The Vanguard 15, commonly referred to as the V15, emerged in the early 1990s as a modern answer to the aging fleet of double-handed tactical dinghies. Designed by naval architect Bob Ames in 1992 and originally manufactured by Vanguard Sailboats—later becoming part of the LaserPerformance stable—the vessel was conceived to be a "simpler, faster, and more durable" alternative to traditional classes like the Snipe or the International 420. At 15 feet in length with a beam of 5 feet 6 inches, the V15 balances a lightweight fiberglass hull with a generous sail plan, intentionally omitting the complexity of a trapeze or spinnaker to keep the focus on tactical racing and ease of use.
Used Vanguard 15 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Vanguard
- Model
- 15
- Builder
- Team Vanguard
- Designer
- Bob Ames
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1992 - ??
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