The Johannsen Windmill represents a specialized chapter in the history of the Windmill class, a 15.5-foot high-performance racing dinghy originally designed by Clark Mills in 1953. While the Windmill was born from a desire for a low-cost, plywood home-built boat, Johannsen Boat Works of Sebastian, Florida, became a critical steward of the design’s transition into high-quality fiberglass construction. As a builder known for the rigorous standards of their Trinka tenders and Raider sportboats, Johannsen’s execution of the Windmill focused on hull stiffness and competitive weight tolerances, catering to a racing circuit that demands strict adherence to one-design rules. The boat is characterized by its distinct hard-chine hull and narrow beam, making it a "purist’s" dinghy that prioritizes technical skill over the sheer leverage of a trapeze.
Johannsen Windmill Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Johannsen
- Model
- Windmill
- Builder
- —
- Designer
- Clark Mills
- Number Built
- 5700
- Production Year(s)
- 1953 - ??
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