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2014 Herreshoff Full-Keel Buzzards Bay 15 25ft

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Seller's Description

Description: ** ORIGINAL LISTING BROKER : Artisan Boatworks Inc. of Rockport, Maine **

2014 Herreshoff Full-Keel Buzzards Bay 15 25ft

LOCATION : Rockport,Maine

Asking price : US$129,500

DESCRIPTION:

The original Buzzards Bay 15s were designed by Nathanael Herreshoff in 1898, and known as the E-Class. In 1906 Herreshoff designed a full-keel version of the Buzzards Bay 15 incorporating the following modifications:

-Ballast keel lowered from 2′ 6″ down to 3′ 1″ and weight increased 500 lbs.

-Sheer raised 2″, Cockpit lengthened 8″ and widened 6″

-Mast diameter increased so as to eliminate running backstays and jib club added for self-tacking.

These modifications resulted in a classic daysailer that maintains the stunning looks of the original Buzzards Bay 15, but is easier to sail, more comfortable, and can stand up to more wind.

FOXFIRE is a new full-keel Buzzards Bay 15 built by Artisan Boatworks in 2014. Planking is carvel Cedar, edge-glued and fastened over steam bent frames and a laminated mahogany backbone.

She has been professionally maintained always and is in as new condition. Included are a 2014 Triad Trailer, Shaw & Tenny boat hook and canoe paddle, docklines, and fenders, anchor with rode, and required safety equipment.

** I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC **

CONTACT:

Glenn Schroeder

Barnegat Bay Yacht Brokerage

609-312-8263

Heartsdesire1925@gmail.com

THE CLASSICS ARE WHAT WE SELL

Thank you, Glenn Schroeder

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Specs

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# Built
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Hull
Monohull
Keel
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Rudder
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Construction
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Dimensions

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Waterline Length
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Beam
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Draft
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Displacement
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Ballast
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Rig and Sails

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Reported Sail Area
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Total Sail Area
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Mainsail
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E
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Air Draft
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Foresail
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I
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J
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Forestay Length
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Auxilary Power

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Model
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HP
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Fuel Type
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Engine Hours
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Accomodations

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Holding Tank Capacity
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Headroom
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Cabins
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Calculations

Hull Speed
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Hull Speed

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Formula

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

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Classic formula: ?
Sail Area/Displacement
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Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

Formula

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3

  • SA: Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D: Displacement in pounds.
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<16: under powered
16-20: good performance
>20: high performance
Ballast/Displacement
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Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Formula

Ballast / Displacement * 100

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<40: less stiff, less powerful
>40: stiffer, more powerful
Displacement/Length
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Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

Formula

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
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<100: ultralight
100-200: light
200-300: moderate
300-400: heavy
>400: very heavy
Comfort Ratio
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Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Formula

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
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<20: lightweight racing boat
20-30: coastal cruiser
30-40: moderate bluewater cruising boat
40-50: heavy bluewater boat
>50: extremely heavy bluewater boat
Capsize Screening
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Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

Formula

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
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<2: better suited for ocean passages
>2: better suited for coastal cruising

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