Skipper 12
Description
The Skipper 12 is a British centerboard dinghy designed by Peter Antony Milne (1934-2008) and first built in 1968 by Richmond Marine Ltd. This ultralight racing dinghy represents Milne's expertise in creating high-performance small craft, featuring a distinctive gunter rig configuration that became a hallmark of his design philosophy. The boat was conceived as a pure racing machine, prioritizing speed and responsiveness over comfort or cruising capability.
Construction Details
| Designer | Peter Milne |
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| Builder | Richmond Marine |
| Length | 12.000 ft |
| LOA | 12.000 ft |
| LWL | 10.960 ft |
| Beam | 4.760 ft |
| Displacement | 145 lb |
| Year Built | 1968 |
The standard boat dimensions
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