1995 Classic 17'

5.18 m
$ 10,000 USD
Center Harbor Road, , 04616USABrooklin ME 04616 USA
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1995 Classic 17' Whitehall Rowing / Sailing Gig

  • 5.18 m
  • Other
  • Sail
  • Antique and Classics
Mountville, Pennsylvania, United States
In Stock #2835278

1995 Classic Whitehall Rowing / Sailing Gig

17' (5.18 m)

Whitehall's were first made in the U.S. at the foot of Whitehall Street in New York City to ferry goods, and people to ships in New York Harbor. This 17' version built in 1995 can row or sail her owners on any body of water accessible to the included Karavan single-axle trailer,

Mountville, Pennsylvania, United States
   Vessel ID: 2835278
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1995 Classic 17' Whitehall Rowing / Sailing Gig

  • 5.18 m
  • Other
  • Sail
  • Antique and Classics
Mountville, Pennsylvania, United States
In Stock #2835278

$ 10,000 USD

$ 13,740 CAD*
8,812 Euros*
£ 7,429 GBP*
*estimated foreign exchange

Description

The Whitehall Gig is a style of carvel planked lapstrake-built boat developed in the United States in the 19th century. The basic design is much older and of European ancestry. It strongly resembles a sailing ship's gig or a Thames River Wherry used by watermen as a taxi service.


The hull shape is characterized by a nearly straight stem, and slight flare to the bow, rounded sides, with a keel running the entire length of the bottom and a distinctive wine glass transom with a full skeg. Considered one of the most beautiful row-boats, they are designed to handle the harbor chop and yet track straight. Speed was the issue with these boats, as the first to the ship with the goods generally received most of the sales. Later the shore patrol used these boats for customs, police issues, water taxi and newspaper reporting.


Whitehall's in the early 20th century were a popular recreational boat and remain so today. This boat (offered with sailing rig and trailer) should provide its owners with a good stable boat that’s easy to row, that can take advantage of a fair breeze and that can be both easily stored and quickly moved to whatever body of water offers the most fun and adventure on any given day.

LOA17'

LOA5.18''

TypeSail

ConditionUsed

Specifications

Sail-Used

Year

1995

Fuel Type

Other

Hull Material

Wood

Full Details

Principle Dimensions and Information

Whitehall Rowing and Sailing Gig

Built by noted boat builder, restorer and master carpenter Richard Prescott

Year Built: 1995

LOA: 17’, 0”

Traditional carvel plank on frame construction

Cedar planking on White Oak frames

Bronze fastened

Bronze stem guard

Varnished Mahogany transom, seats, centerboard trunk, breasthook, gunwale and sheer strake.

3-Strand Dacron rope rub rails

Three (3) rowing stations with bronze oar locks

Three (3) pairs oars (2 pairs traditional style, 1 pair modern racing style)

Pivoting center board

Transom-hung rudder with bronze pintals and gudgeons

Laminated / curved Mahogany tiller

Lug-rigged sloop sail plan

Varnished Sitka Spruce mast and lug yard

Bronze sheet cleats

Nat Wilson lug sail

1998, Karavan single-axle trailer with wheel-stand and spare wheel / tire

Contact

For more information about this yacht, please contact John Maxwell We look forward to working with you!

For more information about this yacht, please contact John Maxwell. We look forward to working with you!

For more information about this yacht, please contact John Maxwell.

17ft Classic Yacht For Sale
John Maxwell
Broker

Center Harbor Road

Brooklin ME 04616 USA