HISTORY
The Herreshoff Fish Class was designed in 1916 by Nathanael Herreshoff in response to the demand for a sloop with the same sailing qualities as the Herreshoff 12 1/2 adding a small cuddy and large cockpit. Sidney Herreshoff then designed a modification to the FISH to provide it with a small cabin for more comfortable cruising.
With Cape Cod Shipbuilding Co's acquisition of the exclusive rights to the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. designs and the ensuing growth of fiberglass boats, E.L. Goodwin worked with Sidney Herreshoff to construct a fiberglass version of the Marlin in 1957. The fiberglass Cape Cod Marlin was built from the molds and plugs of the Herreshoff Fish with an extended transom. This was added to allow for a permanent backstay in lieu of the running backstays originally designed with the FISH.
MOTOR, HARDWARE, RIGGING, EQUIPMENT
MOTOR:
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Engineered and built by Basilius Tool Company.
Motor bell housing system is aluminum complete with forward and reverse thrust bearings.
System is smooth, no vibration and little noise.
36 Volt 8 hp 1600 rpm
3/4 inch prop shaft.
36 Volt eagle performance pro charging system
Battery charger for a two bank 36 Volt AGM battery system
Napa battery charger for single 12 volt AGM battery.
All electrical systems on boat are grounded to a grounding plate.
All marine cables are heat shrinked.
2 Battery selector switches: 1- 36 volt perko dual bank battery swithch and 1-12 volt Perko battery switch.
10/7 2 Blade bronze prop with external cage around prop from factory.
Custom built low profile aluminum engine hatch.
HARDWARE:
All the hardware, Cleats, Chocks, Chafe Guards are original from Cape Cod Ship Building (Cleats re-chromed).
New rub rail from Cape Cod Shipbuilders.
Custom built cocktail table signed by builder and designer.
Awl Grip paint (fighting lady yellow and vivid red). and Awl Grip non-skid.
RIGGING & SAILS:
New Zepher Mast, Boom, Club Jib.
New Rigging.
New Quantum Main & Jib. Mainsail (w/two reef points and battens).
New Lewmar winches, and two Lewmar self-tailors in cockpit.
CANVAS:
Full Sunbrella cover for in water secured with suction cups.
Day cockpit cover.
SAFETY:
12 Volt rule bilge pumps in each bilge compartment.o
12 Volt whale backup bilge pump with manifold system for each bilge compartment
Life jackets, Flares, Anchor and line.
Double axle Continental Trailer