HERRESHOFF EAGLE
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 22 ft |
| LWL | 18 ft |
| Beam | 8.17 ft |
| Draft | 4 ft/ 1.83 ft min |
| Displacement | 2,700 lb |
| Ballast | 700.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 24.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 8 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 21.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 8 ft |
| Mainsail | 266.3 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 98 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 166.6 sq ft |
About the HERRESHOFF EAGLE
Same hull as HERRESHOFF AMERICA but with clipper bow and gaffhead sloop rig. Also built by: Tillotson-Pearson, Portsmouth, RI Squadron Yachts, Bristol, RI Nauset Marine, Orleans, MA Sail Area: Main 185 sq.ft Jib 68 sq.ft Topsail 49 sq.ft.
The Herreshoff Eagle is a 22.0 ft gaffhead sloop designed by Halsey Herreshoff and built by Nowak & Williams (USA) in 1976. With a displacement of 2700.0 lb and a build count of ?, this vessel represents a specific era of American boatbuilding.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and traditional sailing enthusiasts who appreciate the classic aesthetics and handling characteristics of a gaff-rigged vessel.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 2700.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.35, the Eagle is primarily suited for coastal cruising rather than heavy offshore passage-making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other 1970s American gaffers and small cruising sloops of similar 22 ft LOA, as they share the same era, rig type, and displacement range.
Performance
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceEstimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 22ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the HERRESHOFF EAGLEyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
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