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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.  

Sailing Boat

Catamaran Sailing

Bali 4.2

Catamaran Sailing

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.

Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40

Catamaran Sailing

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.

Monohull Sailing

Jeanneau 479 Monohull

Monohull Sailing

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.

Power Boat

Catamaran Power Boat

Aquila 44

Catamaran Power Boat

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 MY5

Catamaran Power Boat

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.

Monohull Power Boat

Westport 112

Monohull Power Boat

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.

Monterey 385SS

Monohull Power Boat

The Monterey 385SS is a high-performance deep-V powerboat built for advanced powerboating and coastal cruising instruction. Triple outboards provide confident handling for maneuvering, navigation, and systems training. Expansive cockpit and bow areas support clear instruction underway, while the refined cabin, with berths, galley, and enclosed head, enables multi-day courses.

35’ Aviara

Monohull Power Boat

The 35′ Aviara is a luxury day boat well suited for advanced powerboating and coastal handling instruction. Its responsive hull and Mercury or Ilmor propulsion deliver smooth, predictable performance for maneuvering, docking, and close-quarters training. Open, uncluttered deck spaces support clear instruction underway, while wraparound seating and protected helm ergonomics allow focused sessions on navigation, systems awareness, and practical seamanship.

40’ Searay Sundancer

Monohull Power Boat

The 40′ Sea Ray Sundancer is a versatile express cruiser suited to structured powerboat training in coastal environments. Its deep-V hull and twin inboard propulsion deliver steady, predictable performance across a range of conditions. A protected helm, wide side decks, and an open cockpit allow for clear supervision underway, while the comfortable cabin supports extended time on the water.

Prestige 630

Monohull Power Boat

The Prestige 630 is a powerboat well suited to structured sailing school operations and extended time underway. Its generous flybridge, expansive deck areas, and strong indoor–outdoor connection allow for clear visibility and organized activity across the vessel. The spacious interior and balanced layout support comfort during longer sessions on the water, while the yacht’s composed design ensures a stable, controlled platform in varied cruising conditions.

Pardo P50

Monohull Power Boat

The Pardo P50 is a powerboat well suited to learn real-world powerboat handling. Its full walkaround deck, raised bulwarks, and deep-V hull provide a stable, secure platform underway. IPS propulsion supports practice in low-speed maneuvering and docking control, while the open bow, central shaded area, and aft deck allow supervised exercises in helm awareness, crew coordination, and onboard systems orientation.

Cruisers Yachts GLS 42

Monohull Power Boat

The Cruisers Yachts GLS 42 is a traditional V-hull power boat designed for advanced powerboating and coastal cruising instruction. Dual outboards and a wide beam deliver predictable handling for maneuvering drills, navigation training, and systems familiarization. Spacious deck layouts allow for clear instruction underway, while the lower cabin,with berths, galley, and head, supports multi-day courses focused on passage planning, onboard systems, and seamanship.

Absolute Navetta 52

Monohull Power Boat

The Absolute Navetta 52 is a semi-displacement powerboat with a broad beam and Volvo Penta IPS propulsion, offering controlled, efficient handling ideal for structured sailing school use. Its expansive deck areas, including a large flybridge, forward lounge, and aft cockpit, support clear supervision and movement underway, while multiple helm stations and wide walkways help students practice navigation awareness and vessel orientation in a coastal training environment.

Sea Ray SLX 350

Monohull Power Boat

The Sea Ray SLX 350 is a high-performance traditional v-hull power boat, ideal for advanced handling and coastal maneuvering instruction. Powered by twin engines, it offers a refined platform for mastering precision docking, electronic navigation, and high-speed trim control. The expansive cockpit and bow seating provide an open environment for group instruction, while the deep-V hull design and 21° deadrise ensure a stable and predictable ride for offshore training.

Absolute Navetta 58

Monohull Power Boat

The Absolute Navetta 58 is a powerboat that provides students with a stable, well-organized platform for time on the water. Its wide beam, protected side decks, and expansive flybridge provide clear sightlines and safe circulation for supervised activity onboard. Twin Volvo Penta IPS drives support controlled low-speed handling, allowing students to gain experience with maneuvering, spatial awareness, and coordinated operation across multiple helm and deck areas.

Galeon 500 FLY

Monohull Power Boat

The Galeon 500 FLY is a powerboat clearly defined exterior and interior spaces. Its wide beam, expansive flybridge, and transformable stern layout provide safe movement, clear visibility, and multiple working areas onboard. The flexible deck design and spacious salon allow students to observe vessel flow and spatial management, while the yacht’s size and performance support confident operation in coastal cruising conditions.