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Great yacht designs 1 – Herreshoff 12.5

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Before his tragic recent death, Theo Rye wrote 13 brilliant design appraisals for us. Here is his first, from September 2015 – the Herreshoff 12.5

Popularity is not necessarily much of an indicator of good design in one-design classes; there are plenty of examples of popular designs that are nothing special but hit the spot for reasons of cost, availability or marketing; or simply because the founders of the class paid for the design and some were well motivated to make it work.

However, when a design is in practically continuous production for over a century, spawns dozens of imitations, triggers lawsuits and earns itself such sobriquets as “the finest small boat of all time”, you’d be a fool not to assume that this was the exception that proves the rule. The original name of the Herreshoff 12½ was the “Buzzard’s Bay Boy’s Boat” and that is actually all you really need to know.

LOA 15ft 10in (4.8m),LWL 12ft 6in (3.8m), Beam 5ft 10in (1.8m), Draught 2ft 6in (0.8m), Sail area 140 sqft (13sqm), Disp 1,500lb (680kg), Ballast 735lb (330kg)

We tend to teach people to sail in dinghies. This is curious in a way; certainly it forces you to get to grips with the reality that water is often cold, but it must be responsible for a large proportion of people who drop out of the sport; choose your first day badly and you can spend a high proportion of it bored, scared, wet, or all three. If your first day was on a 12½, chances are surely much better that you’d come back for more. For one thing these are keel boats, with a hefty ballast ratio (approaching 50 per cent), a healthy beam/length ratio and modest rig; your chances of capsizing one are vanishingly small. Then they are deep enough to offer security when it first starts to heel; it’s large enough for friends to share the experience and move about without imperilling anything;  and lastly it is responsive enough to reward, but forgiving enough not to punish inexperience.

You can forget everything else and concentrate solely on the pleasure of sailing, that hugely satisfactory process of obtaining near-silent propulsion by capturing the wind; a compelling idea for beginners and experienced alike.

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With that behaviour in mind the lines and sail plan hold few surprises. This is small for a keelboat; just 16ft long, and 12ft 6in on the waterline. Her waterline beam is relatively narrow to keep her moving when it’s light; she needs the help, with just 140sq ft of sail and 1,500lb of weight. The flared topsides add stability as she heels and give her a generous cockpit for her size. Any piece of water that you can sail a boat with a draught of 2ft 6in on is going to have enough fetch to throw up at least some chop, so her bold sheer and buoyant bow sections make sense, and she looks capable of handling a reasonable swell if called on. Much is made of her hollow waterlines; they certainly put the boat in good company with Herreshoff’s own Alerion (1912) and Pleasure (1925), and the near-legendary Newport 29s, but the hollow is pretty modest (about ¾in over 4ft/1.2m, according to Alec Brainerd of Artisan Boats who probably has the most authentic set of data on the original design) so it’s probably mostly that the fine entry helps keep her moving when the going is light.

Here is a boat which is a perfect match to the original design brief – her enduring appeal may well be that she is such a great boat to learn on, and the affection that generates. First loves are unforgettable, after all.

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The Herreshoff H-12½ has been referred to as the best small boat design ever. Perfect proportions coupled with expert construction equal a timeless design and a boat that lasts for generations. Her hull shape and external lead keel provide stability through the water and her cockpit provides plenty of comfort for 6 adults. Yet she can be easily single handed with her self tending jib. We began building the fiberglass version of the Fishers Island H-12½ in 1950 after acquiring the exclusive rights to the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co.’s designs. In 1972 we also started building the original H-12½ in fiberglass. Using our fiberglass mold made from the original Herreshoff jigs and patterns the fiberglass H-12½ has the exact shape and specifications that Captain Nat created. The H-12½’s fiberglass hull provides for easy maintenance, but bronze hardware, wooden spars and trim maintain her beauty and heritage.

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In 1914 N.G. Herreshoff designed and built the first of several hundred 16 foot long (12 1/2' on the waterline), gaff rigged sloops, which became the H Class, usually called Herreshoff 12 1/2 footers. These interesting boats were originally conceived as a Buzzards Bay yacht for children, but they became a favorite of all ages and were sold all over the world. This design has long since established itself as one of the foremost examples of yachting genius, for no other type boat has acquired a more enduring popularity. The mere fact that, in 90 years, no significant modification has been made in the design testifies to its perfection.

