1995 Classic Whitehall Rowing / Sailing Gig

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17' Classic 1995

Classic Whitehall Rowing / Sailing Gig 1995 For Sale in Mountville, Pennsylvania

$10,000

Mountville, Pennsylvania

Dimensions

  • Length Overall: 17'
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    General Description

    The Whitehall Gig is a style of carvel planked lapstrake-built boat developed in the United States in the 19th century. The basic design is much older and of European ancestry. It strongly resembles a sailing ship's gig or a Thames River Wherry used by watermen as a taxi service.


    The hull shape is characterized by a nearly straight stem, and slight flare to the bow, rounded sides, with a keel running the entire length of the bottom and a distinctive wine glass transom with a full skeg. Considered one of the most beautiful row-boats, they are designed to handle the harbor chop and yet track straight. Speed was the issue with these boats, as the first to the ship with the goods generally received most of the sales. Later the shore patrol used these boats for customs, police issues, water taxi and newspaper reporting.


    Whitehall's in the early 20th century were a popular recreational boat and remain so today. This boat (offered with sailing rig and trailer) should provide its owners with a good stable boat that’s easy to row, that can take advantage of a fair breeze and that can be both easily stored and quickly moved to whatever body of water offers the most fun and adventure on any given day.


    Bluewater Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Brooklin Boat Yard. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
    Principle Dimensions and Information

    Whitehall Rowing and Sailing Gig

    Built by noted boat builder, restorer and master carpenter Richard Prescott

    Year Built: 1995

    LOA: 17’, 0”

    Traditional carvel plank on frame construction

    Cedar planking on White Oak frames

    Bronze fastened

    Bronze stem guard

    Varnished Mahogany transom, seats, centerboard trunk, breasthook, gunwale and sheer strake.

    3-Strand Dacron rope rub rails

    Three (3) rowing stations with bronze oar locks

    Three (3) pairs oars (2 pairs traditional style, 1 pair modern racing style)

    Pivoting center board

    Transom-hung rudder with bronze pintals and gudgeons

    Laminated / curved Mahogany tiller

    Lug-rigged sloop sail plan

    Varnished Sitka Spruce mast and lug yard

    Bronze sheet cleats

    Nat Wilson lug sail

    1998, Karavan single-axle trailer with wheel-stand and spare wheel / tire

    Listing MLS by Yachtr.com

    This listing is courtesy of the MLS and may be centrally listed with another broker. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey representation of a particular vessel.