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1987, Flying Scot racing Sailboat, Hull # 3362

Delano, Tennessee

Make Flying Scot

Category Racer Boats

Length 19.0

Posted Over 1 Month

totally restored with algrip paint, fared bottom and center board, running and standing rigging in good shape, north sails, two mains, two spins, one jib, club quality only. all racing hardware, spin pole, black spars, race ready !! fast boat !! trailer good shape with new tires and rims.

1971 Flying Scot with Honda Outboard and LoadRite Trailer.

Holmdel, New Jersey

For sale is a 1971 Flying Scot. Hull number 1886. The boat is ready to be dropped in the water and is currently sailed by me and the kids. The bottom is unpainted. Condition if the boat is clean with some cosmetic blemishes. It does pass the 10 foot test though. The hull has no soft or wet spots - very sound. It comes with 4 sets of sails, some newer and some older, but all in good used condition. Spinnaker and a pole are also included. Also included is a newish blue mooring cover, which I had never used since it lives on the trailer. It sits on a 2002 Loadrite galvanized trailer, which is in excellent condition with good tires, new bearings and races with bearing buddies, new lights and title in hand. A like new Honda 2hp motor, perfect size for this boat, is included in the price. The motor has fresh oil change and starts on the first pull and never quits. Until I forget to add gas, that is. For those who are not familiar wit the Flying Scott, do a Google search - Plenty of good info online. I bought it to teach my kids the love of sailing. To let them experience the feeling when the boat catches the wind and starts pulling like a train. This boat is fast and stable - two characteristics that rarely go together in a 19 footer. Safety and stability was one of the reasons I went with FS and I do not regret it. Now, the family wants a larger boat. The price includes everything listed above plus a bunch of misc. stuff, which typically sloshes around in the bilge, like anchor, oars, cushions, bailing pumps, extra lines, etc... Also available a 1989 5HP Gamefisher motor with long shaft. This motor has been in storage for 10 years and has very low use. The boat must be picked up by the buyer. I can make it available for pick-up at 07733 or 18428.

1988 FLYING SCOT

Oriental, North Carolina

1988 Flying Scot The Flying Scot is known for quality construction, stability and performance. This 1988 model boat is in excellent and original condition, never bottom painted and garage kept. Equipped with  Shurr main and jib, optional flotation bag in bow, well maintained Tee Nee galvanized trailer (new tires and spare), motor bracket, full canvas cover and mooring coverIf you're looking for a "maxi daysailer", this robust nineteen footer must be seen!

2010 Flying Scot 5933

Alexandria, Virginia

Private Seller (703) 470-8587 Photos Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 2010 Flying Scot 5933, Comfortable and safe sloop, a good family day sailor or racer. Excellent condition, only used about 12 times. Seats five or six, but easily handled by two. Built by Flying Scot Inc in 2010, #5933 includes galvanized Load Rite trailer and the standard racing package should you choose to. This includes spinnaker, good quality blocks, hiking lines and tiller extension. Comes with red Schurr main and jib. For family outings it has anchor, swim ladder and grab rail. Includes mounting bracket and outboard motor- Mercury 2-stroke 3.3hp. For storage it comes with both a blue tent style cockpit cover and a North trailering cover. $15000, 703-470-8587 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

18' Flying Scot sailboat, sails, & trailer.

Charlotte, North Carolina

Nye & Murphy sails like nw.

19' Flying Scot sailboat & Sterling trailer.

New lines, new Murphy & Nye sails, back motor mount, center running board, nice storage cuddy. Sterling hinged trailer greased up, like new bearings, and new tires. Very sturdy. Washed up sailing ready. Lakes, beach, etc. Collectors boat. Parts www.flyingscot.com. Don't miss this one. Let me know. Will remove ad when gone. Sails $1,500-$2,000 plus. Rigging $1,000-$2,000. Sterling trailer $2,500-$3,000.

18' Flying Scot sailboat, like new sails, and trailer.

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1966 Flying Scot Hull #966 boat, sails, trailer in good condition. Minor TLC 2mainsails, jib

Corinthian Sailing Club

White Rock Lake, Dallas, TX Established 1939

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For sale/wanted, 2011 flying scot 5956 & davit.

