You can expect an average sailboat weight to be about 8,000 pounds (3,629 kg). Most sailboat trailers weigh about 1,200 pounds (544 kg).
The average sailboat weight varies depending on the length from 2,000 pounds (907 kg) on average for 14 to 24 feet in length and up to 30,000 pounds (13,608 kg) for larger yacht style sailboats from 40 to 50 feet in length.
Sailboat weight and size ranges quite a bit with both very small and very large. It's difficult to get an accurate estimation on the average weight without doing research yourself based on what type of sailboat size you're looking for.
When looking for sailboats, the weight is listed as displacement. Displacement refers to the boat in the water, before it's loaded with gear and fuel. Package weight (if shown) includes the weight of the trailer, motor, batteries, and weight on the water.
7 Example Sailboat Weights
The following chart features example sailboat weights of specific models ranging from the lightest to heaviest used on the water. Additional details can be found on the manufacturer's websites. Here's the sailboat weight chart:
Sailboat Model | Displacement Weight |
|---|---|
Beneteau First 14 | 148 pounds (67 kg) |
Beneteau First 24 | 2,116 pounds (960 kg) |
Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 | 8,805 pounds (3,994 kg) |
Beneteau Oceanis 41.1 | 17,271 pounds (7,834 kg) |
Hinckley Bermuda 50 | 28,000 pounds (12,701 kg) |
Hinckley SOU’WESTER 53 | 30,000 pounds (13,608 kg) |
Beneteau First Yacht 53 | 34,162 pounds (15,496 kg) |
Additional Weight and Trailer Options
In terms of transporting your sailboat, many people use a sailboat transport service. These services will hitch and transport your sailboat for you if you don't have the proper vehicle for towing.
However, if your sailboat is under 10,000 pounds (4,536 kg), then you may be able to easily tow your boat with the right equipment.
Make sure to check your vehicle's towing capacity. This can be found in your owner's manual or the manufacturer's website as your gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
If your sailboat has a backup engine it's also important to account for fuel. The weight of fuel is about 6.3 (2.9 kg) pounds per gallon of gas. Fuel tanks on sailboats average at about 5 to 10 gallons. When considering the weight of fuel, you can expect on average a full tank of gas to add 47 pounds (21 kg).
To Conclude
Sailboats provide a fun mode of transportation on many different areas of water. Each type also comes with it's own weights based on it's size and use.
It's important to know the correct weight when looking to tow and transport your sailboat. If you're unsure and want specific weights, you can always check the manufacture's website or go to a local cat scale to get a more accurate weight.