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The Malbec 18 has been hailed as a modern classic by the sailing press and small boat aficionados alike. Nominated as a Best Boat for 2018 by SAIL Magazine and praised as “charming…fun and responsive” by Cruising World, the Malbec 18 blends performance with comfort, stability, and versatility. It has twice appeared on CBS’ “The Price is Right.”

Great Performance

This lightweight, beachable cruiser offers a huge six-foot cockpit with seating for six adults, and features a spacious, airy cabin that sleeps a family of four. That makes the Malbec 18 the perfect boat for experienced sailors looking to right-size from larger or smaller boats, and its safe, forgiving sailing characteristics make it ideal for newbies, too.

As a spritely performer, the Malbec 18 would make a superb one-design club racer. As a first family boat, it’s easy to handle for the youngest hands.

Created by a leading marine architect and the former manufacturer of the wildly-popular West Wight Potter and Voyager 20, the Malbec 18 hull design features hard chines for great aquadynamics at heel, and semi-planing at higher speeds. The most experienced sailors will appreciate its excellent pointing ability, and zippy off-the-wind performance.

Control and Safety

Stability, control, and modern ergonomics are crucial to a good pocket cruising experience. The ballasted swing centerboard can be controlled from the cockpit for simple singlehanding, beaching, and trailering. An adjustable backstay enables performance tuning, and because most of the ballast is not in the centerboard, the boat offers high a stability ratio under all circumstances.

You can confidently take the Malbec 18 on any lake, wide river, or bay—then out onto the ocean for coastal cruising.

Comfortable and Airy Cabin

Decades of experience in designing pocket cruisers have gone into laying out a cabin which is surprisingly roomy for a compact, 18-foot boat. The oversized companionway hatch opens much of the cabin roof to standing room, the V-berth is bright and comfortable, and two additional sleeping berths double as cushioned bench seating for the convertible dinette table. A hideaway portable head comes standard, and a slide-away galley is available as an option. You will find lots of storage both fore and aft.

Easy Trailering and Setup

Trailering the Malbec 18 is a breeze with a four-cylinder automobile. The optional, custom trailer rides low into the water, and the boat draws just 10 inches with the swing centerboard raised. The mast-raising  and brand-name rigging systems can be handled in minutes by a single person. On the road, you can use the Malbec 18 as your own easily handled and easily parked RV!

Custom Tailored for You!

The Malbec 18 is entirely manufactured in the USA at our Oxnard, California factory, and each boat is tailored specifically to your needs, with a wide range of options. To make ordering easy, three options packages are available to suit any budget—making the Malbec 18 the new, affordable pocket cruising standard for easy “fun in the sun.”

Discover or re-discover the simple joy of sailing when wind fills the sails of this beautifully-designed and responsive boat. Find new adventures wherever a boat ramp awaits!

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Malbec 18   2022 MSRP  “Sail Away” From:  $39,995.00  

• Beachable Pocket Cruiser with sleeping accommodations for four
• Complete  Sail Control fittings, Halyards and Lines
• Featured Ronstan Hardware
• 5oz White Mainsail and 100% Jib with Malbec Logo
• Swing Ballasted Centerboard with Cockpit Mounted Lifting Control
• Removable Rudder and Tiller with Mast Crutch
• Spacious 6 Foot Cockpit with Room for Six Adults
• 13×23 Transom Mounted Storage Hatch
• Open and Airy Cabin with V Berth for Two and Two Quarter Berths
• Forward Opening Hatch by Bomar
• Premium Marine Vinyl Covered Cabin Cushions
• Ample Storage Below
• Optional Slide-out Porta-Potty tucks away for storage
• Optional Slide-out Ice Chest tucks away
• Custom Fitted Trailer Galvanized or Aluminum
• Stainless Steel Bow Pulpit
• Stainless Steel Cockpit Rails
• Stainless Steel Boarding Ladder
• Adjustable  Motor Mount Bracket
• Single Handed Package

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Malbec 18 specifications.

