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The Mini12 Metre Class is a 45 inch LOA one design. Think of it as a downsized EC12. It is a one piece fiberglass hull designed by Frank Scott from Newington, Ontario, Canada. The hulls are all manufactured from master moulds and strictly controlled. The Mini12 performs well in both light and heavy air and is not impeded by weeds in the water. For more details and how to order a boat visit the Mini12 Class Association website.
1. CONCEPT
Restrictions listed are intended to maintain a one-design class; a fiberglass hull from master molds.
2 STANDARD
Mini 12 boats must be built to these rules and drawings.
3.DECK AND HATCHES
Deck and hatches made of wood or ABS plastic 9" maximum.
4. BALLAST
Ballast shall consist of lead shot No.9 or 10, 11 lbs. to 11.5 lbs bonded in the keel. Minimum total sailing weight 16 pounds.
5. RUDDER
Rudder shall conform to the drawing made of plywood and brass bar.
6. SPARS
Mast and booms shall be made of wood.. No aluminum, carbon fiber, Kevlar. or hollow wooden shall be allowed. Slotted wooden masts are allowed. Jib boom shall not extend beyond the bow.
7. RIGGING
The use of commercially available or home made fittings, goosenecks, screw eyes, Fairleads, bowsies, etc. and woven or braided wire for shrouds shall be permitted.
8. MAST RIGGING
Multiple diamond rigging shall not be allowed.
9. MAST CRANE - BACKSTAY FITTING
The crane on top of mast shall be no more than 3.5" long. The backstay fitting must not go beyond transom.
10.MAINSAIL HEIGHT
The maximum height of the mainsail from the deck shall not exceed 51 3/8".
11. JIB STAY ATTACHMENT
The height from deck to jib stay attachment on the mast shall not exceed 44 7/8", including the jack screw, if used.
12. DECK LAYOUT
All positions of deck fittings must conform to the control drawing.
13. SAILS
Sails are cut to match the sail control drawing. Paneled sails are not allowed.
14. SAIL MATERIAL
Sail material to be Dacron, nylon, or Mylar only.
15. BATTENS
Mainsail: No more than 3 battens positioned in such a way that the leach is divided into 4 equal parts. Maximum batten lengths: top -5", middle -6", bottom 4".
Jib Sail: NO more than 2 battens positioned in such away that the leach is divided into 3 equal parts. Maximum batten lengths: top 4", bottom 2.5"
16 SAIL REINFORCEMENT
The sails may be reinforced by addition of woven cloth or tape material within 2 inches of head, tack, and clew corners. and within 1/4" of the leech edge.
17. SAIL NUMBERS AND CLASS LOGO
Sail numbers are shown on the control drawing. The sail numbers are inside the hull on the starboard side.
18. RADIO
A maximum of two channels shall be allowed. One channel used for sail control and one channel shall be used for rudder control The use of a backstay tensioner, and extra jib trimmer, jib twitchers, etc. is prohibited
19. WIND INDICATORS
The use of a wind indicator or flag on top of the mast shall be permitted.
20. SHEET LEAD
Sheet leads are the maximum of 1/2" off the top of the deck.
Rack Space Designed by American Endeavor Last Modified: 8/9/08