West Wight Scow Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Gunter

LOA

11.25' · 3.43 m

Disp.

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.