Flite 12
Lateen · Dbrd. Dinghy · First built 1971
A lightweight 3.58-metre lateen-rigged dinghy that appears to be a clone of the Minifish design
- LOA
- Beam
- Draft (max)
- Displacement
- Hull type
- Dbrd. Dinghy
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Full specifications
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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Lateen
Ratios
Capsize screening
3.63
Hull
Hull type
Dbrd. Dinghy
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
First built 1971
Designer
AMF Alcort
Builder
AMF Alcort, Alcort
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