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Hi - my sister has asked me to help her research a 12.5 as she would like to buy her first boat. (btw, before anyone suggests alternatives, I should say her heart is totally set on it). Anyway, I have been trying to find out as much as I can, and I've noticed that there seems to be a lot of variations all of which look quite similar. I've seen a Haven, a Doughdish 12.5, another Doughdish that looks identical except is 15ft LOA (as opposed to 16 ft LOA for the 12.5) and a 17 ft LOA version (14 ft LWL) that was apparently designed by Herreshoff's son. I've heard that Cape Cod Boat Builders bought the molds and are making new and also selling used versions. Anyway, I was hoping that someone might be able to outline certain things to be aware of/look out for etc. There seem to be a number of different builders - I assume some are better than others? I should note that she would like a fiberglass hull and is attracted to brass fittings, etc. Appreciate any help/advice from the SN community...thanks!  

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Yeah - I was amazed at how pricey they were! Seems like one in good condition is $20k-$25k - yikes. Anyway, I tried persuading her to look at other options but, as I said, her heart seems to be set on it.  

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To make this worst IIRC, some have full keels, other a CB version! Altho the CB may not be a true Herreshoff design, but another persons take the hull etc and make it a CB. I'm also recalling a gaff vs marconi mainsail option too. Look like nice little daysailers. Reality is, 20-25K for one, not bad when you look at a M36 for what, half a mil! talk about ouch! or a mil+ for the 42 or 52 versions. Have not seen a price for the 28 or 29' version........ Marty  

Sahara/blt2ski - thanks for the feedback. They do seem like great little boats and probably quite easy to handle with the self tacking jib. I noticed that the bullseye was a good deal more economical, but she's definitely attracted to the shiny stuff (brass fittings, wood spars, etc.)...so it sounds like that's primarily the H 12.5 and the Doughdish.  

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If she's set on the design, but you haven't picked one out yet, you could try contacting the International Yacht Restoration School in Newport, RI. They typically fix up tired Hereshoff 12 .5's for sale.  

haven 12.5 try calling Classic Boat shop in Bernard Me. The build and repair these boats. Scott Millington  

Thanks for the suggestions. Looks like the International Yacht Restoration School only works on wooden boats. Tried the Classic Boat shop. Looks like they have a wood hull Haven, but no full keel glass 12.5's - although they do have an intersting looking Herreshoff design called a Petrel 21 that seems about the same price (haven't seen these before). A little bigger, but has the benefit of a couple berths and head. Appreciate the ideas - thanks!  

haven 12.5 The guys at classic boats are real craftmen. If your sister is interested in and heirloom, I wood advise purchasing the wood boat. Either rig set up is available and both sail great. I had a friend that had Classic boat build his. He kept it for 5 years and sold it for what he paid for it.( sold it because he had too many boats, including a center harbor 31, cold molded wood from brooklin boat yard.  

Thanks - I've heard of them before although never dealt with them. We're not far from there, in Buck's Harbor on Penobscot Bay. Was actually th Brooklyn Boat yard that got her hooked on the 12.5. They do a week's sailing program that they conduct in the 12.5's The wood is beautiful, but not sure she has the appetite for the maintenance...it does raise the question of how much additional maintenance one can expect from the wood as opposed to the glass. With all the bright work on the higher end glass versions - she'll still have a decent maintenance bill I would imagine.  

The folks at Cape Cod Shipbuilding are very very nice, the owners are family friends, I keep my boat in their yard over the winter. This of course says nothing about the merits of one particular Herreshoff build versus another, but they are very nice people to do business with at Cape Cod Shipbuilding.  

If you're at Buck's Harbor, they may race Bullseyes, I know they race Ensigns. There are a lot of 12-1/2's and Bullseyes up and down the coast from where you are. You shouldn't have any problem finding one in a back yard that needs a new owner. Lois at Buck's Harbor Marine may be able to give you some guidance, as could anyone at the BH yacht club, Castine YC, or Kollegewidgewock Yacht Club (Blue Hill) . I'd check in Southwest/Northeast Harbor as well.  

Haven't heard of any Bullseyes racing at Buck's Harbor Yacht Club (and I did ask around the club looking for a 12.5 already with no luck). You are right that they do have a very active Ensign fleet (I actually tried to get her to take over my Ensign as I'm thinking of upgrading) Good idea to check Castine, Blue Hill and Buck's Harbor marine as well though - thanks.  

