Trinka 12 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · daggerboard

Rig

Cat Rig

LOA

12' · 3.66 m

Displ.

225 lbs · 102 kg

First year

1990

The Trinka 12 represents the pinnacle of the renowned tender line produced by Johannsen Boat Works. Designed by the esteemed naval architect Bruce Bingham—famed for the Flicka 20 and his meticulous technical illustrations—the Trinka 12 is often described as a "gentleman’s tender." It is a multipurpose vessel engineered to excel equally under sail, oars, or a small outboard motor. Unlike massproduced plastic dinghies, the Trinka 12 is handlaid fiberglass, featuring a distinctive lapstrake hull that provides both structural rigidity and a classic aesthetic. While its smaller siblings, the Trinka 8 and Trinka 10, are primarily focused on utility for larger yachts, the 12foot model is a substantial craft capable of independent coastal exploration and family daysailing.