Nautical Riva Aquarama Special Model Boat, Natural Finish

Nautical Riva Aquarama Special Model Boat, Natural Finish
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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"
Whalers had no equal in handling an open boat at sea. At a time when whales were still plentiful as well as fair game, they were hunted in relatively small open rowboats. They approached a whale closely so as not to miss with a toothpick-like harpoon. At least when comparing it with the bulk of a seventy foot long leviathan sperm whale. And the Kings of the Sea didn't take kindly to being hunted, giving rise to the shanty of the harpooner: A Dead Whale or a Stove Boat. The whaleboat rode the waves like an albatross. For lightness, grace and speed it simply had no peer. The buckets held up to a mile of line. The harpooner would stand on the stern holding his harpoon. A successful throw might mean a long chase, the whale taking the boat in tow. The harpoon line would be belayed on a single pollard on the deck. The double ends made it easy to move in two directions, a slap of the tail of an angry whale had better be avoided.... Our hand built whaleboat is built lap strake planks-on-frame. Whaling tools in amazing detail. Measures 36.25" x 8" x 40.5"
Polished inlaid mahogany and chrome fittings were a source of pride to the luxury boat owner of the '30's. This runabout model is high quality, with leather seats, a nickel-plated metal stand. Built from mahogany hardwood strips applied to a wood frame. The decks are inlaid wood, scaled down but similar to the original boats. Special die cast chrome-plated fittings and accessories. Measures 26.57"L x 7.87"W x 8.86"H
