Nord 12
Description
The Nordex Nord 12 (also known as the Nord 12) is a rare, compact fiberglass scow sailboat produced by Nordex in the United States during the 1970s, with production details scarce—likely fewer than a few hundred units, based on owner reports of its uncommon status. Closely resembling the popular Melges Butterfly in design and performance, it features a flat-bottomed scow hull for planing speed and stability, a single centerboard for adjustable draft, and a transom that allows easy beaching or self-bailing. Available in three rig configurations (lateen for simplicity like a Sunfish, cat rig for power, or sloop for versatility), it's a lively daysailer or training boat for 2-3 people, excelling in light to moderate winds on small lakes or bays. Construction is foam-filled fiberglass for buoyancy and durability, making it unsinkable and low-maintenance.
Construction Details
| Designer | Unknown |
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| Builder | Nordex |
| Length | 12.000 ft |
| LOA | 12.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
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Documents
Sails
Nord 12 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 15.5 ft - (4724 mm) |
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| Foot | 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.48 ft - (5328 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 17.65 ft - (5380 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | 69.64 ft² |
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Nord 12 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 10.58 ft - (3225 mm) |
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| Foot | 4.33 ft - (1320 mm) |
| Leech | 9.83 ft - (2996 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | 4.02 ft - (1225 mm) |
| Area | 21.26 ft² |
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