The Young 6, frequently identified in regional registries as the Young 6.0m, is a high-performance trailer sailer designed by the legendary New Zealand naval architect Jim Young. Conceptualized during an era when the "sportsboat" phenomenon was beginning to take root in the Southern Hemisphere, the Young 6 was engineered to bridge the gap between a pure racing dinghy and a capable coastal trailer yacht. Built primarily in New Zealand and Australia, often using the glass-over-plywood or solid GRP methods common in the 1970s and 80s, the vessel reflects Jim Young’s philosophy of "light is right." While it lacks the international production volume of some French or American contemporaries, it remains a cult classic among performance-oriented sailors who value tactical speed and the ability to explore shallow estuaries thanks to its lifting keel configuration.
Young 6 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Young
- Model
- 6
- Builder
- Jim Young or from plans
- Designer
- Jim Young
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1972 - ??
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