Used Etchells Class Sailboats for Sale

The Etchells Class sailboat is a highly revered and enduring one-design keelboat, celebrated globally for its exceptional racing capabilities and strict adherence to a single-design philosophy. Conceived by the renowned American naval architect and world championship sailor Elwood Widmer "Skip" Etchells, this sleek racer was originally designed in 1966 with aspirations for Olympic recognition. Though another design was ultimately selected for the Olympic stage, the Etchells quickly garnered an enthusiastic following and established itself as one of the most successful international one-design classes in sailing history. Current production of the Etchells Class is handled by a select group of licensed builders worldwide, including the esteemed British builder Petticrows, known for its deep expertise in high-performance composite construction.