Find your future sailboat among our listings
Discover our listings of used sailboats for sale. This section offers a wide selection of sailboats, of dayboat At cruising sailboat, passing through the light sail. Whether you are looking for a used sailboat for coastal getaways, a high-performance sailing boat for the regatta or a habitable sailboat For long-distance cruises, you will find here the ideal boat to navigate with complete peace of mind.
Sun Dream 28
- 17 July 2026
Arcona 340
- 16 July 2026
Maracujá 42 dériveur intégral aluminium
- 12 July 2026
Lagoon 380
- 10 July 2026
Beneteau First 27.7
- 10 July 2026
Mahe 36
- 7 July 2026
How to choose the right sailboat?
A complete guide to finding the ideal sailboat according to your needs and desires.
Understanding the different types of sailboats
Each sailboat is designed for a specific use. Here are the three big families Things to know before making your choice:
- Cruising sailboats :
Ideal for long navigationsThey offer holidays with family or friends. comfort, space and safety, with spacious interior facilities (cabins, kitchen, sanitary facilities).
Examples: Habitable sailboats from 10 to 20 meters, cruising catamarans. - :
Designed for performance and speedThey are light, maneuverable and often equipped with technical sails (gennaker, spinnaker).
Examples: Sports dinghies, racing keelboats, one-design boats. - Dayboats (or cruising sailboats) :
Perfect for day tripsThey are easy to maneuver and do not require onboard accommodation.
Examples: Light dinghies, small keelboats, transportable sailboats.
Appendages: centerboard, keelboat or twin keel?
The type of appendix influences the stability, maneuverability and usability of the sailboat:
- Dinghy :
- Disadvantages : Less stable in strong winds, less suitable for long cruises.
- Use : Coastal boat trip, introductory sailing, dinghy sailing.
- Keelboat
- Benefits : thanks to its heavy keel, suitable for offshore navigation
- : Deep draft (limits access to shallow areas).
- Use : Cruising, offshore regatta.
- :
- Benefits Compromise between a dinghy and a keelboat: correct stability and the possibility of reducing the draft by raising the keels.
- Disadvantages : A more complex mechanism to maintain.
- Use : .
How to select sailboat listings?
A few essential criteria To refine your search:
✅ Define your budget :
- Purchase price, but also additional costs (maintenance, insurance, mooring, equipment).
- A used sailboat can offer excellent value for money.
✅ Check the general condition
- Hull No cracks, blisters (osmosis) or poorly done repairs.
- Sail : Age and condition of the sails (a new sail can be expensive).
- Engine (if present): Operating hours, regular maintenance.
✅ Adjust the size to your project :
- 6-8 m : Dayboat or dinghy for short outings.
- 8-12 m : Family sailboat for coastal cruising.
- 12 m and over : Habitable sailboat for long-distance sailing.
✅ Check the equipment :
- Security
- : GPS, depth sounder, VHF, autopilot.
- Comfort Hot water, fridge, heating (for cruises).
Tips for visiting the sailboat
The visit is a step crucial before buying. Here’s what you need to know absolutely check :
🔹 Dry (out of the water) :
- Inspect the hull
- Check the appendages (keel, centerboard, rudder) and their attachment.
- Control thewaterproofing portholes, through-hulls and roof.
🔹 Afloat :
- Test it maneuverability Does the sailboat respond well to the helm?
- Operation of winches, sheets and cleats.
- Test the engine (if equipped): starting, noise, abnormal smoke.
🔹 Documents to be required :
- Maintenance log (engine, hull, sailmaking).
- (for new sailboats).
- Proof of ownership and history of previous owners.
💡 :
Get someone to accompany you nautical expert or a professional for an in-depth visit, especially if you are a beginner.
📌 Top sailboat brands you should know
Cruising sailboats (comfort and long voyages)
These brands are known for their habitable sailboats, designed for comfort and safety on coastal or offshore cruises:
- Beneteau (France)
- Jeanneau (France)
- Dufour (France)
- Hansa (Germany)
- Bavaria (Germany)
- Amel (France)
- Oyster (United Kingdom).
- Hallberg-Rassy (Suede
- Dehler (Germany)
- Momentum (Slovenia)
- Great Sun (Italy)
- Salona (Croatia)
Racing sailboats (performance and competition)
These brands are highly praised by sailors for their lightness, responsiveness and speed:
- JPK (France)
- X-Yachts (Denmark)
- Melges (UNITED STATES)
- Pogo (France)
- J/Boats (USA
Sailing boats for pleasure trips and day boats (day trips)
Ideal for Short, simple and fun outings :
- (United Kingdom)
- (United Kingdom)
- Hobie Cat (UNITED STATES)
- Topper (United Kingdom)










