1971 Herreshoff America 18

Go to Sailing Texas classifieds for current sailboats for sale Herreshoff America 18, 1971 sailboat for sale Located Ocala FL

This is the former “Rum Tum Tugger,” well known in catboat circles under a former owner. After a few owners, she fell on hard times and deteriorated. She had two prior owners who were not able to restore her. I was looking for a small daysailer when she came along and I fell in love with her traditional lines, teak and bronze hardware. After a bit of work, she is not quite finished, but is now ready to go back in the water and sail while odds and ends are addressed. If you want a classic wooden boat look and feel without the maintenance this is the boat for you.

General

Hull#85 Built by Nowak and Williams. Original Bill of Sale says1973, but she’s titled as a ‘71. Spent most of her active life on the Great Lakes. LOA18’ 2” Beam 8’ Sail Area 250 sq ft Displacement2500 lb

Hull

No blisters, etc. Just waxed and buffed, nice gloss for her age. She has a factory modified keel, deeper aft with larger rudder to reduce her “hardmouthed” catboat behavior. Draft increased about 9” Steel centerboard with reel in cabin, control line led to cockpit. Decent bottom paint but probably needs recoated if kept afloat in saltwater. Wheel steering with heavy bronze Edson worm gear and teak wheel with Sunbrella cover. Well for outboard motor (not included). 6 HP usually recommended. Mounting forward of rudder gives good control under power. Cockpit floor is not well supported from factory, “bouncy” but structurally sound and not spongy Original oak rubrails rotted away. I replaced them with rubber. I started trying to make new oak rubrails, but it was too difficult. I have the white oak material to replace the wood if desired.

Rig

Flag Sail in good condition Extra sail as well in good condition Sailcover. All aluminum spars, just repainted to look like varnished spruce. Teak masthead revarnished. New gaff jaws, leathered New Sunbrella mast boot Tabernacle system fabricated, but I have been reluctant to cut the mast. Beautiful Lignum Vitae and bronze blocks. All running rigging included. Boom crutch.

Deck

Chocks on foredeck for Danforth Anchor. Bronze deckpipe, chocks and mooring cleats Bronze deadlights Opening bronze portlight forward Classic bronze deck hardware, even including small cleats for fenders. Port cockpit seat folds out for sleeping. Plastimo compass with inclinometer. Knotmeter-not sure it works, but repair service still available. Extensive Exterior Woodwork. Needs to be refinished, but it is not badly weathered.

Interior

Sleeps 2 adults on nice vinyl interior cushions. No mold/mildew problems in cabin. Classic brass Optimus swinging alcohol stove. Sink and faucet. I haven’t explored the fresh water system. Portapotty- new/clean. Large storage areas under bunks, freshly repainted. Carpet on cabin floor.

Plumbing/Electric

Bilge pump, manual Electrical system is spartan. Running lights, anchor light, 3 cabin lights, and knotmeter. Nav lights installed but not connected. Mast rewired. Battery box, but no battery.

Trailer

Single axle Shoreline trailer has surface rust, but is structurally sound. I believe it is the original trailer, although registered as a ‘99. Considerably thicker steel than common now, probably worth sandblasting and repainting someday. Bearing buddies with 2 new wheels/tires and spare. Lights worked when last used. Other Includes anchor rode, dock lines and life jackets Large notebook filled with extensive documentation.

SOLD