Length Overall………………………. 18’

Length at Waterline…………….. 16’

Beam……………………………………….. 7’2”

Draft………………………………………… 10” to 3’6”

Cabin Height………………………… 4’6”

Mast length………………………….. 23’

Mast height………………………….. 26’

Boat Weight……………………….. 1500 lbs

Centerboard Weight………… 90 lbs

Additional Lead Ballast……350 lbs

Main Sail…………………………….. 102 SqFt

Jib………………………………………….. 55 SqFt

Optional Genoa…………………..98 SqFt

Optional Spinnaker…………….120SqFt

Power…………………………………. Up to 9HP Outboard

Electrical……………………………..See available options

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1999 Precision 28

Holiday, Florida

Make Precision

Category Sloop

Posted 1 Month Ago

This 1999 Precision 28 appears to be in good condition. The seller has maintained her. The engine runs well and was recently serviced. The cabin is clean. The sails and rigging are of unknown age but in serviceable condition. The bottom is cleaned monthly. The portside and starboard rub rails have some damage midship from rubbing on pilings it does not leak only needs new rub rail, the seller started the repair but needs to be finished Stock #387384 Clean and well-equipped! Easy to Sail! Yanmar 18 HP Engine! 1999 Precision 28 This Precision 28 has a great layout for coastal cruising! Her forward deck is unobstructed and has nice lifelines. She has a roller furling jib, self-tailing winches, and a roomy cockpit! The bimini covers the cockpit nicely and the helm has a great view of the bow. She has plenty of room below. The galley is nice with an in-counter ice box, a two-burner stove, plenty of cabinet and counter space, and a large deep sink! There is a counter extension when needed. Headroom is 6' 1". This Precision is powered by a Yanmar 2-cylinder 2GM20 engine that runs great! You can sleep 6 comfortably and have a great weekend with the family! If you are new to sailing this is a great starter boat! Reason for selling is not using enough.

2004 Precision 18

Gilford, New Hampshire

Posted Over 1 Month

2004 Precision 18 This great little family cruiser is in very nice shape and ready to sail. It's present owner has sailed it here on Lake Winnipesaukee.  Includes a furling jib, Tohatsu 4hp outboard, and Performance galvanized trailer. It is here at our yard, and ready to go.

2016 Precision 18

Request Price

Riverside, New Jersey

Category Racer Boats

2016 Precision 18 2016 Precision 18

1990 Precision 18

1990 Precision 18 JUST REDUCED, THIS IS A VALUE. This Precision 18 sailboat is here at our boat yard, and available for viewing. It is in very good condition, and would be a great starting sailing boat for the family This Precision 18 is great for the beginner or advanced sailor as she is easy to rig and great for trailering. This boat has a 4HP outboard. Great for single-handed sailing, she will also sleep 4 adults. Comes with standard equipment, shoal keel and centerboard providing the flexibility for launching. She is self-righting with the board up or down and easy to tack and handle.  Built by Precision Boat Works!

2014 Precision 18

West Milford, New Jersey

Category Sloop Sailboats

2014 Precision 18 One-year-old fresh-water Precision 18 with Honda 2.3HP 4-stroke outboard. Shoal keel with centerboard. 150% furling genoa. Galvanized trailer.

2009 Hewes 18 Redfisher

Osteen, Florida

Model 18 Redfisher

Category Flats Boats

The prop is in great condition. The engine, navigational lights, and trailer lights are all working. The 2023 Minn Kota trolling motor looks like new. Boat stored on trailer with cover. The radio is not working but is all wired if the next owner wants to put a new unit in it. Stock #367608 18 Redfisher by Hewes. Powered by a 115 HP Yamaha with a 2023 Minn Kota Ulterra 80LB 54 trolling motor! This 2009 Hewes 18 Redfisher is a top-tier fishing boat renowned for its exceptional features. Its versatile and thoughtfully designed layout includes a spacious casting deck, offering ample room for anglers to target their catch. With its shallow draft and Hewes' renowned hull design, this boat excels in navigating both shallow flats and open water with ease. The console provides ergonomic controls, while the well-positioned storage compartments ensure gear stays organized and accessible. Equipped with a reliable outboard motor, a live well, and ample rod holders, the 2009 Hewes 18 Redfisher is the ultimate vessel for passionate anglers seeking precision, performance, and a successful day on the water. Reason for selling is wants a larger boat.

