Rhodes Bantam Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

14' · 4.27 m

Disp.

325 lbs · 147 kg

First year

1945

Designed in 1945 by the legendary naval architect Philip Rhodes, the Rhodes Bantam stands as a seminal design of the postWorld War II American sailing boom. Conceived as a highperformance alternative to the heavier, more ponderous day sailers of the era, this 14foot open racing dinghy was designed to combine speed, accessibility, and strict onedesign uniformity. First launched in Skaneateles, New York, the Bantam quickly captured the imagination of the sailing public, eventually seeing nearly 2,000 hulls built over several decades. Organized around an active class association, fleet racing flourished in dozens of regional hubs throughout the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes, and the Midwest. Today, the Bantam is celebrated both as a spirited vintage racer and a responsive, beachable day sailer that rewards technical skill.