Brokerage
Buy a sailing yacht
A sailing yacht costs less to run than a motor yacht of the same length. You travel more slowly, burn very little fuel and spend the day actively sailing.
- Sizes
- 25–60 ft
- Types
- Mono & multihull
- Rig check
- Included in survey
- Training
- RYA route
One hull or two
A monohull points better upwind, costs less to berth and is cheaper to buy. A catamaran sits level, offers far more living space and draws less water, and is kinder to guests who don't sail. Both work on the Indian coast, so the choice comes down to how you'll use the boat.
- Cruising monohulls, 30–50 ft, for coastal and passage sailing
- Performance cruisers for owners who plan to race
- One-design keelboats for club racing fleets
- Sailing catamarans for space, stability and charter use
What a survey must check
Hull and structure, keel attachment, rudder bearings, standing and running rigging and their age, sails, engine and saildrive, and electrics. Rigging wears out on a schedule whatever it looks like, so an old rig on a tidy boat can be a big hidden cost.
Learning to handle her
If you're buying before you can confidently skipper, we can add a training plan: RYA Day Skipper, then supervised hours on your own boat.
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Questions
Frequently asked
Is a sailing yacht cheaper to own than a motor yacht?
Usually. It uses a fraction of the fuel, the engine is smaller and works less, and many of these boats are owner-run. Rigging and sails offset some of that, but both are predictable.
How old is too old?
A well-kept GRP hull from the 1990s can be a sound buy. Maintenance history, rigging age and proper monsoon layups matter far more than age.
Can I sail through the monsoon?
No. The season runs October to May. From June to September the west coast is unsafe and most operations stop, so include haul-out and layup in your annual budget.
What size can I manage myself?
With Day Skipper skills, most people can handle a 32–38 ft cruiser short-handed. Past about 45 ft, loads and berthing get demanding enough to need crew or a very well set-up boat.
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Sell your yacht
Weak photos and incomplete papers stall most private sales. Both can be sorted before the boat goes to market.
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Buy a motor yacht
Suits most Indian owners, given short seasons and sheltered water. Running costs are the part to understand first.
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The boat owners use most: cheap to run, easy to trailer, and quick along the coast.
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