SCHOONER AMERICA SAIL BOAT SHIP MODEL NIB

FAMOUS SCHOONER

"AMERICA"

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Presented is one of the finest models on the market. It is made using the much preferred and more costly plank on frame method, and sells for an unbelievable modest price. It is a beautiful reproduction of the famous schooner that started it all!!  Built in 1851 to race for the 100 Guinea Cup in Cowes, England. Designed by George Steers for the New York Yacht Club. Skippered by Richard Brown. Model Size is huge: L.O.A. = 37" (with bowsprit) Height = 29.5" (base to the top of mast)  Its stitched sails, and enameled black hull paint, and gold trailing boards are exceptional. 

 

If you've been browsing thorough all the boat models offered on ebay, you will be hard pressed to find something that represents boats that are American in design, and are executed as nicely overall. You can spend a lot more money for museum quality detailing, but you can get the same satisfaction from our new line of very reasonably priced models. In addition to this Schooner America we offer the much admired Herreshoff 12.5,  Herreshoff  "S" Boat, the Schooner Adventuress, a Friendship sloop, Schooner Bluenose in two sizes,  Yawl Odyssey, and S&S's Dorade. We have a wonderful selection of Catboats, including Marshall Sanderling, Beetle and Cape Cod.  And we have a number of motor boats to choose from as well.  Please inquire or tell us which ones you'd like to see at auction. 

 

As a collector myself, it is difficult to understand why there is such a wide disparity on ebay all claiming to be of the highest quality. Many models are sold at give away prices, and when you look at them closely, they are not true to the original and are mostly of foreign vessels. We hope to change that by providing truly high quality models of boats known and loved by American sailors at a reasonable price that will give lasting enjoyment, and pride of ownership.

OUR UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within five days of receipt in its original packaging. Return items must be insured for their full value. A prior email authorization by us for the return is required. Unfortunately, no refund can be made for the cost of shipping, packaging and handling unless we are at fault.

SCHOONER AMERICA HISTORY:

On August 22, 1851, the low black schooner (2-masted sailboat) America sailed around the Isle of Wight in a race to win a silver ewer (pitcher) from the Royal Yacht Squadron. Beating 14 other yachts to the finish, America won the contest.

At first, America's crew considered melting down their prize, valued at  £100 (100 English pounds), to make commemorative medals of their victory. What they did with the trophy instead laid the foundation for what has become the longest contested trophy in international sport.

The crew donated their trophy to the New York Yacht Club, under the condition that the cup "be preserved as a perpetual Challenge Cup for friendly competition between foreign countries," and the America's Cup race was born.

From 1870, the next time the race was held, until 1980, American yachts won the America's Cup race 24 times without a loss (the race is held irregularly). The Australian yacht Australia II finally took the cup when it won the race in 1983. Although Americans regained the cup in the next race (in 1987), non-American challengers have won the cup three times since 1983. New Zealand just became the first non-American club to successfully defend the Cup with its victory in America's Cup 2000.

MODEL DIMENSIONS: 37" L x 30 1/2" H x 6" W   WEIGHT 4 lb

MINOR ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: To save cost, this model is shipped with its masts down. For most people, it is a simple affair to step the masts and hook on all the stays and shrouds, and attach the sails. The detailed instructions are excellent, and the sails have numbered stickers on them, but if you have a problem, email or call us for guidance.                     

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