Used Butterfly Sailboats for Sale

The Butterfly, a distinctive 12-foot scow-designed sailing dinghy, stands as a testament to accessible and engaging one-design sailing. Conceived in 1961 by John Barnett, this compact vessel quickly established itself as a versatile platform, equally at home as a simple "cottage boat" for leisurely day sails or as a competitive "serious one-design racer". Its unique hull shape and straightforward rigging have endeared it to generations of sailors, from beginners to seasoned enthusiasts. Today, the Butterfly's legacy is carried forward by Windward Boatworks, a Wisconsin-based builder that has been the primary source for these iconic dinghies and their parts since 2006.