Motor Sailers

A motorsailor can function as a sailboat or a power boat depending on the owners desire at the time. The owner will be able to use the sails to maneuver the boat when simple sailing is the goal or she can turn on the engine to make quick passage through the water. The motorsailor does not have a deep keel like a sail boat. They have a "semi-displacement" hull to allow for the needs of both sailing and motoring through the water. The stern is also wider on the motorsailor than found on common sail boats. While this features helps with the motoring ability, it does not adversely affect the sailing ability. But these may not be best for long passages. The motorsailor is designed for coastal cruising. The motorsailor is a choice recreational vehicle for people who have only a short time, perhaps a weekend, to spend on the water. The price for used motorsailors average around $18,900,000 for a 155 foot Pendennis or $3,262,000 for a 148 foot Custom. New motorsailors begin at $23,106,000 for a 187 foot Agegean Builders SA and go up depending on the amenities the owner chooses. Popular manufacturers of the motorsailers are Pendennis, Custom, Tuzla, Aegean Builders SA and Codecasa.