Herreshoff 12½

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:boat
gptkbp:affiliated_with Herreshoff 12½ Class Association
gptkbp:availability new and used boats available
gptkbp:awards recognized in sailing design awards
gptkbp:beam 4.5 feet
gptkbp:built gptkb:1914
gptkbp:capacity 4 people
gptkbp:cockpit open cockpit
gptkbp:color_options various
gptkbp:community active owner community
gptkbp:community_events owner meetups and gatherings
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:wood
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in sailing literature
gptkbp:design gptkb:Nathaniel_Herreshoff
gptkbp:design_date early 20th century
gptkbp:design_philosophy focus on simplicity and functionality
gptkbp:drafted_by 2.5 feet
gptkbp:educational_use used in sailing schools
gptkbp:engine_power up to 5 HP
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:electric_vehicles
gptkbp:environmental_impact minimal due to small size
gptkbp:fuselage_material monohull
gptkbp:historical_significance iconic design in American sailing history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Herreshoff 12½
gptkbp:influenced_by yacht racing culture
gptkbp:interior_features simple and functional
gptkbp:is_popular_in gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:legacy enduring popularity among sailors.
gptkbp:length 12.5 feet
gptkbp:maintenance low
gptkbp:notable_feature self-bailing cockpit
gptkbp:notable_ships centerboard
gptkbp:number_built over 1,000
gptkbp:owner various sailing enthusiasts
gptkbp:primary_use day sailing
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Herreshoff_Manufacturing_Company
gptkbp:restoration popular among enthusiasts
many restored to original condition
gptkbp:safety_features stable hull design
gptkbp:sailing_event gptkb:battleship
various yacht clubs
easy to handle
participates in regattas
150 square feet
stable and forgiving
Dacron or similar
gptkbp:storage limited storage space
gptkbp:style classic yacht
gptkbp:successor Herreshoff 15½
gptkbp:trailer yes
gptkbp:values varies by condition
gptkbp:weight 1,800 pounds
gptkbp:year_established gptkb:1914
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:L._Francis_Herreshoff
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8