JESTER 12
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 12.08 ft |
| Beam | 4.83 ft |
| Draft | 3.5 ft/ 0.5 ft min |
| Displacement | 185 lb |
About the JESTER 12
The Jester 12 is a compact fractional sloop designed by Jack Butte and built by GlasTec Products in Cleveland, OH, USA, with production recorded for the year 1973. While the exact hull build count is unknown, this model represents a specific era of small, trailerable sailboat construction.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for novice sailors, single-handers, or those with limited storage space who prioritize easy trailering and low maintenance over long-distance cruising.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 185.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 3.39, the Jester 12 is strictly a coastal or bay boat with no offshore capability.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other 12-foot trailerable designs from the 1970s, such as the O'Day 12 or various Sunfish variants, due to their similar LOA of 12.08 ft and role as entry-level recreational sailboats.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the JESTER 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 12.08ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the JESTER 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 JESTER 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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