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N.G. Herreshoff “Columbia” Row–Sailboat - $7,500 (Lake Mills)
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Built by Anthony Bries, Freedom Boat Works — Baraboo, Wisconsin
Beautiful 13’2” Herreshoff Columbia row–sailboat, handcrafted in 1983 by Anthony Bries of Freedom Boat Works (Baraboo, WI).
Bries was known for meticulous small craft construction, and this boat reflects that reputation: tight joinery, classic lines, and a faithful interpretation of N.G. Herreshoff’s celebrated Columbia tender.
Specifications & Features
• Length: 13’2”
• Beam: 4’3”
• Builder: Anthony Bries, Freedom Boat Works — Baraboo, WI
• Design: Herreshoff “Columbia” row–sail dinghy
• Construction: Cedar/mahogany planking over steam bent frames
• Hardware: Bronze oarlocks, fastenings, and fittings
• Rig: Unstayed spruce mast, traditional lug/sprit sail, centerboard, and transom hung rudder
• Performance: Rows effortlessly, stable and balanced under sail, dry and seaworthy
This is a rare opportunity to own a traditionally built Herreshoff lineage small craft built by Wisconsin craftsmanship. Ideal for rowing or sailing on a lake or in a harbor, or collector’s piece. A classic wooden boat that always draws attention at the dock.