2003 Precision P 18

Plymouth, Minnesota

Category Daysailer Sailboats

2003 Precision P 18 This is a 2003 Precision 18, but it was purchased new in 2008 (it had been sitting on a dealer lot for several years, see year of the outboard, which was purchased new with the boat).  It includes a 2007 6-HP Mercury 4-stroke outboard, or electric trolling motor, if interested.  This boat was purchased new by my father, so while the title will indicate two owners, it is essentially a one owner boat.  It was well cared for and trailer sailed except for one season on Lake Harriet (Minneapolis) and a half season on Lake Minnetonka. The boat is still in indoor winter storage, so I will upload more pictures after I pick it up in April.  I'm just trying to get a jump on selling it because we are currently shopping for our next boat.  I love the boat, and it can be easily sailed by one person who knows what they are doing.  With a growing family of little ones more interested in a power boat, we are just looking to make a change. Specifics: 2007 6hp Mercury 4-stroke outboard I also have a trolling motor (see picture), that I bought new in 2013 for the season it was on Lake Harriet (no motor lake).  I would also sell that and the extra battery if you were interested. Performace(brand) trailer Roller furler with a 150 genoa (Genoa has sail cover material on outer edge to prevent fading) Original Sails Sail cover for main Lazy guys for easy up and down main, but could be easily removed (I don't have them on in the below picture) Pioneer cd player with aux input 4 speakers (2 mounted in the cabin, two waterproof mounted in cockpit) Running lights Nice So-Pac cushions for cockpit Transom ladder Fresh coat of anti-fouling paint in summer of 2016 I think all blocks and rigging are Harken, but I will need to verify I also have a bunch of other cushions, an anchor, and some life jackets that I would consider throwing in Link to manufacturers details: http://precisionboatworks.com/boats/p18/index.php

2012 Precision 185

St. Paul, Minnesota

Length 18'5''

Designer Comments: The first offerings from PRECISION BOATWORKS nearly 20 years ago were open daysailors with a focus on good all around performance, and they have come full circle with their new PRECISION 185. In the interim, all but one of our eight previous PRECISION designs have featured enclosed interiors as part of their appeal. Only the PRECISION 15 (and PRECISION 15K) have been open boats, offering the joy of small boat sailing in its purest, simplest form. The P-15 design focused on stability, safety, lively performance and reliable handling, and she has been a huge success. The new PRECISION 185 expands on the broad appeal of her smaller sister by adding an extra dose of acceleration and speed to her performance profile. The *big daysailor* type is still probably best defined by the Lightning, Rhodes 19 and Flying Scott, all old favorites introduced nearly forty years ago. There has not been a great deal of innovation and development in this market for some time, and various new offerings have come and gone without making much of an impact. The PRECISION 185 will make her mark by using true state-of-the-art design and construction technology to combine vastly improved ergonomics and higher performance with low weight, low maintenance, and low cost. Comfortable seating, computer-shaped hull and fins, and precise tooling will all contribute to the appeal of this *new century* competitor. Like her smaller sister, the PRECISION 185 features a large, self-draining cockpit, a secure spot for a portable ice chest, practical under-deck storage, straightforward rigging, and high quality hardware. Her swim platform at the transom is an unusual feature usually reserved for large offshore cruisers. In addition to contributing to the fun by getting swimmers back aboard more easily and allowing youngsters to trail their toes in water, this *back porch* can contribute to safety by facilitating boarding from a dinghy, and recovering from an accidental *man overboard* incident more easily and quickly. The performance parameters of the PRECISION 185 are not intended to put her in the realm of a *crash and burn* Australian 18 skiff, but they will give her the kind of acceleration and speed that will turn heads and quicken the pulse when desired. She will offer speed, stability and control over a wide range of conditions that will be the envy of both her classic and contemporary competitors. She will sail beautifully under main alone when shorthanded or in heavy weather. Her broad deck beam and high-volume side decks will help keep her crew dry, and maximize her resistance to capsize. She shares the careful balance and dynamic stability that have earned the PRECISION 15, 165, 18, 21, 23 and 28 their well-earned reputations as lively, reliable performers in all conditions. PRECISION BOAT WORKS continues to focus entirely on small boats, and their long experience and expertise in this market is second to none. They have built all of our PRECISION designs with meticulous care, and their commitment to high- quality construction is unwavering. We share their pride in everything they build, and we are confident that the new PRECISION 185 will quickly earn her place as a worthy addition to their well-respected line. Please Contact If you have Questions, Delivery is an option, Call Kevin at Hi-Tempo 651-429-3333 or Email.

