12′ Point Defiance

Based on the historic salmon fishing boats that navigated the tide rips and chop at Point Defiance, WA. Tremendously versatile; it can be rowed either tandem or solo, is a delight to sail, and can easily accept an outboard motor to make an excellent fishing boat.

Born in the Tide Rips

During the early 1900s, hundreds of efficient, seaworthy small boats were used for salmon fishing in the tide rips and chop off Point Defiance, Washington. Our version of this classic small craft carries that heritage forward with a wider beam and broader transom than the original, providing increased weight-carrying capacity and stability.

Two Configurations

Rowboat — A nimble, lightweight rowing boat that can be rowed solo or tandem with ease. Light enough for a roof rack, eliminating the cost and storage of a trailer.

Sailboat with Sloop Rig — Adds a sloop rig for what is probably our easiest and most forgiving boat to sail — an ideal first sailboat for new sailors and families alike.

The Perfect First Boat

If you’ve never owned a boat before, it would be hard to go wrong with a Point Defiance. The hull is forgiving and confidence-inspiring. Under oar, she rows with little effort, she doesn’t track quite as aggressively as the Whitehall, but her full keel holds a course nicely. Under sail, the sloop rig is gentle and predictable, making it a natural platform for learning. Both versions readily accept a small outboard motor for an excellent fishing setup.

A Boat the Whole Family Can Grow Into

The Point Defiance is big enough for a family to enjoy a full day on the water, yet small enough for youth mariners to handle on their own. Whether it’s sailing across the harbor, floating on a pond with a fishing rod, or learning to pull on the oars for the first time, this is the boat that teaches your kids, or grandkids, what boating is all about. She’ll handle the chop of almost any lake and most any weather with a little common sense.

Point Defiance Full Specifications

	Fiberglass	Ultralite Composite
LOA:	11’11”
BEAM:	58″
DISPLACEMENT:	155 lbs	130 lbs
SAIL AREA:	Main, 57 sq. ft. Jib, 28 sq. ft.

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Deck the Hulls: Bringing the Holiday Spirit to the Waterfront

Puget Sound Crab season opens tomorrow, June 30th!

One of the key signs that summer is here in the Puget Sound is the arrival of crab season… when our local waters are suddenly dotted by the red and white buoys that indicate a forest of crabpots hidden beneath the surface. If you’ve got a GH Boat that’s been sitting idle, waiting for an excuse to get put to work, there is no better occasion than this!