Ocean Sailboat – The Recreational Vessel of the Indipendent Mariner

The “ocean sailboat” is typically over 20 feet and used outside of coastal waterways.  While many boats can be used on the ocean, the ocean sailboat is designed for this exact use.  Ocean sailboats could include race boats that are designed for the ocean and normally powered by sail. 

Keel, Trimaranas, and Catamarans can be Ocean Sailboats

Trimarans and catamarans could also fit into this category if they are made for sailing and ocean weather.  One famous sailor that could be included under the ocean sailboat designed for racing is Randy Smyth.  Randy is not only a world class ocean sailboat racer but also a small catamaran winner as well from the Worrell 1000.  The fastest ocean sailboats are multihull sailboats.  They provide a lighter hull design which allows for much faster speeds above the water.  This is also in part becuase the hull below the water tipically hass less surface and weight.  While contemporary multihulls with weather systems are very safe on the ocean many mariners prefer a keelboat becuase they believe they are safer and less likely to encounter major capsize problems while underway.

How Strong is an Ocean Sailboat?

Ocean sailing requires some level of duribility becuase the sea conditions can break apart and damage a undermade boat easily.  This means that you want a sturdy boat when waves and weather are against you when underway and in the ocean.  Sail cloth is normally much stronger on ocean sailboats becuase it needs to be stong enough to with stand long passages in variable direction and strong wind conditions.  The hull must also be very durable because if any part of the hull is damaged by dead heads (logs in the water) or other sea life you will most likely have a difficult time repairing it on the passage.  All of the equipment down to each shackel must be of grade “A” quality so that it does not get dammaged or broken in the middle of the ocean.

Finding an Ocean Sailboat

It is easy to find ocean sailboats in marinas on the ocean.  Just look at any ocean marina including the largest man built marina in the world, “Marina del Rey.”  There are many ocean sailboats here and many are just passing in from Japan, Canada, and Mexico.  Contact us directly for listings of ocean sailboats or if you want to list your boat at contact@boattransportcompany.com.