All LEGO Boat sets
The LEGO Boat theme has 3 sets, all released in 1996: 4002 Riptide Racer, 4012 Wave Cops and 4022 C26 Sea Cutter. These boat models of 54 to 194 pieces are built mostly in white and red, with an average of 116 pieces per set.
Three LEGO boats released in 1996
The LEGO Boat theme brings together 3 sets, all released in 1996. The name of each one announces its subject: 4002 Riptide Racer suggests a racing boat, 4012 Wave Cops a police patrol on the water and 4022 C26 Sea Cutter a cutter, a boat built for the sea.
Since all 3 sets date from the same year, the theme forms a tight collection, entirely rooted in 1996. There is no evolution to follow from one year to the next, only three boats to compare with each other.
Sets of 54 to 194 pieces
The size climbs from one model to the next: 4002 Riptide Racer has 54 pieces, 4012 Wave Cops has 100 and 4022 C26 Sea Cutter has 194. The theme averages 116 pieces per set, compared with 389 for the LEGO catalog as a whole, which makes these compact builds.
This range lets you choose a boat according to the time you want to spend building, from the small racer that goes together quickly to the more generously stocked cutter.
A palette dominated by white and red
As for colors, white comes first among the pieces with 32%, followed by red at 23%. Next come light gray at 13%, black at 10%, blue at 5% and yellow at 4%.
White and red give the boats their visual identity, while blue and yellow remain supporting colors, appearing in more discreet touches.
Boat in figures
| Number of sets | 3 |
|---|---|
| Release years | 1996 |
| Total pieces | 348 |
| Average pieces per set | 116 |
| Catalog-wide average | 389 |
| Largest set | 4022 C26 Sea Cutter (194 pieces) |
| Smallest set | 4002 Riptide Racer (54 pieces) |
| Newest set | 4002 Riptide Racer (1996) |
Dominant colors
Color breakdown of the pieces across all Boat sets, minifigures included.
| Color | Pieces | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 111 | 32% | |
| Red | 80 | 23% | |
| Light Gray | 45 | 13% | |
| Black | 35 | 10% | |
| Blue | 17 | 4.9% | |
| Yellow | 15 | 4.3% | |
| Trans-Light Blue | 12 | 3.5% | |
| Trans-Yellow | 12 | 3.5% |
1996 3 sets
Frequently asked questions
What types of models are in the LEGO Boat theme?
Only boats, judging by their names: a racing boat with 4002 Riptide Racer, a police patrol with 4012 Wave Cops and a cutter with 4022 C26 Sea Cutter.
Has the Boat theme changed over time?
No, because its 3 sets were all released in 1996. The only visible progression is in size, from 54 pieces for 4002 Riptide Racer to 194 pieces for 4022 C26 Sea Cutter.
Which colors dominate the Boat sets?
White makes up 32% of the pieces and red 23%. Light gray (13%) and black (10%) complete the palette, with a little blue (5%) and yellow (4%).
What sets the Boat theme apart from other LEGO themes?
Its nautical subject and compact builds: 3 sets averaging 116 pieces, compared with 389 for the LEGO catalog as a whole.
What is the largest LEGO Boat set?
It is 4022 C26 Sea Cutter (1996): 194 pieces.