1924 Herreshoff 12 ½, Mystic, CT

MARIANNE is a Herreshoff 12 ½ that was donated to Mystic Seaport, then purchased by its current owner. We are currently researching her provenance, check back for more detail!

12 ½ HISTORY
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 in 1914. More than 100 years since their creation, 12 ½s remain a New England sailing icon. Designed by Nat Herreshoff, 364 wooden hulls were built 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’ 10”
Max Draft: 2’ 6”
Ballast: Lead
Sail Area: 140 square feet

EQUIPMENT LIST
New, never used North sails, Main and Jib
Yard Trailer

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.