ANTIQUE 20thC ENGLISH GAFF RIGGED RACING POND YACHT c.1920
A fantastic antique Gaff Cutter pond yacht, planked on wooden frame dating to the first half of the 20th century.
Reference Number: A6200
DESCRIPTION
A fantastic antique Gaff Cutter pond yacht, planked on wooden frame dating to the first half of the 20th century. The yacht is an example of British pond racing yacht and would have raced against similar yachts in competitions, club against club, all over Britain, sometimes against overseas clubs as well. Just like in real sailing competitions, to make things equal in the race, waterlines had to be the same length, plus overall area of the sails needed to be the same.
Today these pond yachts are extremely decorative and a great addition to any home. This particular yacht is massive, measuring well over two meters in length, called an "A-boat" in the Club world. Planked on frame construction, it has a very interesting and unusual hand made steering gear. This yacht would have been part of the Pond Yacht Club scene, competing in Britain and internationally with other similar yachts and has reputedly won various championships.
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CONDITION
In Great Condition - Completely reconditioned to perfection.
SIZE
Width: 235cm
Depth: 35cm
Height: 247cm
