Designed by Eva Hollman and built by Ta Yang in Taiwan between 1973 and 1985, this substantial 50-footer represents classic cruising yacht design from the era when robust offshore capability took precedence over racing performance. With only 23 hulls produced during its twelve-year production run, the Flying Dutchman 12 remains a relatively rare find on the used boat market. The yacht's impressive displacement of over 35,000 pounds and generous beam of 14.25 feet create exceptional interior volume and seaworthiness for extended cruising. The fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration provides good directional stability while maintaining reasonable maneuverability. Her cutter rig offers versatile sail handling options, particularly valuable for shorthanded offshore passages or challenging weather conditions. With a comfort ratio of 35.51, this yacht prioritizes stability and motion comfort over speed, making her well-suited for serious blue-water cruising rather than coastal day sailing or racing. The capsize screening formula of 1.74 indicates good stability characteristics for offshore work. Her substantial ballast-to-displacement ratio and conservative sail area suggest a forgiving, predictable sailing character that appeals to cruisers planning extended voyages or those who value safety margins over performance.
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What is the Flying Dutchman 12's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Flying Dutchman 12 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.89. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Flying Dutchman 12's comfort ratio?
The Flying Dutchman 12 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 35.51. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Flying Dutchman 12 safe for offshore sailing?
The Flying Dutchman 12 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.74. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Flying Dutchman 12?
The theoretical hull speed of the Flying Dutchman 12 is 8.68 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Flying Dutchman 12 weigh?
The Flying Dutchman 12 has a displacement of 35,175.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 50.33 ft.
Who designed the Flying Dutchman 12?
The Flying Dutchman 12 was designed by Eva Hollman, first built in 1973.