Yes, by all means, Cell 954-579-1289 if I don’t answer please leave a detailed message and I will call you back

Yes, by all means Cell 954-579-1289 if I don’ answer please leave a detailed message and I will call you back. Also you can send Rick an inquiry via e-mail. Send to: rick@rickssmallsailboats.com

All this is covered in the 8 hour lesson if you buy a boat from us. There are many U-tube videos covering all aspects of towing boats, launching boats from a trailer and trailer maintenance. Also look in your vehicle owners manual for info on how much weight your vehicle can safely tow. If you need to buy a new or used vehicle for towing, make sure it has the “Towing Package” which can prevent transmission problems and stopping/ breaking problems and allows your vehicle to safely tow a heaver boat and trailer combo than the same vehicle without the “towing package.”

Rick will tell you what to bring based on the weather forecast, but you will always want to wear a swim suit or clothes that can get wet, a dry set of clothes to change into after the lesson, water shoes or any shoes that can get wet, sun screen, wide brim hat preferably with chin strap, sun glasses and water. Rick will have a cooler to keep your drinks and food cold.

We offer a wide range of small trailerable sailboats, including dinghies, beach catamarans day sailors, and pocket cruisers. Our selection includes both new and used boats, so you can find the perfect sailboat to fit your needs and budget.

Yes, we offer test sails for serious buyers who are interested in trying out a sailboat before making a purchase. However, we can only offer test sails on used boats for sale. Our new sailboats for sale can’t be test sailed, so they can still be considered new sailboats. You can test sail a new sailboat only after purchasing it.

Our 8-hour sailing lesson is designed to give you a strong foundation that you can continue to build on in the future. The lesson will cover topics such as trailer maintenance, backing the boat down the boat ramp and into the water, outboard motor maintenance and operation, how to adjust the sails to derive the most power from the wind, Chart reading and coastal navigation, and much more all with a focus on safety. The lesson will NOT take place in a classroom. The lesson takes place on the boat you purchased from us.

Yes, we offer ongoing support and guidance to all of our customers. If you have any questions or concerns about your sailboat, you can always call us for advice. Rick’s cell is 954-579-1289, if no answer please leave a detailed message. You may also send Rick questions via e-mail: rick@rickssmallsailboats.com Rick will respond in 24 hours or less.

Our experienced team will help you find the perfect sailboat to fit your needs and budget. We'll ask you a series of questions about your sailing experience, goals, and preferences to help you find the best sailboat for you.

Unfortunately, we do not offer financing options at this time. However, we are happy to work with you to find a sailboat that fits your budget and needs.

By the end of the 8 hour lesson you will know how to: launch the boat, sail and or motor out the channel, raise the sails, turn off the motor, sail for a couple hours and get back to where you left from, get the boat back on the trailer and pull it up the ramp and out of the water, secure the boat for the highway, flush the outboard motor with fresh water (only if the boat was in salt water). You will not get bored with sailing. One of the great things about the sport of sailing is that there is always more you can learn, new places to sail, new weather conditions to experience, different kinds of sailboats to sail on. There are sailboats that have more than one hull (catamaran & trimaran), more than one mast and more than 1 sail such as: ketch, yawl, and schooner. There are sailboats that sail on ice (frozen lakes), boats that sail on horizontal wings called hydrofoils, boats that sail on wheels on land. There are sailboats with no rudder (windsurfer) and boats propelled by a kite instead of a sail. So it could be said that you never really finish learning how to sail. You just get better and more skilled at sailing the longer you participate in this great sport.

If you were born on or after January 1, 1988 and your sailboat has a motor of 10 horsepower or greater, you must complete a boater education course approved by NASBLA and FWC and carry your Florida Boating Safety Education ID card and photo ID on board your boat. It is a good idea for everyone to take a boating safety course before going out on the water in a powerboat or sailboat. Boat US Foundation offers a FREE online safe boating course specific to the state you live in, here is the link: https://www.boatus.org/free/ and select the state whose waters you will be sailing in. This course is approved by NASBLA and FWC.

Regular maintenance is important to keep your sailboat in good condition and ensure its safety on the water. This subject is included in the 8 hour sailing lesson that is included in the cost of any boat you buy from Rick’s Small Sailboats LLC.

Our boats come in ready-to-sail, ready-to-trailer condition including all equipment required by the US Coast Guard. Of course you will want more equipment than what is required by the Coast Guard. This subject is included in the 8 hour course included in the cost of every boat we sell.