BUZZ
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 13.78 ft |
| Beam | 6.3 ft |
| Displacement | 176 lb |
About the BUZZ
Originally built by Reg White Limited (UK).
The Buzz is a compact fractional sloop designed by Ian Howlett and built by Topper International, with production records indicating a 1994 build year. As a micro-cruiser with a displacement of 176.0 lb and a length overall of 13.78 ft, it represents a niche entry-level option for those seeking minimal footprint sailing.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for single-handers or couples seeking a trailerable, low-maintenance day sailor or coastal cruiser that can be easily stored on a trailer or in a garage.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 176.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 4.5, the Buzz is not designed for offshore bluewater cruising and is strictly limited to protected coastal waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other micro-cruisers like the Micro Magic or small daysailers such as the Sunfish, though the Buzz distinguishes itself with a fractional sloop rig and fractional keel options for slightly better windward performance.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the BUZZ yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 13.78ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BUZZyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a BUZZ? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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Used sails that fit the BUZZ
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