Used Flying Scot Sailboats for Sale

The Flying Scot stands as a masterwork of mid-century naval architecture, designed in 1957 by Sandy Douglass to bridge the gap between high-performance racing dinghies and stable family daysailers. At 19 feet in length, this fiberglass sloop has become one of the most enduring one-design classes in North American history, with over 6,000 hulls produced. Its longevity is a testament to Douglass's vision of a "family-sized" 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 6-foot-9-inch beam and a heavy lead-ballasted 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 one-design specifications today.