Particulars
- See This Boat's Main Listing on the Web
- Length:
- 39 ft
- Type:
- Sail
- Hull Material:
- Wood
- Designer:
- L.F. Herreshoff
- Builder:
- Lawley
- Year Built:
- 1930
- Asking Price:
- $44,990
- Name:
- ORIOLE II
- Location:
- Newport, RI, US
- Contact Name:
- Peter Sterrett
- Contact Phone:
- (401) 644-8395
Off Center Harbor's Remarks
Low and lean, this double-ender slides along nicely with her very small sailplan. She may be a little wet in a seaway, but that’s what sailors enjoy, and the boat likes it, too.
Description from Boat's Main Listing
ORIOLE is a 30 square Metre racing yacht designed by one of the world’s greatest yacht designers, L. Francis Herreshoff. Built by one of the finest boat builders in the world. (Lawley & Sons). She is an open cockpit racer, with a dramatic swept-back mast, small jib, and very large mainsail. She has a full keel, with lead ballast, the decks are canvas and epoxy. The bottom is a white oak keel with lead ballast attached by bronze bolts. Sails have only been used 6 Times, excellent condition. All new standing rigging in 2016.