Herreshoff alerion

Replica of 1912 herreshoff alerion built tradionally under licence from the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company in 2010 in honduran mahogany, king billy pine, american white oak and oregon. Bronze blocks(roller race) from original patterns by Renick(USA). All visible fastenings bronze with some stainless steel used in non visible areas. Recently repainted topsides and varnished deck. Also rerigged. Sailed 100 miles on the tawe nunnagah from south tasmania to 2025 hobart wooden boat show. Last antifouled late 2024 and moored on bruny island. Sails very nicely and both sails in very good condition with sail covers. The design was in two models "alerion" and "Sadie" Both are on display at museums (herreshoff museum in maine and Mystic Seaport, Mystic). This one uses the later mods introduced for the Sadie which was Capt Herreshoff's own boat.
An exceptionally nice day sailer that turns heads everywhere it goes.
Can be readily towed by larger 4wds. And trailer is availble for sale separately. Can be delivered anywhere in Australia for additional costs.
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