Flying Scot Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Gordon K. Douglass·1958·Flying Scot Inc.
Flying Scot drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
19' · 5.79 m
Displ.
850 lbs · 386 kg
First year
1958

The Flying Scot stands as a masterwork of midcentury naval architecture, designed in 1957 by Sandy Douglass to bridge the gap between highperformance racing dinghies and stable family daysailers. At 19 feet in length, this fiberglass sloop has become one of the most enduring onedesign classes in North American history, with over 6,000 hulls produced. Its longevity is a testament to Douglass's vision of a "familysized" boat that remains manageable for a crew of two or three but can comfortably accommodate six adults for a casual afternoon sail. Unlike the more temperamental racing machines of its era, the Flying Scot features a wide 6foot9inch beam and a heavy leadballasted centerboard, providing a level of "picket fence" stability that appeals to sailing schools and recreational cruisers alike. While the design was initially part of the Douglass & McLeod portfolio, the production eventually moved to Flying Scot Inc., which continues to build the boat to the same strict onedesign specifications today.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 13,350
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-70.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Flying Scot listings span 1 country. United States leads with 4 listings

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

Country breakdown

4 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 13,35042100.0%

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
J-Boats J/8026.25'$ 29,087269
J-Boats J/2424'$ 4,450189
Tartan 3029.92'$ 10,000154
Friendship 2222'$ 9,250129
Pearson Ensign22.5'$ 12,50072
Schock Harbor 2020'$ 20,00075
Rhodes 1919.17'$ 3,00062
Farr 102033.92'$ 36,01465
Flying ScotYou are here$ 13,35042
Beneteau First 1414.11'$ 12,33331
Frauscher H-Boat27.25'$ 10,35510

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Flying Scot cost?+
The median asking price for a used Flying Scot over the past 12 months is $13,350. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Flying Scot sailboats are for sale?+
2 Flying Scot listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Flying Scot prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Flying Scot has decreased by 70.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Flying Scot sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Flying Scot listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Flying Scot?+
Comparable models include J-Boats J/80, J-Boats J/24, Tartan 30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.