The Herreshoff H-26 represents a pivotal moment in the lineage of the "Wizard of Bristol," Nathanael Greene Herreshoff. Designed as a modernized, fiberglass interpretation of the classic Herreshoff aesthetic, the H-26 was developed by the legendary designer’s grandson, Halsey Chase Herreshoff, alongside Sidney Herreshoff and Gordon Goodwin. This vessel acts as an evolutionary bridge, scaling the DNA of the iconic Herreshoff 12½—and its 1959 predecessor, the Goldeneye—into a robust pocket cruiser capable of weekend voyages while retaining the legendary "sweet" sailing characteristics of its forebears. Produced primarily by Cape Cod Shipbuilding, the H-26 was designed to meet a growing demand for a boat that combined the timeless, spoon-plumb stem and traditional overhangs of the early 20th century with the durability and lower maintenance of a fiberglass hull.
Herreshoff H-26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Herreshoff
- Model
- H-26
- Builder
- Herreshoff Mfg. Co.
- Designer
- Nathanael Herreshoff
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1964 - ??
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