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Motorsailers: The Best of Sail and Power Combined

Motorsailers, the remarkable hybrid vessels that seamlessly blend sail and power capabilities, offer a world of possibilities for boating enthusiasts. In this article, we will delve into the reliability of motorsailer engines, their shorter draft design, the factors that impact their sailing performance, and the considerations regarding maintenance and upkeep. Additionally, we will highlight the benefits of motorsailers for long-distance cruising, particularly in coastal ocean areas.

Motorsailer Engine Reliability

One of the key advantages of motorsailers lies in the reliability of their engines. Traditional sailboats rely solely, more or less, on sails for propulsion. Motorsailers feature robust and efficient engines that provide reliable power when sailing conditions are unfavorable or when precise maneuvering is required. Motorsailers typically have larger engines and horsepower, similar to what you might see in a powerboat. 

This combination of sail and power allows motorsailers to navigate safely through calms, currents, or challenging passages. The engines in motorsailers are purposefully designed to be dependable. They often incorporate marine-grade components and systems that are built to withstand the demands of extended voyages and long-distance cruising.

Motorsailers Small Draft

Motorsailers stand out due to their smaller draft design. This enables access to shallow and remote areas that are off-limits to many other boats. This design feature allows motorsailers to explore coastal regions, including idyllic coves, hidden bays, and secluded islands that are rich in natural beauty.

By drawing less water, motorsailers can venture into shallow anchorages and navigate close to shorelines, enhancing the freedom and flexibility of coastal exploration.

Motorsailer Sailing Performance

it’s important to acknowledge that motorsailers may not match the pure sailing capabilities and performance of dedicated sailboats. Several factors contribute to this distinction. Firstly, motorsailers tend to have heavier displacement due to their robust construction, which can impact their upwind performance and overall speed under sail. The weight and design of motorsailers are optimized for the combined sail and power capabilities. This results in a compromise compared to specialized sailing vessels.

The sail area and rigging of motorsailers are typically designed to complement the vessel’s power characteristics, rather than being purely optimized for sailing performance. While motorsailers can still sail effectively and harness the wind efficiently, they may not provide the same level of speed or agility as dedicated sailboats. This consideration is essential for those seeking competitive racing or the adrenaline rush of high-speed sailing.

Motorsailer Means Double the Maintenance?

Additionally, the dual nature of motorsailers—incorporating both sail and power systems—implies double the maintenance and upkeep compared to single-purpose boats. Motorsailers require periodic maintenance and servicing of their engines, propulsion systems, and rigging. The presence of two distinct systems adds complexity to routine checks. Although, this can be mitigated through regular inspections, maintenance schedules, and partnering with experienced marine professionals.

Motorsailers and Long-Distance Cruising

Motorsailers are particularly well-suited for long-distance cruising in coastal ocean areas. Their versatile nature allows sailors to enjoy extended voyages with the efficiency and eco-friendliness of sailing. When favorable winds prevail, motorsailers can hoist their sails and harness the power of nature. This reduces fuel consumption and provides a serene and eco-conscious experience.

This is especially advantageous in coastal ocean areas, where reliable winds are often available for extended periods. In the absence of favorable sailing conditions, the reliable engines of motorsailers ensure that progress can be made. Thus enabling the vessel to reach its destination safely and efficiently.

Top Motorsailers on the Market:

Nordhavn is a renowned brand known for its exceptional motorsailers and trawler yachts. They offer a range of motorsailers that combine the best features of sail and power, providing comfortable and reliable vessels for long-distance cruising. Nordhavn motorsailers are built with robust construction, luxurious interiors, and efficient power systems. This makes Nordhavn a popular choice among boating enthusiasts who value both sail and power capabilities.

Nauticat motorsailers are a pinnacle of elegance, craftsmanship, and performance. With a rich heritage and meticulous attention to detail, these Finnish-built vessels showcase the perfect marriage of traditional aesthetics and modern technology.

Nauticat motorsailers excel in both sailing and power capabilities. Nauticat motorsailers offer exhilarating sailing experiences and reliable engines for when the winds are calm or maneuvering is required. The spacious and luxurious interiors provide a comfortable living space for extended voyages, while customizable options allow owners to create a personalized onboard sanctuary. With a commitment to excellence and a legacy of quality, Nauticat motorsailers continue to captivate sailors with their timeless beauty and exceptional seafaring abilities.

Fisher motorsailers embody the spirit of adventure and ruggedness. They are designed to conquer both the open sea and challenging coastal waters. Renowned for their distinctive pilothouse design and robust construction, Fisher motorsailers have become synonymous with strength and reliability. Built with seafaring capabilities in mind, these vessels are well-suited for long-distance cruising and offshore passages.

