Our new website is finally launched!

And, like many new vessels, there are few things that will have to be done at the dock or on the mooring. But she's floating, and she'd love to have some folks take her out for a little tour around the harbor. Please stop by!
Our new web address: www.brooksboatsdesigns.com.
We'd love to know what you think. Thanks!

Somes Sound 12 1/2

Welcome to our new blog. Since we've had quite a few inquiries about the Somes Sound 12 1/2, the boat that we'll be building in a new two-week WoodenBoat School class, I thought we'd start with that.

The Somes Sound 12 1/2 is a completely new design, a descendent of the Herreshoff 12 1/2, just as the Haven 12 1/2 is. It was designed from the start for glued lapstrake construction—and excellent handling and performance.

Specifications: length, 15'9"; waterline, 12'6"; beam, 73"; draft, 18"; displacement, 1,389 lbs., sail area, 134 sq.ft.

For information about the class, please contact the WoodenBoat School.