Sail
12,723 $
Haven 12 1/2
BREEZING UP is an excellent example of Joel White’s gaff-rigged “Haven” design. The Haven is very similar in look and sailing characteristics to the classic N. Herreshoff 12 ½. The Haven, like the Herreshoff, is 12 1⁄2 feet on the waterline and 16 feet overall but the Haven features a shallower draft with centerboard and slight widening of the beam. The advantages of the Haven over the Herreshoff 12 1⁄2 are obvious; she is more easily trailered and is able to be taken into shoal water. In terms of sailing ability and aesthetics the Haven Class is virtually identical to her predecessor. Joel White retained the fine, elegant lines so characteristic of Herreshoff. He also carefully redesigned the hull so that the much admired attributes of the original Herreshoff 12 1⁄2 (balance, stability, speed and responsiveness) remained unaffected by the reduction in draft. The result is a versatile daysailer that is ideal for racing, family sailing and coastal exploring. BREEZING UP was built to the highest standards in 1995 by Jim Austin at the Carpenters Boatshop. Her sails and a sail cover that have seen just a few seasons of use, she has a flat solar panel to power the battery for the bilge pump, and oars/oarlocks. She has only had two prior keepers (including the current owner). Specifications: