[1][3][4] The Herreshoff Prudence is a recreational keelboat, initially built predominantly of wood and later of fiberglass, with wooden trim.
It has a masthead sloop rig, a spooned raked stem, an angled transom, a keel-mounted rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed long keel.
[1][3] The design has sleeping accommodation for two people, on two straight settee berths in the main cabin.
[3] In a 2010 review Steve Henkel wrote, "best features: The traditionalist will enjoy the design, originated in 1937 ... As with any of her comp[etitor]s, the Prudence will satisfy the cruiser's need to explore distant places in relative comfort regardless of weather (short of a gale).
Worst features: The headroom falls short of her comp[etitor]s by 14" or more—but if the galley were moved aft under the companionway, a dodger could be installed to provide reasonable standing headroom at the galley while preparing meals.