Welcome to the H Class Association
Mission: To perpetuate and promote activity and interest in the class know as the H Class
The first H 12 1/2 footer boats were built in 1914 by Herreshoff Mfg. Co, of Bristol, RI, from the original design of Nathanael G. Herreshoff.
Gaff-rigged sloops of wooden construction built to the original designs and specifications of the Herreshoff Mfg. Co. and the fiberglass versions of the Herreshoff 12-1/2 footer known by the trademark 'Doughdish', boats built by Doughdish, Inc.* are eligible for membership in the H Class Association
To become a member of the H Class Association please complete the membership form.
Check out the article Quissett Yacht Club Hosts Great H Class Regatta on the 2011 National Regatta by Janet Burt Chalmers.
NEWS UPDATE: *Ballantine's Boat Shop, of Cataumet, MA is now the official builder of Doughdish!!
With the closing of Edey and Duff Boat Yard in Mattapoisett, MA., Doughdish LLC, was formed by Ballentine's Boatshop, who acquired the molds and rights to build Doughdishes. Doughdish LLC (located at Ballentine’s Boat Shop (BBS) in Cataumet, Massachusetts) will continue the production of these fine boats, as well as provide replacement parts, repairs, and brokerage services.
Doughdish LLC will be working in conjunction with, and will be located at, Ballentine’s Boat Shop (BBS) in Cataumet, Massachusetts. BBS has been actively involved with these boats since their inception, and presently maintain some 45 Doughdishes. Ballentine’s Boat Shop has also worked on over a hundred wooden Herreshoff 12 1/2s, completely rebuilding several, and will soon be restoring BEAN MO CHROI, which is the only boat originally built to this 1932 L. Francis Herreshoff design, and was the inspiration for the Stuart Knockabout.
With our long history of involvement with these boats and the retirement of Bill Harding, we thought it an appropriate next stage. We are pleased to have the opportunity to continue in Bill’s stead and look forward to perpetuating these amazing boats and providing support for the established fleets.
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