National 12
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Design year
1936
The National 12 is a two person, two sail racing dinghy. With a main & jib area of around 10.4 sq metres (8.4m2 measured) and a light hull, 78Kg including mast and centre-board, there is ample power to drive the fast and responsive hull.
The 12 is a development class so hulls and rigs can be changed or modified within the class rules. The different hulls allow helm-crew combinations between 16 & 23 stone to be competitive. You are free to fit your boats out as you please so you can customise your twelve to your requirements.
Note that as a development class there are differing PY Handicaps: http://www.national12.org/private/Guides/handicaps.shtml
Build / Config
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Vessel type
Monohull
Ratings / Handicaps
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Portsmouth
1070
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Number of crew
2 (typical)
Dimensions
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Length (overall)
3.66m
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Beam
2.0m
Sails
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Sail area (total)
10 m2