2001 hunter 260 sailboat

A modern trailer-sailer with big boat features

Gone are the days when trailerable sailboats were Spartan, uncomfortable and sailed sideways rather than to windward. The Hunter 260 is one of a new breed of trailerable cruisers that mixes sparkling performance with a comfortable interior. It's a perfect boat for a small family with many activities vying for limited vacation timeÑa growing trend that manufacturers like Hunter have responded to with boats that are easy to trailer, quick to rig and easy to sail. A boat that can cruise at 65 down the highway, arrive at pristine cruising grounds miles from home and then get you home after a long weekend is a valuable commodity. The Hunter 260 is such a boat. The 260 is available in two primary configurations. The standard version has a swing centerboard that draws 6 feet when lowered and has a water ballast system that makes it ideal for towing by allowing you to add 2,000 pounds of displacement after launching. The displacement without the water ballast is 3,000 pounds, which is well within the towing capacity of most full-size cars and SUVs. The optional fixed-keel version has a bulb wing keel and a shoal draft of 3 feet, 6 inches.

It was an ideal day for sailing off Santa Barbara, California, with an 8-knot sea breeze. (The boat was photographed at Colorado's Lake Dillon in the pouring rain.) I stepped aboard, in a modern-day equivalent of the pier-head jump, just as the owner was leaving the dock. An 8-horsepower Mariner outboard on a stern bracket carried us out of the harbor in short order, the wheel steering providing excellent fingertip control. At sea, we raised the full-batten main and standard, 110-percent jib using halyards that led neatly back to the cockpit. The boat accelerated and tracked well to windward in a light chop. It heeled quickly, then steadied and sailed as stiff as a post. The 260 is not exceptionally close-winded, but crack her off a couple of points and she gets you there in fine style.

I turned her onto a reach and she romped along at about 5 knots as we sat back and enjoyed the view. The boat was reliable in stays and steady downwind. Its nearly 9-foot beam added stability in the prevailing moderate conditions.

The 260 comes with a jiffy reefing system that can be handled from the large companionway. To go forward while sailing, you have to clamber over the high cabinhouseÑinevitable in a trailerable 26-footer that has a spacious interior. I would like to have seen some grabrails on the cabintop, but they could be easily fitted if desired. Otherwise, the deck layout was well thought out, with a spacious cockpit, contoured benches and optional built-in seats in the stern pulpit for taking in the view.

The boat is available with tiller steering complete with extension, or you can opt for a wheel. I would choose the tiller, although the wheel installation is excellent. The walk-through stern boasts a short, hinged swimming ladder and a convenient platform for securing the kick-up rudder.

The fractional rig with its support struts is mounted in an easy-to-use tabernacle on deck. By the time I cadged a ride, the owner had already stepped the mast, but he raved about the ingenious hinge system and the ease of rigging the boat. A deep well in the foredeck keeps both anchor and rode out of the way until needed, and a convenient bow roller is close to handÑnice touches in a trailer boat of this size.

These days amenities on a trailer boat include an enclosed head and a full galley. Hunter is famous for its interior design and has gussied up the 260 with all the comforts of home. With the exception of the head compartment with sink, vanity and Porta Potti, the interior is open. The starboard side galley comes with a small sink, manual water system and butane stove. An insulated cooler located in a built-in locker serves as an icebox. The overall effect is attractive and airy, with a nice finish and well-chosen colors creating a welcoming space below.

A huge U-shaped dinette surrounds the cabin table, which converts into a double berth in the fixed-keel boat. There are three opening ports and large windows that provide light and ventilation. A V-berth in the bow has curtains for some privacy. The main double berth is aft. There is plenty of space for a couple or a family with two young children, although more than four adults would probably feel like a crowd after a few days. The list of standard features goes on and on: full electrical system, hanging wet locker, recessed fuel tank locker in the cockpit, well-thought-out dish storage in the galley and positive flotation. The inventory even includes PFDs, a fire extinguisher and US Sailing's Keel Boat Manual. An inboard Yanmar 9-horsepower diesel is optional for the fixed-keel boat. Hunter believes that a complete cruising package makes sense for most customers and saves money as well.

The 260 is designed with a specific market in mind: younger sailing families, many of them owning a larger cruising boat for the first time. Hunter has taken great care to make the 260's appeal as wide as possible with a balance of reasonable sailing performance and a comprehensive range of live-aboard features usually found on much larger boats. This well-designed trailer boat represents state-of-the-art thinking in this segment of the marketplace.

