Melges 15

From the company that brought you go-fast speedsters such as the Melges 24 and the new IC37 comes a small boat designed to be sailed by people of all ages. With a well-designed cockpit and stable hull shape, the Melges 15 can be used a trainer, fleet racer or friendly daysailer.

LOA 15’; Beam 5’6”; Draft 2’7”; Sail area 133 sq. ft. www.melges.com

Paine 15

When Chuck Paine, the mastermind behind some of sailing’s most beautiful cruising boats, wanted a daysailer to putter about in, he took pencil to paper and designed the Paine 15. With a comfortable cockpit, self-tacking jib and easy to set up mast, this perky and pretty boat is perfect for long afternoon sails.

LOA 15’; LWL 12’1”; Beam 5’5”; Draft, centerboard up 2’, centerboard down 4’6”; Sail area 114 sq. ft.. www.frenchwebb.com

Tartan 245

Designer Tim Jackett says his latest daysailer, “keeps it simple, keeps it safe, keeps it fun and keeps it real.”  With 900 pounds of ballast, the Tartan 245 is sure to be stable and the large cockpit offers plenty of comfort for singlehanding or sailing as a family.

LOA 24’; LWL 22’2”; Beam 8’5”; Draft keel up 1’8”, keel down 4’; Displ. 3,000 lb.; Ballast 900 lb.; Sail area 272 sq. ft. www.tartanyachts.com