CLASSIC MOTH
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 11 ft |
| Beam | 5 ft |
| Displacement | 75 lb |
About the CLASSIC MOTH
The Classic Moth is a monohull development class using a modified version of the International Moth rule in effect pre 1969. A Classic Moth can be a skiff, pram, scow, skinny tube, dinghy, or any combination thereof. Raced primarily on the east coast US. See Moth (International) for information on foiling hull Moths
The Classic Moth is a historic 11.0 ft racing skiff designed by Joel Van Sant, with production records dating to 1929. As a lightweight vessel with a displacement of 75.0 lb, it represents the early evolution of high-performance small boat racing.
- Best for:
- This boat is suited for experienced single-handed racers seeking a high-performance, lightweight skiff for flat-water racing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 75.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 4.74, this vessel is strictly for protected waters and is not suitable for offshore or bluewater cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other early 20th-century racing skiffs and modern Moth class derivatives due to its similar 11.0 ft LOA and cat (Marconi) rig configuration.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CLASSIC MOTH 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 11ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CLASSIC MOTHyet 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 CLASSIC MOTH? 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 CLASSIC MOTH
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