The Herreshoff Fish Class represents a significant evolutionary step in the lineage of "small boats" designed by Nathanael Greene Herreshoff. Commissioned in 1916 by the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, the Fish was conceived as a larger, more robust successor to the iconic Herreshoff 12½. While the 12½ was optimized for the choppy waters of Buzzards Bay, the Fish Class—measuring 20 feet 9 inches overall with a 16-foot waterline—was engineered to handle the deeper swells and varied conditions of Long Island Sound. The design carries the hallmark "Captain Nat" silhouette: a graceful spoon bow, an elegant counter stern, and a deep, full-keel hull form that provides exceptional stability for a vessel of its size. Historically, each hull was named after a specific species of marine life (e.g., Grampus, Shark, Marlin), a tradition that persists among restorers and modern owners today.
Herreshoff Fish Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Herreshoff
- Model
- Fish
- Builder
- Herreshoff Mfg. Co.
- Designer
- Herreshoff
- Number Built
- 48
- Production Year(s)
- 1916 - 1930
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 1 | $39,000 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Dory 25 | 24.83' | $9,600 | 30 | 10 |
| Herreshoff 12 1/2 | 15.83' | $23,500 | 15 | 6 |
| Herreshoff H-28 | 26.94' | $12,885 | 10 | 3 |
| Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 | 24' | $29,000 | 9 | 4 |
| Marieholm Folkboat | 25.75' | $10,603 | 7 | 3 |
| Cape Cod 's Eye | 15.71' | $4,450 | 6 | 0 |
| Rhodes 29 | 28.5' | $11,781 | 5 | 2 |
| Herreshoff Fish | $39,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| Herreshoff America | 18.16' | $9,900 | 1 | 0 |
| Frauscher H-Boat | 27.25' | $10,485 | 1 | 0 |
| Classic Schooner | 58.5' | $63,569 | 1 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $39,000 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Herreshoff Fish cost?
- The median asking price for a used Herreshoff Fish over the past 12 months is $39,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Herreshoff Fish sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Herreshoff Fish listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Herreshoff Fish prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Herreshoff Fish has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Herreshoff Fish?
- Comparable models include the Cape Dory 25, Herreshoff 12 1/2, Herreshoff H-28. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.