S class herreshoff
The S class herreshoff is a 27.5ft fractional sloop designed by N. Herreshoff and built in wood planked by Lawley (George Lawley & Son) between 1919 and 1941.
95 units have been built.
The S class herreshoff is a heavy sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.
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Main features
Model | S class herreshoff | ||
Length | 27.50 ft | ||
Beam | 7.17 ft | ||
Draft | 4.75 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 19.37 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 49.63 % | ||
Displ. / length | 349.78 | ||
Comfort ratio | 33.45 | ||
Capsize | 1.52 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
Construction | Wood planked | ||
Waterline length | 20.50 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 4.75 ft | ||
Displacement | 6750 lbs | ||
Ballast | 3350 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.07 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 431 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 92.65 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 338.52 sq.ft | ||
I | 21.80 ft | ||
J | 8.50 ft | ||
P | 36.40 ft | ||
E | 18.60 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 0 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Lawley (George Lawley & Son) | ||
Designer | N. Herreshoff | ||
First built | 1919 | ||
Last built | 1941 | ||
Number built | 95 |