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Flying Dutchman parts, rigging and specifications

The Flying Dutchman is a dinghy one-design class designed by Conrad Gulcher & Uus Van Essen (1951), with a published length overall of 19 ft 11 in (6.06 m). MAURIPRO lists 22 parts for the Flying Dutchman below, grouped by system, with live prices and stock.

  • Dinghy
  • 22 parts
  • 14 published figures

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01Shop parts by system22 parts for the Flying Dutchman, matched by part number and grouped by system.Shop all parts →
02Check the specifications14 published figures, each with its source.See specifications →
03Rig dimensionsI, J, P, E and other data we hold for this boat.See sailboat data →
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Flying Dutchman parts

Prices and stock are live from our catalogue.

Parts marked "Sized for this boat" are chosen from the manufacturer sizing guides published on our Selection Guides pages (Harken winch chart, Forespar pole guide, Harken mainsheet guide, Schaefer hardware chart) using the published dimensions of the Flying Dutchman. They are not specified by the class rules; check your class rules for limits before racing.

Rope sold by the foot is added at the cut length shown on the card.

Flying Dutchman specifications

SpecificationPublished figureSource
Length overall (LOA)Length 6.06m (19 ft 11 in)IFDCO - 'FD' page (sailifdco.com/flying-dutchman), accessed 2026-11-10; matches Wikipedia, MAURIPRO Sailboat Data
Length overall (LOA)Rule D.3.3 overall hull length measured along the deck lineBetween 6040 mm and 6070 mmInternational Flying Dutchman Class Organisation (IFDCO) - International Flying Dutchman Class Rules, Effective Date March 2026 (valid from 1 March 2026), Status: Approved
BeamWidth 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)IFDCO - 'FD' page (sailifdco.com/flying-dutchman), accessed 2026-11-10; matches Wikipedia
DraftDraft 1.12 m (3 ft 8 in)IFDCO - 'FD' page (sailifdco.com/flying-dutchman), accessed 2026-11-10
Hull weightWeight hull 130 kg (287 lb)IFDCO - 'FD' page (sailifdco.com/flying-dutchman), accessed 2026-11-10
Hull weightRule D.3.19 class minimum hull weight inclShall not be less than a minimum of 130.0 kg (287 lb)International Flying Dutchman Class Organisation (IFDCO) - International Flying Dutchman Class Rules, Effective Date March 2026 (valid from 1 March 2026), Status: Approved
Sailing weight (all up)Weight ready to sail 165 kg (364 lb)IFDCO - 'FD' page (sailifdco.com/flying-dutchman), accessed 2026-11-10
Upwind sail areaSail area on the wind 18.6 m² (200 sq ft)IFDCO - 'FD' page (sailifdco.com/flying-dutchman), accessed 2026-11-10
Mainsail areaMainsail 10.2 m² (110 sq ft)IFDCO - 'FD' page (sailifdco.com/flying-dutchman), accessed 2026-11-10
Jib areaGenoa 8.4 m² (90 sq ft)IFDCO - 'FD' page (sailifdco.com/flying-dutchman), accessed 2026-11-10
Spinnaker / gennaker areaSpinnaker 21 m² (226 sq ft)IFDCO - 'FD' page (sailifdco.com/flying-dutchman), accessed 2026-11-10; matches Wikipedia
CrewRule C.2The crew shall consist of two personsInternational Flying Dutchman Class Organisation (IFDCO) - International Flying Dutchman Class Rules, Effective Date March 2026 (valid from 1 March 2026), Status: Approved
DesignerConrad Gulcher & Uus Van EssenInternational Flying Dutchman Class Organisation (IFDCO) - International Flying Dutchman Class Rules, Effective Date March 2026 (valid from 1 March 2026), Status: Approved
First built / designedDesigned 19511951International Flying Dutchman Class Organisation (IFDCO) - International Flying Dutchman Class Rules, Effective Date March 2026 (valid from 1 March 2026), Status: Approved

Figures are shown as each source publishes them, with the other unit converted. Class rules set the measurements that count for racing.

More for the Flying Dutchman

Flying Dutchman tuning guides

  • SFDCO (Berno Ullings), hosted by the International FD Class: FD Trim Guide (Trimmanleitung)Version 1992 · 8 pages

Tuning guides belong to the sailmakers that publish them. MAURIPRO does not host or reproduce them; ask the sailmaker or your class association for a copy.

Flying Dutchman class rules and references

  • Class rules: FD Class Rules from 1 March 2026 (link taken from official rules page https://www.sailifdco.com/documentation/fd-class-rules-2026/; PDF itself not fetched)
  • Class association: sailifdco.com

References checked 2026-11-04.

Flying Dutchman buying questions

What Flying Dutchman parts does MAURIPRO carry?

22 products are listed for the Flying Dutchman on this page: blocks & sheaves (2); hiking, trapeze & crew gear (3); instruments & electronics (8); safety equipment (4); spares & maintenance (3); other parts (2). Prices and availability shown are live from our catalogue.

How do I know a part fits my Flying Dutchman?

Each part here is linked to the Flying Dutchman because its exact manufacturer part number appears on the Flying Dutchman parts lists we reviewed. Fit can still depend on your boat's year, builder and rig, so check the product details and your class rules, or ask our technical team before you order.

Where can I find the Flying Dutchman rig dimensions?

Our Flying Dutchman Sailboat Data page lists the rig dimensions (I, J, P, E) and other published data we hold for this boat. Figures there come from a sailboat database and may differ from class measurement rules.

Are there tuning guides for the Flying Dutchman?

Sailmakers have published tuning guides for this class, including SFDCO (Berno Ullings), hosted by the International FD Class (FD Trim Guide (Trimmanleitung), Created 12.06.02, modified 16.06.02; based on Jan Eckert's 1992 trim guide). These guides belong to their publishers; MAURIPRO does not host or reproduce them, so please get them from the sailmaker or your class association.

Which rules govern the Flying Dutchman?

The class is governed by its class rules (FD Class Rules from 1 March 2026 (link taken from official rules page https://www.sailifdco.com/documentation/fd-class-rules-2026/; PDF itself not fetched)). Check the current edition with the class association before buying parts for racing.

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