Windward Boatworks Butterfly Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

John Barnett·1961·~10,750 hulls·Barnett Boats
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Scow · centerboard
Rig
Cat Rig
LOA
12' · 3.66 m
Displ.
137 lbs · 62 kg
First year
1961

The Windward Boatworks Butterfly is a quintessential American scow, a 12foot racing dinghy that has maintained its relevance for over six decades. Originally designed in 1961 by John Barnett, the Butterfly was envisioned as a vessel that could transition seamlessly from a stable family daysailer to a highperformance racing machine. Since 2006, production has been spearheaded by Windward Boatworks, who have preserved the boat’s strictly enforced onedesign standards while refining the build quality for modern sailors. With a hull weight of approximately 137 pounds and a simple lateen rig, the Butterfly remains one of the most accessible entry points into the world of scow racing, favored particularly in the Midwest and by inland lake sailing programs across North America.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 3,500
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
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Windward Boatworks Butterfly listings span 1 country. United States 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
United States$ 3,50010100.0%

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
Catalina 2223.83'$ 6,5008326
Hobie Cat 1616.58'$ 3,791289
Performance 2828.71'$ 180,3402510
Esse 85027.89'$ 54,684236
Seascape 1818.04'$ 25,298185
J-Boats J/2424'$ 4,450189
Adams 1033'$ 12,901142
Flying Tiger 10M32.58'$ 18,000149
Archambault Surpise31.3'$ 43,04995
Hunter Boats 2323.25'$ 6,16683
Barnett Boatworks ButterflyYou are here$ 3,50010

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Windward Boatworks Butterfly cost?+
The median asking price for a used Windward Boatworks Butterfly over the past 12 months is $3,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Windward Boatworks Butterfly sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Windward Boatworks Butterfly sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Windward Boatworks Butterfly listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Windward Boatworks Butterfly?+
Comparable models include Catalina 22, Hobie Cat 16, Performance 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.