
Aft Cockpit Sailboats
The most popular class for lovers of sailingManufacturers of aft Cockpit Sailboats



The brand Allures produces aft Cockpit Sailboats and aluminum Sailboats. There are 4 models from 12 to 16 meters.
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The brand Alubat produces aft Cockpit Sailboats and aluminum Sailboats. There are 10 models from 11 to 23 meters in the current model range from 3 lines: Cigale, Ovni and OvniCat.
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The brand Bavaria produces aft Cockpit Sailboats and enclosed Yachts. There are 37 models from 9 to 18 meters in the current model range from 9 lines: C-Line, Cruiser, Easy, R-Line, S-Line, SR-Line, Vida, Virtess and Vision.
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The brand Beneteau produces aft Cockpit Sailboats and outboard Boats. There are 42 models from 4 to 19 meters in the current model range from 12 lines: Antares, Figaro Beneteau, First, First SE, First Yacht, Flyer, Gran Turismo, Grand Trawler, Monte Carlo, Oceanis, Oceanis Yacht and Swift Trawler.
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The brand CNB produces aft Cockpit Sailboats and deck Saloon Sailboats. There are 2 models from 20 to 24 meters.
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The brand Contest Yachts produces center Cockpit Sailboats and luxury Sailing Yachts. There are 14 models from 12 to 26 meters in the current model range from 2 lines: Motor and Sailing.
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The brand Dehler produces aft Cockpit Sailboats and performance Cruisers. There are 7 models from 8 to 15 meters.
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The brand Discovery produces center Cockpit Sailboats and luxury Sailing Yachts. There are 11 models from 12 to 21 meters.
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The brand Dufour produces aft Cockpit Sailboats and catamaran Sailboats. There are 11 models from 10 to 20 meters in the current model range from 2 lines: Catamarans and Sailing Yachts.
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The brand Elan produces aft Cockpit Sailboats and performance Cruisers. There are 8 models from 9 to 16 meters in the current model range from 3 lines: E-Line, GT-Line and Impression.
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The brand Grand Soleil produces aft Cockpit Sailboats and performance Cruisers. There are 10 models from 10 to 26 meters.
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The brand Hanse produces aft Cockpit Sailboats. There are 10 models from 9 to 22 meters.
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Category Description
This is the most popular type of production sailboat. World's largest builders of sailing cruisers are betting on this type of boat, Beneteau, Hanse and Bavaria among them. As the name of the category implies, the cockpit of such boats is shifted aft, closer to the stern. The stern is usually open, wide and flat. Twin rudders are located aft. Winches are also brought out there to control the sails. There are a couple of benches and a folding table right in front of the steering wheels. To protect this big open area from the elements one should consider buying an optional bimini tent.
In comparison with center cockpit sailboats, boats with aft cockpit configuration of the deck have lower and wider aft part. This means it is more convenient to board and leave the yacht and the visibility under the genoa is better. The lower freeboard makes it easier to moore in the marinas. Aft cockpit sailboats have generous space for al-fresco dining, large swimming platforms and huge aft lockers. On some big models there is even a tender garage incorporated into the rear part of the boat.
The boom can be lowered without risk of hitting people. On the contrary, on center cockpit boats the boom should be placed higher as it turns just above the heads of those who are sitting at the cockpit table.
The disadvantage of aft cockpit arrangement vs center cockpit arrangement is a smaller space for the aft cabin, especially on middle sized boats 35-40 ft in length. Also, the center cockpit feels more secure than an aft cockpit as it is usually recessed inside the hull and it is possible to fully enclose it in case of bad weather.
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How are aft cockpit sailboats built?
Most aft cockpit sailboats are made from glass-reinforced plastic (GRP).
This is how the manufacturing process looks in general. A plastic mold is lined with gelcoat and layers of fiberglass cloth, which are then impregnated with resin using a method called Vacuum Infusion Process. When the resin dries out, the hull is taken out of the mold. The superstructure and the rigging are manufactured separately, to be joined with the hull later on.
GRP proved itself as a reliable material: a lot of production boats made from this material have sailed across the oceans. From 2012 to 2015 only, over 90 fiberglass production yachts successfully crossed the Pacific, 35 of which were Beneteau, 13 — Morgan Yachts, 12 — Jeanneau, 9 — Catalina, 8 — Hunter, 6 were Islander, 4 Pearson and 4 Dufour .
Some aft cockpit boats are made with carbon, which is lighter than GRP, but more pricey. As a rule, carbon is used for so-called sport cruisers — boats which can compete in regattas and at the same time are comfortable enough to live on board during extensive trips.
There is also a large family of aft cockpits which are made from aluminum.
Aluminum is also lighter than glass-reinforced plastic, but its main advantage is its behaviour in case of hitting an underwater object or grounding. Aluminum does not crack as plastic does — it bends in, which is more secure and easier to repair.
The most famous builders of aluminum sailboats are Garcia, Alubat, Allures, Boreal.
The most common keel type used on modern aft cabins is a fin keel which is usually built from the same material as the hull. All ocean going sailboats have ballast to prevent them from capsizing and make them more stable. The lower the ballast the better, so today ballast is often poured into the keel. The most common material for the ballast is lead as it has the best weight to volume ratio. The keel is built separately from the hull and then attached to it using bolts.
For shallow waters centerboards and retractable keels can be the preferred option.
The mast and rigging is attached to the keel on the final stages of construction. Most modern production sailboats have bermuda sails - one mast, the mainsail and the jib. On models designed for single handed or double handed sailing different options such as self-tacking jibs, boom furling systems or lazy jacks.
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