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Hunter 260 Boats for sale

1998 Hunter 260

Orlando, Florida

Make Hunter

Category Daysailer Sailboats

Posted Over 1 Month

1998 Hunter 260 This boat is in like new condition. Draws only 18 inches when the center board is up. Boat is perfect as a trailer-able family cruiser. It is almost 8.5 feet wide and a little over 26 feet long. It has the new 260 layout with a wheel and a floor plan superior to the older Hunter 26.  There have been many additions to the boat. At the helm, we added engine controls to make available speed and shifting. The motor and rudder are linked so they both steer together. It has a Garmin 411 GPS sounder unit that provides depth and speed information in addition to geographic information. There is a bimini over the cockpit, a 25 watt CHF radio and an AM/FM Cd Stereo.  Shore power charger, butane stove, a cooler in the galley. It has a magna propane grill mounted on the railing. All safety equipment included. The bottom paint is in good condition and the tandem trailer is new.  Boat is currently docked on a freshwater lake in Central Florida near Orlando. Additional Items that have been professionally installed: 3 new deep cycle batteries, battery switch and tester. 5 additional LED spot lights. 2 original Hunter windows with screens, one in the head and one in the galley. 20" flat screen T in the salon, and a 10" flat screen in the aft birth with outside antennae. 2 fans installed, one in the galley and one in hte salon. SS bow anchor roller. New 9.8 Tohatsu long shaft outboard with approximately 3 hours. New original Edsen pedestal engine controls. New compact counter top microwave. New 5000 BTU AC with custom leak proof hood for bow hatch.

2000 Hunter 260

Youngstown, New York

Category Cruiser Boats

2000 Hunter 260 Water Ballast, Includes Double Axle Trailer, 9.8HP Outboard Engine, Wheel Steering

2002 Hunter 260

South Chatham, Massachusetts

2002 Hunter 260 Preliminary Listing, attractive shoal draft Hunter 260 sloop. Dual axle trailer included. 2014 Honda 4-stroke outboard. Please call for further details.

2001 Hunter 260

Groton, Connecticut

Category Sloop Sailboats

2001 Hunter 260 This Hunter 260 is located here at our facility in Noank, CT. and can be easily seen by appointment.  Options Include: Powered by a 2001 Tohatsu 9.9hp outboard2001 Majic Tilt trailerVHF RadioCompassDepthGPSCDI roller furling systemCustom dodgerBimini topBoom vangDanforth anchor with chain and rodeBilge pumpFenders / docklinesCockpit cushionsStereo system

1996 Hunter 260

Sea Bright, New Jersey

1996 Hunter 260 A nice trailerable pocket cruiser for family fun. Easy to rig and launch. Performance on all points of sail are enhanced by the high aspect center board and rudder. The 2,000 lb. water ballast takes weight off the tow vehicle for easy towing.

Chestertown, Maryland

2001 Hunter 260,2001 Hunter 260 for sale. Excellent shape and well maintained. Lots of add ons. Most likely the most outfitted 260 available. It is 3000lbs boat when on the trailer (total trailer weight 3500lbs with weight of trailer) and takes on 2000lbs of water ballast when in the water as her ballast Here is a list of the additional equipment to the standard Hunter 260.Honda 9.9 with binnacle controls and slaved to rudder,Air conditioning,Fortress anchor,CDI Roller furling,New jib 2013,New Mast/rigging 2013,Raymarine st60 plus wind,Raymarin st60 tridata speed depth,Garmon Chart plotter,Raymarine autopilot (tiller pilot),VHF radio w/ masthead antenna and wireless ram mic,Binnacle compass,Stereo w/ iPod input and remote,Speakers in cabin/cockpit,New synthetic teak/holly floor in cabin,High performance rudder,Helm seat,Cockpit cushions,Larger portapotttie,20 gal pressure fresh water,Cockpit washdown,2x12v fans,Upgraded sink and faucets,Wood walls in main salon,second pin to slide table to ceiling out of the way (table shown in stowed/up in photo),Bimini,Main sheet traveler,Mainsail stackpack with lazy jacks,Snap cleats for jib,110v shore power,Multiple 110v plugs,2 batt (new 2014,2015),12 batt voltage gauge,12v plug. Cig lighter type,Radar deflector,Dinghy eng hanger,New eng mount brackets,Sunbrella companionway cover,New LED trailer lights 2015,Wheel steering,Wood wine glass rack,Upgraded galley sink,All the standard hunter 260 equip (enclosed head, cooler in cabinet, butane stove etc.) $19900

