Fleetwind
Description
The Fleetwind was designed and marketed by Sears, Roebuck & Co. (Chicago, IL) starting in 1969, as an entry-level daysailer. Featured in Sears catalogs (1969–1970s) and documented on SailboatData.com and Sailboat Guide. A mass-produced fiberglass scow-style dinghy sold via mail-order—typical of Sears' "wishbook" era for affordable outdoor gear. Sears outsourced production (likely to Snark Boats or similar OEMs), emphasizing simplicity for beginners. It's a stable, beachable sailer for lakes and calm bays, with a lateen rig that's easy to step and stow. Over 1,000 units sold; popular for youth sailing but prone to UV degradation on ABS/foam hulls.
Construction Details
| Designer | Sears Development and Test Lab |
|---|---|
| Builder | Snark Boats |
| Length | 12.000 ft |
| LOA | 12.120 ft |
| Beam | 4.500 ft |
| Displacement | 141 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.950 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
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Blueprints
Sails
Fleetwind - LATEEN
| Luff | 12.58 ft - (3834 mm) |
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| Foot | 10.29 ft - (3136 mm) |
| Leech | 14.21 ft - (4331 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 76 ° |
| Area | 62.83 ft² |
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