Herreshoff 47 ~ Gaff Rigged Schooner


'Guenevere" is a classic gaff rigged Herreshoff schooner that embodies the legacy of one of the most respected names in yachting history. Needless to say, she turns heads wherever she sails.

Guenevere was built at Maylands by Michael Paley in 1974. She was built from rugged steel and engineered to be extremely strong as the original owner had ambitions to sails her to the Antarctic.

Under sail Guenevere has a very sea-kindly motion and a nicely balanced helm. Her gaff rig is very efficient and can be easily managed by a crew of two. The masts are fibreglass which greatly reduces maintenance, and compared to traditional wooden spars, improves performance by reducing weight aloft.

The original design incorporated tiller steering, a popular choice for designers of this era. The current owner converted her over to wheel steering which has made her easier and more comfortable to helm.

The side decks are relatively uncluttered and the addition of solid stainless steel lifelines has greatly improved safety while going forward for sail changes and handling.
The cockpit is compact and offers great protection from the solid dodger.

Stepping down below is like steeping back in time. A stunning traditional butterfly hatch floods the saloon with natural light from above. Queensland Beach and Jarrah have been used for the interior fit out. The cabinets are hand crafted in solid timber and built to last a lifetime. From the opening portholes to the galley sink hand pump, everywhere you look there are solid bronze fittings and hardware from a bygone maritime era.

The master cabin is forward and features a comfortable size double bed. The whitewashed walls combined with the natural light from the overhead hatch give the cabin a light bright airy feel. There is additional accommodation in the saloon and a single aft quarter berth.

The current owner has spared no expense maintaining Guenevere with over $50,000 spent over the past couple of years. This included a strip back and refinish of the hull below the waterline. The current has owned Guenevere for twenty years and has sailed her between Perth and Mandurah on a regular basis. The antifoul was just redone in March 2025 and she is ready for adventures on the high seas with a new owner.

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Region
Western Australia
Location
Perth Area ~ West Coast Boat Brokers, Fremantle WA
Usage
Family, Cruising, Live Aboard
Launch Year
1974
Hull
Steel
Designer
L. Francis Herreshoff
Builder
Michael Paley. Built in Maylands, WA.
Length
47' 0" - 14.33m
Beam
3.5m
Draft
2.0m
Displacement
App 28,000kg
Deck Material
Steel
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
The engine came off a lifeboat on a cruise ship and the only hours on it were due to maintenance.
Horsepower
36HP
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
Less than 50hrs.
Propulsion
Shaft drive with three blade fixed prop.
Fuel
20 200lt tanks. Total 400lt
Water
200lt ss tank.
Accommodation
Master forward cabin with double bed.
Sigle berth in saloon.
Single quarter berth.
Cabins
One master
Berths
4x
Galley
U-shaped galley on the port side.
Stove
Kero two burner stove and oven
Toilet
Manual Jabsco
Air Conditioning
Taylors heater.
Ground Tackle
Manual windlass.
CQR Anchor.
10mm chain.
Bilge Pumps
2x electric and 1x manual
Epirb
Paines Wessex RB6 (expired)
Flares
6x PFD
Fire Protection
2x fire extinguishers
Electrics
House and cranking batteries.
Enerdrive battery charger 30A.
Battery monitor.
Electronics
Raymarine ST60+ Wind.
Raymarine ST60+ close hauled.
Garmin GPS.
Navman depth.
Sail Inventory
Red Dacron Yankee, staysail, main sail, mizzen and stromsail.
Mast / Rigging
Galvanised wire comprising 10mm shrouds, 8mm forstay,
GRP masts.


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