Phantom Dinghy Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Cat Rig

LOA

14.5' · 4.42 m

Disp.

134 lbs · 61 kg

First year

1971

Designed in 1971 by Paul Wright and Brian Taylor, the Phantom was conceived as a highperformance, singlehanded racing dinghy explicitly designed to accommodate larger sailors. In an era where the rising popularity of the Laser and similar classes penalized anyone weighing over 75 kilograms, the designers set out to build an exciting, manageable, and highly responsive boat for helmsmen in the 76 to 115 kilogram (12 to 18 stone) range. Over five decades later, the Phantom remains one of the premier singlehanded classes in the United Kingdom, supported by an active class association and a legacy of continuous, controlled design evolution that keeps older hulls competitive alongside modern builds.