Mud Peep by Devlin
Description
The Mud Peep 12 (often just called the Mud Peep by Devlin) is a charming, lightweight wooden sailboat/rowing skiff designed by Sam Devlin of Devlin Designing Boat Builders. It's based on traditional duck-hunting skiff lines with modern tweaks for better sailing performance, making it a versatile, DIY-friendly pocket boat ideal for shallow waters, marshes, lakes, or calm coastal use. Introduced as part of Devlin's catalog of stitch-and-glue plywood designs, it's essentially a decked version of his open Peeper 12 (adding a low cabin/deck for weather protection and a more refined look), with a focus on simplicity, ease of building, and fun on the water. Owners and builders describe it as graceful and responsive under sail—light enough to plane in a good breeze, quick to accelerate, and stable for its size while being easy to row or beach. It's popular among homebuilders for its straightforward construction, low cost, and dual-purpose nature (sailing, rowing, or even light duck hunting/utility). Many are built as backyard projects, with examples shared on forums, YouTube build logs, and Duckworks Magazine features.
Construction Details
| Designer | Devlin Design Boat Builders |
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| Builder | Home Built |
| Length | 12.000 ft |
| LOA | 12.000 ft |
| Beam | 4.500 ft |
| Displacement | 150 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.500 ft |
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Sails
Mud Peep by Devlin - SPRIT
| Luff | 8.25 ft - (2515 mm) |
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| Foot | 7 ft - (2134 mm) |
| Leech | 10.92 ft - (3328 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 78.23 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 9.67 ft - (2947 mm) |
| Head | 5 ft - (1524 mm) |
| Area | * 52.44 ft² |
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