With their raised pilothouse providing excellent visibility and shelter, Fisher motorsailers allow for comfortable and confident navigation in various weather conditions. The spacious and practical interiors offer a cozy and functional living space, catering to the needs of adventurous sailors who appreciate a blend of power and sail. Whether navigating remote coastlines or embarking on extended voyages, Fisher motorsailers are a trusted companion, ready to withstand the elements and provide unforgettable seafaring experiences.

Conclusion:

Motorsailers offer a unique and versatile boating experience, combining the advantages of both sail and power systems. Their reliable engines, shorter draft design, and versatility make them ideal for long-distance cruising, particularly in coastal ocean areas. While their sailing performance may not match that of dedicated sailboats, motorsailers compensate with their ability to access shallow areas and their efficient utilization of wind power. By understanding the distinct characteristics and considerations of motorsailers, boating enthusiasts can embrace the best of both worlds and embark on unforgettable adventures on the water.

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Lien Hwa 45 Motor Sailer

Greenport, New York (United States of America)

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Commissioned by Ted Jones and designed by Ed Monk Jr, this Motorsailer was built in the Lien Hwa Yard in Taiwan. The Lien Hwa Yard was chosen for their quality construction and have also built ...

Pedigree Cat BLOOMFIELD 86′ MOTORSAILER

Redmond, Washington (United States of America)

Pier One Yacht Sales

BLOOMFIELD 86′ MOTORSAILER CAT DESIGN YOUR VERY OWN INTERIOR WITH ALL BELLS AND WHISTLES!! Unique opportunity to build a custom' luxury Catamaran specifically to your desired t...

Cheoy Lee Motorsailer

North Miami Beach, Florida (United States of America)

Atlantic Yacht & Ship Inc

Featured Atlantic Yacht and Ship, specialists in Motorsailers, is proud to offer this 53' 1990 Cheoy Lee Motorsailer for sale in North Miami Beach, Florida. Take a look at these images and vid...

Irwin Irwin 31 Citation

Cape Charles, Virginia (United States of America)

- Stock #Irwin Citation 31 is very good condition and ready to sail 1985 Irwin Citation located in Cape Charles, Virginia in very good overall condition, well-maintained, clean...

Custom Phillip Rhodes Motorsailor

Ponce Inlet, Florida (United States of America)

Sunshine Cruising Yachts

BE SURE TO ENJOY THE IMMERSIVE TOUR! 2016 Retrofit and 2022 Retrofit CLASSIC RHODES LINES, MODERN COMFORTS,THE TOUGHNESS AND DURABILITY OF STEEL, THE SAILING PERORMANCE...

SHANNON 53 HPS

Saint Augustine, Florida (United States of America)

The Harlen Wood is a luxury high-end motorsailer, custom built for the current owners by the Shannon Boat Company of Rhode Island. This fast 53 HPS (Hybrid/High Power Sailer) has a 135hp twin d...

Chinese Junk 36

Richmond, Virginia (United States of America)

- Stock #Sails with bamboo battens and what a history! Built in Hong Kong in 1967 This boat was found on the hard in 2020 where it had been out of the water for about 6 years. ...

Mako 221 CC

Panama, Florida (United States of America)

Rick Obey Yacht Sales

1992 Mako 221, 2003 Yamaha TXRB 200 4-stroke with only 722 hrs, Polk audio all around. 2 JL Towers will not come with boat. Trailer completely gone through less than a year ago...

Jefferson 42 Sundeck

Stuart, Florida (United States of America)

This is a perfect liveaboard vessel, currently berthed at Safe Harborage Marine. Spacious for its size, this yacht comfortably sleeps four adults in two private staterooms plus two at a convert...

Cheoy Lee 63

Tracys Landing, Maryland (United States of America)

Integrity Yacht Sales

Discover the perfect power and sailing performance blend with this beautifully maintained 1985 Cheoy Lee 63 Motorsailer. Maraya ll is a classic vessel that combines the best of...

Pedigree Cat Shuttleworth 52 AeroRig

Raymond, Washington (United States of America)

OWN A NEW, CUSTOM BUILT 2023 52' CATAMARAN FOR LESS THAN A GENERIC CAT!!  Why purchase a brand name Catamaran when you can pay less for a custom designed Cat built with incr...

Macgregor 26X

Seabeck, Washington (United States of America)

- Stock #Sporty and comfortable sloop with full enclosure. This one really stands out! 1998 MacGregor 26X with Full Canvas Enclosure and Nissan 50 Outboard Discover the perfect...

Lancer Boats Power Sailer

Saint Petersburg, Florida (United States of America)

On A Whim is a 1983 Lancer Yachts PowerSailor 27’sailboat is in good condition and is turnkey! On A Whim has two aluminum 20-gallon fuel tanks. Nothing on her leaks and I hav...

