The design was initially built by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company and later by Cape Cod Shipbuilding in the United States. A total of 150 boats have been completed since 1955, but it is now out of production. The manufacturer indicates that the molds are still available and that production could be re-started with a fleet order.[1][4][5][6][7][8][9]
The boat has a draft of 3.33 ft (1.01 m) with a leeboard extended and 7 in (18 cm) with both retracted, allowing operation in shallow water, beaching or ground transportation on a trailer.[1][4]
The design is normally sailed with a crew of two sailors, but can accommodate up to five adults.[5]
The design has a hull speed of 5.15 kn (9.54 km/h).[4]
