Presenting PAPOOSE, a special centennial member of the Herreshoff S-Class.

The Herreshoff S-Class is highly regarded as one of the most beautiful one-designs ever.  It's an instantly recognizable classic with its spoon bow, Herreshoff cabin trunk, and sharply curved mast carrying a large marconi mainsail and 5/8ths self-tending jib.  The S-Class is incredibly fun to sail in all conditions.  In light air the tall rig will power an S-Class right past any modern boat and in heavy air the high ballast ratio keeps the boat stable. The deep cockpit remains comfortable while the bendy mast automatically depowers the main by spilling air.  Such is the reason that after a century, more than half of the original 96 S-Class boats are still sailing and racing. The Narragansett Bay S-Class Association is an active racing fleet in Rhode Island - check out their Instagram!

The Herreshoff S-Class in brief:
-First marconi sail one-design.
-Low freeboard, deep cockpit, 50% ballast ratio, and large mainsail combination create a uniquely exciting sailing experience.
-One of the most popular Herreshoff one-designs with 94 built.
-Of the 94 built between 1919 and 1940, over half the original boats are still sailing and racing.
-The cockpit will easily fit 6 adults, and they are generally raced with 3-4 crew.

PAPOOSE’s full and detailed provenance is available by emailing peter@herreshoffyachtsales.com. PAPOOSE was one of the first contracted Herreshoff S-Class in late 1919 and was given the 3rd hull number (#831) when launched in March of 1920.  Her earliest years were spent racing in Marblehead with owners John Silsbee Lawrence and Livingston Davis.  In 1924 Papoose joined the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club fleet. Nearly 40 years later in 1963 PAPOOSE joined the Narragansett Bay fleet which has been her home port for over 55 years. In 2011/12 PAPOOSE underwent an extensive, detailed, and documented keel-up restoration in Bristol, Rhode Island by Dan Shea and has been maintained in as-new condition since, ensuring Papoose is ready to take on another 100 years of sailing and racing. 

Don’t hesitate to contact Peter Sterrett for more information or to schedule a personal showing today.

DIMENSIONS

LOA: 27 ft 6 in

LWL: 20 ft 6 in

Beam: 7 ft 2 in

Max Draft: 4 ft 9 in

Ballast: 3,350 lb

Displacement: 6,750 lb

SAILS / RIGGING/ CANVAS / DECK

Sails:  2012 mainsail, jib, and spinnaker.

Rigging:  Lightweight low stretch rigging is used wherever possible  All sheets are low-stretch.   All new in 2012!

Canvas covers:  2012 mainsail and jib boom covers are included.

Deck Hardware: Harken travelers, winches, blocks, and clutches have been installed for ease of use and reliability.

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.