Paceship P 12 (Oak Island 12)
Description
The Paceship P 12 (also known as the Oak Island 12) is one of the earliest and smallest fiberglass dinghies from Paceship Yachts Ltd. (Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada), designed by George W. McVay. It was first built in 1963 and produced until around 1974, originally marketed as the Oak Island 12 before being rebranded under the Paceship name. This tiny, lightweight centerboard daysailer is an entry-level classic — simple, affordable, and fun for beginners, kids, or casual lake/bay sailing. It's a basic open boat with no frills, emphasizing ease of use and portability.
Construction Details
| Designer | G. William McVay |
|---|---|
| Builder | Paceship Yachts (Canada) |
| Length | 12.060 ft |
| LOA | 12.600 ft |
| LWL | 10.670 ft |
| Beam | 5.830 ft |
| Displacement | 300 lb |
| Year Built | 1963 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 13.92 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 4.25 ft |
| p | 14.92 ft |
| e | 6.83 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.92 ft | 4.25 ft | 14.92 ft | 6.83 ft | - | - | - | - |
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Sails
Paceship P 12 (Oak Island 12) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 14.92 ft - (4548 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 6.83 ft - (2082 mm) |
| Leech | * 16.08 ft - (4901 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 16.19 ft - (4935 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 53.1 ft² |
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Paceship P 12 (Oak Island 12) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 12.67 ft - (3862 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 5.33 ft - (1625 mm) |
| Leech | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 118.35 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 5.03 ft - (1533 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.46 ° |
| Area | * 31.84 ft² |
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Paceship P 12 (Oak Island 12) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 13.83 ft - (4215 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 7.65 ft - (2332 mm) |
| Foot | * 7.65 ft - (2332 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 90 ft² |
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