The Herreshoff Fish Class is and enlarged version of the ubiquitous Herreshoff 12 ½, with the same virtues of stability, rough water ability, good looks, and excellent handling characteristics. While she is only 4' longer than the 12 ½, she has twice the displacement and thus, in real terms, is twice as big.
The cuddy cabin allows for storage space and some privacy for use of a head or bucket, and she is generally a fine, handy, compact boat that will keep the sailing fun even when conditions are less than optimum. She will sail fast at moderate angles of heel, and like her smaller cousins features a large, deep cockpit that will be reassuring for folks of all ages and will be particularly good for families with small children.
TULIP was custom built by Artisan Boatworks to the highest yacht standard in 2011 and has been maintained by Artisan Boatworks ever since. Featuring edge-glued plank-on-frame construction over steam bent frames and a laminated mahogany backbone, fasteners are bronze throughout, hardware is by JM Reineck & Son, and sails by Nat Wilson. TULIP has a 10 hp. Yanmar diesel engine and comes with a galvanized Triad trailer.
Currently located indoors at Artisan Boatworks in Rockport, ME, please call or email to schedule a visit.
