Herreshoff Manufacturing Company #1225 As the only centerboard version of the famed Fishers Island 23 class built by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, CRUSADER is a true one-of-a-kind.  Her design by Sidney DeWolf Herreshoff was based on the long and narrow Scandinavian square-meter sloops, also known as “Skerry Cruisers” popular in the early 20th century.  Fifteen of the Fishers Island 23’s were built in the 1930’s, advertised by the Herreshoff Company as “fast, seaworthy, easily handled, with good room in the cockpit for a large party and enough room in the cabin for two people on short cruises.” For one particular client the 4’6” draft of the FI-23’s was prohibitively deep for the shoal waters of Great South Bay, NY.  For this gentleman Sydney Herreshoff designed a custom centerboard configuration with a reduced draft of 2’ 11” and the max beam increased by 9 inches.  This custom boat, named CRUSADER, was launched at HMC on October 1, 1932. Fast forward to 2007, when boatbuilder John Hutchison discovered CRUSADER in need of serious help.  Over four years he completed an extensive, 5000 man-hour keel-up restoration resulting in her return to “as new or better” condition. CRUSADER’s high-aspect sail plan allows her to be easily single-handed in light to moderately heavy conditions. Her self-tending foresail makes for quick tacks and excellent upwind angles.  With her custom transport trailer, mast stepping tri-pod, and electric auxiliary propulsion, CRUSADER is an incredibly versatile boat. You can learn more about CRUSADER in the book HERRESHOFF - American Masterpieces, in WoodenBoat Magazine #220 Currents, or by contacting Alec Brainerd.   Highlights of 2008-2011 Restoration -Restoration of hull shape and sheer line -Replacement of 88 tapered, white oak frames -Replacement of original mahogany planking with Alaskan Yellow Cedar -All new floor timbers and steam bent White Oak backbone -Original Douglas Fir shear clamps repaired and reinstalled. -Original lead keel, deadwood and rudder post reinstalled. -Original transom and stem repaired and reinstalled. -All wood coated on all sides with Smith’s Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer (CPES) -All mechanical fasteners throughout replaced with new silicon bronze. -Original mahogany shear strakes repaired and reinstalled. -Hull faired and painted with three coats of Interlux Barrier Coat 2-part epoxy primer. -New ¾” Okoume plywood structural bulkhead at mast / chainplate section.  -Interior bronze gusset plates connecting chainplates to frames, planking and bulkhead. -Deck of two layers Dynel fabric over scarfed ½” Okoume plywood and white oak beams -Interlux Interdeck polyurethane non-skid low-gloss paint on deck and cabin top. -Original companionway bulkhead fitted with new mahogany doors and bronze hinges -New Honduran mahogany coamings/house sides with dovetailed oak beams. -Housetop of ¼” T&G cedar with 3/8” Okoume plywood and and Dynel/epoxy. -Original mahogany house-top nosing and main deck toerail refurbished -New replica deck hatch -All original deck hardware refurbished and reinstalled -New centerboard and rudder of Okoume plywood with fiberglass/epoxy -Original tiller refinished and reinstalled. -Original hollow spruce mast and solid boom refinished. -New jib club and spinnaker pole made from original drawings.  -Original spar/rig hardware refurbished and reused. -10 coats Epifanes Varnish on all brightwork   Since her complete rebuild/restoration, CRUSADER has been maintained at the highest imaginable standard, fair-weather day-sailing and racing from Plattsburgh, NY where she has placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd in recent years in the Lake Champlain Mayor’s Cup Regatta.  In 2011 she participated in Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta, in Bristol, R.I.   Equipment Transport:       -2008 Viking-Spirit 7000# GVWR Float On/Off Sailboat Trailer with hydraulic brakes.      -Tri-pod for stepping/un-stepping mast without need for a crane     Aux Drive/Electrical:  48V Electric, 6HP, custom Wolfe E-Boat auxiliary in-board drive. Drive is completely concealed below cockpit sole. Stainless steel propshaft uses original HMC bronze strut and geometry. PYI packless shaft seal. New bronze 2-blade feathering propeller fitted. Four (4) Lifeline AGM GPL-24T Batteries (replaced in 2020) (320ah provides 20+mile range). Custom mahogany and bronze throttle control panel w/concealed Victron battery monitor. On-board Delta-Q QuiQ 110v to 48V smart battery charger. 110V and 12V cockpit and cabin outlets. Nav station electrical breaker panel. 30A shore power plug. Two (2) Rule 12v bilge pumps w/float switches. Blue Sea battery on/off switch and fuse.   Sails/Rigging:  2011 Beirig classic cream-color Dacron with hand-stitched pine-tarred and tapered bolt rope, etc., in exc. condition: 100sf self-tending jib, 250sf battened main w/reef, 200sf genoa. Mahogany/bronze flag pole and American flag stern deck-mounted.  All new SS wire w/bronze turnbuckles in 2020. Spinnaker with pole    Anchors:   J M Reineck HMC 3-pc. replica bronze 24lb w/rode, 12lb Danforth lunch hook.   Covers:  2011 Beirig heavy-duty canvas custom covers re-stitched in 2020. Excellent cond.                         Jib and Main sailcovers                         Boom tent/Cockpit shelter                         Foredeck cover   V-berth:  7ft long tufted-velour w/ 4” foam bedding cushions. Storage below.   Cabin seat:  Custom folding and reclining mahogany seat w/storage below. Tufted velour cushions. Thetford porta-potti fits on this seat for use.   Nav table/cabinet:  Port-side painted cabinet w/mahogany chart table. Storage for Thetford Porta-Potti below. 12v panel, outlets and shelving above chart table.   Galley cabinet: Stb-side cabinet includes Cook-Mate single–burner gimbaled alcohol stove and Engel 13qt. air-tight dry-box cooler.   Cockpit: Slatted teak sole w/lift-out access panels. Original turned mahogany seat legs, solid Honduran mahogany bench seats w/cabin door storage below.  Storage below bench seats. Tufted Sunbrella cockpit bench cushions w/2” foam. 2011 bulkhead-mounted compass with bronze trim.   Historical: Extensive collection of Herreshoff Mfg. CO marketing materials and documents, Rudder magazine articles and complete documentation of the rebuild and all maintenance.   Original wood keel, rudder, deck hatch and centerboard available as boathouse decorations.     

