Herreshoff 12 1/2 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Nathanael G. Herreshoff·1914 – 1948·~400 hulls·Herreshoff Mfg. Co.
Herreshoff 12 1/2 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · full
Rig
Gaffhead Sloop
LOA
15.83' · 4.82 m
Disp.
1,250 lbs · 567 kg
First year
1914

The Herreshoff 12 ½ is arguably the most successful smallboat design in the history of American yachting. Conceived in 1914 by Nathanael Greene Herreshoff, the vessel was specifically commissioned by Robert Emmons to serve as a safe, seaworthy trainer for children navigating the choppy, unpredictable waters of Buzzards Bay. Despite its modest waterline length—from which it derives its name—the boat measures 15 feet 8.5 inches overall and carries a substantial 735pound lead keel. This weighttosize ratio provides the "H12" with a level of stability and a "big boat" feel that is rarely found in vessels under 20 feet. Today, the design persists not only as a prized wooden classic but also through highquality fiberglass reproductions, most notably the Doughdish, which is built to the exact scantlings of the original wooden hulls to allow for onedesign racing compatibility.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 25,500
Ask, not sold · 18 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
18 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+17.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

8 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Herreshoff 12 1/2 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Herreshoff 12 1/2 over the past 12 months is $25,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Herreshoff 12 1/2 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Herreshoff 12 1/2 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 18 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Herreshoff 12 1/2 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Herreshoff 12 1/2 has increased by 17.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Do Herreshoff 12 1/2 listings get price reductions?+
About 17% of Herreshoff 12 1/2 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 43.7% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.