HAMPTON ONE-DESIGN
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 18 ft |
| LWL | 14 ft |
| Beam | 5.79 ft |
| Draft | 3.5 ft/ 0.59 ft min |
| Displacement | 755 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.0 kn |
About the HAMPTON ONE-DESIGN
The HAMPTON ONE-DESIGN was a product of a committee selected by HYC members to pick a sloop that could be raced in the shallow waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Vincent Serio, the designer was also the builder of the first 500 boats. The class now allows FG contruction (at least 60 built) and an aluminum spar. The use of a trapeze is also permitted.
The Hampton One-Design is a historic 18.0 ft fractional sloop designed by Vincent Serio, with 900 hulls built starting in 1934. As a classic one-design racer, it offers a lightweight displacement of 755.0 lb and a narrow beam of 5.79 ft, prioritizing speed and simplicity over modern comfort.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for club racers and coastal day-sailers who value the competitive spirit of one-design racing and do not require overnight cruising amenities.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 755.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 7.39, this boat is not suitable for bluewater cruising and is strictly intended for protected coastal waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other 1930s one-design classes like the Snipe or International One Design, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and lightweight hull forms designed for tactical racing rather than offshore passage-making.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the HAMPTON ONE-DESIGN 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 18ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the HAMPTON ONE-DESIGNyet 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 HAMPTON ONE-DESIGN? 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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