Somes Sound 12.5
Description
The Somes Sound 12½ is a 12'6" glued-lapstrake wooden skiff designed by John Brooks of Brooks Boats Designs in Brooklin, Maine. This elegant small craft combines traditional New England workboat aesthetics with modern epoxy-glued construction, making it suitable for both rowing and sailing. It’s a popular choice for amateur builders due to its manageable size, detailed plans, and Brooks’ emphasis on accessible construction techniques.
Construction Details
| Designer | John Brooks |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.000 ft |
| LOA | 15.750 ft |
| LWL | 12.500 ft |
| Beam | 6.083 ft |
| Displacement | 1389 lb |
| Ballast | 600 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.083 ft |
| Min Draft | 1.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
|---|---|
| j | - |
| p | 18.67 ft |
| e | 10.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 18.67 ft | 10.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
Somes Sound 12.5 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 18.67 ft - (5691 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
| Leech | 19.5 ft - (5944 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | 19.5 ft - (5944 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 99.059 ft² |
| Comments | One reef 40" up from foot, 3 leech battens |
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Somes Sound 12.5 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 5.25 ft - (1600 mm) |
| Leech | 12.25 ft - (3734 mm) |
| Area | * 31.52 ft² |
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Somes Sound 12.5 - GAFF MAIN
| Luff | 10.5 ft - (3200 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
| Leech | 17.167 ft - (5233 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 79.36 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 13.25 ft - (4039 mm) |
| Head | 7.25 ft - (2210 mm) |
| Area | * 97.94 ft² |
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