White deck and grey hull with white waterline and mohogany centerboard cap. Radical Racing package complete.

2 sets North top of line racing sails -- new set used 10 times. 360 swivel cleat for centerboard.

Seat cleating for jib with auto ratchets. Spinnaker halyard led aft with reel. Brand new gooseneck pin and spring hardware,

Spinnaker sheets -- internal system with ratchets under seat. Outhaull -- 6:1 led through deck and sleated to console.

Cunningham -- 6:1  led through deck and cleated to console. Vang -- 12:1 Cascade led aft to console cleat.

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DAVIT #73 FOR SALE W/ FREE SAILBOAT (As Is)

GREAT DAVIT, Galvanized Steel, prized location.  Close to all facilities, and just a few feet away from the main clubhouse.  FREE SAILBOAT (as is) includes all sails, custom Sailor Tailor cover.  $7,000.  Please contact PJ Hines @ 214.597.5920 or [email protected] .

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Unused ILCA Laser Deck Cover (Still Wrapped)

This laser cover is in great shape. It is two years old but still wrapped. It is from the International Laser Class Association. It has under-hull straps to keep it in place, through holes for boat tie downs, and hand holds.  Please text if you are in interested. 860-460-3928.

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2022 Flying Scot

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Flying Scot, 2022 sailboat for sale Hull Number 6250 Located at the Lake Eustis Sailing Club Eustis, FL Complete racing package: Two tone Red/White hull and white deck No waterline or trim stripes Mahogany centerboard cap Available for immediate delivery Flying Scot Sailing Association certifications on hull and sails Mad racing main and jib sails with snug rig jib & red insignia and numbers on main Mad AirX Radial spinnaker Spinnaker pole- tapered aluminum Spinnaker halyard led aft with take-up reel Spinnaker pole topping lift- 2:1 led to console on centerboard cap Through deck spinnaker pole downhaul Internal spinnaker trims with cleat on seat lip Mad spinnaker turtles in forward seat corners Deck mounted guy hooks w/cam cleat and spacer at chainplate Jib cleats on seat to Harken auto ratchets Cunningham- 6:1 led aft to console on centerboard cap Wire outhaul- 6:1 internal Boom vang- 12:1 cascading led aft to console on centerboard cap Mainsheet- 2:1 5/16” polypropolene with Harken carbon blocks-Ronstan swivel base with auto ratchet 360 swivel cleat for centerboard Hike-out line on centerboard cap Ronstan telescoping tiller extension Windex wind indicator

Racing Package Price $32,000

Extras/Additions

Trailex aluminum trailer and tie-down $720 Swim ladder & grab rail $215 Custom color hull – V.I.P. Red $290 Two tone hull with white bottom $390 Rudder lift system $144 Tri-Radial Main Sail w/ Shelf foot $100 Compass mount screwed into stanchion $95 Telescoping Tiller Extension Windex wind indicator FOB factory

Total Price including all options above $34,454

or phone 407.257.0-nine-nine-two

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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The Flying Scot is one of the best racing classes in the world.The boat's simplicity allows for more participants. At the same time some of the best sailors in the world are also drawn to the class, because of the classes strict one design rules. Flying Scot racing makes for a truly fair competition as all of the boats are designed to be easily measured with strict restrictions on changes.  The Flying Scot Sailing Association is the governing body of Flying Scot racing and you will find over 100 fleets around the nation. Most fleets meet for weekly racing. It's a ton of fun, no matter your skill level!

Easy to Launch, Easy to Sail, Easy to Keep

Single Handling - no advanced Sailing Experience needed! It can be Launched, Rigged and Sailed by 1 person

5-year limited warranty on hull, 2 year warranty on rigging. Flying Scot Inc. Means Service!

Unsinkable - Due to 900 lbs of Installed Positive Flotation.

Customization - Any Color you like! - Send us a sample color, we'll match it.

Built to Last - With six  layers of mat and bi-directional glass sandwiching a balsa core. This boat will be in the family for generations!

Highest Quality Materials - Mast and spars are anodized aluminum, rigging is quality stainless steel, all fittings are stainless. Centerboard has 80 lbs of lead, with 16:1 differential winch. The centerboard is set in a unique trunk that does not require the traditional, leak prone, pivot point.

