Herreshoff 50
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| Make | Herreshoff |
|---|---|
| Model | 50 |
| Year | 1978 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$125,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Ketch |
| Length | 50 ft / 15.24 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Colon Shelter Bay, Panama |
| LOA | 50 ft / 15.24 m |
|---|---|
| Length at Water Line | 38 ft 6 in / 11.73 m |
| Length on Deck | 50 ft / 15.24 m |
| Beam | 13 ft 12 in / 4.27 m |
| Max Draft | 12 ft / 3.66 m |
| Min. Draft | 6 ft / 1.83 m |
| Displacement | 45000 lb |
| Total Sail Area | 1042 ft² |
| Gross Tonnage | 28 t |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Cummins 4BT 3.9-M |
| Engine Model | 4BT 3.9-M |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 1992 |
| Power | 150 hp |
| Drive Type | Shaft Drive |
| Engine Location | enums.engine-location.center |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Bronze |
| Engine usage (hours) | 300 |
| Designer | Herreshoff & Gary Hoyt |
|---|---|
| Builder | Herreshoff |
| Guest Cabins | 2 |
| Guest Heads | 2 |
| Fuel Tanks | 1 x 300 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 1 x 250 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 1 x 30 gal |
Description
1978 Herreshoff Caribbean 50 Ketch - A Timeless Classic for Bluewater Sailing
Location:Shelter Bay Marina
Flagged: USA
General Overview
The 1978 Herreshoff Caribbean 50 Ketch, designed by Herreshoff and Gary Hoyt, embodies timeless elegance and robust performance. Built for serious bluewater cruising, this vessel features a spacious layout, classic teak interior, and modern upgrades, making it an exceptional option for sailors seeking comfort and reliability.
Specifications
- Builder: Herreshoff
- Model: Caribbean 50 Ketch
- Year: 1978
- Designer: Herreshoff & Gary Hoyt
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
Dimensions
- LOA: 50 ft
- LWL: 38 ft
- Beam: 14' 6"
- Draft: 6' (centerboard up) / 11' (centerboard down)
Performance & Power
- Engine: 1992 Cummins 4BT 3.9-M (150 HP @ 2800 RPM)
- Cruising Speed: 7.5 MPH
- Max Speed: 13.5 MPH
- Fuel Capacity: 300 gallons
- Water Capacity: 250 gallons
Interior Features
- Cabins: 2
- Berths: Sleeps 7-8
- Heads: 2, with 1 shower
- Interior Finish: Teak with wood flooring
- Salon: Teak table with fabric-upholstered seating
- Galley:
- 3-burner stove with oven
- Double sink in galley, single sinks in heads
- 5.5 cu. ft. refrigerator and deep freezer
- Wood countertops
Electronics
- GPS, Depth Sounder, Wind Instruments: Raymarine
- Autopilot: Raymarine
- VHF Radio: Yes
- Radar: Raymarine
Mechanical & Electrical Systems
- Solar Panels: 6 x 100W
- Generator: Honda EU2000i
- Battery System: Victron with monitor
- Inverter: Victron
Deck & Rigging
- Sails: Main, jib, spinnaker (symmetrical and asymmetrical)
- Winches: 11
- Cockpit: 12' x 15' center cockpit with fabric cushions
- Dinghy: 2024 AB Inflatables Lammina 9.5 AL with 2024 Mercury 25 HP outboard
- Anchors: 300’ chain for primary anchor
- Bimini: Custom-built hard dodger and bimini
Recent Refits and Upgrades Hull
- Bottom resurfaced and painted
- Rudder rebuilt
- Zinc anodes replaced
- 2 thru-hulls replaced
Steering & Rigging
- Steering system overhauled
- Backstay replaced, winches serviced
- New halyards and lines; sails patched, reinforced, and re-sewn
Plumbing
- Aft head replaced
- Water tanks cleaned, aged hoses replaced
- Drinking water pump replaced
Electrical
- New batteries installed
- Electrical panel partially rewired
Interior
- Cushions reupholstered
- 2 hatches resealed
Planned Upgrades (2025)
- Restoring windows and painting the hull and deck
- Interior teak restoration
- New water heater installation
- Adding two more solar panels
- Electrical panel cleanup and rewiring
Summary
This Herreshoff Caribbean 50 Ketch has been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully upgraded, making it an ideal choice for liveaboard or extended cruising. Its blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern enhancements ensures a reliable and comfortable sailing experience.
RECENT WORKS
RECENT WORKS
HULL:
bottom resurfaced
rudder rebuilt
bottom painted
zinc's changed
2 thruhulls replaced
STEERING:
steering completely taken apart, maintenanced, and put back together
ENGINE:
the motor looked over, some hose clamps replaced, oil and filters changed, fuel filters changed, transmission fluid changed (backup oil, oil filters, fuel filters, and a belt purchased)
RIGGING:
backstay replaced
all winches serviced
replaced old lines and halyards that were too far gone
bought a used sail from Minnie's in Newport Beach
head, main, mizzen sails patched, reinforced, re-sewn
ELECTRICAL:
all batteries replaced
some electrical work completed
PLUMBING:
Replaced aft head
water tanks cleaned out
head hoses + other aged hoses replaced
water pump for drinking water replaced
water lines cleaned out
WINDLASS:
inspected
DECK:
2 hatches re-sealed
rubber seal around the main mast and deck replaced
MISC:
cushions re-upolstered
WORK TO DO
SV JAC
Galveston TX
Boat Yard:
Restore all windows
Carpenter :
Build top 1/2 of ladder for aft
Restore interior teak
Plumbing:
Replace waterheater
Refrigeration technician:
Look at Freezer & Fridge
Electrical:
Clean up breaker panel
Remove old unused wires
Gas:
Order repair parts for oven
Power- Solar/Wind:
Add 2 panels
General Equipment:
Replace dingy davot winches - Fulton F2
Replace 2 deck solar fans
Seamstress/Upholstery:
Replace all bimini zippers with brass clips
Interior headliner repair
DISCLAIMER
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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