Mertens 12' Dory
Description
The Mertens Dory 12 is a Belgian-designed small sailing/rowing dinghy by naval architect Jacques Mertens-Goossens, intended as a simple tender for calm waters like ponds, small lakes, or sheltered harbors. Introduced in the early 2000s as an amateur builder's project, it features a traditional-inspired dory shape (though not a "true dory," per the designer) with modern stitch-and-glue plywood construction using epoxy and fiberglass for ease and affordability. Mertens created it for DIY enthusiasts during the plywood boat revival, with plans available from sites like BoatPlans.cc, emphasizing oars as primary propulsion and a simple sprit rig for occasional sailing. No factory production; dozens built by amateurs.
Construction Details
| Designer | Mertens-Goossens |
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| Length | 12.000 ft |
| LOA | 12.000 ft |
| Beam | 4.417 ft |
| Displacement | 62 lb |
| Max Draft | 0.330 ft |
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Blueprints
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