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Phantom Dinghy Uk
Designer: Paul Wright & Brian Taylor  ·  First built: 1971
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About the Phantom Dinghy Uk

Designed for performance and accessibility, the Phantom Dinghy is a popular single-handed racing and recreational dinghy with a strong following in the United Kingdom. Built for agility on the water, it sits comfortably between entry-level and high-performance sailing, making it an attractive choice for sailors looking to develop their skills without sacrificing competitive potential. The Phantom is well regarded for its responsive handling and lively sail plan, offering an exciting on-the-water experience whether racing on a club circuit or exploring inland waterways and coastal sailing areas. Its design strikes a balance between stability and speed, making it forgiving enough for developing sailors while still rewarding the more experienced helm with plenty of pace and responsiveness. With an active class association in the UK, the Phantom benefits from a well-organised racing scene and a supportive community, which helps maintain healthy resale values and ensures spare parts and sailmakers familiar with the class remain accessible. For those seeking an affordable, fun, and genuinely competitive dinghy that performs well across a range of conditions, the Phantom represents a compelling and enduring choice in British club sailing.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 14.50 ft / 4.42 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 13.83 ft / 4.22 m
Beam 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Max Draft 2.80 ft / 0.85 m
Min Draft 0.50 ft / 0.15 m
Displacement 134.00 lb / 61 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 105.00 ft² / 9.75 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type Cat (Marconi)
Construction Wood/FG/composite
Designer Paul Wright & Brian Taylor
First Built 1971
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Performance Ratios
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
64.19
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
1.52
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
4.3
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. 4.98
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. 271.79
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Phantom Dinghy Uk ★
14.5 ft
Finn Monotype
14.8 ft
Mirror 14 Milne
14.5 ft
Tasar
14.8 ft
LWL
Phantom Dinghy Uk ★
13.8 ft
Finn Monotype
13.3 ft
Mirror 14 Milne
13.1 ft
Tasar
14.0 ft
Beam
Phantom Dinghy Uk ★
5.5 ft
Finn Monotype
5.0 ft
Mirror 14 Milne
5.5 ft
Tasar
5.8 ft
Displacement
Phantom Dinghy Uk ★
134 lbs
Finn Monotype
320 lbs
Mirror 14 Milne
180 lbs
Tasar
141 lbs
Sail Area
Phantom Dinghy Uk ★
105 sq ft
Finn Monotype
108 sq ft
Mirror 14 Milne
131 sq ft
Tasar
123 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Phantom Dinghy Uk ★
64.2
Finn Monotype
37.0
Mirror 14 Milne
65.8
Tasar
72.7
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Phantom Dinghy Uk ★
1.5
Finn Monotype
4.3
Mirror 14 Milne
2.1
Tasar
1.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Phantom Dinghy Uk ★
4.30
Finn Monotype
2.90
Mirror 14 Milne
3.90
Tasar
4.42
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Phantom Dinghy Uk ★
Finn Monotype
60
Mirror 14 Milne
Tasar
22
Hull Speed
Phantom Dinghy Uk ★
5.0 kts
Finn Monotype
4.9 kts
Mirror 14 Milne
4.9 kts
Tasar
5.0 kts
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