Nautical Fishing Boat

Nautical Fishing Boat
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A hundred years ago, that wonderful inland sea in the center of the Netherlands then called the Zuyderzee, served as the hunting grounds for the likes of this Botter. Built from heavy oak planks and timbers, they navigated the shallow shoals by being flat bottomed, using lee boards hanging from their sides to counter drift. Fish were kept alive in a fish pen in the center of the cockpit. The sturdy mast was un-stayed, and the helmsman needed to carry some muscle to hold the rudder when a wild wind blew. 87.5 x 22.5 x 80cm, 34.5 x 8.75 x 31.5"
AM Platinum Series is created to appeal to the avid collector. Significant details, hulls that shine like glass, inlaid decks, chrome and brass hardware. Cotton sails with detailed stitching, all resting on a mahogany and chrome stand. Fully assembled in shipper box, no rigging required. Limited production. Certificate of authenticity is included. Great value. 80 x 17 x 109cm,31.5 x 6.75 x 43"
A detailed and well-presented display model of the first successful, two-time defender (1899 and 1901) of the America's Cup, "Columbia." Towering mast, boom, gaff and bowsprit, stitched cotton sails, detailed standing and running rigging. Built plank-on-frame. L. 68.11 in. x W. 9.06 in. x H. 71.06 in.