2004 Precision P-18

Palm Harbor, Florida

Private Seller (727) 389-3458 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 2004 Precision P-18, Beautifully maintained boat in incredible condition! Ready to launch and sail. She draws only 18 inches with the centerboard up; great for sailing right up to an island! Sailing performance is smart yet forgiving, perfect for beginners. New main sail, sail cover, and 150% jib in 2013, old sails in fair condition and provided as backups, 5HP Mercury outboard-excellent condition, CDI roller furling, slab reefing, boom vang, cunningham, adjustable topping lift, bimini, stainless stern mounted boarding ladder, danforth style anchor with chain and 150' of rode, anchor locker at bow with drain, stern pulpit seating, 4 opening ports, manual bilge pump in cockpit, ProMariner 3 stage battery charger, 12V deep cycle battery, LED running lights, GPS, VHF with mast mounted antenna, large steering compass, tiller extension, 4 type I PFDs, handheld bilge pump, 4 signal flares, air horn, all lines, gear, and rigging have been inspected annually and replaced as needed. Performance single axle trailer with trailer jack, jack stands, and chocks.Test sail available with 10% refundable deposit. $10999, 7273893458 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

2008 PRECISION

Lake Ozark, Missouri

Category Cruiser Boats

2008 Precision 2008 Precision 18.5 Fixed Keel Sail Boat. A small sloop design in the “Trailer sailor “category, always fresh water kept and very easy to tow .A perfect day sailor for 1 to 3 people   Additional Features Include:   Galvanized Magic Trailer with 12’ Extension Launch Pole, Honda 4 Stroke 2Hp. Outboard, Main sail and Jib on a roller, 375 keel at 4’, Single Rudder, New Bottom Paint, weighing in at approx. 1100 Lbs.

2003 Precision Sailboat 18' with Trailer

Warren, Pennsylvania

Original owner, in excellent condition although the rub rail is scuffed. Items include mainsail cover, roller furler, 100% genoa reefable, fold down swim ladder, and a portable toilet. The outboard motor is a 2005 Mercury 5ML 4-Stroke Series (x1). Fixed keel with a fiberglass centerboat. The trailer is a 2003 Single 22'.

2014 Precision 185

2014 Precision 185 The new PRECISION 185 expands on the broad appeal of her smaller sister by adding an extra dose of acceleration and speed to her performance profile. She makes her mark by using true state-of-the-art design and construction technology to combine vastly improved ergonomics and higher performance with low weight, low maintenance, and low cost. Comfortable seating, computer-shaped hull and fins, and precise tooling will all contribute to the appeal of this ‘new century’ competitor. The PRECISION 185 features a large, self-draining cockpit, a secure spot for a portable ice chest, practical under-deck storage, straightforward rigging, and high quality hardware. Her swim platform at the transom is an unusual feature usually reserved for large offshore cruisers. In addition to contributing to the fun by getting swimmers back aboard more easily and allowing youngsters to trail their toes in water, this ‘back porch’ can contribute to safety by facilitating boarding from a dinghy, and recovering from an accidental ‘man overboard’ incident more easily and quickly. The performance parameters will give her the kind of acceleration and speed that will turn heads and quicken the pulse when desired. She will offer speed, stability and control over a wide range of conditions that will be the envy of both her classic and contemporary competitors. She will sail beautifully under main alone when shorthanded or in heavy weather. Her broad deck beam and high-volume side decks will help keep her crew dry, and maximize her resistance to capsize. She shares the careful balance and dynamic stability that have earned the PRECISION 15, 165, 18, 21, 23 and 28 their well-earned reputations as lively, reliable performers in all conditions.

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20 Best Small Sailboats for the Weekender

• By Mark Pillsbury
• Updated: August 4, 2021

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.

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

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

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

Talk about time-tested, the 19-foot Flying Scot has been in production since 1957 and remains a popular design today. Sloop rigged, with a conventional spinnaker for downwind work, the boat is an easily sailed family boat as well as a competitive racer, with over 130 racing fleets across the U.S. Its roomy cockpit can seat six to eight, though the boat is often sailed by a pair or solo. Hull and deck are a fiberglass and balsa core sandwich. With the centerboard up, the boat draws only eight inches. Though intended to be a daysailer, owners have rigged boom tents and berths for overnight trips, and one adventurous Scot sailor cruised his along inland waterways from Philadelphia to New Orleans.

