The Haven 12.5 - A ‘proper little yacht’.

Capt. Nat Herrishoff the Grandfather of American yacht design created this small but exquisite sailing boat, one of his most successful small boat designs. Since 1914, hundreds have been built. A yacht for those who appreciate the joy of sailing in a hand crafted vessel in style and comfort.
The yachts were intended as jolly boats aboard luxury steam yachts of the day. Equally they were used as pleasure craft to be launched from club houses, riverside properties and from trailers along river banks and creeks.
The later version by Joel White has a reduced draft with centre board facilitating the exploration of shallow waters in rivers and estuaries.
The yacht sails well with a steady motion attributed to its lead keel, easily handled with self tacking fore sail and exciting in a stiff breeze. The large deep cockpit with comfortable seats offers room for picnic hampers and family outings.
The sweet lines of her pretty hull allow the boat to be rowed with easy strokes and steady directional trim.

L.o.a. 16’ (4.88m) Width 6’ (1.83m) Draught 1’6” - 3‘6“ (.45 - 1.06m)
Weight 600 kilo
Construction: Oak frames, cedar planking with epoxy embedded mahogany double diagonal skin, 1/4 ton lead keel, mahogany bright works, all bronze fastenings, pine spars.
Sails by North Sails.
Contact

Tel: +44 (0) 1803 835 165info@butlers-wooden-boats.co.uk