Great Racing! - Active fleets nationwide, and strong organization: The Flying Scot Sailing Association publishes a bi-monthly publication, Scots N' Water. Casual to expert racing. This means a ready used boat market, protecting your investment.

Shallow Draft - great for exploring in shallow rivers and lakes. Launches in 12 inches of water!

Good for the Whole Family - can seat 8 adults!  Weighing only 1200 lbs on the trailer - most cars can tow .

Take a test Sail , Visit us anytime. Call for details

Racing Package comes turn key ready to race!

Includes: Trailer: Galvanized Steel Boom Vang: 12:1 cascading cleated aft Centerboard Cleat: 360 swivel cleat Cunningham: 6:1 Led Aft to Console Extension Plate for Forestay: included to set rake for racing Hike out Stick: Universal Ronstan X-10 Jib Sheet: Dyneema Performance, Cleated on Seat, w/ 2:1 purchase Mainsheet: 2:1  Dyneema Performance Line Mast Head Fly: Davis Telo-Vane Outhaul: 6:1 Internal Forestay: 1/8" Pole Down Haul: Through Deck Pole Topping Lift: 2:1 Led aft to Console Shims: Top and Bottom of trunk are shimmed tight Sails: Mad Main, Jib & Tri Radial Spin, built in Madison Wisconsin Spinnaker Guy Hooks: On Deck with Cleats Spinnaker Halyard: Led Aft to Take Up Reel Spinnaker Pole Spinnaker Pole Rings: 2 on mast Spinnaker Sheet: Dyneema Performance Line, led internal

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Flying Scots are often referred to as the "Best Daysailer in the world" because of her big aft deck and roomy cockpit. Not to mention how her simplicity makes her easy to rig and sail. You can get this boat together by yourself, or bring as many as seven passengers aboard. The big back deck is great for swimming or just dangling your feet in the water. The kick up rudder and centerboard allow for you to sail through extremely shallow water and even beach the boat. You can put an outboard motor on the back and we even offer a throttle to let you control the motor from the cockpit. Sandy designed the perfect boat!

Built to Last - With six  layers of mat and bi-directional glass sandwiching a balsa core. This boat will be in the family for generations!

Highest Quality Materials - Mast and spars are anodized aluminum, rigging is quality stainless steel, all fittings are stainless, hardware is Harken. Centerboard has 80 lbs of lead, with 16:1 differential winch. The centerboard is set in a unique trunk that does not require the traditional, leak prone, pivot point.

Great Racing! - Active fleets nationwide, and strong organization: The Flying Scot Sailing Association publishes a bi-monthly publication, Scots N' Water. Casual to expert racing. This means a ready used used boat market, protecting your investment.

Good for the Whole Family - can seat 8 adults!

Weighing only 1200 lbs on the trailer - most cars can tow .

Includes: Trailer: Galvanized Steel Boom Vang: 5:1 self cleating Centerboard Cleat: flat clam cleat on side of trunk Hike out Stick: 3D swivel with metal life time fitting Centerboard: Shimmed Jib Sheet: Ratchet and Cleat on Side Deck Mainsheet: 3:1 Mid Boom Rig Outhaul: 2:1 external Sails: Mad Main & Jib - soft cloth - built in Madison Wisconsin

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But by nightfall on Tuesday, officials had called off the rescue efforts and said they would switch to searching for bodies. “The water’s deep, visibility’s low, it’s cold as I-don’t-know-what,” said Kevin Cartwright, a spokesman for the Fire Department.

The signs of all that had changed were only starting to become clear on Wednesday. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it was mobilizing more than 1,100 specialists to clear the wreckage of the bridge and unblock the Port of Baltimore’s shipping lane. In the meantime, Mr. Buttigieg, the secretary of transportation, said the East Coast would have to rely more heavily on ports outside Baltimore.

Mr. McAvoy said the tragedy would ripple over the port for years.

Fishing crews always have found their way home following the Key Bridge, he said. “It’s going to change a lot of things for a lot of people.”

Reporting was contributed by Daniel Victor , Jacey Fortin , Zach Montague , Eduardo Medina , Miriam Jordan and Judson Jones . Susan C. Beachy contributed research.

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