V-Bottom 12 Tender
Description
The V-Bottom 12 Tender (often stylized as V12 or similar) most commonly refers to a general-purpose V-bottom dinghy/tender around 12 feet long, like the popular [V12] V-Bottom Dinghy from Bateau.com plans. This is a DIY or custom-built plywood/epoxy boat designed as a versatile tender for larger vessels, suitable for rowing, sailing, or outboard power. It's a practical, stable choice for yacht owners needing something lightweight, chop-resistant, and easy to launch/store — very different from the high-end luxury RIBs or jet tenders on superyachts, but great for everyday use on sailboats or coastal cruisers.
Construction Details
| Designer | Unknown |
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| Length | 12.000 ft |
| Beam | 4.417 ft |
| Displacement | 95 lb |
The standard boat dimensions
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Sails
V-Bottom 12 Tender - SPRIT
| Luff | 7.438 ft - (2267 mm) |
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| Foot | 6.656 ft - (2029 mm) |
| Leech | 10.146 ft - (3093 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 84.46 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 9.49 ft - (2893 mm) |
| Head | 4.302 ft - (1311 mm) |
| Area | * 45 ft² |
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