Flying Cruiser F Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

17.72' · 5.4 m

Disp.

1,323 lbs · 600 kg

First year

2009

The Flying Cruiser F represents the modern evolution of the "Wanderjolle" (cruising dinghy) concept, a category that BWC Illmensee has dominated in Central Europe for decades. Measuring 5.12 meters in length, the "F" (Family) variant is the contemporary successor to the venerable Sudplast designs of the 1970s. It is engineered as a trailerable, multipurpose day sailer and weekender that prioritizes stability and safety over raw racing speed. Built with a robust GRP twoshell construction, the boat features foamed cavities that provide permanent buoyancy, a design hallmark detailed by the manufacturer BWC Illmensee to ensure the vessel remains unsinkable even when swamped. This focus on security has made the Flying Cruiser F a staple for sailing schools and young families transitioning from open dinghies to cabin boats.