Sprite Dinghy Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

14' · 4.27 m

Displ.

425 lbs · 193 kg

First year

1934

The Sprite name identifies two historically significant dinghy designs that cater to distinct sailing demographics: the 10foot 2inch fiberglass trainer designed by Robert "Bob" Baker for O'Day, and the 14foot clinkerbuilt onedesign created by Robert N. Stone. The O'Day Sprite, launched in the mid20th century, became a cornerstone of junior sailing programs across North America due to its "convertible rig" that allows students to transition from a singlesail cat rig to a sloop configuration. Conversely, the Stonedesigned Sprite is a classic "native" of the UK’s East Coast rivers, particularly the Blackwater and Colne, where it has maintained an active racing presence for nearly a century. These small craft prioritize stability, safety, and accessibility over the highperformance planing characteristics of modern skiffs.