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– [Narrator] A day or so ago, a friend and I were talking about good boats. He’s new to sailing, but is really into it. He wanted to know what sort of boat to buy that would make his kids and his wife love sailing as much as he does. For starters, I suggested he stick to small boats. If a boat seems manageable, a family’s collective blood pressure, especially mom’s, goes right down. And if it’s small and easy to handle, everyone gets a turn at the tiller. Even the littlest kid. Small boats feel responsive when you sail them. Push the tiller, something happens. Trim the sail, the feedback is immediate. I also suggested he focus his search on classic designs. Not so much for snob appeal, but because they have stood the test of time. They sail well, they’re forgiving to the newcomer and the old timer alike. And they look so good people will take care of them over lifetimes. When it comes to boats, love-ability usually equals longevity. The Herreshoff 12 and a half is the first boat I mentioned to my friend. Designed and first produced in 1914, it qualifies as a classic in every way. Great looks, responsive performance, steady and seaworthy. And after all these years, they’re still building new ones made of wood or fiberglass. With a full keel or a centerboard model, called a haven for trailer ability. Only 16 feet overall, with a 12 and a half foot waterline hence the name, she feels like a little ship under you. Especially because the seats are down low in the cockpit so crew members don’t feel like they’re about to go into the drink. But what’s best is the way a 12 and a half sails. Like a well trained cow pony that knows her job. She points where you want her to point. She doesn’t go all to pieces in a breath of air. Sailing a 12 and a half, the tiller feels like an old friend in your hand the first time out. A lot of people in New England have learned to sail in 12 and a halfs. And they still use them in the beginners seamanship course at the wooden boat school. Teachers in that program say the effect these boats have on newcomers is amazing. The first time out, everyone’s nervous of course. Sails a flopping at the mooring, and the boom is twitching, and there are all those mysterious lines around. As soon as she’s off with sheets trimmed, she finds her groove and all the students aboard give a collective sigh of relief and start thinking that a week of learning to sail in one of these little gems is about the best idea they’ve ever had. In a Herreshoff 12 and a half, it’s all about simple. All about easy. An even smaller classic, with several of the same qualities, is the BeetleCat. A boat that’s been around since the 1920s. BeetleCats were developed by a family boatyard in New Bedford who used to build whaleboats. After half a century, they knew a lot about the construction of light small craft. So when the whaling industry died, they turned to building BeetleCats for some of the first summer people who came down from the cities to enjoy the Massachusetts seashore. A BeetleCat is rigged with a single gaf sail and everyone meaning two, unless we’re talking about really small people, sits right on the floorboards. This makes sailing a BeetleCat about the coziest maritime experience you’re likely to have. It is why a BeetleCat is a perfect place to teach young sailors. Because you can put them at the helm right off in light airs, and almost be close enough to give the tiller a touch as needed or the sheet a tug. Like all good small boats, Beetles have a tight feedback loop. And because everyone is sitting down, at essentially eye level with the water, it feels like you’re tearing along even if you’re not. Another nice advantage is that you can pull up a BeetleCat centerboard and put her up on a sloping beach. Most kids like setting sail and heading out to sea. Every kid loves heading out for an island. Especially if there’s a chance for a picnic or pirate treasure. Speaking of landing on islands, an open boat like this Caledonia Yawl makes a terrific beach cruiser. It has more space in it than first appears, so you can load it with family and gear, and even a dog or two, and head out to an island or state park to camp. And rigging a Caledonia at the boat ramp is easy because of the simplicity over sailing rig. For designer specifies either a standing lug or a gunter rig. But either way, the masts don’t need wire shrouds and turnbuckles. So setup time before launching her off the trailer is minimal. An important consideration where itching to get going kids are concerned. A Caledonia is roomy and comfy, she’ll sail to windward, and with both a main sole and a mizzen, there’s plenty of strings to pull to keep the kids busy during the voyage. Probably the best asset of a Caledonia Yawl is her seaworthiness. Her design is based on tried and true 19th century Scottish fishing boats, so you can embark in one sort of weather, and come back home in another without suffering the consequences. Seaworthiness is important in a family boat. It takes a lot of pressure off the skipper. But these little yaws will stand up to about any kind of weather and you’ll feel like vikings cruising along a wild cost with tents and rations packed and maybe a mackle rig trailing over the stern. Every summer when my family was young we took several beach camping trips in a boat like this. Come to think of it, why aren’t we doing the same sort of things with the grandkids. After the sturdy practicality of the Caledonia, here’s a different boat idea. It comes to mind because besides being a practical guy with his family front and center in his mind, I know my friend also has a weakness for sports cars and black diamond ski slopes. That’s why I also suggest he look into the NG Herreshoff designed Buzzit Bay 15. A boat with a decidedly grand prix style, even though its design is over 100 years old. With her elegant overhangs, and slim good looks, reminiscent of Herreshoff’s 19th century America’s cup defenders, the BB 15 is also every bit a classic. So much so that the Herreshoff manufacturing company began building them in 1898, and you could still find new ones being built today at the Artisan boatworks in Rockport Maine. It’s amazing really how many identical objects can you think of that have been in production for more than 100 years. And as a sailboat, you’ll love her feel. Especially if you enjoy being at the helm of what will be about the most beguiling and spirited boat in any harbor in the world. In terms of sailing range, the BB 15 footer is longer legged than the other boats we have talked about. So an afternoon sail is likely to cover more ground and allow you to go more places. It’s also powerful enough to tow a small tender. So you can anchor off distance spots and roll ashore. 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Fully restored 1976 Cape Cod Shipbuilding Herreshoff 12.5. New (unused) sails with hull matched numbers and sail covers. Very nice boat. Located in Charlotte, VT for storage, Bomoseen VT during summer. Sailed in Lake Bomoseen.

