{"product_id":"cased-display-model-of-the-historic-dixie-ii-racing-powerboat","title":"Cased Display Model of the Historic Dixie II Racing Powerboat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_b7dfdc811c1cdedc\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering stronger enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCased Display Model of the Historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDixie II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Racing Powerboat\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the thrill of early 20th-century maritime racing into your home, office, or gallery with this stunning display model of the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDixie II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e powerboat. Encased in a beautiful brass-framed glass vitrine mounted on a rich, solid wood base, this model perfectly captures the sleek, aggressive lines of the world-famous champion racer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model features a crisp white hull with a classic green underbelly, a striking wood-grain deck, detailed miniature exhaust stacks, and a delicate American flag at the stern. It is a fantastic centerpiece and conversation starter for maritime collectors, antique lovers, and racing enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Specifications (As detailed on the piece):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDixie II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e American Power Boat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clinton Crane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilder:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Henry Nevins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoat Yard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e B.F. Wood, City Island, NY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Owner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Edward Schroeder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelmsman:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fred Burnham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA Brief History of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDixie II\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDixie II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a legendary vessel in the annals of American powerboat racing, celebrated for defending national honor on the water and setting global speed records.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreation of a Champion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Commissioned by owner Edward J. Schroeder to defend the Harmsworth Trophy, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDixie II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was designed by naval architect Clinton Crane and built at the B.F. Wood boatyard in City Island, New York.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnprecedented Speed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e She was powered by a massive, custom-built 8-cylinder Crane \u0026amp; Whitman engine that produced slightly more than 200 horsepower. During timed trials in Hempstead Harbor, she achieved an average speed of 35.74 statute miles per hour, officially making her the fastest motorboat in the world at the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Glory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In August 1908, steered by her designer Clinton Crane, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDixie II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e successfully defeated the British challengers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWolseley-Siddeley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaimler II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to retain the British International Motorboat Cup (Harmsworth Trophy) for the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Cup Dominance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Piloted by helmsman Fred Burnham, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDixie II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became a highly successful domestic race boat. She completely dominated the American Power Boat Association (APBA) circuit, winning three consecutive Gold Cup races in 1908, 1909, and 1910.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful cased model immortalizes a true pioneer of aquatic motorsport, representing a thrilling era when gleaming mahogany hulls and roaring engines ruled the waters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Northeastern Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53024508674329,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5486\/3129\/files\/Cased_Display_Model_of_the_Historic_Dixie_II_Racing_Powerboat.jpg?v=1787107855","url":"https:\/\/northeasterncollection.com\/products\/cased-display-model-of-the-historic-dixie-ii-racing-powerboat","provider":"northeastern collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}