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Shallow Draft Work Boats . . .
were called "flatties"
around The Turn Of
The Century. Used along the coasts of Virginia &
North Carolina to carry produce down shoal creeks & for
hauling oysters from shallow flats. Flattie's simple lines made it inexpensive to build.
They became pleasure
boats which still ply the waters of Chesapeake Bay. Length =10-3/4", Beam=3-1/2", Scale 3/8"=1'. Hull construction, Die-cut side
& bottom
planking. Skill Level "1".
#965
$48.99
The "Sharpie Schooner" . .
. was a
so-called "Terrapin Schooner" developed in the late 1800s
and used well into the 20C along the Florida and Gulf coasts. Small
Sharpies were 30 to 36 feet in length & were built with cabins to allow the crew to stay out for extended periods. Many had
traditional, flat skiff-like bottoms. Large Sharpies had two masts and
were rigged as Ketches, Yawls, or, as this model, Schooners. Hence,
the name "Sharpie Schooner". Length: 17", Height:
12", Beam: 3-3-4", Scale: 3/8" = 1'. Skill level
2. #968 . . . $71.99
The "Skipjack" is the last
working sailboat
. . .
is perhaps the
best known vessel connected with the Chesapeake Bay. Our model
represents a 48 foot long vessel known as an "Oyster Pirate". The
Skipjack's continued use is decreed by state fishery laws, since they
do far less damage to oyster beds than a fleet of modern power
dredges. At the turn of the century, approximately 2000
Skipjack's comprised the oyster fleet. Kit includes Micro-Cut Quality
Basswood & Mahogany parts. Pre-cut Frames, Keel, Transom, Deck, Cabin,
Side Planking, Bottom Planking. Fittings includes cotton sail material, two sizes rigging
cordage, plastic cleats & blocks, Brass wire for mast hoops,
deadeyes, chain plates, oarlocks & bobstay chain. Length: 21"
Height: 20-1/2",
Beam: 4-1/2".
Scale: 7/16" = 1' . Skill Level is 3.
#971
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$87.99
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John Alden Sloop
. . . This design came from John G. Alden Naval
Architects, Inc. located in Boston, MA and is a modification of the
1939 design, "The Sakonnet Daysailer". The all wood kit features both
basswood and mahogany. The frames are laser-cut and other
components such as keel, rudder, deck and seats are die-cut.
L=14-5/16",
Bm=4-11/16", Ht=24-1/2", Scale=1/16". #997 $69.99
The
Sakonnet Daysailer . . . designed in
1937 for the Sakonnet Yacht Club in Little Compton, RI. She featured a heavy displacement hull with
a deep keel for stability, high freeboard and modest sail area. The
Marconi rig rounds out the look of this classic sailboat. This model has
been created using original drawings from John G. Alden Naval
Architects. Length: 9-1/2", Height 15-9/32" Beam 3-1/8", Scale
1/2"= 1'. Skill level 2. #983 . . . $46.99
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Muscungus Bay Lobster Smacks . . .
were built from the 1860s to the
turn of the century. These small sloops could be easily worked
by two men. Noted for their speed, these handy and seaworthy
craft were used along the Maine coast for catching lobsters, and
for transporting them from islands to central shipping ports.
Complete kit includes Micro-Cut Quality Balsa, Basswood &
Mahogany parts. Complete fittings set includes - Sails, Blocks,
Fittings and Rigging. Length: 15",
Beam: 3-1/2".
Scale: 1/2" = 1' Skill Level is 2.
#951
. . .
$51.99
Midwest Boats Paint Kit
. . .
Comes
with sanding
sealer, two brushes and all the colors you'll need to
make a beautiful
boat. #910 . . . $28.99
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