| There are many different types of Sailboats and | | | | While Ketches are a very close relation to the |
| designs to sailboats. In this article we will go over | | | | sloop, they have a second mast that is shorter |
| the various types and some information on them. | | | | and located forward of the rudderpost. This |
| A sailboat is a boat that uses wind as its primary | | | | second is known as the mizzenmast, the sail on |
| way to move around. Although these boats vary | | | | this mast is called the mizzen sail. |
| in size and craftsmanship, they are still sailboats. | | | | Yawl |
| Sloop | | | | The yawl is very closely related to the Ketch. It |
| This is the most frequently used sailboat and has | | | | has a mizzenmast, however is astern the |
| very distinguishing features. It has one Mast with | | | | rudderpost. |
| two sails attached to it; these are generally a | | | | Schooner |
| mainsail and foresail. | | | | A Schooner can and will have more than two |
| Rig Sloop | | | | masts. The second will be as tall as the first mast, |
| The next is the Rig Sloop or Rig for short. The | | | | which helps to mark its difference from the yawl |
| Rig has two sails, however, they do not run to | | | | and ketch. |
| the top of the mast. This allows more tension in | | | | Hulls |
| the Backstay, while arching in the middle of the | | | | The hull is the body or also known as the frame |
| forward mast. | | | | of a ship. This is the part of the boat in which the |
| Cutters | | | | bottom half is in the water |
| The cutter may look similar to the sloop, | | | | Keel |
| however, it only has one single mast and mainsail | | | | The keel is one of two different things, one being |
| to allow for 2 headsails to be used. | | | | the frame on which the boat is built, while the |
| Catboats | | | | other is used to help with the boat's |
| Catboats have one mast that is mounted | | | | maneuverability. |
| towards the forward. These come without a Jib. | | | | Centerboard |
| The modern Catboats have only one sail, while | | | | The Centerboard is a lightweight keel that is not |
| the older ones have multiple sails. | | | | mounted permanently, and can be moved out of |
| Ketches | | | | the way in shallow water. |