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Open sailing boats

Open sailing boats do not have a cabin for sleeping in, just a bit of storage space in the bow at most. Perfect for an afternoon’s sailing on a lake. They are light and responsive to steer. Many open sailing boats are easy to tow.

Compare all the new open sailing boats: models, sizes and starting prices.

Compare open sailing boats
Models34 models
Hull length2.9–10.1 m
Pricefrom €1,990
Boat builders8 brands
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34 open sailing boats

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from €13,000
Beneteau

First 14

4.3 mOpen sailing boats

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from €52,999
J/Boats

7

7.0 mOpen sailing boats

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from €54,900
J/Boats

70

6.9 mOpen sailing boats

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from €241,395
Menken Maritiem

Flyer33

10.1 mOpen sailing boats

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from €17,750
RS Sailing

2000

4.4 mOpen sailing boats

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from €9,899
RS Sailing

Aero

4.0 mOpen sailing boats

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from €33,274
RS Sailing

Aira 22

6.5 mOpen sailing boats

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from €6,648
RS Sailing

CAT12

3.7 mMultihulls

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from €10,500
RS Sailing

CAT14

4.3 mMultihulls

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from €11,333
RS Sailing

CAT16

4.7 mMultihulls

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from €7,772
RS Sailing

Feva

3.6 mOpen sailing boats

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from €8,190
RS Sailing

Neo

3.5 mOpen sailing boats

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from €10,500
RS Sailing

Quest

4.3 mOpen sailing boats

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from €16,500
RS Sailing

RS200

4.0 mOpen sailing boats

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from €46,999
RS Sailing

RS21

6.7 mOpen sailing boats

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from €18,572
RS Sailing

RS400

4.5 mOpen sailing boats

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from €15,300
RS Sailing

RS500

4.3 mOpen sailing boats

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from €18,300
RS Sailing

RS700

4.7 mOpen sailing boats

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from €25,399
RS Sailing

RS800

4.8 mOpen sailing boats

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from €4,538
RS Sailing

Tera

2.9 mOpen sailing boats

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from €11,500
RS Sailing

Toura

4.6 mOpen sailing boats

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from €20,300
RS Sailing

Venture

4.9 mOpen sailing boats

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from €5,445
RS Sailing

Zest

3.6 mOpen sailing boats

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from €137,838
Saffier Yachts

SE 24 Lite

7.1 mOpen sailing boats

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about open sailing boats

Question not listed? Our advice articles go deeper into buying, insurance and maintenance.

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What is a Jol or Kielboat?

A dinghy has a centreboard that you can raise; it is light and manoeuvrable, but this also means it is more prone to capsizing. An open keel boat has a fixed keel and is more stable, but heavier to trailer.

Is an open sailing boat suitable for learning to sail?

Yes. You can feel straight away how the wind, sail and rudder work, and many sailing schools offer lessons on this type of boat.

Is an open sailing boat suitable for the sea?

Most open sailing boats are made for lakes and sheltered waters and carry CE category C or D. Keelboats with built-in buoyancy are more forgiving than dinghies, which can capsize. Check the CE category on the model page before heading out to open water.

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