16' Custom Haven 12.5 Racers

Accommodations

The Haven Class Sloop is a modified version of Nathanael Herreshoff�s deep-drafted 12 1/2 sloop designed and built as a production boat in the early 1900�s. The advantages of the Haven Class over the Herreshoff are that she is easier to trailer due to the centerboard rather than the deep fixed keel of the Herreshoff and is able to be taken into shoal water. In terms of sailing ability and aesthetics the Haven Class is virtually identical to her predecessor. Joel White retained the fine elegant lines and carefully redesigned the hull so that the much-admired attributes of the original Herreshoff 12 1/2 (balance, stability, speed and responsiveness) remained unaffected by the reduction in draft.

Construction Details:

• Edge epoxy glued and bronze fastened Atlantic White Cedar strip planks. (This method of construction results in a long-lasting drier boat ideally suited to trailering.)
• Steam bent oak framing throughout in addition to the epoxy glued and fastened strip planking.
• Decks are made of Marine Grade plywood covered over with epoxy and fiberglass.
• Solid mahogany seats, coaming, sheerstrakes and trim.
• Solid Sitka Spruce spars
• Custom Bristol bronze cast fittings throughout.

Solid Sitka Spruce spars (mast, gaff and boom)

Gaff-rigged main sail

Club-footed jib

Full boat cover

All seller�s personal effects on board are excluded from the sale of this vessel.