New Hampshire Registration Only
Dimensions : Length 47' Beam 6'9"" Min. Draft 36""
Boat and Trailer Weight : 12,960 lbs.
Built by The Luders Marine Construction Company in Stamford, Connecticut and Delivered to Mr. William Strawbridge June 22, 1951
Purchased in 1958 by L. Francis Herreshoff. He Applied His Considerable Design Talent and Skill to Modify The Vessel, Naming it ""Freelance"" and Retaining Ownership Through 1964
Loaned as a Pace Boat for Harvard University's 1963 Crew Team
The Yacht Protectively Stored Indoors for The Last 15 Years
Latest Major Restoration Completed Over a Seven-Year Period. Over $200,000 and Hundreds of Man Hours Were Invested, Adhering to The Yacht's Unique Design
The Hull - The Cold Molded Epoxy Method Was Applied to The Hull. Three Layers of Strip Planked Philippine Mahogany and Bronze Fasteners Are Incorporated. Encapsulating with Epoxy Ensured The Hull Remains Watertight and Eliminates the Maintenance or Soaking Typically Required for Wooden Boats. This Application Also Allows the Vessel to Be Dry-Docked.
The Deck - Full Three-Piece Canvas Covers Connected with Zippers, Anchor, Anchor Line, Rainwater Washdown, Rub Rails, Self Bailing Cockpit, and Polished Brass Spot Lighting and Hardware
Navigation - Solid Brass Nautical Compass. An Oil Burning Lantern Illuminates the Compass for Nighttime Cruising.
Trailer - A 47' Custom Heavy Duty Steel Frame with Four Axles, Eight New Tires and Wheel Bearings are Included
Engine - A Four-Cylinder, 75 HP Westerbeke Model W-70 Diesel Engine and A 50-Gallon Fuel Tank Installed in 1984
Electrical - Electrical Components Feature The Blower, Battery Switch, Invertor, Convertor, Generator, Horn, Water Heater, Interior Lights, Fans, and Accessory Switches.
The Cabin Layout Consists of Front and Aft Cabins with The Captain's Control Equipment Centrally Located. The Cabins are Constructed Using Several Types of Varnished Woods. A Refrigerator, Gas Stove, and Wood Burning Heater are Installed. The Mahogany Sink and Toilet are Trimmed in Solid Brass and Copper. All Upholstery Replaced September 2024.
There Are Nine Hand Laid Leaded Stained Glass and Bronze Port Holes. Two Large Horizontal Port Holes, with Removable Mesh Coverings to Deter Insects, Bring Additional Light to The Cabins. The Two Large Port Holes Can Also Be Opened to Increase the Fresh Air Flow.
