22' L.F. Herreshoff Lapstrake Centerboard Sloop (1986) - LILY
Owner’s Description
LILY is one of only a handful of boats built to L. Francis Herreshoff’s Design #43 and I don’t understand why. Compared to LFH’s later “how to build” 23′ Prudence, this Prudence design has advantages in having more sail area, drawing only two feet of water, and having a handsome, round-fronted trunk cabin. I find reefing is the way to go for the afternoon breeze, but the tradeoff is worth it because she’s so speedy with full sail in light air. Her rig is utterly simple, with only a forestay and single shrouds. As you can see from the OffCenterHarbor video we made, she’s a joy to sail. Her late builder, who I never met, did a bang-up job of putting her together. He built her just as designed including the Shipmate stove. L. Francis would be delighted—and I am too.
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Enjoy this video from Off Center Harbor featuring LILY...
Sailing LILY - L. Francis Herreshoff's Design #43
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HI Alfons,
I’ve been admiring Julieanne ever since she showed up on the WCBS site. Was building her smooth instead of lap one of the takeaways from my writeup? I’d love to see more photos of her. Other than quieting the lap noise by filleting, the only other change I’d like to try is to lighten the rig with a carbon mast and Dyneema shrouds. I’d add a pair of Dyneema runners, too, but use them only when the mast starts jumping around off the wind in a seaway.
Such a great boat! Love the video.
very nice and very similar to Julienne in New Zealand , you had some good tips in your video.
HI Alfons,
I’ve been admiring Julieanne ever since she showed up on the WCBS site. Was building her smooth instead of lap one of the takeaways from my writeup? I’d love to see more photos of her. Other than quieting the lap noise by filleting, the only other change I’d like to try is to lighten the rig with a carbon mast and Dyneema shrouds. I’d add a pair of Dyneema runners, too, but use them only when the mast starts jumping around off the wind in a seaway.
Lovely boat of the perfect size.
We remember the time we saw and spoke to you aboard Lily just off Little Babson.