1995 Classic 17' (5.18 m) Whitehall Rowing / Sailing Gig
Mountville, Pennsylvania, United States
ASKING PRICE REDUCED TO $8,000 Whitehall's were first made in the U.S. at the foot of Whitehall Street in New York City to ferry goods, and people. 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,
- Antique and Classics
- Sail
- Used
- Other
- Wood Hull
Description
ASKING PRICE REDUCED TO $8,000
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.
Data Sheet
LOA: 17' (5.18 Meters)
Type: 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
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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.