J CLASS ENDEAVOUR 1934 OUR ALL TIME BEST SELLER! COMPARE AT UP TO $2400.00 BACK IN STOCK AS OF MAY 1   MODEL DIMENSIONS: 32" L x 45" H x 5 1/4" W WEIGHT 2 1/2 lb PRICE $239.00 SHIPPING TO 48 contiguous States: $15.00 Now, you can have a professionally hand crafted, large size, high quality model of the "Endeavour", for a fraction of what has here-to-fore been quoted for a finished J Class model of Endeavour at up to $2400.00. Presented is the our most popular J Class model, the incomparable ENDEAVOUR which was thought to be the best of the British challenger even though she lost to Rainbow in four straight races. Endeavour is built to the same high standards of our other models. She is constructed from scratch by skilled craftsmen. Plank on frame is true to the originals wood over steel frames composite construction. Created from scratch the model is faithful to the original in all details. At each step along the way, all operations are painstakingly done by hand including a finely finished hull in paint and varnish. It's high detailing and intricate construction has set a new standard for a quality reproduction at a very reasonable price. She will make a treasured addition to any collection or decor, and likely increase in value over time as like all our models, Endeavour is truly a work-of-art. FEATURES: Park Avenue boom Planked hull Hand laid teak deck Detailed running and standing rigging Varnished bottom displays planking Perfectly fitted sails Class racing number on main sail Twin spinnaker poles Detailed brass deck fittings and toe rail Name plate High quality Low cost PARTIAL HISTORY OF ENDEAVOUR: Aircraft magnate, Thomas J. Sopwith's challenger for the 1934 America's Cup was Endeavour. She was designer Charles Nicholson's third J-Class and he said of her before he designed her that: "She will have quite a normal hull... because I have thought it right to suppress possible experimental form, which would be most interesting to try out, but which I have to leave to American designers." He did, however, produce the most beautiful J-Class and her rig was innovative. Sopwith experimented with new running back stay strain gages which controlled the trim of the mast and used electronic wind speed and direction indicators. It has since been suggested that part of the reason for her failure in the Cup was due to all the gadgets on board. She was matched 83ft 3in on the waterline against Rainbow's 82ft (25.3 & 25m). However, despite being thought to be the best challenger Britain has ever built, she did not win the Cup. Rainbow, which was considered the inferior boat, beat her by four races to two. Rainbow was designed by W Starling Burgess and launched in 1934 from the Herreshoff yard where she was built in just 100 days. The J stepped a pear-shaped duralumin mast, designed to take the strain of the double-headed jib — first used on Whirlwind — and she was originally rigged with a Park Avenue boom. This was later removed because it was considered too heavy. Elizabeth Meyer of Newport, RI bought Endeavour in 1984 and supervised her restoration. Since her re-launching in 1989, Endeavour, now in the luxury charter trade, has sailed over 100,000 miles and hosted more than 3,000 guests in comfort and safety. She has cruised the waters of Europe, the Mediterranean, the West Indies, the United States and Canada and has taken part in many regattas, sailing against modern boats as well as classics. Despite her 64 years, Endeavour continues true to form in her effortless domination of the Classic Racing Circuit. The last 20 years, or so, have seen a huge resurgence of interest in the J-Class. Today Shamrock V, Velsheda and Endeavour are still sailing and a replica J's, Ranger has recently been launched LOA LWL Beam Draught Sail Area Designer Enterprise, 1930 120ft 9in 80ft 23ft 14ft 6in 128 tons USA Whirlwind, 1930 130ft 86ft 21ft 9in 15ft 6in - USA Yankee, 1930 126ft 83ft 22ft 6in 14ft 6in 148 tons USA Weetamoe, 1930 125ft 9in 83ft 20ft 15ft - USA Shamrock V, 1930 119ft 1in 81ft 1in 20ft 14ft 9in 134 tons UK Velsheda, 1933 127ft 6in 83ft 21ft 6in 15ft - UK Endeavour, 1934 129ft 6in 83ft 6in 22ft 14ft 9in 143 tons UK Rainbow, 1934 127ft 6in 82ft 21ft 15ft 141 tons USA Ranger, 1937 135ft 87ft 21ft 15ft - USA Endeavour II, 1937 135ft 6in 87ft 21ft 6in 15ft 1621—2 tons USA Table Courtesy of Yachting World Co. - U.K. The following dimensions are approximate because each model is made by hand. Accordingly there will be slight variations in size, color, and weight which in no way will effect their quality or value. Approximate Specifications: Length: 32 in Beam: 6 1/2 in Height: 46" in from base to top of mast Weight of model: 3 lbs exclusive of special packaging. HULL COLOR: Blue with white water line and varnished bottom MINOR ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: To save cost, this model is shipped with its mast down. All rigging is pre-attached and sails are separate. For most people, it is a simple affair to step the mast and tighten all the stays and shrouds since they are pre-measured and hook in place If you have a problem, email or call us for guidance. UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned within five days of receipt in its original packaging if without damage. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization from us for the return is required. Shipping charges are included in this offer if an error is due to our fault within the continental United States. International buyers welcome, but should inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean. Buy this very special vintage Chris Craft Barrel Back model Now! What a great find for that special collection that includes only the finest and most noteworthy. Copyright 2012 - 2006 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved