Question 1

What are the specs of the YOUNG 88?

Accepted Answer

The YOUNG 88 has the following specifications: 29.33ft LOA, 10.83ft beam, 5.75ft draft, 5,843lb displacement, 2,219.8lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the YOUNG 88 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Roger Land Yachts/Jim Young Marine Ltd. (NZ), designed by Jim Young, first built in 1981, 158 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the YOUNG 88 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The YOUNG 88 is classified as a Racer/Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 13.89, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.41, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the YOUNG 88?

Accepted Answer

The YOUNG 88 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 19, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 143.23, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a YOUNG 88?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a YOUNG 88 is estimated at $1.4K – $3.7K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a YOUNG 88 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the YOUNG 88 (29.33ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.4K – $3.7K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 29.33ft boat: Florida: $5,300-$14,100/year. California: $4,900-$12,300/year. Massachusetts: $3,700-$8,200/year + $1,200 winter storage. New York: $3,700-$10,300/year + $1,200 winter storage. Maryland: $3,500-$6,300/year. Texas: $2,100-$6,300/year. Washington: $4,200-$9,200/year. Michigan: $2,100-$4,500/year + $1,200 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,200-$6,300/year. South Carolina: $4,600-$8,800/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $4K to $23K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a YOUNG 88?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the YOUNG 88 (29.33ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $5,300-$14,100/year. California: $4,900-$12,300/year. Massachusetts: $3,700-$8,200/year + $1,200 winter storage. New York: $3,700-$10,300/year + $1,200 winter storage. Maryland: $3,500-$6,300/year. Texas: $2,100-$6,300/year. Washington: $4,200-$9,200/year. Michigan: $2,100-$4,500/year + $1,200 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,200-$6,300/year. South Carolina: $4,600-$8,800/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the YOUNG 88?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 3 issues reported for the YOUNG 88 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, rigging, rudder, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the YOUNG 88.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a YOUNG 88?

Accepted Answer

When buying a YOUNG 88, SailPages.com has compiled 3 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural, rigging, rudder. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the YOUNG 88 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the YOUNG 88?

Accepted Answer

The YOUNG 88 has the following rig dimensions: I=34.67ft (foretriangle height), J=10.42ft (foretriangle base), P=37ft (mainsail luff), E=11ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 400.4 sq ft. Jib area: 180.6 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the YOUNG 88 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The YOUNG 88 is classified as a Racer/Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 29.33ft LOA, comfort ratio 13.89, capsize ratio 2.41, SA/disp 19. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	29.33 ft
LWL	26.31 ft
Beam	10.83 ft
Draft	5.75 ft
Displacement	5,843 lb
Ballast	2,219.8 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.9 kn

Iforetriangle height	34.67 ft
Jforetriangle base	10.42 ft
Pmainsail luff	37 ft
Emainsail foot	11 ft
FLforestay	10.4 ft
Mainsail	400.4 sq ft
Jib (100%)	180.6 sq ft
Spinnaker	307.1 sq ft

TWA \ TWS	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	20	24
52°	3.9	5.2	6.0	6.4	6.6	6.7	6.8	6.8	6.8
60°	4.1	5.4	6.2	6.6	6.8	6.9	6.9	7.0	7.1
75°	4.3	5.5	6.3	6.7	6.9	7.1	7.2	7.4	7.5
90°	4.1	5.4	6.3	6.7	7.0	7.2	7.5	7.8	8.0
110°	4.0	5.4	6.3	6.8	7.2	7.6	7.8	8.2	8.6
120°	3.8	5.2	6.2	6.8	7.2	7.6	8.0	8.8	9.5
135°	3.2	4.6	5.7	6.5	6.9	7.3	7.8	8.9	11.5
150°	2.7	3.9	5.0	5.9	6.5	7.0	7.4	8.2	10.0
Beat VMG	2.5	3.4	4.1	4.6	4.8	4.9	4.9	5.0	4.9
Run VMG	2.3	3.4	4.3	5.1	5.8	6.4	6.8	7.5	8.6

YOUNG 88

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