Inspiring a proud and winning spirit, the Australia II wooden model yacht add a gorgeous nautical decoration to the theme of any office, boardroom. Feel the freedom of the seas, the thrill of the race and the sweet taste of victory with the Australia 2 model yacht of the famous America’s Cup racing. Highlight features of this Australia II wooden model yacht / sailboat. Dimension approximately: 60cm Length x 12cm Width x 78cm Height with stand. Entirely hand built by using Individual wooden planks in hull construction. We use the high quality wood in constructing and ensuring the model will withstand with climate change. Hull features on deck include helm wheel, cleats and rope coils. Meticulously hand painted to match the real Australia 2 racing yacht. This model is built according to scale through original plans and pictures. Sturdy wooden base attached to model with metal nameplate. This model is pre-assembled and required minor assembly. There is no rigging to tie and it takes just a few minutes. Simply put the masts up, insert it to the designated hole and clip on the hooks easily. Designed by Ben Lexcen, built by Stephan Ward, owned by Alan Bond and helmed by John Bertrand, the Australia II featured an innovative winged keel design developed by Lexcen. This helped to make it very fast and maneuverable in many conditions, and was the most notable and controversial design feature of the boat. During the summer of 1983, as selection trials took place for the Cup defense that autumn, it was unclear whether the keel design was legal within the strict rules governing the 12-metre class. Questions also surrounded the Dutch involvement in the design of the keel, which under the rules had to be designed by an Australian. The keel design was eventually confirmed as legal while the keel origin controversy remains unanswered. Despite being the first 12-metre to sport the new design, Australia II was not the first boat to have a winged keel, though her success did much to make the concept popular. Also helping the Australians was new sail technology, finally equaling or exceeding that of the Americans. Further, Bertrand made sure he and his crew was trained and refined to execute at the highest levels despite the pressure of this historical match up. The Australia II, skippered by John Bertrand, faced Dennis Conner sailing the 12-metre Liberty in the ocean off Newport, Rhode Island. Australia II came from behind to prevail 4 races to 3. The victory on September 26, 1983 was a landmark event for the nation of Australia, not to mention the Royal Perth Yacht Club, and it eventually earned Australia II the ABC’s Wide World of Sports Athlete of the Year for 1983. Retirement: In the mid-1980s, Australia II was sent to the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney, Australia for display. Australia II is the first foreign boat to win the America’s Cup in 1983. Seacraft Gallery brings you the highest-quality model ships found anywhere. We know how important it is to you that your model arrives in perfect condition. You can order with confidence that when you receive your model, you will love it! The model, safely surrounded by its wood frame, is then placed inside of a heavy, industrial-strength cardboard box. The box is marked with “This Side Up” and “Fragile” stickers to ensure that it is handled properly. Check anytime to see exactly when your model is expected to arrive. If you sign for the goods in’Good Condition’ you will not be able to process a claim. You Might Also Like. HM Bark Endeavour 75cm. Queen Mary 2 80cm. The item “AUSTRALIA II WOODEN MODEL YACHT SHIP BOAT AMERICA’S CUP SAILBOAT GIFT 60CM” is in sale since Sunday, June 19, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectables\Transportation\Nautical”. The seller is “seacraftgallery” and is located in Bankstown, NSW. This item can be shipped worldwide.
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