One-design sailboats are built following an International Class design. They can be used in regattas; by evening out technical aspects, one-design sailboats allow to test the participants' abilities.
One-design sailboats are designed for regattas (solo racing, two-handed races, crewed races, etc).
They are fast and relatively easy to maneuver.
For cost-related reasons (one-design sailboats must remain affordable if the class is to succeed internationally), such crafts are generally made of composite fiberglass or polyester fiber, rarely of carbon.
They feature extensive sail surface. Precise regulations detail the maximum/minimum dimensions of the craft's elements, and the allowable modifications the sailboat can receive after construction.
Some famous one-design sailboats: Sélection 37, M34, Melges 24, J24, J80, Surprise et Grand Surprise, Swan 42, First 36.7, Figaro I et II, etc.
Many of these crafts distinguished themselves in the Tour de France à la voile, the Solitaire du Figaro, the Transat AG2R, etc.
Find out what sailboat classes are most used in the area where you plan to navigate.
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Cruiser-racer sailboat (one-design, bow-sprit, 2 cabins) J 109 J-boats
10,74m 
35' 3"ft
Find out why hundreds of J/109 sailors simply "love" their boats. Perhaps one of the best racer/cruisers J/Boats ever built? History and time will tell. The record so far speaks for itself. Well-sailed, the J/109 is difficult to beat under any handicap system- PHRF, IRC, ORC/ORR. In One-Design sailing, you simply learn how to sail faster, you...
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Racing sailboat (one-design) CLUB SWAN 42 Nautor's Swan
12,98m 42' 7"ft
Together with Frers Design Office, Nautor's Swan produced a winning concept based on a ground-breaking partnership with the NYYC. The philosophy on which...
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Sailboat : racing keelboat (one-design, lifting keel, bow-sprit) J 70 J-boats Europe
6,93m 22' 9"ft
The J/70 Speedster is J/Boats' first ramp-launchable keelboat, designed to fulfil the growing need for an accessible, high performance one-design that is exciting to sail, as well as being stable enough for family outings and built to last. The J/70 is a reliable and safe sportsboat. Performance is also an integral part of the J/70 concept and its light 795 kg displacement...
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Sailboat : racing sailing-yacht (one-design) OTTO RACER Wally
24m 78' 9"ft
As part of an elite one-design racing fleet, Wally//Otto...
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Sailboat : racing keelboat (one-design) RS ELITE LDC Racing Sailboats
7,4m 24' 3"ft
These are keelboats for discerning sailors. Beautifully responsive, fast and great looking - built using high tech hull construction,...
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Cruiser-racer sailboat (one-design) SYDNEY 32 OD Sydney Yachts
9,63m 31' 7"ft
The Sydney 32OD is ready to deliver the ultimate sailing experience. The outstanding success of the Sydney 38 One Design, with over forty sailing in Australia shows that Sydney Yachts have discovered what Australia’s offshore sailors want in a cruiser-racer. The new Sydney 32 One Design has been designed by Murray, Burns and...
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Sailboat : racing keelboat (one-design) RS ELITE LDC Racing Sailboats
7,4m 24' 3"ft
The RS Elite combines beautiful handling, tactical racing and performance A real sailor’s keelboat equally at home fleet or handicap racing Great Class events and hugely enthusiastic owners combine with a keelboat that handles beautifully, requires minimal...
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Sailboat : racing keelboat (one-design, bow-sprit) FARR 25 OD OD Yachting Tic. Ltd.
7,62m 25' 0"ft
F25 OD can offer speed and ease of handling in all kinds of conditions as well as good acceleration and maneuverability. Be suitable for anyone but demanding good skills to beat the opposition, fun on technical courses and in match racing, yet suitable for longer yacht races. Given the facts above, world’s top racing-yacht...
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Racing sailboat (one-design) FARR 400 Premier Composite Technologies
12,18m 40' 0"ft
Premier Composite Technologies (PCT), the leading global supplier of advanced composite components for the Marine and Architectural markets is collaborating with Farr Yacht Design to design and build a next generation, all...
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Sailboat : racing keelboat (one-design) E SCOW Melges
8,53m 28' 0"ft
For more than 80 years, the elegant and sleek E Scow has founded the tradition of fun and fast sailboat racing all over North America, from lakes and bays to protected ocean harbors. The ever-growing fleet, of Melges...
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Sailboat : racing keelboat (one-design, lifting keel, bow-sprit) VIPER 640 Rondar Raceboats
6,4m 21' 0"ft
The Viper Class Association has agreed to purchase the class molds and the rights to appoint builders and distributors from Race One. The Class has, of course, immediately re-appointed Rondar as the class builder. This has been made possible by the generosity of several existing and prospective Viper owners, and with the support of Paul Young from Rondar...
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Racing sailboat (one-design) GRAND SURPRISE Archambault
9,54m 31' 4"ft
With its sleek waterline and slim deep bow and stern, the Grand Surprise is designed for fast sailing. It tends to...
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Racing sailboat (one-design) MAXI SM 40 Maxi Yachts
12m 39' 4"ft
Technical overview : . LOA 12,00 m . LWL...
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Sailboat : racing keelboat (one-design, lifting keel, bow-sprit) OPEN 5.70 Philéas Boats
5,7m 18' 8"ft
The Open 5,70 is meant for sailors who have experienced fun surfing on small dinghies or catamarans...
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One-design racing catamaran (sailboat) SL33 SL Performance
10m 32' 10"ft
The SL33 has been designed, engineered and built to: Be the fastest boat under 40 feet Capture trophies at all major open regattas worldwide Be the boat of choice for one-design multihull fleet and match racing Be the perfect training platform for the AC teams Our objective is to develop an international one-design Class, which promotes high level and entertaining racing. We will ensure that...
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Racing sailboat X-41 (ISAF international class) X-41 ONE DESIGN X-Yachts
12,5m 41' 0"ft
The X-41 is yet another one design hit on the sailing scene, achieving ISAF recognition in her first year. She sports the latest in fast hull and appendage...
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Racing sailboat mast ONE DESIGN Sparcraft R.D.M.
One design range is the category for the large one-design boats series. Widespread in the USA, with boats such as the Etchells 22 or J24, which have also been growing over...
