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.

Sailing Crew in California

There is a growing need for services that move sailboats. Every day new sail boats are made and these boats must receive transport to boat shows, charter companies, yacht clubs, college sailing programs, races, cruising venues, and world class events. Delivery experts may be interested in moving boats from slip to slip in the same marina or taking a flotilla of boats across an ocean. Owners of sailboats may assist with the transport or hire a Licensed USCG Captain to move their sailboat. Volunteers and other crew have also been part of deliveries. It can be an excellent way to make money and sail in college during the school year and the summer. If you become part of a delivery this advise should help because it is from successful delivery skippers who have delivered boats to destinations all around the world.

Delivery Skipper Suggestions

During a presentation a delivery skipper mentioned to make sure to reduce the amount of negatives against you. When delivering a boat, a negative may include a new area of sailing, sailing at night, sailing when you are tired, or sailing a new type of boat. Other negatives may be out of your control like sailing in tall seas, high winds, or powerful currents. The idea is to reduce the negatives so that you are as safe as possible.

In other words if you must sail at night to deliver a boat try to be rested, eat well, and have as few other factors as possible that reduce your sailing ability.

Another example is that it is better to know the area you are sailing in and the boat you are on if you are sailing in very heavy conditions with new crew.

One delivery sailor said that when going ashore in a foreign port it can be helpful to travel to a hotel lobby first before going to a bank or an ATM. Once you are at the ATM go back to the hotel and stay for a tea or coffee. This way anyone watching may believe you are staying at the hotel and not on your vulnerable sailboat. This same sailor said he would not carry a gun on a sailboat because the recording he had on his stereo of angry dogs kept any bad behavior away when needed.

Water of Marina del Rey