Herreshoff Rozinante Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

L. Francis Herreshoff·1952·Herreshoff Mfg. Co.
Herreshoff Rozinante drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Ketch
LOA
28' · 8.53 m
Displ.
6,611 lbs · 2,999 kg
First year
1952

The Herreshoff Rozinante is widely regarded by maritime purists as one of the most aesthetically perfect small sailing vessels ever conceived. Designed by L. Francis Herreshoff in 1952—long after the formal closure of the family’s legendary manufacturing company—the Rozinante was introduced to the public through a series of articles in The Rudder magazine. Named after Don Quixote’s horse, the design was envisioned as a "small, cheap, fast cruiser" that prioritized the joy of sailing over the luxuries of dockside living. This 28foot canoe yawl features a slender 6'4" beam and a doubleended hull that evokes the graceful lines of a 19thcentury rowing craft, yet it possesses the ballasted keel and rig of a sophisticated coastal voyager. While originally intended for traditional cedaronoak construction, the design’s enduring popularity led to various fiberglass iterations and custom builds that continue to grace classic yacht regattas today.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 40,000
Ask, not sold · 14 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
14 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-5.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Herreshoff Rozinante listings span 1 country. United States leads with 14 listings

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

Country breakdown

14 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 40,000142100.0%

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
Contessa 3232'$ 33,6625933
Twister 2828.25'$ 15,380249
Comfortina 3535.83'$ 129,2442214
Valiant 40 (101-199)39.92'$ 69,9002112
Pacific Seacraft Dana 2427.25'$ 59,950194
Herreshoff RozinanteYou are here$ 40,000142
Pacific Seacraft Crealock 3736.92'$ 68,564103
Rhodes Bounty38.75'$ 15,00063
Rustler 2424'$ 50,00043
Saga 3536.5'$ 87,90741
Fast Passage 3939.5'$ 42,50040

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Herreshoff Rozinante cost?+
The median asking price for a used Herreshoff Rozinante over the past 12 months is $40,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Herreshoff Rozinante sailboats are for sale?+
2 Herreshoff Rozinante listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 14 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Herreshoff Rozinante prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Herreshoff Rozinante has decreased by 5.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Herreshoff Rozinante sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Herreshoff Rozinante listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Herreshoff Rozinante?+
Comparable models include Contessa 32, Twister 28, Comfortina 35. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.