Sam Devlin created the Bluebill 12 as an evolution of his Broadbill sneakbox. It's larger than the Broadbill and can carry two hunters and their gear, compared to the Broadbill’s single-hunter-plus-dog design. The Bluebill 12 incorporates the innovation of an outboard well, with its various advantages. Shifting the 20-hp outboard forward into a well results in better load and balance for a small boat carrying this much power. It creates perfect spots for fuel tanks on either side of the well. Sam feels very strongly that not having an outboard hanging off the back of the boat helps you outsmart those wary late season birds. The Bluebill 12 offers the usual Devlin advantages of ruggedness, versatility, and ease of construction. Plans include both Imperial and metric dimensions. LOA: 12′ 3/4" -- 3.68m Beam: 4’ 11″ -- 1.5m Draft: 7.25″ -- 182mm Weight Dry: 225lbs. -- 102kg. Depth Combing to Floorboards: 12″ Depth Keel to Top of Coaming: 15.5″ Width of Cockpit: 3′ 1.5″ Length of Cockpit: 6′ 11.5″ Max HP: 20 HP (short shaft) Epoxy required to build the Bluebill 12: One #3 Epoxy Kit is required to build this boat. Epoxy required by item: Resin 3 gal Slow Hardener 1.5 gal Wood flour, cell-o-fil fillers, & pumps NOTE: Boat plans will need to be purchased from Devlin Builders, separately for all kit variations.
