Restorations

BBS has restored numerous Herreshoff 12 1/2 footers.  Currently we are rebuilding CAPTAIN KIDD a 1936 hull trimmed in oak.We have also just finished a complete rebuild on MALABAR, which was originally built in 1937 at the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company in Bristol, RI. An overview of her restoration is featured in WoodenBoat #218 the January/February 2011 issue, be sure to check it out.

For more pictures see MALABAR's Restoration page.

Past Restorations:

ARIEL II is a 46-foot Power Cruiser designed by Sidney Herreshoff and built in 1931. The owner’s desire was to maintain the authenticity of design, feel, and function while incorporating unseen modern conveniences including electronics, hot water, refrigeration, and climate control. Her rebuild was completed in 2003. ARIEL II hails from New Bedford, MA.

For an overview see ARIEL II's Restoration page.

Look Familiar?  Ariel II was a Wooden Boat calendar girl in 2006.

TEASER, a 36-foot Newport 29 designed by Nathaniel Herreshoff, was originally built in 1926 by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company as the fourth boat of this 1915 design. TEASER's rebuild was completed in 1994 and she currently sails out of Dartmouth, MA.

For an overview see TEASER's Restoration page or see her as Miss Jan/Feb in the Calendar Girls page.

TORCH is a 1929 Fishers Island 31 (44’ LOA) designed by Sidney Herreshoff. BBS restored her for display at the Herreshoff Museum in Bristol, RI. She was returned to her original configuration, look, and feel. Visitors to the museum are invited to climb aboard and to visit below deck for a glimpse back in time. If you can't make it to Bristol, be sure to visit the Herreshoff Museum's Website, they have a great 360 degree visual of TORCH's interior.

Her sister ship AZURA is currently for sale. 

MERLOT, a 22' Palmer Scott, was built in 1952 .  It was used exclusively as a photography or chase boat for the renowned  Norman Fortier, out of Padanaram. 

Next Restoration:

BEN MO CHREE is the one and and only original centerboard L Francis Herreshoff Design 53, now an immensely popular design in fiberglass (The Stuart Knockabout). Considering her history and pedigree, we are excited to be giving her a full restoration (for her new owner) ensuring that she will continue to inspire sailors for the next 80 years. We hope to start her restoration after completing CAPTAIN KIDD, the 12 1/2 that we are currently working on. 

Stay tuned for Website updates on her progress.