12 Square Meter Sharpie

Originally designed by the Krogen Brothers in 1931, this distinctive centerboard dinghy represents a classic interpretation of the traditional sharpie hull form. With its shallow 0.96-foot draft and lightweight 510-pound displacement, the 12 Square Meter Sharpie excels in shallow water exploration and protected coastal sailing where deeper-keeled boats cannot venture. The gunter rig configuration provides an efficient sail plan that's easy to handle while offering respectable performance, evidenced by the healthy sail area to displacement ratio of 34.39. This makes the boat particularly well-suited for day sailing, sailing instruction, and small-boat cruising in bays, rivers, and coastal waters. The traditional wood construction delivers the classic aesthetic and pleasant sailing characteristics that wooden boat enthusiasts cherish. At nearly 20 feet overall with a beam under five feet, this sharpie maintains the sleek proportions that define the type while providing sufficient stability for comfortable sailing. The centerboard configuration allows for easy launching and retrieval, making it ideal for sailors who trailer their boats or keep them on moorings in shallow areas. With its low comfort ratio of 5.48, this design prioritizes performance and shoal-water capability over extended cruising accommodations.

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