Nautical Fishing Boat

Nautical Fishing Boat
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A detailed and well-presented display model of the 'Columbia'; the first two-time defender (1899 and 1901) of the America's Cup. Mast, boom, gaff and bowsprit, stitched cotton sails, detailed standing and running rigging. Built plank-on-frame. Just as the original. L. 45.08 in. x W. 7.09 in. x H. 46.65 in.

Sandbaggers were super large cats. Extended bowsprits and booms allowed large sails, which meant speed. Sandbaggers were remarkably fast. They were nick-named for the ballast sand needed to prevent capsizing. Extreme sports started here...strikingly large cotton sails. Warm honey finished individual planked hull, moldings, deck details 121 x 23.5 x 79cm, 47.75 x 9.25 x 31.25"

If you are looking for a model with tremendous appeal, look no further. Consider this: itOs nautical, itOs an antique toy, itOs built plank-on-frame. By the looks of it, it could be from the 1930s, granted, it held up well... Not too small and not too big. Most of all itOs a tremendous value. One of our tried and true, proven appeal, presented in a totally different way. We know, you and us, that itOs cosmetic...but your customers will love you for this one, for its appeal, and its price!All wood, walnut finished, brass antique hardware, stained sails, complete with stand and cast-iron original issue keel weight. 98.5 x 15.5 x 88.5cm, 38.75 x 6 x 34.75"