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Best Sailboats and Powerboats to Learn On

Offshore Sailing School takes great pride in providing the very best sail and power boats for all of its sailing lessons and powerboat lessons. The cruising boats you learn on are picked for performance, ease of handling and comfort. The sailboats and powerboats that are currently in our fleet are listed below. The types and sizes of sail and power cruising yachts and locations where they are based are subject to change without notice. We move our Florida-based yachts around. Whichever location you choose, you’ll love the course regardless of which boat you are on. Some of the boats in our fleet are pictured here.

Beginner Sailing Courses to Cruising Certification Courses on Beautiful Sailboats and Powerboats

Sailing Boat

Power Boat

Jeanneau 479 Monohull

479′ Jeanneau

The Jeanneau 479, our monohull sailboat, combines modern design with dependable performance, making it an ideal training yacht. Her balanced hull and efficient sail plan deliver stable, responsive handling across varying conditions, building confidence at every level. Thoughtful deck layouts support safe, hands-on learning, while spacious cockpit areas allow for clear instruction. Below deck, a bright, comfortable interior makes multi-day courses and extended passages both practical and enjoyable.

Westport 112

112′ Westport

112′ Westport is a 112-foot semi-displacement training vessel engineered for safe, confident offshore instruction and practical seamanship development. Featuring a GRP hull, twin MTU 16V2000 engines, and cruising speeds of 22–25 knots, she provides a stable, reliable platform for offshore passages, systems training, and navigation exercises across Gulf and coastal waters. Her purpose-driven interior supports learning with open briefing spaces and well-appointed staterooms, making 112′ Westport an ideal platform for structured training, watch-standing, and extended offshore learning programs.

Bali 4.2

42′ Bali

The Bali 4.2 features a fully solid forward deck with extensive space for movement, visibility, and relaxation under way. The wide-opening stern creates a seamless transition between the interior and cockpit, offering an open, practical working area. Designed for both active sailing and easy day use, the Bali 4.2 also supports longer passages with 4 cabins, 4 full heads, and dedicated crew quarters. making her well-suited for multi-day training and coastal cruising experiences.

Aquila 44

44′ Aquila

The Aquila 44 delivers a dependable and highly versatile experience on the water, designed for smooth handling and confident coastal operation. This power catamaran offers expansive deck spaces, practical onboard systems, and responsive performance that supports a wide range of on-water activities. With a functional layout and ample room for movement and visibility, the Aquila 44 turns every outing into a capable and enjoyable time under way.

Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40

40′ Pajot Lucia

The Pajot Lucia 40 is our sailing catamaran ideal for hands-on learning and coastal cruising training. Her twin-hull design delivers exceptional stability, creating a confident platform for learning sail handling, maneuvering, and multihull fundamentals. An open cockpit and wide decks allow clear instruction and teamwork, while the bright, functional interior supports multi-day courses. Designed for comfort and control, the Lucia 40 offers a practical, confidence-building learning experience on the water.

Fountaine Pajot MY5

44′ Fountaine Pajot MY5

The Fountaine Pajot, a MY5 catamaran offers a remarkably stable and predictable platform, ideal for hands-on sailing and skill development. Its twin-hull design keeps movement comfortable under way, while the wide cockpit and generous deck space support easy maneuvering and clear visibility. The Lucia 40 performs beautifully in a training environment, combining modern design with dependable coastal capability.

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