2003 Hunter 260

Indianapolis, Indiana

Category Sailboats

2003 Hunter 260 The Hunter 260 offers exciting performance, surprisingly complete accommodations, and real versatility. Below, there are amenities usually found on much larger boats including an enclosed head, full galley, convertible dinette, V-berth, and aft cabin. Long weekends or extended vacations are comfortable and truly livable aboard the Hunter 260. Hunter Marine's water-ballasted trailerables are comfortable cruisers that are easy to tow because the stability is left in the water, not on the trailer. Whether trailer sailing across the country or just across town, Hunter makes the experience truly easy with a rig that is safe, simple, and fast to set up and take down.

San Diego, California

2000 Hunter 260 26' Hunter 260 '00 "Cool Change" Excellent trailer sailor with accommodations for six. Roomy cockpit and below decks. Wheel steering, Bimini and newer quantum jib. A great getaway boat for lakes or the ocean.

2002 Hunter H260 Sailboat

Villas, New Jersey

Length 26.0

The Hunter 260 offers accommodations not typically found on trailer-able sailboats - a small galley, enclosed head and sleeping accommodations for four people, assuming two are small children. To package all this and still keep weight to a level that can be towed by most full-sized automobiles and SUVs, Hunter uses a water ballast system rather than fixed ballast. Length overall of the 260 is 26' 3", beam is 8'5', draft is 1' 9" with the centerboard fully raised and 6' even with it lowered; weight, with no ballast and no gear, is an even 3,000 lbs. The 260 is intended for use near coastal and protected waters and Hunter has done a great job devising a one-person system for raising and lowering the mast that works well. The cockpit is large and comfortable and open at the stern for easy boarding as well as quick access to the outboard rudder and motor the nice wheel steering The main cabin features very comfortable accommodations for a 26-footer - with 5' 7" standing head room. There is a U-shaped dinette on centerline which seats four adults comfortably. To the port side aft, there is an enclosed head with porta-potty and wash basin. The small galley is opposite and has a single-burner butane stove and small sink. A double berth is beneath the cockpit . Auxiliary power is provided by a 9.9 hp Mercury outboard engine mounted on a bracket at the starboard stern.Hunter's wheel steering connects the outboard motor so that it turns when the rudder is turned, is a definite plus for ease of docking or maneuvering in tight spaces. All extras added after 2006 including motor which is a 2008 Mercury. Roller furler and main were reconditioned with umbrella added to furler. Trailer reconditioned with new brakes. Has cockpit canvas with stainless steel frame. It also has the camper package that is like new. This makes the salon very large and roomy for overnights. Has an installed stereo with cabin and cockpit speakers. Professional cockpit cushions. No damage to hull or bottom Most of life in Fresh water, 1 season now in salt water. engine flushed regularly.Engine Had complete tune up at end October 2015. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE

1998 Hunter 260 Sailboat

Clermont, Florida

Price has been lowered to 22,000. Boat is in great condition. Draws only 18in when the center board is up. This boat is perfect as a trailerable family cruiser. It is almost 8.5 feet wide and over 26 feet long. It has the new 260 layout with a wheel and a floor plan superior to the older Hunter 26. There have been many additions to the boat. At the helm, engine controls were added to make available speed and shifting. The motor and rudder are linked so they both steer together. It has a Garmin 411 GPS sounder unit that provides depth and speed information in addition to geographic information. There is a Bimini over the cockpit, a 25 watt VHF radio and an AM/FM CD Stereo. Shore power charger, butane stove, a cooler in the galley. It has a magna propane grill mounted on the railing. All safety equipment included. The bottom paint is in good condition and the tandem trailer is NEW. Additional items/equipment professionally installed in the last 12 months:3 new deep cycle batteries, battery switch and tester. 5 additional LED spot lights2 original Hunter windows with screens, one in the head, one in the galley.20" flat screen TV in the salon and a 10" flat screen in the aft birth with outside antennae.2 fans installed, one in salon, one in galley.SS bow anchor rollerNew 9.8 Tohatsu long shaft outboard with approx 3 hours.New original Edsen pedestal engine controlsNew compact counter top microwaveNew 5000 BTU AC with custom leak proof hood for bow hatch.Comes with an additional 8.8 HP Long Shaft Nissan outboard motor with remote controls. Boat is currently in Lake Harris in Leesburg FL. Message me if interested or call 907-952-4385 if you want to take a look at it. Vince.

