Compact. Stable. Ready for Real Water.
The Heritage 12 Guideboat is a compact, highly stable rowing and sailing tender designed for families, cruisers, and recreational rowers who want versatility in a small footprint. Easy to handle, light for its size, and confidence-inspiring on the water, it delivers far more performance and capability than a typical dinghy.
This is a true multi-purpose small boat built with modern composites and classic lines.
Built Strong, Light & Quiet
The Heritage 12 is constructed using hand-laid fiberglass with carbon reinforcement in key areas. A double-hull design — outer hull plus fully molded inner liner — creates a structure that is:
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Stiff and solid underfoot
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Quieter on the water
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More durable than single-skin boats
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Lighter and easier to manage than traditional tenders
This construction method brings performance boatbuilding techniques into a practical everyday craft.
Stability That Changes the Experience
With its wide, buoyant hull and generous beam, the Heritage 12 offers exceptional stability.
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Stable enough to stand while launching
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Stable enough to move around or fish
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Deep-tracking keel for directional control
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Supportive bow and stern for handling chop and boat wakes
It gives beginners confidence and experienced rowers freedom to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Row, Sail, or Motor
The Heritage 12 is designed to do more than just row.
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Efficient hull shape for recreational and fitness rowing
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Can be rigged for sliding-seat rowing
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Rated for up to a 2 HP motor
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Designed to row out and sail back with optional sailing setup
It’s equally at home as a yacht tender, exploration boat, or family skiff.
Fold-In Rigger System
The signature fold-in rigger arms add everyday practicality:
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Swing in when docking without removing the oars
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Act as grab bars when boarding
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Support a cover to prevent rainwater pooling
It simplifies handling whether you are at a dock, mooring, or beach.
Room for People & Gear
Built-in passenger seating in the bow and stern makes the Heritage 12 ideal for shared outings. Bring a friend, a child, or day gear for exploring, photography, or relaxed time on the water.
Massive built-in flotation, shaped into the structure, enhances safety while maintaining classic, attractive lines.
Ready to Row
Oars are included, so your boat arrives water-ready. Flat-rate shipping by zone is available across the continental U.S., making delivery predictable and straightforward.
Specifications
Length: 12 ft 5 in
Beam: 45 in
Draft: 3–4 in
Freeboard Amidships: 17 in
Pick-Up Weight: approx. 60 lb
Pick-up weight reflects the hull as normally lifted onto a vehicle. Monorail adds approx. 16 lb; rigger arms approx. 3 lb per pair.
Capacity: 431 lbs






