Used 505 Sailboats for Sale

The 505 is an iconic high-performance, two-person monohull sailing dinghy, widely recognized as an international gold standard in competitive small boat racing. Designed by the acclaimed English sailboat designer John Westell, this exhilarating craft has earned a formidable reputation for its speed, stability, and demanding yet rewarding sailing characteristics. With a length overall of 16.5 feet, a 6.18-foot beam, and a displacement of just 280 pounds, the 505 is built for exhilarating performance. While its production began in 1954, it has been built by numerous established boatyards over the decades, including Fountaine Pajot, which notably undertook its construction as one of their first significant endeavors upon their founding in 1976.