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An Informational Class Newsletter

Updated: Sept 20, 2021

This is a rolling 30-day listing of EC12 one day regattas reported to the by local organizers.

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EAST COAST 12 METER RC YACHT

- Manufacture of Winning EC12 Meters

Chesapeake Performance Models offers a number of services for the EC12 meter -

Short Kit Pricing - $662.50 ( Hull, Deck, Rudder & Ballast) - Order Here
Hull (Single color gel coat ) $300.00 Order Here Class registration and mold fee of $17.50 will be added to all hull orders
Deck (Foam cored composite construction) $150.00 - Order Here
Rudder $95.00 - Order Here
Ballast $100.00 - Order Here
Fully Built boats (Single A Rig) including Electronics - Cost Breakdown
Fully Built boats (A and B Rigs) including Electronics - Cost Breakdown
Rigs Kits A - Mast, booms and fitting $310.00 (Does not include sails) Order Here
Rigs Kits B - Mast, booms and fitting $310.00 (Does not include sails) Order Here
Rig building Labor $200.00 (per rig)
Deck Fittings kit $175.00 (Jib Rack, Chainplates, Mast step, Backstay and fairleads)
Hull Fittings kit $232.00 (Rudder Tiller Arm, C/F Rudder linkage, Rudder tube support, Radio board Alum, Jib Adjuster Bracket, Jib Adjuster Arm w/Pekabe Deck Block, Bow bulkhead w/SS Eyebolt,(2) Pekabe Single Blocks, C/F Compression Post
Hulls built to any level of completion
Custom Fittings for the Hull and Rig
Custom Painting (Multi color and graphics available)
Refurbishment of older boats. (Contact David for details and pricing)

Build queue Deposit Policy

To be placed into the CPM Build Queue a min deposit of $100 is required. Once constructions starts a further deposit of 50% is required. With the balance due once constructions is complete. Due to the custom nature of building fiberglass hulls and components this deposit are NON refundable.

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Established July 2000

East Coast 12-Meter Class

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Class Website

One-Design Class Type: Radio Control

Was this boat built to be sailed by youth or adults? Both

Approximately how many class members do you have? 578

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About East Coast 12-Meter Class

The EC12 is a one-design radio controlled yacht about 59 inches in length, a mast standing 72 inches above the deck, supporting about 1300 square inches of sail and weighing around 24 pounds. The class is one of the premier R/C Yachts in the American Model Yachting Association. The Class is well organized energetic and active with over 500 members hosting over 20 two-day sailing regattas throughout the East Coast and the Midwest. The posted sailing schedule is 12 months a year. Local clubs offer additional weekly and monthly club events. The group is eager and quick to share building tips, resources and help.

Boats Produced: Over 3,000 boats have been built since the class was formed 50 years ago.

Class boat builder(s):

Brewhouse Boat Works, Peach Tree City, GA [email protected] Chesapeake Performance Models, Stevensville, MD [email protected] Blue Crab Model Yachts, Cambridge, MD [email protected]

Approximately how many boats are in the USA/North America? 90% of the boats are in the USA and Canada. 8% are in Australia and New Zealand. The remaining 2% are in Enagland and Europe.

Where is your One-Design class typically sailed in the USA? List regions of the country:

The class is most active from Florida to the New England states all the way along the East Coast. The Midwest Region is also active and is growing. Texas is starting to grow some fleets as well.

Does this class have a spinnaker or gennaker? No

How many people sail as a crew including the helm? one

Ideal combined weight of range of crew: N/A

Portsmouth Yardstick Rating: N/A

Boat Designed in The EC12 was designed by Charlie Morgan. It boat was build from a tank test model Charlie was working on for the America’s Cup in the early 60s. The first EC12 hit the water in 1970.

Length (feet/inches): 59″

Beam: 11.5″

Weight of rigged boat without sails: 22-24 lbs

Draft: 7.875″

Mast Height: 72″ above the deck

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EC12 - The East Coast 12-Meter R/C Sailboat
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EC12 Meter Model Sailboat - rcyachts.com
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EC12 Model Sailing Group - Facebook
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