DETAILS:
| stock number: | 39b883 |
| location: | Jacksonville, FL |
| boat type: | sailboat |
| propulsion type: | power |
| condition: | like new |
| length overall (LOA): | 23 |
| make / manufacturer: | Herreshoff |
| model name / number: | Marlin |
| year manufactured: | 1961 |
DESCRIPTION:
This is a genuinely special boat: hull No. 5 of the Herreshoff Marlin 23, built by Cape Cod Shipbuilding Co. working directly with Sidney Herreshoff to translate his father’s classic Fish Class lines into fiberglass. She carries the same 1,400 lb lead keel poured into the original Herreshoff Fish keel mold, a one-piece molded fiberglass hull, and warm sapele mahogany trim throughout.
The details:
• 23’ LOA / 16’11” LWL / 7’2” beam / 3’3” draft
• 3,000 lb displacement, 1,400 lb external lead ballast
• Electric inboard auxiliary — 8 HP, 36-volt system (quiet, clean, no fuel/exhaust smell)
• 32’ aluminum mast, roller-reefing aluminum boom
• Working sail area 248 sq ft (168 sq ft main, 109 sq ft club jib, 154 sq ft 135% genoa — all Dacron)
• Tandem-axle trailer included
• Currently in Jacksonville, FL
Condition: Overall a well-kept, sound daysailer. The bright-finished mahogany shows some fading from age and sun exposure but is solid throughout — no rot, no delamination. The boom/mast cover is worn and will need replacing. No known structural issues. A great candidate for someone who wants to bring the brightwork back to a full shine, or simply enjoy her as she sails today.
A wonderful, rare piece of Herreshoff history — perfect for daysailing, gunkholing, or classic boat shows.
Serious inquiries only. Contact for more photos, sea trial, or survey access.
Boat Export & International Boat Shipping Process
Inquiry, Estimate & Inspection Options
Ask us about the boat, condition, documents, purchase price, destination region, destination country, and international boat shipping cost. We provide a quick export and shipping estimate for center consoles, bowriders, walkarounds, fishing boats, sport boats, cruisers, yachts, sailboats, and boats on trailers.
Available services:
- Boat Report — $350
- Pre-Purchase Marine Survey — approx. $30-$35 per foot
- Shipping estimate
- Import cost guidance
Invoice, Payment & Purchase Coordination
Once the boat details, inspection option, and shipping budget are approved, we issue a formal invoice. Payment is made by bank wire. We then coordinate the purchase with the boat owner.
Inland Transport, Export Documents & Ocean Shipping
We arrange inland boat transport, port delivery, export paperwork, and international port-to-port boat shipping. Shipping method depends on boat size, dimensions, trailer status, condition, destination region, destination country, destination port, and available service:
- 20' or 40' HC container shipping
- RORO boat shipping
- 40' flat rack shipping
- LOLO / breakbulk shipping
Destination regions we serve include:
- Europe / Mediterranean
- Caribbean
- Central America
- South America
- Middle East
- Africa
- Asia
- Australia / New Zealand
Optional Export & Protection Services
Depending on the boat and destination, we can also arrange:
- Shrink wrap
- Shipping cradle
- All Risk port-to-port marine insurance
- CE Certification
- Boat registration under Polish or San Marino flag
- FedEx originals / document courier
- Loading photos
Customs Clearance & Delivery in Your Country
Original documents are sent by FedEx. You hire a customs broker in your country, clear the boat, pay local duties, taxes, VAT, and take delivery.
Enjoy Your New Boat
Once customs clearance is complete, enjoy your imported boat.