BEST 32" J CLASS ENDEAVOUR SAILBOAT SHIP BOAT MODEL NIB

Our J CLASS MODELS which include ENTERPRISE, RAINBOW, RANGER and SHAMROCK V are built to the same high standards of all of our models. She is constructed from scratch by skilled craftsmen. Plank on frame is true to the original's wood over steel frames composite construction. Created from scratch the model is faithful to the original in all details. At each step along the way, all operations are painstakingly done by hand including a finely finished hull in paint and varnish. It's high detailing and intricate construction has set a new standard for a quality reproduction at a very reasonable price. She will make a treasured addition to any collection or décor, and likely increase in value over time as like all our models, Endeavour is truly a work-of-art.

MINOR ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: To save cost, this model is shipped with its mast down. All rigging is pre-attached and sails are separate. For most people, it is a simple affair to step the mast and tighten all the stays and shrouds since they are pre-measured and hook in place If you have a problem, email or call us for guidance.

This model was made from scratch and took hundreds of hours to build!!! It is painstakingly built by hand one plank at a time. As you can see from the pictures above, this model took tremendous skill, is highly detailed, and and finished in eight coats of glistening hand rubbed enamel.

 

 

ENDEAVOUR'S FEATURES:

• Planked hull
• Park Avenue boom
• Hand laid teak deck
• Detailed running and standing rigging
• Varnished bottom displays planking
• Perfectly fitted sails
• Class racing number on main sail
• Twin spinnaker poles
• Detailed brass deck fittings and toe rail
• Name plate
• High quality
• Low cost

 

And MUCH MUCH More!

PARTIAL HISTORY OF ENDEAVOUR: Aircraft magnet, Thomas J. Sopwith's challenger for the 1934 America's Cup was Endeavour. She was designer Charles Nicholson's third J-Class and he said of her before he designed her that: "She will have quite a normal hull... because I have thought it right to suppress possible experimental form, which would be most interesting to try out, but which I have to leave to American designers." He did, however, produce the most beautiful J-Class and her rig was innovative. Sopwith experimented with new running backstay strain gauges which controlled the trim of the mast and used electronic wind speed and direction indicators. It has since been suggested that part of the reason for her failure in the Cup was due to all the gadgets on board. She was matched 83ft 3in on the waterline against Rainbow's 82ft (25.3 & 25m). However, despite being thought to be the best challenger Britain has ever built, she did not win the Cup. Rainbow, which was considered the inferior boat, beat her by four races to two.

Rainbow was designed by W Starling Burgess and launched in 1934 from the Herreshoff yard where she was built in just 100 days. The J stepped a pear-shaped duralumin mast, designed to take the strain of the double-headed jib — first used on Whirlwind — and she was originally rigged with a Park Avenue boom. This was later removed because it was considered too heavy.

Elizabeth Meyer of Newport, RI bought Endeavour in 1984 and supervised her restoration. Since her re-launching in 1989, Endeavour, now in the luxury charter trade, has sailed over 100,000 miles and hosted more than 3,000 guests in comfort and safety. She has cruised the waters of Europe, the Mediterranean, the West Indies, the United States and Canada and has taken part in many regattas, sailing against modern boats as well as classics. Despite her 64 years, Endeavour continues true to form in her effortless domination of the Classic Racing Circuit. The last 20 years, or so, have seen a huge resurgence of interest in the J-Class. Today Shamrock V, Velsheda and Endeavour are still sailing and a replica Js, Ranger has recently been launched.

Make your bid for this unique model now! What a great gift for a person who has everything! What a perfect accessory to your home or office! What a great conversation piece!

International buyers welcome, but inquire first.  We have satisfied customers in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Nova Scotia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean.

SHIPPING & PACKING: The cost of shipping, packing, handling, and insurance to your destination is an additional charge. We price our shipping honestly, but we expect to be reimbursed for the nominal cost of packaging materials and handling.

FREE SHIPPING if offered is to 48 contiguous States only.

eBayer's take note: Elsewhere our shipping charges are calculated using the most appropriate carrier for the type of item, are professionally done in house, are insured, and are the lowest possible. A big variable is the amount of insurance. TO READ OUR COMPANY POLICIES AND HOW ARE OUR SHIPPING CHARGES ARE CALCULATED CLICK HERE

THE FINE PRINT: We take extra special care in shipping by FedEx Ground and require the item be insured for your protection and ours. Shipping is an additional charge to the buyer, but we bill it honestly covering only our out-of-pocket expenses. Payment should be made within 5 days of auction end. The preferred method is by PayPal. We ship worldwide, but request that international customers contact us before bidding.

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