10 Best Boats for Solo Sailing – Ranked

Is bigger always better? Not when you're sailing alone. When you're hundreds of miles offshore with no crew to help, you need a boat that is easy to handle, safe in a storm, and simple to maintain. In this video, we rank the Top 10 Best Sailboats for Solo Sailing, from sturdy bluewater cruisers to trailerable pocket yachts. We cover: ⚓ The Offshore Legend: Why the Contessa 26 is a solo sailor's dream. 🛡️ The Budget Cruiser: The Albin Vega 27 proves you don't need to be rich to sail the world. ⛺ The Trailerable Hero: Why the West Wight Potter 19 takes the #1 spot for simplicity. 🌊 The Heavyweights: The Rustler 31 and Bristol Channel Cutter for those who want stability. 🏠 The Tiny Home: Living aboard the Flicka 20. If you dream of single-handed sailing, these are the boats you should be looking at. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro: Ranking the Best Solo Boats 00:26 10. Rustler 31 01:29 9. Bristol Channel Cutter 28 02:35 8. Nor’Sea 27 03:40 7. Cape Dory 25D 04:47 6. Vancouver 28 05:57 5. Flicka 20 07:02 4. Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 08:13 3. Contessa 26 09:19 2. Albin Vega 27 10:25 1. West Wight Potter 19 11:41 Outro: Which Boat Fits Your Adventure? 🔔 Subscribe for more sailboat rankings, solo sailing tips, and boat reviews. 💬 Which of these boats would you choose for a solo crossing? Let us know in the comments! #SoloSailing #SailboatReview #PocketCruiser #BluewaterSailing #BoatBuying #SingleHandedSailing #AlbinVega #Contessa26 #WestWightPotter