FROLIC, 1939 Herreshoff 12 1/2, Bristol, RI $12,000

One of Herreshoff’s most popular designs, generation after generation of sailors have learned to sail on these capable little sloops since the first of the class was launched. FROLIC – HMCo #1484 – was commissioned in 1939 by Edsel B. Ford, who sailed it in Maine. In the 1950s, it was purchased by the current owners and has been sailed on Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island ever since.  It was completely and beautifully restored by George Zachorne of Wickford prior to the family loaning FROLIC to the Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol, RI, for its sailing program. She is Marconi rigged and comes complete with a custom-built Triad Trailer for easy storage and transport. FROLIC is ready to delight the next generation of sailors!

HISTORY

More than 100 years since their creation, 12 ½s remain a New England sailing icon. Nat Herreshoff designed the 12 ½ in 1914, and built 364 wooden hulls through 1943. The 12 ½ is nearly universally acclaimed as one of the finest small boats of all time. Nat was 66 years old by then and had all the experience from a full and legendary career of designing and building yachts. He had already accumulated 5 of the never-matched record of 6 consecutive America’s Cup defenses, and 6 consecutive victories.

If you look at a 12 ½ out of the water, you can’t help but notice the seductive shape and subtle reverse curves of her underbody. It is thanks to this shape that the boat can ghost along so well in only the lightest breath of air while all the other boats in the water stand still. The helm balance is perfect and they are well-mannered, roomy, dry and seaworthy.

DIMENSIONS

LOA: 15’ 10”
LWL: 12’ 6”
Beam: 5’ 9”
Max Draft: 2’ 6”
Displacement: 1500 lbs.

Disclaimer

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