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A sailing ship is a wind-powered ship. Historically, sailing ships were the primary means of transportation across long distances of water (e.g. rivers, lakes, oceans) before the invention of the first workable steam engines. more...

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They were used for carrying cargo, passengers, mail, supplies etc. In modern times sailing ships are less common but are still used in some parts of the world, such as the Indian Ocean, as commercial vessels. Small sailing boats are still used for fishing in developing countries. There are also many tall ship training vessels that provide recreational sailing.

Sailing ships were also used for military purposes, particularly in the age of sail. The Spanish convoys bringing back gold and silver from the newly discovered Americas needed protection from the pirates and privateers. Large naval battles were fought between the United Kingdom, France, Spain and the Netherlands.

There are many different types of sailing ships, but they all have certain basic things in common. Every sailing ship has a hull; rigging; at least one mast to hold up the sails that use the wind to power the ship. Ballast weighs down the bottom of the ship, so the wind does not push the ship over. At one time the convention was that only a vessel with three or more masts was called a "ship", a single or two-masted vessel being called a "boat", but little notice is now taken of this supposed rule.

The crew who sail a ship are called sailors or hands. They take turns to take the watch. Some sailing ships use traditional ship's bells to tell the time and regulate the watch system.

Ocean journeys by sailing ship can take many months, and a common hazard is becoming becalmed because of lack of wind, or being blown off course by severe storms. A severe storm could lead to shipwreck, and the loss of all hands.

Sailing ships can only carry a certain quantity of supplies in their hold, so they have to plan long voyages carefully to include many stops to take on provisions and, in the days before watermakers, fresh water.

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Cape Dory Typhoon WeekenderCape Dory Typhoon Weekender $4,000.00 25' Seidelmann Sailboat Used Sail/Boat T14115825' Seidelmann Sailboat Used Sail/Boat T141158 $1,805.00
1966 Columbia Challenger 24 ' Sail Away Condition1966 Columbia Challenger 24 ' Sail Away Condition $51.00 Cal 29 Cruising sailboatCal 29 Cruising sailboat $2,399.99
1982 S2 Yachts 8.01982 S2 Yachts 8.0 $11,000.00 Catalina Sailboat 27Catalina Sailboat 27 $7,500.00
30' Pacific Sailing Boat30' Pacific Sailing Boat $6,000.00 Catalina 22 Sailboat, 5 sails, Motor, tandem trailer Catalina 22 Sailboat, 5 sails, Motor, tandem trailer $2,500.00
Classic live aboard 54' sailboat Classic live aboard 54' sailboat $110,000.00 Sailboat GibSea 76, 27', 1985Sailboat GibSea 76, 27', 1985 $20,000.00
1967 Columbia Sailboat 22ft with 9.9 Evinrude outboard1967 Columbia Sailboat 22ft with 9.9 Evinrude outboard $10.50 Alberg/Ericson 35.Alberg/Ericson 35. $6,000.00
1974 Hunter 25 Sailboat w/Pop Top Cabin in Connecticut1974 Hunter 25 Sailboat w/Pop Top Cabin in Connecticut $1,888.00 1974 MacGregor Venture Sailboat & Trailer Restored1974 MacGregor Venture Sailboat & Trailer Restored $510.00
Historic 1938 John Alden Wooden Yacht For SaleHistoric 1938 John Alden Wooden Yacht For Sale $2,275.00 Grampion 26 ft SailboatGrampion 26 ft Sailboat $1,900.00
35' 1992 beneteau 351 oceanis. Damaged.35' 1992 beneteau 351 oceanis. Damaged. $15,000.00 Imx 45 superior racing sailboat urgently sellImx 45 superior racing sailboat urgently sell $298,000.00
30' Hunter with new Yanmar, new sails, Excellent Shape!30' Hunter with new Yanmar, new sails, Excellent Shape! $9,500.00 1995 Seaward 251995 Seaward 25 $23,000.00
Uscg Certified Gaff Rigged Topsail Passenger SchoonerUscg Certified Gaff Rigged Topsail Passenger Schooner $199,000.00  46' cutter 46' cutter $50,000.00
28' Norm Cross Trimaran 28' Norm Cross Trimaran $13,500.00 45 ft liberty it is a hurrican damaged boat.45 ft liberty it is a hurrican damaged boat. $20,000.00
J22 Racer 2008J22 Racer 2008 $34,000.00 Mistral Windglider Inflatable wind surferMistral Windglider Inflatable wind surfer $61.00
Dinghy skiff ,woodDinghy skiff ,wood $1,800.00 Catamaran Mahe 36 less than a year old. Go fast comfortCatamaran Mahe 36 less than a year old. Go fast comfort $199,000.00
1977 Ranger 33' Racing Sloop Sailboat Atomic Nice Boat1977 Ranger 33' Racing Sloop Sailboat Atomic Nice Boat $1,026.50 Classic Fiberglass Sailboat Designed by Carl AlbergClassic Fiberglass Sailboat Designed by Carl Alberg $5,000.00
Hobie 20 MiracleHobie 20 Miracle $5,295.00 1975 22ft O'Day Sailboat No Reserve1975 22ft O'Day Sailboat No Reserve $199.00
2000 Precision P-28 Sailboat with 3 axle trailor2000 Precision P-28 Sailboat with 3 axle trailor $28,950.00 21' wooden friendship sloop21' wooden friendship sloop $500.00
22' Columbia C22 Evinrude Outboard Motor T12522522' Columbia C22 Evinrude Outboard Motor T125225 $1,900.00 1983 Compac-16' Sailboat With Trailer1983 Compac-16' Sailboat With Trailer $1,600.00
Custom Sailboat Able Poitin 24' designed by EvelynCustom Sailboat Able Poitin 24' designed by Evelyn $6,000.00 28' Spirit Sloop Good Sails 6' head room28' Spirit Sloop Good Sails 6' head room $2,000.00
1984 MacGregor 25ft Sailboat with trailer & Honda Motor1984 MacGregor 25ft Sailboat with trailer & Honda Motor $4,400.00 Cal 25 Good Sails w/ 6 hp evinrude -Pop Top wth Dodger Cal 25 Good Sails w/ 6 hp evinrude -Pop Top wth Dodger $100.00
Dinghy- 8Ft. Walker Bay (outboard Not included )Dinghy- 8Ft. Walker Bay (outboard Not included ) $300.00 Catalina, Capri 14.2, One Design, DaysailerCatalina, Capri 14.2, One Design, Daysailer $500.00
1976 Melges M20 Performance Sailboat! Look!1976 Melges M20 Performance Sailboat! Look! $2,000.00 1981 Tanzer 26 Sloop1981 Tanzer 26 Sloop $3,999.00
71 Flying Scot One Design Daysailer71 Flying Scot One Design Daysailer $2,900.00 1984 Catalina 22' sailboat1984 Catalina 22' sailboat $2,000.00
45' Cockpit Cutter, Bruce Roberts Design 1994,Like New45' Cockpit Cutter, Bruce Roberts Design 1994,Like New $15,000.00 28' Morgan Sailboat Inboard and Kicker Motors T12521128' Morgan Sailboat Inboard and Kicker Motors T125211 $4,655.00
45' Steel Ketch45' Steel Ketch $19,673.10 Catboat 15 ft. Classic Gaff Rigged FgCatboat 15 ft. Classic Gaff Rigged Fg $1,500.00
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See also...
Sailboats 20-27 feet, Sailboats, Boats
Sailboats 28+ feet, Sailboats, Boats
Sailboats Under 20 feet, Sailboats, Boats

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