Centre Cockpit Sailboats – Balanced for Long Voyages / Condition: Used, Price: 0-160000000 - Filtered

A centre cockpit sailing yacht is the quintessential design for serious offshore cruising and long-distance liveaboard adventures. This configuration positions the helm and primary outdoor control station amidships, creating a highly secure and commanding feeling at the helm, protected from spray by the surrounding coachroof. The most significant advantage of this layout is the incredible amount of space it unlocks. The area aft of the cockpit is dedicated to a vast, full-width owner’s stateroom, often featuring a centerline double berth, ample storage, a private en-suite head, and standing headroom throughout. This provides unparalleled privacy and comfort for the owners, separating the master suite from the guest cabins located forward.

Centre cockpit yachts are renowned for their robust, seaworthy hulls and balanced sail plans, making them confident and comfortable blue-water performers. The raised cockpit offers excellent 360-degree visibility for watchkeeping and is a fantastic social area while at anchor. The design naturally creates a "split-level" interior, with steps leading down to a spacious saloon and galley, and aft to the luxurious owner’s retreat. If you are a cruising couple or a family planning extended voyages where safety, space, and owner comfort are paramount, a centre cockpit yacht is the ultimate passagemaker. Explore our selection of centre cockpit sailing yachts for sale and find your perfect long-range cruising companion.