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.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Length Overall | 15’ 8 1/2” |
| Length Waterline | 12’ 6 3/4” |
| Beam | 5’ 10” |
| Draft | 2’ 5” |
Download a specification sheet.
| Includes |
|---|
| Varnished Sitka spruce spars |
| Mast hoops, stainless steel sail track on boom, gaff & Marconi mast |
| Choice of Gaff or Marconi rig (same price) |
| Choice of varnished mahogany trim (6-8 coats) or oiled teak trim - no additional charge |
| Oiled teak floor |
| Polished bronze hardware including cleats, mast keeper & bow chocks |
| Schaefer stainless steel blocks |
| Colored boot stripe (gelcoat) |
| Bottom painting Anti-fouling |
| New England ropes sta-set running rigging, stainless steel standing rigging |
| Launching/Rigging at CCSB, or loaded on an optional trailer for pick-up |
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Colored hull (gelcoat) | $900.00 |
| Mainsail and Jib white dacron (Gaff or Marconi) | $1,960.00 |
| Mainsail and Jib tanbark or cream colored dacron (Gaff or Marconi) | $2,440.00 |
| Spinnaker (Gaff or Marconi) | $925.00 |
| Spinnaker Gear w/ aluminum pole | $745.00 |
| Spinnaker Gear w/ spruce pole | $990.00 |
| Cockpit Cover, acrylic choice of color | $780.00 |
| Mainsail Cover, acrylic (not necessary w/cockpit cover) | $350.00 |
| Jib Cover, acrylic | $150.00 |
| Cam cleat for mainsheet - Harken | $265.00 |
| Flag Halyard on mast | $200.00 |
| Mahogany Interior Transom (varnished) | $1,150.00 |
| Lifting Sling w/ SS Eye bolt | $420.00 |
| Oarlock Sockets w/ bronze horns (note next line item) | $540.00 |
| Reinforcement needed for Cockpit Cover when ordering above | $90.00 |
| Removable Compass mounted on mast | $705.00 |
| Outboard Bracket bronze, 2 part installed on transom | $690.00 |
| Seat Cushions - white w.foam, clips around wooden seat | $750.00 |
| Ladder S.S. foldable & removable (fits in lazzarette) | $890.00 |
| Winter cover, heavy duck w/support | $1,686.25 |
| Trailer-galvanized w/screw poppits 2” ball coupler & flat plug | $4,260.00 |
| Trailer-tie-down package (2 ratchet straps & spar carriers) | $475.00 |
| Trailer - keel guides | $187.00 |
| Accessory package (anchorline, 2 fenders, sail ties, horn, 2 life jackets, hand pump, paddle 3 dock lines) | $860.00 |
Name painting & delivery also available
Prices subject to 6.25% Massachusetts Sales Tax, if applicable
Prices subject to change without notice
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