New Boat Construction: Louise
Herreshoff daysailer Buzzards Bay 25, launched May 2002

LOUISE is a Buzzards Bay 25, a Nathanael G. Herreshoff design. Rumored to be Herreshoff’s favorite design, the Buzzards Bay 25 is considered by some to be aesthetically perfect. The sweep of the shear and the relationship of the different curves in her shape make for a breath-takingly beautiful yacht. She is also known for her agility and speed.

After her sea trials, LOUISE was delivered to the Bahamas, her current home waters. This keel/centerboarder is traditionally built with Alaskan cedar planks over white oak frames. The cockpit is roomy and she has a small cuddy cabin forward. She is a gaff-rigged sloop; the rig was built by Gambell and Hunter Sailmakers of Camden, Maine, and her sails by Roy Downes.