1999 Marlow-Hunter 260

Groton, Massachusetts

Make Marlow-Hunter

1999 Hunter 260 water-ballast Sailboat. 2014 9.9 Tohatsu longshaft motor, 2018 Rollerfurler headsail with acrylic sunshield, vberth and aft berth cushions re-upholstered with sunbrella fabric. 2018 Raymarine Axiom 7 GPS. New mast raising system-M26. Swing centerboard draws 6 feet, can launch in 3 feet of water. Trailer included.

2005 Marlow-Hunter 260

Bradenton, Florida

Category Cruiser Sailboats

2005 Hunter 260 SailBoat Price: $ 21,900.00 OBO Conditions : good , ready to sail. Clear Boatfax Type: Water Ballast with centerboard Control: pedestal with wheel steering rudder Sails: Main, roller furling jib Roller Furling: Cruising Design Canvas: Sailcover, Bimini and many more Outboard: 2005 Nissan 9.9 hp, 4 stroke with remote start and throttle (in vry good conditions) Specs: LENG OVERALL (LOA) 26’ 3” LENG OF WATER LÑINE (LWL) : 23’ 3” BEAM (MAX): 8’ 11 ½” DRAFT (center board up): 1.9 Ft. DRAFT (center board down): 6 Ft MAST HEIGHT (from water line) : 40 Ft DISPLACEMENT (w/o water ballast) : 3000 Lbs DISPLACEMENT (with water ballast) : 5000 Lbs SAIL AREA (100% triangles): 289.5 sq. Ft. Trailer: Original 2005 Magic Tild Galvanized double axle with fenders, guides, extending tongue, with new trailer jack, tires ,wheels, drums , springs . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4GFVMLPSiY&feature=youtu.be (video sailing) email: [email protected] or text 941 9204936 (juan Rosabal) Current location : Sarasota Sailing Squadron Marina at Sarasota Bay , Florida (las 3 years, not on the water, normally in parking lot) Position at the marina parking Lot : B26 Information about de sailboat https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/hunter-260 https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-content/uploads/260_1997-2005.pdf The boat includes all the standard features and more… Pedestal guard w/cockpit table Cabin vent fan Cabin 12v receptacle Cockpit 12v receptacle Cockpit cushions, helm seat cushion Solid boom vang with ajustment Rail mounted propane grill 2nd battery & selector switch / solar charger Stern rail seat covers and cushions Helm seat cushion 2 Anchors Port-o-potti toilet Jib w/roller –main w/reef points Lazy jack systems Mast 40' with raising and lowering system Custom screen for main hatch AM/FM/CD Stereo w/cabin and cockpit speakers Cabin shades Draft 1.9 ‘board up, 6’ boar down 8 livesaver Miscellaneus , spare parts Deph meter Pressurized on-desmand water pump in kitchen sink and bath room faucets -- 20 gal fresh water tank Built in cooler- and double burner propane stow Moon light hatch Replaced recalled petcock ball valves EZ steer Teak Cabin bookshelf and VHS holder Pedestal compass Windex 6 fenders Hand held Garmin GPS and VHF – Radio Solar charging Boat cover Cockit cushion bottom paint Bimini top

Kernersville, North Carolina

Nissan 8 Horsepower Motor, Bathroom, CB Radio, Gas Stove, Sinks, Cooler/Refrigerator, All the Sails and Sleeps 8

2001 Hunter 260 The Hunter 260 offers exciting performance, surprisingly complete accommodations, and real versatility. Below, there are amenities usually found on much larger boats including an enclosed head, full galley, convertible dinette, V-berth, and aft cabin. Long weekends or extended vacations are comfortable and truly livable aboard the Hunter 260. Hunter Marine's water-ballasted trailerables are comfortable cruisers that are easy to tow because the stability is left in the water, not on the trailer. Whether trailer sailing across the country or just across town, Hunter makes the experience truly easy with a rig that is safe, simple, and fast to set up and take down. Hunter Marine Corporation was founded in 1973 to build truly affordable sailboats. Warren Luhrs, Hunter's chairman, has personally logged thousands of ocean miles both single-handedly and shorthanded aboard his ocean racers. From these floating laboratories hundreds of new ideas have been born. The same B & R rig that powered his boats into the record books also power the Hunter fleet. A lot has changed over the years, but Hunter Marine continues its commitment of bringing the sailing public the best performing and most accommodating sailboats at a reasonable price.

