Flying Dutchman Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Uus Van Essen/Conrad Gulcher·1951
Flying Dutchman drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
20' · 6.1 m
Displ.
287 lbs · 130 kg
First year
1951

The Flying Dutchman (FD) stands as one of the most sophisticated and technically demanding twoperson racing dinghies ever conceived. Born from the board of Dutch designer Uus van Essen in 1951, the boat was engineered specifically to be the fastest centerboarder on the water. When Lucien Lanaverre integrated the FD into his production line during the mid1950s, it signaled the builder's commitment to highperformance competition alongside its more populist models like the 420. As a pioneer in glassreinforced plastic (GRP), Lanaverre played a vital role in transitioning the Flying Dutchman from its traditional coldmolded wood roots into the modern era of composite construction. This transition allowed for greater hull consistency, which was critical for a class that would eventually dominate the Olympic stage for over three decades.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 1,747
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Germany (50.0%) · Italy (50.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Flying Dutchman listings span 2 countries. Germany leads with 1 listings (50.0%), followed by Italy.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

2 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Germany$ 2,3291150.0%
Italy$ 1,1651150.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hobie Cat 1616.58'$ 3,793289
Performance 2828.71'$ 180,5222510
Esse 85027.89'$ 54,739236
J-Boats J/2424'$ 4,450189
Aphrodite 10132.6'$ 19,466164
Flying Tiger 10M32.58'$ 18,000149
Adams 1033'$ 12,912142
Dragonfly 80026.25'$ 36,816124
Archambault Surpise31.3'$ 43,09295
Farr Class 40$ 65,22193
Flying DutchmanYou are here$ 1,74722

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Flying Dutchman cost?+
The median asking price for a used Flying Dutchman over the past 12 months is $1,747. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Flying Dutchman sailboats are for sale?+
2 Flying Dutchman listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Flying Dutchman prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Flying Dutchman has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Flying Dutchman sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Flying Dutchman listings over the past 12 months are Germany (50.0%), Italy (50.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Flying Dutchman?+
Comparable models include Hobie Cat 16, Performance 28, Esse 850. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.