mainsheet and Jib Lists

The mainsheet is the rope that controls the main sail. It’s tied to a block, which is in turn attached to the top of the mast. The jib sheet can also be used to control it and is typically made of synthetic fibers like Dacron or Nylon.

The jib sheets are used for two purposes: controlling when it’s up and when it’s down on deck; and controlling how much wind goes through it when you’re sailing at higher speeds.

Learn the Lingo

When purchasing a sail yacht, it’s important to understand the terminology. You will hear the following words and phrases used often:

• Mainsheet – A line that controls the mainsail
• Jib list – The angle of a sailing boat with respect to its fore and aft line when sailing close-hauled (i.e., along windward)
• Blue book – An annual publication that provides information on new boats sold each year, including prices, models offered, general specifications and delivery dates for each manufacturer’s products during the previous year. It also includes information about discontinued models from previous years as well as information about boats that have been heavily discounted due to poor sales performance or other factors such as an expired warranty period or damage incurred during transit etcetera… (I’m sorry but I don’t know how else to say this word in English so please bear with me here.)

A buyer should be informed.

You are purchasing a sailboat. You’re awesome! You’ve got the right idea! But…

You should educate yourself on some of the basics of sailboat selection before you start looking.

First off, there are different types of sailboats. There are dinghies, which are very small and meant for one-on-one racing; keelboats, which have a keel (a flat bottom) and can be used for short trips or longer voyages; catamarans with twin hulls instead of just one; and multihulls with three or more hulls in their design. Each type has its own advantages—for example, multihulls give you more room on board because there aren’t any crossbeams restricting your space belowdecks like there would be in a monohull vessel such as a sloop or ketch. So it’s important to do your research so that you know what type will suit your needs best before deciding which boat to buy!

Conclusion

There’s no doubt that purchasing a sail yacht can be an exciting and rewarding experience. However, it also requires research and preparation. If you are thinking about buying a boat, make sure to do your homework first by learning about the different types of boats available on the market today as well as their pros and cons. Once you know what type of boat will suit your needs best then begin looking into specific models within each category!