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The H28
The H28 was designed
by L. Francis Herreshoff, the fifth of
Nathanael Herreshoff's six children, in
1942. The style was undoubtedly
influenced by his father's design.
Although L. Francis was initially
discouraged from following a career in
yacht design by his father, he
eventually convinced himself and his
father of his commitment and talent
after serving a short apprenticeship.
The
Herreshoff Boatyard where it all began
The
design philosophy kept in mind:
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The
fact that "most of the owners
of H-28's will have to report to the
office without fail on a Monday
morning, so had best have a
motor". |
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"Maximum
room for the cost without
sacrificing looks and speed." |
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"A
shape that should stay entirely
tight even if exposed to
considerable strain or
twisting." |
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"A
draft that is deep enough to allow
good windward performance in heavy
weather but shallow enough to avoid
the need to row miles to shore when
anchored in a picturesque bay." |
The
Original
H-28
It
is perhaps these four key points that
explain why so may H28s have ventured
off shore. Not one of the fast modern
designs but a very sea worthy and
durable vessel.
Manufacturers
of H-28s
H-28s
have not only been built in the USA but
in a number of places around the world
including Japan, Hong Kong, Spain,
Australia, and of course New Zealand.
Compass
Yachts H28
Far
East Yacht H-28
Bermuda
30
Middleton
Marine H-28
Walker
H28
Parkins
H-28
Samurai
28
Cheoy
Lee Offshore 31
References:
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L.
Francis Herreshoff Sensible
Cruising Designs USA,
International Marine Publishing |
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L.
Francis Herreshoff An L.
Francis Herreshoff Reader USA,
International Marine Publishing,
1978 |
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Maynard Bray and Carlton Pinheiro Herreshoff
of Bristol, USA, Woodenboat Publications Brooklin, Maine 04616 1989 |
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Brian
O'Donaghue The H 28 Story New
Zealand, Sea Spray August 1962 |
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A
Boat For Peace |
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John
Welsford Buying Second Hand, The
Compass Yachts' H28, New
Zealand, Boatingworld May 1993
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Copyright NZ H28 Yacht Owners' Association
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