BB30
HERRESHOFF bb30s
HISTORY
Designed by Nathanael Herreshoff, the Buzzards Bay 30s were originally built in 1902 by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. of Bristol, Rhode Island.
In total, fourteen Buzzards Bay 30s were built, five of which have survived today. The design was originally commissioned by a group of yachtsmen and the Beverly Yacht Club in Marion Mass. Created and built to the 1883 Seawanhaka Rule, this one design class, with its keel centerboard, sailed and competed on the shallow waters of Buzzards Bay.
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French & Webb was selected to restore three of the Buzzards Bay 30s to the original HMCo condition using materials, hardware and details specified in the Herreshoff plans. Affectionately called “the triplets”, YOUNG MISS, QUAKERESS II, and LADY M were simultaneously restored to Bristol condition. All facets of the project worked in concert to retain the soul of the original boats. The newly restored Buzzard Bay 30s are a living testament to last century’s golden age of yachting.
RESTORATION
The Buzzards Bay 30 restoration project was guided by originality, utilizing early 20th century techniques of boatbuilding artistry and craft. For example, the exact species of woods as were on the 1902 boats were used in restoration. The structure and keel are made of white oak, the double planking is bedded in thickened shellac of cypress and fir, and the joinery is cypress and Honduras mahogany. The hollow spars are crafted of Sitka spruce, which provide a foundation for the newly forged and casted bronze hardware. The hand cut and stitched sails are fashioned by Nathaniel Wilson Sailmakers and replicate the originals. The only nod to the modern yacht was the addition of a small hidden diesel propulsion system.
