LARK 13
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 13.25 ft |
| LWL | 12.75 ft |
| Beam | 5.5 ft |
| Draft | 3.75 ft/ 0.33 ft min |
| Displacement | 185 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 4.8 kn |
About the LARK 13
Designed by Michael Jackson and built by Parker Boats/John Baker Ltd., the Lark 13 is a historic entry-level sailboat with a production run of 12000 hulls starting in 1967. Its lightweight displacement of 185.0 lb and fractional sloop rig define its character as a simple, accessible trailerable boat.
- Best for:
- This boat is ideal for beginners, single-handers, or families seeking a low-cost, easy-to-trailer introduction to sailing. It suits coastal day sailing and learning the basics rather than complex offshore passages.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 185.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 3.86, the Lark 13 is not suitable for bluewater or offshore cruising. Its design prioritizes ease of handling and trailering over offshore stability or seakeeping.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Laser and other 1960s-70s trailerable daysailers like the Sunfish or Micro Magic. These shares the role of affordable, single-handed or two-person coastal recreation with similar lightweight hull forms.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the LARK 13 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 13.25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the LARK 13yet 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.
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