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Flying Scot
Designer: Gordon K. Douglass  ·  Builder: Flying Scot Inc.  ·  First built: 1958
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About the Flying Scot

Designed by Gordon K. Douglass in 1958, this enduring 19-foot centerboard dinghy has become one of America's most popular one-design racing sailboats. With a fractional sloop rig carrying 191 square feet of sail area, the Flying Scot delivers spirited performance while remaining forgiving enough for developing sailors. The boat's fiberglass construction and well-balanced design make it equally suited for club racing, sailing instruction, and recreational day sailing in protected waters. Its 850-pound displacement provides stability without sacrificing responsiveness, while the 4-foot draft centerboard configuration allows exploration of shallow bays and easy launching from ramps. Flying Scot Inc. has maintained consistent production standards since the design's introduction, contributing to the boat's reputation for durability and competitive longevity. The class enjoys active one-design racing fleets across North America, with standardized specifications ensuring fair competition. The boat's comfortable 6.75-foot beam provides adequate space for a small crew while maintaining excellent sailing characteristics. This versatile dinghy excels in coastal and inland waters, offering an ideal platform for sailors seeking competitive racing opportunities or simply enjoying afternoon sails with family and friends.

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$2,000 – $4,250
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Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 19.00 ft / 5.79 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 18.50 ft / 5.64 m
Beam 6.75 ft / 2.06 m
Max Draft 4.00 ft / 1.22 m
Min Draft 0.66 ft / 0.20 m
Displacement 850.00 lb / 386 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 191.00 ft² / 17.74 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Gordon K. Douglass
Builder Flying Scot Inc.
First Built 1958
Associations Flying Scott (USA)
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
204
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
34.12
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
59.93
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
5.53
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
2.85
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 5.76 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
8.04
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 446.19 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 34.44
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 18.00 ft / 5.49 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 5.82 ft / 1.77 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 23.25 ft / 7.09 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 12.08 ft / 3.68 m
SA Fore 52.38 ft² / 4.87 m²
SA Main 140.43 ft² / 13.05 m²
SA Total (100%) 192.81 ft² / 17.91 m²
Est. Forestay Length 18.92 ft / 5.77 m
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Flying Scot ★
19.0 ft
Oday 19
19.0 ft
Rhodes 19
19.2 ft
Squib
19.0 ft
LWL
Flying Scot ★
18.5 ft
Oday 19
16.7 ft
Rhodes 19
17.8 ft
Squib
17.0 ft
Beam
Flying Scot ★
6.8 ft
Oday 19
7.8 ft
Rhodes 19
7.0 ft
Squib
6.2 ft
Displacement
Flying Scot ★
850 lbs
Oday 19
2 lbs
Rhodes 19
1 lbs
Squib
1 lbs
Ballast
Flying Scot ★
Oday 19
300 lbs
Rhodes 19
415 lbs
Squib
827 lbs
Sail Area
Flying Scot ★
191 sq ft
Oday 19
179 sq ft
Rhodes 19
175 sq ft
Squib
172 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Flying Scot ★
204 s/nm
Oday 19
220 s/nm
Rhodes 19
261 s/nm
Squib
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Flying Scot ★
34.1
Oday 19
17.9
Rhodes 19
22.9
Squib
21.1
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Flying Scot ★
5.5
Oday 19
11.9
Rhodes 19
8.6
Squib
11.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Flying Scot ★
2.85
Oday 19
2.45
Rhodes 19
2.53
Squib
2.16
Hull Speed
Flying Scot ★
5.8 kts
Oday 19
5.5 kts
Rhodes 19
5.7 kts
Squib
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Speed Number (higher = faster)
Flying Scot ★
8.0
Oday 19
2.8
Rhodes 19
4.9
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