1996 Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 25, USD $75,000 (new price!), Manchester, MA
ECLIPSE combines all the pedigree and craftsmanship into one beautiful package.
Nathaniel Herreshoff’s Buzzards Bay 25 is widely considered to be one of the finest yacht designs of all time. Dramatically beautiful, extremely fast, yet easy to sail, with a large uniquely comfortable cockpit and just enough in the way of accommodations to allow for the occasional overnight or weekend cruise, the Buzzards Bay 25s tick off all the boxes on any sailor’s wish list.
Like her Buzzards Bay 25 sisterships, ECLIPSE is the picture of grace and elegance under sail. Built by Damian McLaughlin, Jr. in 1996 using the modern technique of cold-molded wood-epoxy construction, ECLIPSE is finished with gleaming white Awlgrip topsides and varnished teak on deck befitting a yacht of her pedigree. Most recently ECLIPSE has been under the care of Manchester Marine (Manchester, MA) where significant repairs have been made that will reap benefits for many trouble-free years to come.
ECLIPSE has been very lightly used by her current owners and is highly recommended to those who desire the penultimate classic for day sailing, overnighting, or participating in the classic yachting regatta circuit where these boats have in recent years captured much in the way of trophy silver, effortlessly outpacing much larger yachts with only working sails and minimal crew. She is currently under the care of Manchester Marine (Manchester MA) where significant repairs and thoughtful upgrades have been done. These include the hidden installation of a fixed marine head with holding tank and pump out capabilities.
DIMENSIONS
LOA: 33’ 9”
LWL: 25’ 4”
Beam: 8’ 9”
Max Draft: 6’ 6”
Minimum Draft: 3’ 1”
Ballast: 3,750 lb
Displacement: 7,400 lb
Sail Area: 539 square feet
RECENT SIGNIFICANT WORK
2019: Complete removal and replacement of centerboard trunk.
2019: Engine removal, replacement of engine beds and engine area floor timbers, reinstallation, and alignment of engine. Engine model 2GM20F
2020: Remove water damaged floor timbers in mast step area. Repair adjacent planking and bulkhead. Install new floor timbers. Install new mast step.
ACCOMODATIONS
Furthest forward is sleeping accommodations for two people with berths in a V-berth configuration and a filler cushion to turn the space into a true double berth if desired. Under the V-berth filler cushion there is a fixed marine head plumbed for discharge either directly overboard or to a blackwater tank for later shore-side pumpout. Aft of the sleeping accommodations are reading chairs both port and starboard. Furthest aft (to port) is a galley area with a stainless steel sink basin with manually supplied cold freshwater and storage areas located under and outboard of the counter space. Furthest aft (to starboard) is the engine area with engine located in a sound insulated engine box with a sliding top that when open allows complete access to the engine area and when closed provides for additional counter and food preparation space. Since ECLIPSE is provided with a cockpit cover / boom tent the cockpit can easily become additional sleeping space for a couple more adult cruising companions or a whole pile of kids. Fresh water capacity: 10 gallons. Blackwater capacity: 10 gallons.
Disclaimer
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