{"product_id":"monumental-classic-racing-yacht-model-museum-quality","title":"Monumental Classic Racing Yacht Model – Museum Quality","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_ce74d254d4f9ac00\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonumental Classic Racing Yacht Model – Museum Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSku:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4333 \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Item \/ Antique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevate your home, office, or coastal retreat with this breathtaking, large-scale ship model. Measuring over five and a half feet tall and an impressive seven feet wide, this monumental piece is not just a model—it is a striking architectural statement. Complete with its own custom 5-foot wooden display shelf and cradle, this museum-quality replica captures the elegance, speed, and romance of the Golden Age of Yachting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this half-hull\/full-hull display model features a beautifully finished wooden hull with sweeping overhangs, a deep racing keel, and a dramatic canvas sail plan. The aged patina on the wood and the authentic stitching on the canvas sails give it a true vintage character that cannot be replicated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Height (Sail\/Mast):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 68 inches (5 ft. 8 in.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Width (Bow to Boom):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 85 inches (7 ft. 1 in.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay Base\/Shelf:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 60 inches (5 ft.) wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRigging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Detailed miniature standing and running rigging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antiqued canvas fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Comes with a custom wooden wall-mounted shelf and cradle for secure display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Golden Age of Yachting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This model represents the pinnacle of early 20th-century yacht racing, heavily inspired by the majestic \"Big Class\" cutters and America's Cup defenders of the era. During this time, syndicates of wealthy industrialists commissioned massive, heavily canvased sloops to compete for international glory. These vessels were characterized by their impossibly long overhangs (the portion of the bow and stern extending beyond the waterline) and towering masts designed to carry an astonishing amount of sail area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Designer: Inspired by Nathanael G. Herreshoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The distinctive hull shape and extreme proportions of this model are the unmistakable hallmarks of designs by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNathanael Greene Herreshoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (1848–1938), arguably the most brilliant yacht designer in American history. Known as the \"Wizard of Bristol,\" Herreshoff revolutionized yacht design and produced an undefeated string of America's Cup defenders between 1893 and 1920 (including legendary ships like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVigilant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDefender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColumbia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the massive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReliance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sweeping lines, deep fin keel, and massive sail plan seen on this model reflect Herreshoff's genius engineering, which prioritized maximum waterline length when heeling (leaning into the wind) to achieve unprecedented speeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: Due to the massive scale and delicate rigging of this item, specialized freight shipping or local pickup is required. Please contact our support team for a custom shipping quote.\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":52828553183513,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5486\/3129\/files\/MonumentalClassicRacingYachtModel_MuseumQuality-4333.jpg?v=1784078203","url":"https:\/\/northeasterncollection.com\/products\/monumental-classic-racing-yacht-model-museum-quality","provider":"northeastern collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}