Gulfstar Boats 44

Key West, Florida (United States of America)

- Stock #Great live-aboared motorsailor built for bluewater sailing in style. This amazingly restored 1973 Gulfstar 44 has a 13' 5" beam with a 3' 5" draft Looking for a live-a...

Baltimore, Maryland (United States of America)

Check out the Immersive Tour Below! All exterior brightwork has been taken down to bare wood and refinished with a minimum of 12 coats of Epiphanes High Gloss Varnish. The bo...

Macgregor 26M

New Rochelle, New York (United States of America)

- Stock #EASILY TRANSPORTABLE 2010 MACGREGOR 26M MOTOR-SAILING SLOOP! The MacGregor 26M is a dagger-board equipped fractional sloop motorsailer for those who wish to have the a...

Connelly, New York (United States of America)

- Stock #Great shape, lots of recent work done, a Classic Ketch with re-powered diesel Banjer 37 hull #51 for sale on the Hudson River in New York State This stately ketch-rigg...

Gulf Craft Pilothouse

North Kingstown, Rhode Island (United States of America)

Brewer Yacht Sales

Full Specifications Accommodations; Starting forward is the pullman style offset double with storage outboard and below, next aft to port is a hanging locker, to starboard is the enclosed h...

Rochester, New York (United States of America)

- Stock #Excellent MacGregor 26M! Accommodations include: Galley, Table, Toilet, Sleeps 6! Main Sail is 1 year old and the Jib is two years old! This 2012 MacGregor 26M is a fa...

Palmetto, Florida (United States of America)

- Stock #Classic Design, Motorsailer Comfort, Maintained and Updated, Ready to Sail! This 1990 Island Trader is located in Palmetto, Florida and has been updated by it's curren...

Alameda, California (United States of America)

Worth Avenue Yachts

Salon Expansive salon with a “great room” feel as it encompasses the mid galley and navigation station Upgraded leather upholstery with U-shaped seating around a l...

Cheoy Lee Cutter

Fort Lauderdale FL (United States of America)

53' Cheoy Lee Cutter Rarely does a vessel of this caliber arrive on the market in such exceptional condition. Over $450,000 spent in the last few years to bring her back to her true majesty. ...

Florida (United States of America)

Global Yachts UK

A beautifully presented Azimut S10 built in 2020 and available for sale now 'as new'. It has just completed 6 months of warranty work from the factory.

Cape Coral, FL, (United States of America)

The Multihull Company

"AQUAHOLIC", formerly "Knotty Dreamer", is a wonderful example of why the Lagoon 42 is one of the manufacturer's most sought-aftermodels. Known far and wide, the Lagoon 42 is a comfortable cat w...

Bluewater 38 Ingrid

Elfin Cove, Alaska (United States of America)

- Stock #Refitted for trolling as well as sailing. Full electronics, troll poles, slush tanks and gurdies. 4-cylinder Mitsubishi power.. This boat was repowered and refitted wi...

Fort Lauderdale, FL, (United States of America)

LevioSail is the lowest-priced 2017 Lagoon. 42 in the market today. Among the many recent upgrades include: 57 HP Yanmar Engines Flexofold Propellers Full B&G Electronics Suite AIS Transceiv...

Hardy 21 Motorsailer

Rhu (United Kingdom)

Miles Stratton Marine Sales Ltd

Dimensions &general LOA - 6.51m LWL - 5.2m Beam - 2.40m Draft - 0.76m Displacement - 2500kg Ballast - 1100kg (bilge keels) Mast up - 8.2m ...

VAN DEN AKKER Motorsailer

Costa Blanca (Spain)

De Valk Yacht Brokers

Model: VAN DEN AKKER MOTORSAILER Type: motorsailer LOA (m): 27,45 LWL (m): 22,96 Beam (m): 6,29 Draft (m): 3,36 Headroom (m): 2,10 Year built: 1964 Builder: A. Swets Scheepsbouw Country: The Net...

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ABOUT MOTORSAILER BOATS

Motor sailing yachts are definitely more of a popular option these days, as to give the best of both worlds when out on the water. The sheer fun of sailing with propulsion to back you up efficiently. Power and sail working equally together.

Comparing a motor sailer to a traditional sailing yacht , you will find a heavier-built boat, with less fine hull lines but with more spacious accommodation. An enclosed cockpit and a higher free-board, coupled with the doghouse and other superstructure, will have considerable side windage. The motorsailer's sail area will typically be rather smaller than an equivalent yacht's, and any masts may be shorter.

As well as modern examples you will find some truly delightful classic motorsailers , particularly deriving from the Netherlands region.

The most impressive superyacht motor sailer is Sailing Yacht A - 143 meters of great engineering, owned by a Russian billionaire.

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Camarone 34

The Camarone 34 is a motorsailer for extended cruising and spacious accommodations, designed to operate equally well under sail and diesel power.

