Herreshoff Prudence

The Herreshoff Prudence, also called the Herreshoff Prudence 23, is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by L. Francis Herreshoff as a cruiser and first built in 1937. It was L. Francis Herreshoff's design number 71 and named for Prudence Island.

Herreshoff Prudence
Development
DesignerL. Francis Herreshoff
LocationUnited States
Year1937
Builder(s)Middleton Marine
RoleCruiser
NameHerreshoff Prudence
Boat
Displacement7,000 lb (3,175 kg)
Draft3.00 ft (0.91 m)
Hull
Typemonohull
Constructionwood or fiberglass
LOA22.75 ft (6.93 m)
LWL19.75 ft (6.02 m)
Beam8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Engine typeYanmar 1GM diesel engine
Hull appendages
Keel/board typelong keel
Ballast3,500 lb (1,588 kg)
Rudder(s)keel-mounted rudder
Rig
Rig typeBermuda rig
Sails
Sailplanmasthead sloop
Total sail area315 sq ft (29.3 m2)
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