Launched by Herreshoff Manufacturing Company in November of 1902, NELLIE falls in the sweet spot of classic sailing yachts… not too big, not too small.  She can be sailed by two for a sunset cruise or raced competitively with a crew of ten.  This combined with the intrinsic beauty of her classic Herreshoff sheer and cutter gaff rig have contributed to her remarkable longevity.  In 1902 and 03, the Herreshoff Mfg Co built three virtually identical full-keel yachts to the 35 foot waterline racer/cruiser class: AZOR for Malcolm Forbes, TRIVIA for Harold Vanderbilt, and NELLIE for Morton Plant (NELLIE was named after Plant’s wife, Nellie Capron.)  In his biography of his father, L. Francis Herreshoff wrote of the trio of 35 ft waterline sloops, “These three were among the nicest all-around sail boats of their size ever built.” From 2007 to 2010 NELLIE underwent a carefully researched, museum quality, keel-up restoration, and today is in “better than new” condition.  This restoration was featured in the 2010 Classic Yacht Symposium at the Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol, RI and is available in digital format for those who would like to see it.    NELLIE’s classical well-appointed interior provides a level of luxurious comfort not seen on pure racing yachts, and her spacious cockpit is equally suited to silver service dining as it is to sailing.   I could go on, but the photos speak for themselves. NELLIE is ready for immediate delivery.  To learn more please visit NELLIE's website at syNELLIE dot com or call to schedule a showing.    

Commissioned by members of the New York Yacht Club and designed and built by Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, the New York 30’s were launched in 1905 and quickly became the most significant and beloved one-design class in the history of the New York Yacht Club. Their impact on the yachting world has been extensive and the individual histories of each yacht, remarkable. Today many continue their racing careers throughout New England and the Mediterranean. NY-30 #12 ROWDY was completely rebuilt in 2011-2014 in Bristol, RI to the highest yacht standard.  She has been faithfully restored to original Herreshoff specifications and configurations and is now as strong or stronger then when originally launched.    The restoration included the replacement of 95% of the frames and floor timbers, all deck beams and deck, a complete new cabin house, new hatches, a complete new interior to the layout of 1905, and new rig.  (gaff rig design of 1905 but with the improved spar design of 1917),  Further improvements include hollow spars and diesel engine installation. All fasteners in ROWDY are new Silicon Bronze. All wood used in the restoration is as specified in the original Herreshoff scantlings with the exception of adding ¼ Okoume Plywood to the decks for strength, water tightness and longevity. ROWDY is currently stored indoors and ready for commissioning.  A full survey and detailed description of the rebuild are available upon request.   Shipping to Europe available.  

