HOWMAR 12
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 12.17 ft |
| LWL | 10.42 ft |
| Beam | 5 ft |
| Draft | 2.5 ft/ 0.33 ft min |
| Displacement | 175 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 4.3 kn |
About the HOWMAR 12
S&S design #2405. Craig V. Walters was an employee of S&S at this time.
The Howmar 12 is a compact fractional sloop designed by S&S and built by Howmar Boats Inc. in the USA during 1983. With a build count of ? hulls, this vessel represents a niche entry in the micro-cruiser market, characterized by its 12.17 ft LOA and 175.0 lb displacement.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for single-handers or couples seeking a trailerable coastal cruiser that prioritizes ease of handling and storage over long-range offshore capability.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 175.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 2.89, the Howmar 12 is not designed for bluewater cruising but is adequate for protected coastal waters and short offshore passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other 12-foot trailerable cruisers from the 1980s, such as the O'Day 12 or similar micro-sloops, which share the Howmar 12's emphasis on portability and simple fractional rigging.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the HOWMAR 12 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 12.17ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the HOWMAR 12yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a HOWMAR 12? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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