ANTIQUE 20thC ENGLISH GAFF RIGGED RACING WOOD POND YACHT c.1910
A fantastic antique Gaff Cutter pond yacht, with a lovely carved planked wood hull dating to the first half of the 20th century. The yacht is a great example of a 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.
Reference Number: B8016
DESCRIPTION
A fantastic antique Gaff Cutter pond yacht, with a lovely carved planked wood hull dating to the first half of the 20th century. The yacht is a great example of a 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 nearly two meters in height, called an "A-boat" in the Club world.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - Completely reconditioned to perfection.
SIZE
Width: 160cm
Depth: 25cm
Height: 184cm