The Dark Harbor 12½ keel sloop is a smaller, more easily handled but equally exciting version of the Dark Harbor 17½, without a cabin. This gaff-rigged daysailer, which was first built in 1915 and originally know as the Isleboro Class, is still active in racing from the Buck’s Harbor Yacht Club in South Brooksville, Maine.
20′2″ Sloop, Dark Harbor 12½
DESCRIPTION
Hull type: Round-botttomed with outside ballast keel
Rig: Gaff sloop
Construction: Carvel-planked over steam-bent frames
Alternative construction: Cold-molded, strip
PERFORMANCE
Suitable for: Somewhat protected waters
Intended capacity: 2-4 daysailing
Trailerable: With difficulty
Propulsion: Sail
Speed (knots): 3-5
BUILDING DATA
Skill needed: Advanced
Lofting required: Yes
PLANS DATA
No. of sheets: 4
Level of Detail: Average
Plans Format: Print or Digital
Cost per set: $60
Plan No. 18
Related Publications: WoodenBoat No. 37
Particulars
LOA: 20′2″
LWL: 12′5″
Beam: 5′4″
Draft: 3′2″
Displacement: 1923 lbs
Sail area: 210 sq ft