ELLA is a marconi rigged Watch Hill 15, built by Dave Corcoran of Bull House Boatworks in Arundel, ME.   She is traditional plank on frame construction over a laminated mahogany backbone and with a canvas covered plywood deck.  The marconi mast is varnished sitka spruce, and all deck varnish is teak.   These boats are thrilling sailors. They are fast, stiff, and responsive. The hull is slippery, and even at speed such little turbulence is created that the boat leaves virtually no wake.  The original Buzzards Bay 15's were designed by Nathanael Herreshoff in 1898, and with their gaff-rigs known as the E-Class at the Beverly Yacht Club.  In 1922 Sidney Herreshoff designed a marconi-rigged version of the same hull known as the Watch Hill 15.  ELLA comes with a trailer and is stored indoors in New London, NH.   

SEA ROBIN (HMCo #807) was commissioned in 1916 by Bertram G. Work as SARDINE and built by Herreshoff Manufacturing Company of Bristol, RI.   She was purchased by JP Morgan in 1917, renamed SEA ROBIN and presented to his son Junius upon his return from Europe following his service in WW I.  The half model shown came with the boat at the time of its delivery. SEA ROBIN is one of only 23 boats in the original Seawanhaka fleet, and of those 23 boats only 9 are extant and can be traced back to their original hull number.  This is a rare opportunity indeed! The Fish Class is and enlarged version of the ubiquitous Herreshoff 12 ½, with the same virtues of stability, rough water ability, good looks, and excellent handling characteristics. While she is only 4’ longer than the 12 ½, she has twice the displacement and thus, in real terms, is twice as big.  The Fish is generally a fine, handy, compact boat that will keep the sailing fun even when conditions are less than optimum. She will sail fast at moderate angles of heel, and like her smaller cousins features a large, deep cockpit that will be reassuring for folks of all ages and will be particularly good for couples with small children. For the more adventurous, SEA ROBIN is equipped with a small galley, bunks, and a full cockpit tent for cruising - which the current owners have done regularly.  The cuddy cabin allows for storage space and some privacy for use of a head or bucket.  She also comes with a 2hp auxiliary outboard motor.  SEA ROBIN was rebuilt in the 1980's by Ed McClave and Ben Philbrick. She is marconi rigged and will be sailing this summer.    

The original Buzzards Bay 15's were designed by Nathanael Herreshoff in 1898, and known as the E-Class.  In 1906 Herreshoff designed a full-keel version of the Buzzards Bay 15 incorporating the following modifications:       -Ballast keel lowered from 2' 6" down to 3' 1" and weight increased 500 lbs.      -Sheer raised 2", Cockpit lengthened 8" and widened 6"      -Mast diameter increased so as to eliminate running backstays and jib club added for self-tacking. These modifications resulted in a classic daysailer that maintains the stunning looks of the original Buzzards Bay 15, but is easier to sail, more comfortable, and can stand up to more wind.   WHISPER is a new full-keel Buzzards Bay 15 built by Artisan Boatworks in 2010.  Planking is carvel Cedar, edge-glued and fastened over steam bent frames and a laminated mahogany backbone.  She has been professionally maintained always and is in "as new" condition.  Included are a 2010 Triad Trailer, Shaw & Tenny boat hook and canoe paddle, docklines, and fenders, anchor with rode, and required safety equipment.    WHISPER is in Mystic, CT and ready for immediate delivery.        

Only 5 Buzzards Bay 18s were built by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company during the winter of 1903/1904 for the Beverly Yacht Club where they were known as the K Class.  BESHERTE is the second of two full-keel Buzzards Bay 18 re-creations meticulously built by the craftsmen at Artisan Boatworks in Rockport, Maine, where she was launched in 2013.  BESHERTE features edge-glued cedar planking over steam-bent oak frames with a laminated mahogany backbone. She’s auxiliary powered by a Beta 14-hp inboard diesel, which is completely hidden from view within the cabin. GMT Composites of Rhode Island designed and built the carbon-fiber mast, which is faux painted to simulate Sitka spruce, of which the booms and gaff are constructed. The carbon mast allows BESHERTE to be sailed without running backstays. This feature, in combination with a full-length jib club, makes the entire rig easy to singlehand. BESHERTE is also fast; having recently won 1st place at the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta (Gaff & Schooner Division) in 2018 and 1st place in the Camden Classic Cup (Daysailer Division) in 2019. Maintained by her builders at Artisan Boatworks since new, BESHERTE remains in perfect condition.  2019/20 seasonal paint, varnish, and storage are included, as is spring delivery, launching, and rigging anywhere in the Northeast.