36 FT Herreshoff Nereia Ketch 1953

‘Patience,’ a classic yacht, is for sale: authentic L. Francis Herreshoff-designed ketch. Built by Chaulker and White at Wilmington Boat Works in Wilmington, CA, in 1953, ‘Patience’ is as close to the original design and specifications as you will find in a Nereia of any age, with combination of sawn and laminated oak frames, silicon bronze-fastened Port Orford cedar planking. External ballast is 12,000 lbs of poured lead. Solid teak decks. Spars are hollow square Sitka spruce. All of the original hardware is included in the sale. ‘Patience’ is not currently seaworthy, but probably 80% of the way toward completion. For viewing, complete inventory list and/or current photographs, please contact me.