HERRESHOFF AMERICA
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 18.16 ft |
| LWL | 17.75 ft |
| Beam | 8 ft |
| Displacement | 2,500 lb |
| Ballast | 500 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.6 kn |
About the HERRESHOFF AMERICA
Later built by: Squadron Yachts, Bristol, RI Nauset Marine, Orleans, MA Tooling acquired by Com-Pac Yachts (2002?).
The Herreshoff America is a rare 18.16 ft gaff-headed catboat designed by H. Herreshoff and built by Nowak & Williams in 1971. With a displacement of 2500.0 lb and a build count of ?, this vessel represents a specific era of American small-boat craftsmanship.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and daysailing in protected waters, appealing to enthusiasts of traditional gaff rigs and compact, lightweight catboats.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 2500.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.36, this boat is not designed for offshore bluewater passage making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other 1970s American-built catboats and small gaff-rigged daysailers, sharing similar LOA of 18.16 ft and traditional rigging configurations.
Performance
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
6 listings · boat years 1974–1978 · median $9,500
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 18.16ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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