Oct 24, 2025 · Butterfly sailboats are large enough to accommodate several people, fast enough for serious competition, light enough for launching by one person, and virtually maintenance free. The …

The Butterfly is a one-design sailing dinghy, originally designed for a crew of two, but now most commonly raced single-handed. It was designed in 1961 in Libertyville, Illinois by John Barnett. [1]

Current builder, Windward Boatworks, lists LOA: 12′ 2″ to extensions of rub rail.

Designed over 40 years ago as a mini-scow ("scow" refers to the shape of the hull), it has, like the other, larger scows, withstood the test of time and is still one of the very best small 1 to 2-person boats …

Northern Lake Sailboats offers a full range of Butterfly sailboat parts, including sails, rudders, centerboards, and rigging components to keep your boat in top condition.

It has hit small boat racing particularly hard, but we hope whatever is around the corner will include sailing. Recreational sailing, especially on a small one- or two-person boat like the Butterfly, is a …

The Butterfly sailboat was designed in the early 1960’s and was put into production in 1961. It was designed to be a fun, lightweight, small lake version of the ILYA C-scow.

At Northern Lake Sailboats, we specialize in providing high-quality new or used Butterfly sailboats for those seeking a classic, time-tested vessel for both competitive sailing and leisurely cruises.

The Butterfly is a one-design sailing dinghy, originally designed for a crew of two, but now most commonly raced single-handed. It was designed in 1961 in Libertyville, Illinois by John Barnett.

Thanks to the boat's stable base in Michigan, the class survived and both sales numbers and regatta attendance climbed in the first decade of the new century, making the Butterfly one of the very rare …