- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat gliding on water with full sails, showcasing classic design.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat gliding on serene waters at sunset.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat with white sails on a clear blue day.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat near a rocky shoreline at sunset.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat with white sails on a cloudy day at sea.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat on water, surrounded by lush greenery.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat on calm waters, surrounded by marina and sailboats.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat gliding on calm water with trees in the background.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat on calm water, with scenic shoreline background.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat on open water under cloudy skies.
- Sailing yacht Herreshoff Rozinante 1974 on open water under clear blue sky.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat docked beside a larger vessel named Plum Isle.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat docked, showcasing classic wooden design and sleek lines.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat docked by a serene lake under a clear blue sky.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat docked on a sunny lake.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat with wooden deck and rigging, docked on calm water.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat docked on shimmering water.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat docked on calm water, viewed from above.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat docked, viewed from above, with ropes and sails visible.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat "TERN" suspended above water at a dock.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat docked, partially lifted, with visible registration number.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat docked at a marina, reflecting on calm water.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat on a lift, with a person inspecting it.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat on trailer with green hull and secured straps.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat on trailer at boatyard, sunny day.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat "Tern" at Wooden Boatworks, on trailer for maintenance.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat on trailer, named "TERN," in a marina setting.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat on trailer, undergoing maintenance at a marina.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat in a workshop, elevated on stands.
- Bow of 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat on calm water.
- Deck of 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat with ropes and fittings in sunlight.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat deck with wooden details and rigging.
- Bow of 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat with anchor and wooden mast.
- Bronze plate with "TERN" engraved, on wooden deck of 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante.
- Interior of 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat with decorative woodwork and tools.
- Plaque on 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante canoe yawl, built by O. Lie-Nielsen, Rockland, ME.
- Compass and nameplate on 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat, featuring classic wooden design.
- Interior of 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat with wooden details and coiled rope.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante interior with vintage stove and nautical decor.
- Close-up of 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat rigging and polished wooden mast.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat at sunset, docked near waterfront homes.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat moored in a calm harbor, surrounded by other boats.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat moored in a tranquil marina setting.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat at sunset with vibrant sky and waterfront view.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat named "Tern" in a boatyard lift under clear blue sky.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat on stands, with green hull and covered deck.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat moored on calm water with trees and other boats in background.
- Sailboats docked in a marina under a partly cloudy sky, featuring a 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat with tall masts docked under clear blue sky.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat moored in a calm marina with other boats.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat moored in a scenic harbor with other boats.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat docked in a serene marina setting.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat on land, clear sky, trees, and building in background.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat docked beside a large vessel named Plum Isle.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat docked at marina under blue sky.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat docked in a serene marina setting.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat moored in a serene marina setting.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat docked, featuring classic wooden design and NY registration.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat covered at snowy dock, with colorful houses in the background.
- Aerial view of 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat on dark water.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat under construction in a workshop with nautical decor.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante boat under construction in a workshop, showcasing wooden framework.
- Man working on 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante boat construction indoors.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat under construction in a workshop.
- Man working on a 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat in a workshop.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat under construction in a workshop.
- 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat being moved from a workshop, surrounded by people.
- Interior of 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat with coiled rope and wooden details.
- Plaque on 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante canoe yawl, built by O. Lie-Nielsen, Rockland, ME.
- Interior of a 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat with decorative woodwork and tools.
- Compass and nameplate of 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante canoe yawl, built by O. Lie-Nielsen.
- Interior of 1974 Herreshoff Rozinante sailboat with vintage stove and nautical decor.
Construction: Mahogany planking over white oak frames and backbone. Bronze
fastenings and keel bolts. Dynel over mahogany decks, mahogany
coaming and cabin sides. Teak toe rails, cockpit and cabin soles
and seats. Sitka spruce spars. Original bronze hardware personally
made by L. Francis Herreshoff.
Equipment: Bronze turnbuckles and 1×9 stainless standing rigging
J.M. Reineck & Son bronze blocks
Varnished mainsheet blocks
Bronze ventilation cowls
Endura braid classic rope halyards
Edson bronze 1-1/2” diaphragm bilge pump
Rule electric bilge pump
12V Battery and 100 watt charging solar panel (2022)
10-foot sweep oar and oarlock5-inch Danforth Constellation compass with stowage mount
Radar reflector
Boom vang tackle
Bronze jib sheet winches and pedestals (stored ashore)
Original cast iron Skippy stove with copper heat shield, stainless
stove pipe and Concordia smoke head (stored ashore)
Fynspray bronze galley pump
Two ash non-fouling pennant staffs
Brass oil lamp
Perko gimballed oil cabin lamp
Mahogany/bronze boat hook
Two canvas covered fenders
Array of dock lines
14 lb Danforth anchor
14 lb Fortress anchor
Two 120-foot 5/8 nylon anchor rodes
Porta Potty and traditional cedar bucket
6 life jackets
Flare kit
Required pollution placards
Bronze bell
Bronze sound device
First aid kit
2 ABC fire extinguishers
Full cockpit closed cell foam cushions
Sunbrella sail covers
Cockpit sun awningCockpit boom tent
Interim boom tent and frame (used when rig is not installed)
2017 full winter canvas cover and frame
6-inch foam berth cushions with 2021 Sunbrella covers and throw
pillows and fitted bunk linens
Sails: Nat Wilson main, mizzen and jib (2021 & 2023) mizzen staysail,
cruising spinnaker
Power: Notable details: Torqeedo electric outboard, two batteries, removable motor bracket
Tern has been professionally maintained. She has always been
wet-stored under her custom canvas winter cover. Tasteful chafing
gear and fancy ropework details throughout the boat. Decks
refurbished 2025 with new nonskid. Maintenance records available
upon request. New York State registration, PHRF and CRF rating
certificates all current..
Available information:
See WoodenBoat Magazine number 213 Tern, L. Francis Herreshoff and Bill – A
Seaman’s Tribute to Rozinante’s Simplicity
See Chapter 4, Sensible Cruising Designs by L. Francis Herreshoff
See Roger C. Taylor biography of L.Francis Herreshoff 2015 Volume 1 Yacht Designer
& 2018 Volume 2 The Flowering of Genius
Watch Off Center Harbor 2018 video Thoughts on L. Francis Herreshoff’s Rozinante
with Roger Taylor and Maynard Bray
- Listing ID:9914425
- Boat Name:Tern
- Year Built:1974
- Boat Designer:L. Francis Herreshoff`
- Builder Name:Lee's Boat Shop
- Boat Class:Yawl - Daysailers
- Construction:Wood
- Keel Type:Full Keel
- Beam:6.33 ft
- Ballast Weight:3,360 lb
- Displacement Weight:6,611 lb
- Nominal Length:28 ft
- Norm Nominal Length:8.53
- Length at Water Line:24 ft
- Length Overall:28 ft
- Drive Up:3.67 ft
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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