' L. F. Herreshoff 1976 H-28 GWYLAN

Description

LOA 28
Sparred length: 34
LWL 23
Beam 89
Draft 36
Sail area: 343 s.f.
w/genoa approx. 546 sq ft


Built 1976 by McKie (Nick) Roth, Westport, Maine
White cedar over white oak, mahogany brightwork, bronze fastened, lead keel.
Reinforced 1998 with Cutts & Cases patented method which laces the planking below the waterline with thin Kevlar cord, resulting in an exceptionally safe and strong hull. See WoodenBoat #78.
Original Volvo-Penta MD7A diesel is well cared for, runs beautifully.

​Sails made by the legendary Stuart Hopkins at Dabbler Sails, who crafted them from Dacron to look like vintage cotton: half-width panels (18″) sewn with brown thread to catch the eye (and the camera), both jibs mitered to complete the vintage appearance. Sails are well maintained: main, mizzen, genoa, staysail. Includes a masthead drifter. Previous suit of sails are usable and are included.

SAILBOAT SPECS :
Hull Type: Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rigging Type: Masthead Ketch
LOA: 26.94 ft
LWL : 22.81 ft
S.A. 454.00 ft
Beam: 8.00 ft
Displacement: 10,500.00 lb / 4,763 kg
Ballast: 2,800.00 lb / 1,270 kg
Max Draft: 3.50 ft
Construction: various types
Design First Built: 1942
Designer: L. Francis Herreshoff

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