Equipment: Trailer with extension tongue included. Makes boat easy to launch anywhere.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

  • SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

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This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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  1. HERRESHOFF 12 1/2

    Gaff rig until 1936. From 1937 onwards, one could choose either a gaff or Marconi rig. The original boats were built by Herreshoff Manufacturing beginning in 1914 (357). From 1943 to 1948, more were built by Cape Cod Shipbuilding (34 + 200, later in fiberglass), as well as the Quincy Adams Yacht Yard (51). Cape Cod Shipbuilding came out with ...

  2. Herreshoff 12½

    History. Nathanael Greene Herreshoff designed the 12½ footer in 1914. It has been in continuous production since then, and is nearly universally acclaimed as one of the finest small boats of all time He was 66 years old by then, and had all the experience from a full and legendary career of designing and building yachts. He had already accumulated 5 of the never-matched record of 6 ...

  3. Great yacht designs 1

    Great yacht designs 8 - Black Soo. Great yacht designs 7 - Lively Lady. Great yacht designs 6 - Rozinante. Great yacht designs 5 - Northumberland Yacht Club One-Design. Great yacht designs 4 - Jolie Brise. Great yacht designs 3 - Hattasoo. Great Yacht Designs No 2: the Folkboat. Great Yacht Designs No 1: the Herreshoff 12.5.

  4. Herreshoff H12½

    The Herreshoff H-12½ has been referred to as the best small boat design ever. Perfect proportions coupled with expert construction equal a timeless design and a boat that lasts for generations. Her hull shape and external lead keel provide stability through the water and her cockpit provides plenty of comfort for 6 adults.

  5. Classics: Herreshoff 12½

    Herreshoff came up with a smaller version of the yachts these youngsters might sail as adults. It measured 12 feet, 6 inches on the waterline, and overhangs brought the overall length to 15 feet, 10 inches. The graceful hull had a spoon bow, a deep forefoot and a full keel with 735 pounds of lead. The gaff-rig main was 109 square feet, and a ...

  6. Herreshoff Boat Plans, Images Now Available Online

    Herreshoff's designs included the 12½, a 16-foot (12.5-foot waterline) sailboat for training children of yachtsmen. Image courtesy of Hart Museum. A five-year program to digitize more than 25,000 Herreshoff documents culminates in an easy-to-use, searchable database that is sure to excite lovers of nautical engineering and casual sailors alike.

  7. Specifications

    BOAT SPECIFICATIONS: LOA: 15′ 10″ LWL: 12′ 6″ Beam: 5′ 10″ Freeboard: 1′ 5″ Draft: 2′ 6″ Displacement: 1,500 lbs. Sail Area: 140 sq. ft.

  8. Herreshoff 12 1/2

    Doughdish. 1972 • 4.8 m. Herreshoff 12 1/2 is a 15′ 9″ / 4.8 m monohull sailboat designed by Nathaniel G. Herreshoff and built by Quincy Adams Yacht Yard, Herreshoff Mfg. Co., and Cape Cod Shipbuilding between 1914 and 1948.

  9. 1943 Herreshoff 12 1/2 Daysailer for sale

    Description. 1943 Herreshoff 12 1/2. The Herreshoff 12-1/2' LIZZ offers up the perfect chance to own a "ready to sail" iconic classic boat. The 12-1/2 was designed to help children learn how to sail on the tricky waters of Buzzards Bay and has proven itself to be the perfect day sailing boat. With plenty of room for the entire family, the 12-1/ ...

