20 Best Boats for Sailing Solo Across Oceans

Sailing across an ocean alone is the ultimate test of a sailor and their vessel. It's not just a dream of freedom; it's a commitment to self-reliance that demands a boat you can trust with your life. The right boat doesn't just get you there—it becomes your partner for the long haul. In this comprehensive guide, we're counting down 20 of the best sailboats ever built for single-handed ocean sailing. From rugged full-keel classics to surprisingly capable modern cruisers, these are the vessels that have earned their stripes in big seas and long, lonely nights. Join us as we explore the legendary boats that have carried solo sailors across the globe: 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Rustler 36 02:02 - Cape George Cutter 36 03:21 - Tashiba 36 04:38 - Saltram Saga 36 05:50 - Barbican 33 07:00 - Beneteau 411 08:11 - Island Packet 32 09:22 - Hallberg-Rassy 40 10:34 - Moore 24 11:44 - MacGregor 26 13:00 - Flicka 20 14:05 - Contessa 32 15:13 - Ericson 28 16:25 - Cape Dory 25D 17:32 - Alberg 30 18:42 - Hans Christian 33T 19:53 - Sabre 36 20:58 - Baba 35 22:04 - Endurance 35 23:13 - Vancouver 32 24:22 - Ending If you're dreaming of a solo passage, this list is your compass. Which boat would YOU trust to carry you across an ocean alone? Let us know in the comments below! some fotage from: @Popyachts @janesellsboats @pacificcruisingyachts @boatshedboats @LittleYachtSales @VaYachtBrokers @ivtyachtsales @yachtsalesco @RameyFamily @sealionyachts893 @californiayachtsales875 @sailmoore @devalkyachtbrokers @thatsmethistime @buyaboataustralia @boatshedboats @paulhbaker @indigoyachting2054 @mrpatlaw123 @practical-sailor @richardparkinson8142 @sailboatguide @SailingSwallowtail @maxseacraft8910 @jontystubbs3017 @Williamsandsmithells