ANTIQUE 20thC LARGE ENGLISH GAFF RIGGED RACING WOOD POND YACHT c.1910
A fantastic antique Gaff Cutter pond yacht, lovely carved wood hull 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.
Reference Number: B8385
DESCRIPTION
A fantastic antique Gaff Cutter pond yacht, lovely carved wood hull 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 over two meters in length, called an "A-boat" in the Club world. Carved wood construction, This yacht would have been part of the Pond Yacht Club scene, competing in Britain and internationally with other similar yachts.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - Completely reconditioned to perfection.
SIZE
Width: 162cm
Depth: 27cm
Height: 204cm