  10. 16' Herreshoff 125 Herreshoff 12.5

    This boat, (The Bezier 12.5), is a custom redesign of the classic Herreshoff 12.5. It is constructed from 5086 aluminum. Visit metalsailboats.com for complete details.

  11. Ballentine's Doughdish 12 1/2 Fiberglass Herreshoff Daysailer

    Let us build one just for you! In 1914 N.G. Herreshoff designed and built the first of several hundred 16 foot long (12 1/2' on the waterline), gaff rigged sloops, which became the H Class, usually called Herreshoff 12 1/2 footers. These interesting boats were originally conceived as a Buzzards Bay yacht for children, but they became a favorite ...

  12. Herreshoff 12.5

    Tried the Classic Boat shop. Looks like they have a wood hull Haven, but no full keel glass 12.5's - although they do have an intersting looking Herreshoff design called a Petrel 21 that seems about the same price (haven't seen these before). A little bigger, but has the benefit of a couple berths and head.

  13. Herreshoff 12.5 and Trailer

    Herreshoff 12.5 and Trailer. Circa 1929 (white oak brightwork). Marconi rigging. Well maintained. Trailer included. $18,500. Contact Information. Phone. 781-254-8734. ... Free to selected person with boat building experience and desire to sail. Sailboats. 1914 Wianno Senior #7 . Power Boats. 1964 Lyman Islander. Small Craft. Shellback dinghy ...

  14. Herreshoff boats for sale

    Herreshoff. Currently, Herreshoff, a yacht manufacturer has 31 yachts available for purchase on YachtWorld. This collection encompasses 5 newly built vessels as well as 26 pre-owned yachts, with all listings, handled by boat and yacht brokers, primarily concentrated in United States, Canada, Netherlands, Antigua and Barbuda and Australia.

  15. VIDEO: Small Sailboat Designs

    Email This Page to a FriendPreview: Brilliant Small Sailboat Designs - Herreshoff 12.5, Beetle Cat, Buzzards Bay 15 & More. November 30, 2011. Whether or not you're in the market for a small sailboat, you'll love the chance to scan the classic small sailboat designs available as shown in these stunning photographs by Benjamin Mendlowitz.

  16. 1976 Herreshoff 12.5 sailboat for sale in Vermont

    2.5'. Vermont. $25,000. Description: Fully restored 1976 Cape Cod Shipbuilding Herreshoff 12.5. New (unused) sails with hull matched numbers and sail covers. Very nice boat. Located in Charlotte, VT for storage, Bomoseen VT during summer. Sailed in Lake Bomoseen.

  17. Sailing boats Herreshoff 12.5 for sale

    Buy sailing boats Herreshoff 12.5. Sailing boats Herreshoff 12.5 for sale on DailyBoats.com are listed for a range of prices, valued from $19,307 on the more basic models to $24,900 for the most expensive. The boats can differ in size from 4.88 m to 4.88 m. The oldest one built in 1942 year. This page features Herreshoff boats located in ...

  18. Herreshoff 12 1 2 boats for sale

    1982 Herreshoff H 12-1/2 Doughdish. US$14,900. Mattapoisett Yacht Sales | Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. Request Info. <. 1. >. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price. Boats Group does not guarantee the accuracy of conversion rates and rates may differ than those provided by financial institutions ...

  19. 2016 Herreshoff 125 Herreshoff 12.5

    This boat, (The Bezier 12.5), is a custom redesign of the classic Herreshoff 12.5. It is constructed from 5086 aluminum. Visit metalsailboats.com for complete details. Equipment: Outboard motor, Mast, Boom Sails, and trailer. Advertisement.

  20. Herreshoff sailboats for sale by owner.

    Location: Washington Sailing Marina 1 Marina Dr Alexandria, Virginia. Asking: $15,000. Sailboat Added 11-Aug-2023 More Details.

  21. 1976 Herreshoff 12.5

    Seller's Description. Fully restored 1976 Cape Cod Shipbuilding Herreshoff 12.5. New (unused) sails with hull matched numbers and sail covers. Very nice boat. Located in Charlotte, VT for storage, Bomoseen VT during summer. Sailed in Lake Bomoseen.

  22. Herreshoff Antique And Classic boats for sale

    Find Herreshoff Antique And Classic boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Herreshoff boats to choose from.