FLYING DUTCHMAN
FOR SALE & WANTED

Last updated 27 April 2008

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If you are based in the UK and you buy or sell an FD please let Tony Lyall know the details so that the Class records can be kept up todate

If you are looking to buy an FD there is a wider selection of boats for sale in Europe particularly in Germany where there are 100s of FDs based at a wide range of venues. see www.sailfd.org select "sail FD"

An FD is relatively easy to sail compared with other high performance dinghies but it is very challenging to extract maximum performance. Skill rather than money plays a much greater part in racing an FD successfully. Very substantial enjoyment can be obtained from an FD on a low budget.

There is a very wide range of differences in the quality and cost of maintenance of the FDs listed below.

The FD underwent a radical change in the early 1980s in that composite hulls became the norm. In general composite hulls require significantly less maintenance than most wooden FDs and are much more durable. In some sailing conditions old wooden FDs are just as fast as more modern FDs and it is not necessary to spend large amounts of money to race FDs successfully.

It is strongly recommended that prospective purchasers have a sail in as many FDs as possible. By attending an FD open meeting, examples of FDs of different construction, age and layout of controls can be seen which can act as a yardstick when considering a purchase. The range and age of sails, spars, the layout of the fittings and whether a road trailer and trolley are included should be taken into account when assessing value for money.

The FD Class recommends that prospective purchasers consider any purchase very carefully, join the FD Class Association and consult with the Class Secretary so as to increase the chance that they buy an FD of a construction, age and cost appropriate to their needs.

In addition to the FDs available for sale in the UK, prospective purchasers might like to consider a visit to the continent, in particular Germany, where dozens of FDs race on a wide range of lakes each weekend in the summer.

 

New Super Spars mast with new running and standing rigging and trapeze wires New Super Spars spinnaker pole New suit of Hyde sails only used for 1 hour New carbon fibre foils from TEB which have both been tank tested All deck fittings are brand new and mostly Harken New over boom cover All sheets and control ropes are brand new. New sappele decks Hull completely refurbished New safety paddles All paint and varnish completed to a very high standard
Trolley included.

Equipment for Sale

FD mast, booms, spi pole & rudder for sale by Tony Lyall new list 9 June 2007 - small pdf file