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The Sailplan below shows the boat at rest using the Design Waterline for the Baseline.

Principle dimensions given on the Sailplan:

Mast:

Transverse Dimensions

Longitudinal Dimensions

Mast Length

Spreader sizes & locations

Wall Thickness

Boom:

Transverse Dimensions

Longitudinal Dimensions

Boom length

Wall Thickness

Standing Rigging:

Fore Stay wire size

Back Stay wire size

Upper Shroud wire size

Lower Shroud wire size

Jumper Stay wire size

Other Factors:

Percent lead between CLR & CE

Center of Effort of Main Sail

Center of Effort of 100% fore triangle

Total Center of Effort of Sailplan

Notes

Other information involving the Sailplan such as tangs and chain plate size and location are found on the construction drawing or written specifications.

With basic information such as mast, boom, and standing rigging sizes all hardware for the rig can be purchase from various suppliers of your choice.

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Dennis Schaffer, Yacht Designer

Telephone - 617-653-1063

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Building the Bezier 12.5

The Bezier 12.5 is a 16 foot, classic styled aluminum daysailer being built right now.
You can follow it's progress on the button links below.

About the 12.5 Design
Design History

12.5 Archtictural Drawings
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PreFabrication:
  Saw Cut
  Longitudinal's
  Roll Formed
  Longitudinal's
  Assembling
  Transverse Frames
  Transom
  Transom Fabrication
  Fabrication of
  The Keel
  Fabrication of
  Assembly of
      Hull Strongback
  Fabrication of
  Bezier Shell Plating

Fabrication of the Hull:
  Framework
  Construction
  New!  Plating the
  True Round Hull Section
      Part I
  New!  Plating the
  True Round Hull Section
      Part II
  New!  Welding the
  True Round Section

Current Stage of Construction
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Building the Bezier 12.5

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