Milne Javelin Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

17.58' · 5.36 m

Disp.

260 lbs · 118 kg

First year

1968

Designed by the prolific British naval architect Peter Milne in 1968, the Javelin represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of highperformance dinghy racing. Milne, who had already gained international acclaim for his iconic Fireball design, applied similar fluiddynamic philosophies to create a powerful, twoperson racing machine that bridged the gap between traditional dayboats and modern skiffs. Designed specifically for highspeed club and fleet racing on both inland lakes and coastal waters, the Javelin was built to be fast and exhilarating without imposing the extreme, exhausting handling demands of contemporary highperformance skiffs. Unlike heavy dayboats of its era, the Javelin was conceived as a light, technical platform with a sharp, wavepiercing bow that quickly flattens into a wide, planar aft section—a signature Milne hull design that encourages early planing.