Elliott 5.9 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · lifting

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

19.36' · 5.9 m

Displ.

1,323 lbs · 600 kg

First year

1983

Designed by the renowned New Zealand naval architect Greg Elliott in the late 1970s, the Elliott 5.9 emerged as a revolutionary "pocket rocket" that redefined the performance expectations of the 19foot trailer sailer category. Conceived during an era of heavy, displacementoriented trailer yachts, the 5.9 was a radical departure, prioritizing a lightweight hull, a highaspect rig, and a powerful sail plan capable of early planing. The design was intended to provide an affordable yet highoctane racing platform that could be easily towed by a standard family car. Decades later, the boat remains a staple of the Southern Hemisphere racing scene, particularly in New Zealand, where it maintains one of the most competitive onedesign fleets in the country. The Elliott 5.9 Class Association continues to oversee strict class rules that preserve the boat’s integrity as a pure sailor's machine, ensuring that older hulls remain competitive against newer builds through a rigorous measurement process.