A large pond yacht, England, early 20th century
A large pond yacht, England, early 20th century
A fantastic antique Gaff Cutter pond yacht, lovely carved two-tone wood hull dating to the first half of the 20th century. The construction of the hull is plank on frame with wide planks, a rare method of construction whereby the interior of the ship’s hull is made up of wooden frames onto which the finely cut planking are pinned. 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: completely reconditioned to an excellent standard
Dimensions: 170cm high, 165cm wide, 30cm deep overall including stand
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REFERENCE: C2366