Phoenix 12
Description
The Phoenix 12 represents C. William Lapworth's skill at creating small boats that punch above their weight class. With its combination of ultralight displacement, generous sail area, and versatile centerboard configuration, this 12-footer offers genuine sailing excitement while remaining simple enough for instruction and manageable enough for single-handed adventures. The catboat rig eliminates the complexity of jib handling while the centerboard system provides both shallow-water access and deep-draft performance when needed. At just 185 pounds, the Phoenix 12 can be easily transported and launched, making it an ideal choice for sailors who want maximum sailing capability in a truly portable package. While only 30 boats were built, the Phoenix 12 stands as an excellent example of how thoughtful design can create exceptional capability in a compact, affordable sailboat that serves equally well as a racing machine, instruction platform, or pure sailing enjoyment tool.
Construction Details
| Designer | C. William Lapworth |
|---|---|
| Builder | Phoenix Boat Co. (CA) |
| Length | 12.000 ft |
| LOA | 12.000 ft |
| LWL | 11.670 ft |
| Beam | 4.750 ft |
| Displacement | 185 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.610 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.330 ft |
| Year Built | 1983 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
|---|---|
| j | - |
| p | 18 ft |
| e | 9 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 18 ft | 9 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Phoenix 12 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.69 ft - (6002 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 19.84 ft - (6047 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | 80.88 ft² |
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