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N.G. Herreshoff Columbia Rowboat–Sailboat - $7,600 (Lake Mills)
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Beautiful 13’2” Herreshoff Columbia row–sailboat, handcrafted in 1983 by Anthony Bries of Freedom Boat Works (Baraboo, WI).
Bries was known for meticulous small craft construction, and this boat reflects that reputation: tight joinery, classic lines, and a faithful interpretation of N.G. Herreshoff’s celebrated Columbia tender.
Specifications & Features
• Length: 13’2”
• Beam: 4’3”
• Builder: Anthony Bries, Freedom Boat Works — Baraboo, WI
• Design: Herreshoff Columbia tender; row boat–sail dinghy
• Construction: Cedar planking over steam bent frames
• Hardware: Bronze oarlocks, fastenings, and fittings
• Rig: Unstayed spruce mast, traditional lug/sprit sail, centerboard, and transom hung rudder
• Performance: Rows effortlessly, stable and balanced under sail, dry and seaworthy
This is a rare opportunity to own a traditionally built Herreshoff lineage small craft. Ideal for sailing or rowing on a lake or harbor, or collector’s piece. A classic wooden boat that always draws attention at the dock.