1984 Herreshoff 26 HOPE

HOPE is a rare example from the limited 12-boat Alerion 26 series, built by Halsey Herreshoff at the historic Herreshoff yard in Bristol, Rhode Island. Based on Nathanael Herreshoff’s original personal daysailer, this updated version blends classic elegance with practical enhancements, including a cozy cuddy cabin, fixed keel, and inboard power.

Her construction showcases quality throughout, with a hand-laid fiberglass hull and deck, rich Philippine mahogany trim, Bruynzeel mahogany plywood bulkheads, and teak accents in the cockpit and cabin sole.

Between 2012 and 2014, HOPE received a comprehensive refit, including fresh paint inside and out, refinished spars, new sails, standing rigging, and updated canvas. Lightly used and stored ashore for several years, she has more recently been professionally maintained and regularly sailed out of Newport.

Now available through a flexible 3-year charter/lease with purchase option, HOPE represents a unique opportunity to own a beautifully executed modern classic.