1985 Herreshoff 17' (5.18 m) Buzzards Bay 14
Brooklin, Maine, United States
NORA LYNN is a beautifully kept Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 (17' LOA) awaiting her next family and adventures to come.
- Daysailers
- Sail
- Used
- Other
- Wood Hull
Description
The Buzzards Bay 14, Nora Lynn represents essentially the same concept as the venerable Herreshoff 12 ½ enlarged and updated by L. Francis Herreshoff, the son of the 12 ½’s designer.
She is a fair amount larger than the 12 ½, with more storage space and increased speed and power. Like the older design, she is an ideal day sailor for deep water coasts, being roomy, comfortable, seaworthy, and good looking. She is specifically designed to contend with choppy water, and thus will be relatively dry and handy under a wide range of conditions on any coast.
Being a “sit down inside” boat, she is very reassuring for timid sailors, and young yachtsmen or for couples with small children. Like the 12 ½ she does not require a strong or athletic crew and can be easily single-handed.
Nora Lynn is in exeptionally good condition and offered for sale with a specially built Triad Trailer allowing her new owners sail and explore waters wherever the road might take them.
Nora Lynn is a new listing for Brooklin Boat Yard so complete equipment information is not available at this time but check back later or contact us here at Brooklin Boat Yard to learn more.
Data Sheet
LOA: 17' 3'' (5.26 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1985
Fuel Type: Other
Hull Material: Wood
Full Details
Principle Dimensions and Information
Designer: L. Francis Herreshoff
Builder: The Boat School, Eastport, Maine
Year Built: 1985
LOA: 17.25’
LWL: 14.00’
Beam: 5.83’
Draft: 2.50’
Displacement: 1,700 lbs.
Ballast: 800 lbs.
Rig Type: Fractional Sloop
Sail Area: 158 sq. ft.
Auxilary Propulsion:
Trailer: Triad single-axle trailer with bow stand and spare tire
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact John Maxwell.
We look forward to working with you!
Brooklin Boat Yard
Center Harbor Road
Brooklin ME 04616 USA
Phone: 1-207-359-2236
Email: info@brooklinboatyard.com
Website: https://www.brooklinboatyard.com
Founded in 1960 by Joel White, Brooklin Boat Yard combines the longstanding tradition of Maine craftsmanship with modern technology to create world-class yachts that push the envelope of performance and grace.
John Maxwell
Broker
Center Harbor Road
Brooklin ME 04616 USA
Office: 1-207-359-2193
Email: brokerage@brooklinboatyard.com
John joined Brooklin Boat Yard in 2004. Using his expertise and experience in used boat brokerage sales he established a successful used boat brokerage operation. Also, in 2004 John started the development of a racing program for the Brooklin Boat Yard built 76’ Spirit of Tradition Goshawk resulting in podium finishes in the 2005 Marblehead to Halifax Race, the 2006 Newport to Bermuda Race and equally impressive performances in classic yacht regattas here in Maine and Southern New England.
John continues to race in local mixed fleet races and Classic Yacht Regattas mostly on boats built by Brooklin Boat Yard and notably as “the world’s oldest bowman” on the Brooklin Boat Yard built Eggemoggin 47 Lynnette from 2013 to 2021 and occasional guest appearances on sister-ship Lark.
Today, John continues to manage and expand the brokerage operation but can just as likely be seen out in the yard or on the water helping the rigging and yard crews in the busy Spring and Fall launching and hauling seasons.