Herreshoff Boat Designer
Boat design net does not necessarily endorse nor share the view of each individual post. when making potentially dangerous or financial decisions, always employ and consult appropriate professionals. your circumstances or experience may be different.. The legacy continues today in herreshoff designs, where halsey herreshoff and adam langerman lead a highly qualified team designing and engineering modern yachts based on classic principles and exacting standards.. Rhode island's oldest boat, sprite, (claimed to be the oldest existing private yacht in the us), and reliance, the largest america's cup boat ever built (featured on the rhode island quarter), were herreshoff designs..
Herreshoff designs, inc. the firm of herreshoff designs continues the longest continuous yacht design service in america. dating from the mid 1800s, captain nathanael greene herreshoff designed the first united states navy torpedo boats and yachts that defended the america’s cup six consecutive times.. "the common sense of yacht design" has been out of print for years. old copies sell for $170.00 in fair condition. are there more people interested.... This yacht is hull number one of what can be considered one of the greatest yacht designs of all time. boat must go! this herreshoff 50 is a classic clipper style ketch with a large center cockpit, robust construction and fully equipped for live-aboard or off.