1998 Hunter 26' 260

West Palm Beach, Florida

Boat is in great condition. Draws only 18in when the center board is up. This boat is perfect as a trailerable family cruiser. It is almost 8.5 feet wide and over 26 feet long. It has the new 260 layout with a wheel and a floor plan superior to the older Hunter 26. There have been many additions to the boat. At the helm, engine controls were added to make available speed and shifting. The motor and rudder are linked so they both steer together. It has a Garmin 411 GPS sounder unit that provides depth and speed information in addition to geographic information. There is a Bimini over the cockpit, a 25 watt VHF radio and an AM/FM CD Stereo. Shore power charger, butane stove, a cooler in the galley. It has a magna propane grill mounted on the railing. All safety equipment included. The bottom paint is in good condition and the tandem trailer is NEW.Boat is located in a Marina in Port Orange near Daytona Beach.The slip it is currently in may be able to be taken over by new owner - it is in a prime slip. Additional items/equipment professionally installed in the last 12 months:3 new deep cycle batteries, battery switch and tester. 5 additional LED spot lights2 original Hunter windows with screens, one in the head, one in the galley.20" flat screen TV in the salon and a 10" flat screen in the aft birth with outside antennae.2 fans installed, one in salon, one in galley.SS bow anchor rollerNew 9.8 Tohatsu long shaft outboard with approx 3 hours.New original Edsen pedestal engine controlsNew compact counter top microwaveNew 5000 BTU AC with custom leak proof hood for bow hatch.

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VESSEL REVIEW | Sinichka – Electric commuter boats designed for Russia’s Moskva River

A series of three new electric monohull commuter ferries have already begun operational sailings on the Moskva River in the Russian capital Moscow.

Built by Russian shipyard Emperium, sister vessels Sinichka , Filka , and Presnya – all named after rivers in Moscow – are being operated by the Moscow Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development (Moscow Deptrans). They are the first units of a planned fleet of 20 vessels that will serve the capital city and other nearby communities. The new ferry system will be the water transport system to be operated on the Moskva River in 16 years.

Each vessel has a welded aluminium hull, an LOA of 21 metres, a beam of 6.2 metres, a draught of only 1.4 metres, a displacement of 40 tonnes, and capacity for 80 passengers plus two crewmembers. Seating is available for 42 passengers on each ferry, and the main cabins are also fitted with USB charging ports, wifi connectivity, tables, toilets, and space for bicycles and scooters. The cabin layout can be rearranged to allow the operator to adjust the distances between the seats and to install armrests of varying widths.

An open upper deck is also accessible to passengers and is the only area on each ferry where smoking is allowed.

The ferries are all of modular construction with each ferry’s wheelhouse, main cabin, and other structural elements being built as complete, separate components. This enables the ferries to be easily dismantled for transport to anywhere in Russia by rail and then quickly re-assembled within seven days.

The ferries are also ice-capable. Recently completed operational trials on the Moskva showed that the vessels can also easily navigate under mild winter conditions with broken surface ice, though year-round operations are planned for the entire fleet.

The ferries are each fitted with 500kWh lithium iron phosphate battery packs that supply power to two 134kW motors. This configuration can deliver a maximum speed of 11.8 knots, a cruising speed of just under 10 knots, and a range of 150 kilometres.

Emperium said the transfer of rotation of electric motors to the propeller is carried out by direct drive. As a propulsion installation, a pulling rotary propeller-steering column with double screws is used. The installation of double pulling screws, with similar power, allows an operator to increase the efficiency of the propulsion system to deliver a slightly higher speed or to reduce energy consumption. This arrangement also provides the ferries with enhanced manoeuvrability necessary for navigating in close quarters.

The batteries themselves have projected service lives of 10 to 12 years and are fitted with safety features such as built-in fire extinguishers and gas vents. Quick-disconnect features allow the batteries to be easily removed for replacement or maintenance.

Some of our readers have expressed disquiet at our publication of reviews and articles describing new vessels from Russia. We at Baird Maritime can understand and sympathise with those views. However, despite the behaviour of the country’s leaders, we believe that the maritime world needs to learn of the latest developments in vessel design and construction there.

Click here to read other news stories, features, opinion articles, and vessel reviews as part of this month’s Passenger Vessel Week.

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2017 Mercury 4 stroke outboard

Centerboard (2022)

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Two new port lights (2021)

Fully battened mainsail (2021)

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Water ballast model (for ease of trailering - tanks remain full for sailing). Based on the earlier HUNTER 26.

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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