The Haven 12 1/2 is Joel White’s centerboard version of the Herresshoff 12 1/2. This boat was built to the highest standards, completed in 2006.
It has a white oak keel and steam bent oak frames. It was built with plank on frame construction over molds at each frame with Atlantic White Cedar. The front deck is 3/8″ marine plywood with teak marine grade plywood laminated on top and scribed with lines to represent deck planking. The rest of the wood is all mahogany and teak. The gaff rigged sails (main and jib), are from Center Harbor (Maine) sail makers. The metal hardware is all silicone bronze as are all the screws. All the spars are Sitka Spruce, which is very light weight and very strong. She has Sunbrella main and jib sail covers. There is a marine grade deep discharge 12 volt battery which powers Minn-Kota electric trolling motors for auxiliary power. There is also an AM/FM/Marine stereo system with iphone/ipod input and two mounted speakers. A galvanized wire lifting harness is also included.
It comes with a custom built galvanized Triad trailer (~2006), which has a custom mast holder and “sail off” capability.
New paint and varnish was completed inside and out in April, 2015 using Epifanes Varnish and George Kirby Jr. paint.
The boat is located near Detroit, Michigan - worth the trip! $20,000. Reasonable offers considered.
