The later BARBICAN 30 is based on this same design.
Evolution Non-BR
BYS
Max Prop
Discount Sails
Boater’s Closet Non-BR
Rudder Craft
SBD App Non-BR
Hull: Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Folkboat style
Similar to the TWISTER 31. Derived from the earlier wood version called the NORTH SEA 24.
Engine and tankage are for more recent versions.
Sail area above = Main + #1 Genoa:
– Main: 258 sqft / 24 sqm
– #1 Genoa: 435 sqft / 40.4 sqm
– #2 Genoa: 341 sqft / 31.7 sqm
– Jib: 209 sqft / 19.5 sqm
Sail Area (standard sails):
-Main: 238.22 ft² / 22.13 m²
-Jib: 294.5 ft² / 27.36 m²
-Stay sail: 104.64 ft² / 9.72 m²
Cape George Cutter Marine Works, Inc is the current builder (2025) in the USA.
Thanks to ADELIE for providing missing data.
A few were also built in Canada.
The forerunner of the VERTUE class was the ANDRILLOT, designed in 1936 (specs above). Ten ANDRILLOT sister ships were produced prior to the outbreak of war in 1939. It was the fifth boat, EPENETA, that would ultimately give the class it’s name but not until 1945.
Over the years, various alterations were made to the deck and rigging but the hulls remained relatively unchanged from the ANDRILLOT. Sail area for later boats were reported as 395 sqft (36.74 sqm)
The ANDRILLOT was a gaff cutter with a sail area of 366 sqft. (34.04 sqm). Changes to the rig and sail plan began immediately following ANDRILLOT from a gaff to a Bermudan rig to a “stutter” rig, a modified sloop and cutter. Other VERTUES were given a fractional rig. The most popular, however, was the masthead.
Most VERTUES were built by different firms in England. Cheoy Lee built a few in the late 50”s and early 60”s. Some were built later in FG.
It is thought that approximately 100 have been built to this design.
Beginning in the mid 1970’s, VERTUES were produced using GRP and continue being built today by Bossom Boat Yard. See VERTUE II.
Originally designed and built by Nat Herreshoff of wood in 1914 and called the HERRESHOFF BULL’S EYE. In 1938 she was modified with an above transom tiller, and named The FISHERS ISLAND SOUND BULL’S EYE.
In 1947 the rights to the design were purchased by Cape Cod Shipbuilding Co.
In 1949 a fiberglass version of the FISHERS ISLAND SOUND BULL’S EYE was introduced (overseen by Sidney Herreshoff) that also featured a cuddy cabin and modern marconi rig on an aluminum spar. This became the THE CAPE COD BULL’S EYE. (pictured here)
Throughout the evolution of different decks and rigs, the hull design has remained unchanged from the original first built at Herreshoff Mfg. Co.
A keel/cb version was also available.
Draft – BU:3.5′ BD:7.5′
Similar to FREEDOM 33 which is called the FREEDOM 35 in the UK.
ShipCanvas
KiwiGrip
Bruntons
Electric Yacht
SPW Non-BR
Pelagic Autopilots
EWOL
