What are pilothouse sailing vessels?
Pilothouse sailboats are larger size, sailing vessels usually used for time-honored activities such as overnight cruising and day sailing. They can range in size, with the shortest vessel currently listed measuring 23 feet in length, up to the longest vessel listed at 65 feet long. Pilothouse sailing vessels are constructed by a variety of boat makers with hull types including monohull and displacement designs. These sailboats have a minimum total sail area of 234 square feet, a maximum total sail area of 2,505 square feet and an average of 1,249 square feet.
Boat Trader currently has 25 pilothouse sailboats for sale, including 4 new vessels and 21 used and custom yachts listed by both individual owners and professional dealerships mainly in United States.
What are the best pilothouse sailing vessels?
Some of the best-known, masterful builders of pilothouse sailing vessels at present include: Moody, Fisher, Hunter, Tayana and Bali. These builders may produce pilothouse sailing vessels with secondary inboard and outboard propulsion systems, available in diesel fuel systems.
How much do pilothouse sailing vessels cost?
Pilothouse sailing vessels for sale on Boat Trader are listed for a swath of prices, from $15,000 on the relatively more affordable end all the way up to $1,366,000 for the bigger-ticket vessels.
Why are pilothouse sailing vessels popular?
Pilothouse sailing vessels have a rich legacy as vessels that are sought-after due to their bigger draft and exceptionally wide beam - traits that make these vessels exceptionally favorable for overnight cruising and day sailing. The maximum number of passengers for pilothouse sailing vessels currently listed on Boat Trader is 12 people, with an average capacity of 10 people.
The most viewed brands for pilothouse sailing vessels this month were Bayliner, Ocean Alexander, Parker, Ranger Tugs and Steiger Craft. With 25 pilothouse sailboats currently listed for sale, as well as 6 added in the past 30 days, Boat Trader is confident that you’ll find the boat you are looking for.
