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Fish Herreshoff
Designer: Herreshoff  ·  Builder: Herreshoff Manufacturing Co.  ·  First built: 1916
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About the Fish Herreshoff

Designed by the legendary Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, this classic sailboat carries the distinguished pedigree of America's most celebrated yacht designers. The Fish represents the Herreshoff family's commitment to creating seaworthy vessels that balance performance with traditional craftsmanship, though detailed specifications remain scarce in modern records. Like many Herreshoff designs, the Fish likely embodies the company's philosophy of creating boats that sail well in varied conditions while maintaining elegant proportions. The Herreshoff name became synonymous with America's Cup defenders and refined cruising yachts during the golden age of sailing, suggesting this vessel would appeal to sailors who appreciate classic design principles and proven seaworthiness. Given the Herreshoff reputation for building boats suitable for New England's challenging waters, the Fish would be well-suited for coastal cruising and day sailing. The design likely incorporates the studio's characteristic attention to hull shape and sail plan efficiency, making it responsive in light air while remaining manageable in stronger conditions. For sailors seeking a boat with historical significance and time-tested design DNA, the Fish Herreshoff represents an opportunity to own a piece of American yachting heritage.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 20.75 ft / 6.32 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 16.00 ft / 4.88 m
Beam 7.12 ft / 2.17 m
Max Draft 3.12 ft / 0.95 m
Displacement 2,976.00 lb / 1,350 kg
Ballast 1,400.00 lb / 635 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 271.00 ft² / 25.18 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rigging Type Gaffhead Sloop
Construction Wood
Designer Herreshoff
Builder Herreshoff Manufacturing Co.
First Built 1916
Last Built 1930
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
21.01
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
19.31
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
1.98
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 5.36
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 407.05
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