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December 30, 2024 2 min read

D-ZERO Sailing Dinghy

The D-Zero was first designed by Dan Holman in 2014 and has been a popular single handed boat ever since with competitive racing at clubs and also on the UK circuit.


This compact 4.2m long dinghy has a modern look to it and comes with carbon spars and two rig options.


Sailing Chandlery can now supply you with a new D-Zero and currently have a selection of used D-Zero dinghies available too.

D-Zero Key Stats and Information

  • Hull length: 4.20m
  • Beam: 1.42m
  • Draft: 0.38m
  • Hull Weight: 43kg
  • Sail Design: North Sails One Design
  • Sail area: 
    • Grey rig: 8.1 m2 semi soft kevlar laminate sail on halyard
    • Reduced Blue rig: 6.9 m2 semi soft kevlar laminate sail on halyard
  • Raking: Simple and effective adjustment via chocks
  • Spars: CompoTech carbon mast and boom
  • Hardware: Harken Blocks and Cleats throughout
  • Portsmouth Yardstick / Great Lakes Handicap Ratings:
    Grey Rig  – 1029 (RYA PY List 2023) / 1043 (Great Lakes 2023)
  • Reduced Rig  – Under review with RYA & GL, though likely 1059

Sailor Weight Range:

  • Grey Rig – 60kg – 110kg+. There is no set upper or lower limits, though control may be more difficult if less than 60kg.
  • Reduced Rig – 70kg and under.

What's Included with a New D-Zero?

When you buy a new D-Zero you will get the following included, you can view our D-Zero Dinghy Package for more information:

  • Hull
  • Choice of sail, 8.1m2 or 6.9m2
  • Two section carbon mast
  • Carbon boom
  • Rudder blade and case
  • Tiller extension
  • Daggerboard
  • Harken blocks and cleats throughout
  • All the ropes you need
  • Launching trolley
  • Top cover
  • Under cover
  • Passed bags for your spars and foils
  • Mast bag for when the mast is up