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Title: Caribbean 50, Herreshoff Center Cockpit Ketch
Post by: noworries on January 08, 2013, 04:09:23 PM

We’re buying a 1978 Herreshoff Center Cockpit Ketch (w/ centerboard), also called a Caribbean 50.  From what I’ve gathered it was built by David Cheng, and about 10 were made.  I am looking for any additional information you may have on the boat. 

Does anybody have any additional information on the boat?  Or point me in the right direction?

Title: Re: Caribbean 50, Herreshoff Center Cockpit Ketch
Post by: Adam on January 10, 2013, 05:27:32 PM

I believe this is a Halsey Design... His office can be contacted at :

http://herreshoffdesigns.com/

Title: Re: Caribbean 50, Herreshoff Center Cockpit Ketch
Post by: noworries on January 10, 2013, 05:32:40 PM

My search so far:
Contacted herreshoff.org and was told it was L. Francis, and to contact Mystic Seaport
Mystic Seaport said it was a Halsey design, and to contact herreshoffdesigns.
Haven't heard back from Herreshoffdesigns yet.

Thanks for the followup.

Title: Re: Caribbean 50, Herreshoff Center Cockpit Ketch
Post by: Adam on January 10, 2013, 06:31:28 PM

No its a Halsey design - though wouldn't be surprised if his Father Sidney had a hand in it as well. If you can't get Halsey - ask for Adam Langerman when you speak with Herreshoff Designs.