Elements of Yacht Design
Reliance & Shamrock III (1903)
Two of most extreme boats in the history of the America's
Cup, the Reliance and Shamrock III marked the end of a trend under the
Seawanhaka Rule. The rule, which encouraged long sailplan bases and overhangs,
had already been revoked at the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club in 1901, but the match still
carried through in New York in 1903, demonstrating the extremity of the designs,
with the Reliance carrying the largest gaff sloop rig ever. The rule was
replaced in the same year for an early version of the Universal Rule, so they
were the last boats of their kind.
From the book America's Cup Yacht Designs 1851-1986, draft courtesy of © François Chevalier:
From the book America's Cup Yacht Designs 1851-1986, draft courtesy of © François Chevalier:
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| Reliance design: Nathanael Greene Herreshoff builder: Herreshoff Manufacturing Company Length On Deck: 143' 8¾" (43.81 metres) Load Waterline Length: 89' 8" (27.33 metres) beam: 25' 10" (7.87 metres) draught: 19' 7" (5.97 metres) displacement: 175 tonnes sail area: 16,159.45 sq ft (1,501 square metres) |
Shamrock III design: William Fife III builder: William Denny & Brothers Length On Deck: 134' 5¼" (40.98 metres) Load Waterline Length: 89' 10" (27.38 metres) beam: 21' 10" (6.65 metres) draught: 19' 10½" (6.06 metres) displacement: 166.6 tonnes sail area: 14,154 sq ft (1,315 square metres) |
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2011 Wm Fife III 8m “Quest”
November 16th,
2011
Built
in 1930 by Fairlie in Oakville, Canada, this Fife 8m came to French & Webb
for a major structural rebuild. Her ballast was removed and restored by Mars
Metals. The plank keel, floor timbers, and frame ends were all replaced here at
F&W.
Congratulations to Quest for winning the 2012
Opera House Cup Regatta, part of the Panerai Classic Yachts
Challenge.
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2008 3 47′ Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 30 Class Sloops Totally Restored and
Relaunched.
December 1st, 2009
Buzzards Bay
30s were originally built in 1902 by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. of
Bristol, R.I. The 47-foot yachts were ordered by the Beverly, Mass., Yacht Club
and were raced as a class. French & Webb was selected to restore three of
these 30-foot class sloops. These yachts, in varying stages of disrepair, were
restored to their original Bristol condition using materials, hardware &
details specified in their Herreshoff plans. Where possible, the same species of
woods as on the original boats were used, including double planking of cypress
and fir with a bedding of thickened shellac between them. The new BB 30s are
living testament to last century’s golden age of yachting.
View more images of the Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 30s
© 2012 French & Webb, Inc. | 
2011 Wm Fife III 8m “Quest”
November 16th,
2011
Built
in 1930 by Fairlie in Oakville, Canada, this Fife 8m came to French & Webb
for a major structural rebuild. Her ballast was removed and restored by Mars
Metals. The plank keel, floor timbers, and frame ends were all replaced here at
F&W.Congratulations to Quest for winning the 2012 Opera House Cup Regatta, part of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge.
View more images of Quest boat builders maine yacht builders boat builders
Click here to read about the restoration in more detail.
2008 3 47′ Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 30 Class Sloops Totally Restored and
Relaunched.
December 1st, 2009
Buzzards Bay
30s were originally built in 1902 by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. of
Bristol, R.I. The 47-foot yachts were ordered by the Beverly, Mass., Yacht Club
and were raced as a class. French & Webb was selected to restore three of
these 30-foot class sloops. These yachts, in varying stages of disrepair, were
restored to their original Bristol condition using materials, hardware &
details specified in their Herreshoff plans. Where possible, the same species of
woods as on the original boats were used, including double planking of cypress
and fir with a bedding of thickened shellac between them. The new BB 30s are
living testament to last century’s golden age of yachting.View more images of the Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 30s
© 2012 French & Webb, Inc. |
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