West Wight Scow Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

West Wight Sailing Club (UK)·1924
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Gunter
LOA
11.25' · 3.43 m
Displ.
400 lbs · 181 kg
First year
1924

The West Wight Scow is a quintessential British dinghy, deeply rooted in the maritime traditions of the Solent and the Isle of Wight. Measuring approximately 11 feet 3 inches (3.43 meters), this opendecked, clinkerstyle vessel—available in both traditional timber and modern glassreinforced plastic (GRP)—represents a design philosophy where stability and simplicity take precedence over raw speed. Originally evolved from the early 20thcentury "Scow" designs used for both work and leisure in the sheltered waters of the South Coast, the West Wight variant has become a staple for family daysailing, youth training, and competitive class racing. Unlike the West Wight Potter, which is a microcruiser with a cabin, the West Wight Scow remains a dedicated open boat, often characterized by its distinctive balanced lug rig and flatbottomed, bluntbowed hull geometry.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 11,053
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
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Countries with listings
1
France (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

West Wight Scow listings span 1 country. France leads with 1 listings

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
France$ 11,05310100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Twister 2828.25'$ 15,380249
Herreshoff 12 1/215.83'$ 25,500185
Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I29.25'$ 30,8011810
Marshall 22 Cat22.18'$ 17,900137
Westwind Wind 3535.07'$ 32,578114
Winga 2525'$ 7,006106
Norfolk Gypsy23.83'$ 22,150103
West Wight Wight Potter 1918.75'$ 7,90092
West Wight Wight Potter 1515'$ 4,00074
Drascombe Coaster21.75'$ 18,34662
Chantier Wight ScowYou are here$ 11,05310

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used West Wight Scow cost?+
The median asking price for a used West Wight Scow over the past 12 months is $11,053. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many West Wight Scow sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are West Wight Scow sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used West Wight Scow listings over the past 12 months are France (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a West Wight Scow?+
Comparable models include Twister 28, Herreshoff 12 1/2, Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.