Herreshoff America Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

H. Herreshoff·1971·Herreshoff Mfg. Co.
Herreshoff America drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Cat Rig
LOA
18.16' · 5.54 m
Displ.
2,500 lbs · 1,134 kg
First year
1971

The Herreshoff America is a quintessential example of the fiberglass catboat revival that began in the early 1970s. Designed by Halsey Herreshoff—grandson of the legendary Nathanael Greene Herreshoff—and primarily built by Nowak & Williams in Bristol, Rhode Island, this 18foot vessel was envisioned as a modern tribute to the classic working catboats of New England. While the Herreshoff Marine Museum preserves the legacy of the elder Herreshoff’s wooden masterpieces, the America model represents a successful pivot toward lowmaintenance fiberglass construction that brought the "Herreshoff" name to a broader demographic of coastal sailors. With its massive 8foot beam relative to an 18foot length, the boat offers the stability and cockpit volume of a much larger vessel, making it a favorite for day sailing and occasional "pocket cruising."

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 9,900
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+10.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Herreshoff America listings span 1 country. United States leads with 1 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 9,90010100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Dufour Classic 3232.67'$ 44,3602713
Cape Cutter 1923.62'$ 18,6662013
Herreshoff 12 1/215.83'$ 25,500185
Com-Pac Sun Cat 17-217.33'$ 18,450176
Herreshoff H-2826.94'$ 13,533134
Nonsuch 2626'$ 19,900113
Cornish Crabbers 2626.21'$ 80,729119
Hinterhoeller Nonsuch 26 Classic26'$ 25,900112
Marshall Sanderling18.17'$ 15,00072
Herreshoff AmericaYou are here$ 9,90032
Frauscher H-Boat27.25'$ 10,35210

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Herreshoff America cost?+
The median asking price for a used Herreshoff America over the past 12 months is $9,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Herreshoff America sailboats are for sale?+
2 Herreshoff America listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Herreshoff America prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Herreshoff America has increased by 10.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Herreshoff America sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Herreshoff America listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Herreshoff America?+
Comparable models include Dufour Classic 32, Cape Cutter 19, Herreshoff 12 1/2. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.