2026 Sail Buyer's Guide

For a long time now, this has been the category in which the biggest builders have been competing most fiercely. And this is only to be expected: 45 to 50 feet is the ideal size that most family crews have in mind when they dream of letting slip the lines and living aboard. But rising prices and skyrocketing interest rates have put a dampener on many plans these past few years. But the good news is that prices are now stabilizing, some even dropping, further sharpening what has once again become a very tough competitive environment. If you’ve got the budget, you can find yourself aboard a comfortable, safe boat that remains perfectly manageable without the need for a professional skipper. But each model we present here has its own personality: you’re sure to find the multihull that’s right for you!