Herreshoff designed "Columbia" sailing dinghy

Description

Up for bid is a beautiful 12' cedar on oak lapstrake "Columbia" sailing dinghy designed by N.G. Herreshoff and built at The Apprencticeshop in Rockland, Maine and its trailer.
I purchased this boat several years ago from a seller in Illinois who purchased it from the original owner who, as I understand it, had it built at The Apprenticeshop in Rockland, Maine around 2010-11. I towed the boat and trailer back to Galveston, Texas from Central Illinois without any problems - the trailer tracks well at highway speeds. The trailer does not have intregal brakes, but is light enough to not require them. Trailer is wired for lights and registered in Texas.

The history of the design is told in this paragraph from the Herreshoff archives at Mystic, Conn. "In 1899 NathanaelHerreshoff designed a 14’ lifeboat for the America’s Cup defender Columbia. The design represented a departure from his previous small boat designs with its spoon bow and sprung keel. The model proved so successful that it became the basis for most of the dinghies built by Herreshoff between 1899 and 1935. By changing the scale, frame spacing, sheer heights, or a combination of these elements the Columbia lifeboat derived tenders became the standard issue dinghy for Herreshoff built yachts; an exquisite accoutrement to the larger vessel."

Columbia Dinghydesigner N.G. Herreshoff

LOA: 11' 6"

Beam: 4'

Sail Area: 60.00 sq. ft.

Displacement: 115.00 lbs. (est.)

Materials and Equipment:

Lapstrake cedar planking over white oak frames. Mahogany sheer strakes, seats, transom, dagger board, and rudder. The spars are Sitka spruce with sails built byNathaniel Wilson. 7’ 11” Sitka Spruce oars with leathers and bronze oarlocks. Bronze and copper fastenings throughout.

This is a unique chance to own and sail a beautiful example of small craft artistry. It is very rare to find a Herreshoff Columbia dinghy with a trailer in this fine of condition.

The boat is in my garage in Galveston, Texas and I prefer this to be picked up as it will be difficult to ship. If you want to ship, please make your own arrangements through eBay or other shipping agencies and I will assist in anyway I can. If you have any questions you can send me a message through eBay and I will get right back to you. High bidder will pay $200.00 non -refundable down payment within 2 days of auction closing