Piccolo was especially designed for WoodenBoat by Bob Baker—a man we feel had an unfailing eye for form and proportion and the firsthand experience with small boats that is needed to make them perform well.
12′8″ Sailing Canoe, Piccolo
DESCRIPTION
Hull type: Round-bottomed double ender
Rig: Standing lug ketch
Construction: Lapstrake planking over steamed frames
PERFORMANCE
Suitable for: Protected waters
Intended capacity: 1-2
Trailerable: Yes
Propulsion: Double-paddle, sail
Speed (knots): 2-4
BUILDING DATA
Skill needed: Intermediate
Lofting required: Yes
PLANS DATA
No. of sheets: 4
Level of Detail: Above Average
Plans Format: Print
Cost per set: $36
Plan No. 20
Related Publications:
WoodenBoat, Nos. 36 & 37
Particulars
LOA: 12′8″
Beam: 2′6″
Draft: 8″
Weight: about 60 lbs
Sail area: 52.3 sq ft