Northumbrian Coble 12.5
Description
The Northumbrian Coble 12.5 (more precisely 12'6") is a modern interpretation of the traditional clinker-built fishing boats from the Northumbrian (Yorkshire) coast of England, designed by renowned British naval architect Paul Selway-Fisher. Plans have been available since the early 2000s through Selway-Fisher Design, with hundreds built by amateur and professional boatbuilders worldwide as versatile tenders, daysailers, or rowboats. This compact open boat features a multi-chine plywood hull with 5 planks per side, reverse sheer, tumblehome aft, and a high stem for throwing off waves—retaining the seaworthy lines of its Viking-influenced forebears while using stitch-and-tape construction for simplicity. The gunter rig provides a balanced, easy-to-handle sail plan for light winds, with options for rowing (up to 3 adults) or small outboard motoring. At just 120 lbs dry, it's highly portable and trailerable, ideal for beach launching or family outings on protected waters.
Construction Details
| Designer | Selway Fisher Design |
|---|---|
| Length | 12.500 ft |
| LOA | 12.500 ft |
| Beam | 4.920 ft |
| Displacement | 120 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.125 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.560 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
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| j | - |
| p | - |
| e | - |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
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| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
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Sails
Northumbrian Coble 12.5 - STANDING LUGSAIL
| Luff | 6.379 ft - (1944 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 8.639 ft - (2633 mm) |
| Leech | 13.258 ft - (4041 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 82.39 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 10.037 ft - (3059 mm) |
| Head | 8.847 ft - (2697 mm) |
| Area | * 71.7 ft² |
| Comments |
Custom Lug sail. The standard rig is a gunter sloop. |
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