Known primarily for its line of racing dinghys, RS Sailing also builds the 16-foot, 4-inch Venture, which it describes as a cruising and training dinghy. The Venture features a large, self-draining cockpit that will accommodate a family or pack of kids. A furling jib and mainsail with slab reefing come standard with the boat; a gennaker and trapeze kit are options, as is an outboard motor mount and transom swim ladder. The deck and hull are laid up in a fiberglass and Coremat sandwich. The Venture’s designed to be both a good performer under sail, but also stable, making it a good boat for those learning the sport.

$14,900, 203-259-7808, rssailing.com

Topper makes a range of mono- and multihull rotomolded boats, but the model that caught one editor’s eye at Strictly Sail Chicago was the Topaz Taz. At 9 feet, 8 inches LOA and weighing in at 88 pounds, the Taz is not going to take the whole crowd out for the day. But, with the optional mainsail and jib package (main alone is for a single child), the Taz can carry two or three kids or an adult and one child, and would make a fun escape pod when tied behind the big boat and towed to some scenic harbor. The hull features Topper’s Trilam construction, a plastic and foam sandwich that creates a boat that’s stiff, light, and durable, and shouldn’t mind being dragged up on the beach when it’s time for a break.

$2,900 (includes main and jib), 410-286-1960, topazsailboats.com

WindRider WRTango

WRTango, a fast, sturdy, 10-foot trimaran that’s easy to sail, is the newest portable craft from WindRider International. It joins a line that includes the WR16 and WR17 trimarans. The Tango features forward-facing seating, foot-pedal steering, and a low center of gravity that mimics the sensation of sitting in a kayak. It weighs 125 pounds (including the outriggers and carbon-fiber mast), is extremely stable, and has single-sheet sail control. The six-inch draft and kick-up rudder make it great for beaching, while the hull and outriggers are made of rotomolded polyethylene, so it can withstand running into docks and being dragged over rocks.

$3,000, 612-338-2170, windrider.com

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The First 18 SE can be easily sailed by a crew of 1 to 3 people thanks to a large and clean cockpit, a furling jib, a gennaker snuffer system, a high boom and a mast without a backstay, which allows for a bigger square-top mainsail.

The One Design racing calendar comprises everything from fully crewed windward-leeward races to adventurous long-distance double-handed or solo challenges. Whichever you choose, you can count on the friendly community of like-minded sailors. 

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A retractable keel, removable rudder blades, and a light carbon mast make the First 18 SE truly trailable and easily-launched, enabling you to discover new places, attend international events and meet new sailors. 

The First 18 SE is one of the safest in her category. Unsinkable chambers make her insubmersible, a swinging keel prevents structural damage in case of grounding, and twin rudders give you complete control for safe downwind planing.

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The First 18 SE delivers a dinghy-like sailing experience on a safer and more stable platform, thanks to the wide and flat hull shape and deep-ballasted swinging keel. Twin rudders ensure complete control even when planing at double-digit speeds. Boat handling and deck controls are simplified as much as possible for the best sailing experience. The jib is furling, the gennaker is easily operated with a snuffer system, and a carbon mast without a backstay supports the powerful square-top mainsail, which ensures fast sailing even in light wind conditions. Thanks to its ergonomic and spacious open cockpit, the boat can be easily sailed solo, double-handed, or even with up to 3 crew members. Whether in challenging regattas or on joyful day sails, you'll always have a chance to explore, learn, and grow with the boat's potential.

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Despite her small size, the First 18 SE cabin can still accommodate up to two adults in a sea-camping fashion. The front V-berth is sized for an 18ft boat and comes with smart crew bags for personal belongings and storage under the cockpit, spacious enough for all the technical equipment. Traditional comfort might be limited, but she can get you into the most unreachable places you've never discovered before and connect you with the elements like no other boat. Her large, open cockpit makes her an ideal family sea-camping vessel and offers direct access to the sea in cruising mode. A fully retractable swinging keel and removable rudder blades will give you access to some of the shallowest bays which you were previously incapable of reaching.

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