MARLIN (HERRESHOFF)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 20.75 ft |
| LWL | 16 ft |
| Beam | 7.1 ft |
| Draft | 3.1 ft |
| Displacement | 2,850 lb |
| Ballast | 1,399.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.4 kn |
About the MARLIN (HERRESHOFF)
Same hull as the FISH Class but with a cuddy/cabin. At last account, all 4 original Marlins have survived into the 21'st century.
The Herreshoff Marlin is a rare, historic 20.75 ft fractional sloop designed by Herreshoff and built by Herreshoff Mfg. Co. (USA) between 1937 and 1938. With only 4 hulls built, this vessel represents a highly exclusive segment of early 20th-century American boatbuilding.
- Best for:
- This boat suits collectors and enthusiasts of historic American designs who prioritize provenance and classic aesthetics over modern performance or extensive bluewater amenities.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 2850.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.01, the Marlin is designed for protected coastal waters and day sailing rather than offshore passage making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other small Herreshoff designs from the 1930s, such as the 19 ft Herreshoff 19, due to their shared designer, era, and role as lightweight, centerboard-equipped day sailers.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the MARLIN (HERRESHOFF) yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 20.75ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the MARLIN (HERRESHOFF)yet 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.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a MARLIN (HERRESHOFF)? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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