Camarone 40 – The Perfect Motorsailer!

Sam's newest Passagemaker Magazine article (September Issue) describes the fan-tailed ocean capable motorsailer - Camarone 40. Read more about the design clients' ambitious goals and how this 40 foot boat will be their home base once built for the next several years.

Lit’l Coot 18 Full Keel

The Devlin Lit'l Coot Full Keel is a trailerable pocket cruiser that works equally well under motor and sail.

The Ultimate Oysta, the big'un, the Oysta 62 is an aft-pilothouse dream cruiser for long duration adventures into almost any conditions in total comfort. Being a true 50/50 motorsailor, she's also capable of remarkable economy for such a big girl - not to mention reenacting battles from the age of sail with your friends or hosting an entire family reunion above the Arctic Circle...

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cruising sailing yacht 56MS

Overall length : 17.5 m Width : 5.05 m Draft : 2.13 m

... interest in sail has been rekindled with their innovative design: a motorsailer that will have true Nordhavn capabilities with transoceanic range under power alone and modest sailing performance in offshore ...

ocean cruising sailing yacht JPB 52

Overall length : 15.7 m Width : 4.88 m Draft : 3.15, 1.1 m

... the largest yacht of the JPB range. A long distance sailboat, its integral centerboard allows it to access all the seas of the world and to run aground at will without apprehension. Its Strongall aluminum hull guarantees, ...

ocean cruising sailing yacht JPB 40

Overall length : 11.97 m Width : 3.95 m Draft : 1.87 m

The JPB 40 is a large sailing yacht of just under 12 m capable of taking a whole family on expeditions to the poles or to the warm seas of the Caribbean. With a high headroom, the interior is spacious ...

ocean cruising sailing yacht SAINTE MARTHE 46

Overall length : 14.5 m Width : 4.4 m Draft : 1.9 m

The largest model in the Sainte-Marthe range, the Ste-Marthe 46 is a large capacity mixed cruiser with all the comforts of home. It is equipped with large diesel tanks which allows it to have a large autonomy and its Strongall hull allows ...

cruising sailing yacht THE HAUTURIER 180

Overall length : 18.6 m Width : 4.85 m Draft : 1.2 m

The Hauturier 180 : The idéal boat for safe voyages Pleasure boat-type « Trawler Motorsailer » designed for long-haul voyages. Navigating safely and in great comfort and a friendly atmosphère with well-arranged interior ...

ocean cruising sailing yacht Code 2

Overall length : 64'07" Width : 17'04" Draft : 5'07", 15'00"

This magnificent, luxury cruising racing yacht follows the exclusive style of Black Pepper’s® “Codes”. Inspired by the latest-generation of Imoca 60 ocean racing hulls, she is destined for offshore cruising and racing. ...

motorsailer sailing yacht WHIZZBANG

Overall length : 53 m

... more hours and more money, but next to MAGPIE all year was John and Nancy Mckelvy's new motorsailer , WHIZZBANG, designed by Bill Cook. This is a true motorsailer designed to motor through any conditions ...

The Unique Burial of a Child of Early Scythian Time at the Cemetery of Saryg-Bulun (Tuva)

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In 1988, the Tuvan Archaeological Expedition (led by M. E. Kilunovskaya and V. A. Semenov) discovered a unique burial of the early Iron Age at Saryg-Bulun in Central Tuva. There are two burial mounds of the Aldy-Bel culture dated by 7th century BC. Within the barrows, which adjoined one another, forming a figure-of-eight, there were discovered 7 burials, from which a representative collection of artifacts was recovered. Burial 5 was the most unique, it was found in a coffin made of a larch trunk, with a tightly closed lid. Due to the preservative properties of larch and lack of air access, the coffin contained a well-preserved mummy of a child with an accompanying set of grave goods. The interred individual retained the skin on his face and had a leather headdress painted with red pigment and a coat, sewn from jerboa fur. The coat was belted with a leather belt with bronze ornaments and buckles. Besides that, a leather quiver with arrows with the shafts decorated with painted ornaments, fully preserved battle pick and a bow were buried in the coffin. Unexpectedly, the full-genomic analysis, showed that the individual was female. This fact opens a new aspect in the study of the social history of the Scythian society and perhaps brings us back to the myth of the Amazons, discussed by Herodotus. Of course, this discovery is unique in its preservation for the Scythian culture of Tuva and requires careful study and conservation.

Keywords: Tuva, Early Iron Age, early Scythian period, Aldy-Bel culture, barrow, burial in the coffin, mummy, full genome sequencing, aDNA

Information about authors: Marina Kilunovskaya (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Vladimir Semenov (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Varvara Busova  (Moscow, Russian Federation).  (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences.  Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Kharis Mustafin  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Technical Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Irina Alborova  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Biological Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Alina Matzvai  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected]

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