AMERICAS CUP COLUMBIA 1899 SAIL BOAT YACHT SHIP MODEL 39" VERY WELL PRESENTED QUALITY UNCOND GUARANTEED! Start Price USD 49.99 Current Price USD 56.87 Time Left - Bid Count 3 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, October 06, 2008 End Time Monday, October 13, 2008 Location NY See more about 'AMERICAS CUP COLUMBIA 1899 SAIL BOAT YACHT SHIP MODEL ' Description   AMERICA'S CUP COLUMBIA 1899 SAIL BOAT YACHT SHIP MODEL    About the America's Cup:The America's Cup is one of international sport's oldest trophies. In 1851, a syndicate of wealthy New Yorkers commissioned a sleek new yacht, named America, and crossed the Atlantic to take on the best of the British fleet.In a race around the Isle of Wight, America won with ease and her owners bore away the 100 Guinea Cup in triumph. The trophy, named after the winning yacht, has been known as the America's Cup ever since.For 132 years, the Cup resided at the New York Yacht Club. In that time, the club successfully defended the Cup 25 times - setting up the longest winning streak in sporting history.The Cup has only been won away from the United States twice, the first time in 1983 by Australia and the second time in 1995 by New Zealand. The only successful defense of the America's Cup outside of the United States was in 2000, when Team New Zealand defeated the Prada Challenge of Italy by 5-0. OUR MODEL: ****COLOR IS: WHITE & NATURAL HIGH POLISHED WOOD***** *****BASE IS REMOVABLE. MODEL COMES OFF BASE*****(Picture with full model is same but base is not fixed) A detailed and well-presented display model of the 'Columbia'; the first two-time defender (1899 and 1901) of the America's Cup. Detailed and highly polished hull makes this piece stand out. Built plank-on-frame. Just as the original.      Approximate Specifications: Length:  37 in.Height:   38 in.  HULL COLOR: WHITE WITH NATURALLY POLISHED WOOD.   ****STAND IS REMOVABLE****   Brand new item in box! Hand made and hand painted wood plank-on frame constructed America's Cup Columbia Sailing Yacht. Beautifully detailed like no stickers all hand painted with incredible hand stitched off-white cotton cloth sails, like the original. A true display item because of the history behind this boat. This item regularly gets rave reviews and feedback. We offer 100% UNCONDITIONAL SATISFACTION GUARANTEE!  You will not be disappointed. Will make a great gift or addition to a collector's collection.  Looks wonderful on a mantle, in the den, or in the library. A MUST SEE! Measures 37" length X 38" height. This item is NOT MADE FROM A KIT! PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER GREAT BOATS!                                                      100% UNCONDITIONAL SATISFACTION GUARANTEE!!! Check out my other items!                                                         Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Summary of My Selling Policies Payment METHODS ACCEPTED: Visa/Master Card Discover Card, Money Order, Bank Certified Check. No Personal Checks. Fees STATE TAXES: No HANDLING FEES: Yes Shipping SHIPPING OPTIONS: USPS Ground, USPS, & FEDX - US/Int'l COST: Variable INSURANCE: Included & TRACKING: Included Delivery WHEN SHIPPED: Depends on location. SHIPPING FREQUENCY: Every Weekday Refunds & Returns Refunds are made if unsatisfied or damages during transit. We do not refund shipping charges. Refunds are only paid when contacted within 7 days of receipt of purchase. NO EXCEPTIONS! Contact Me Best method of contact is by telephone 1-917-715-1564. BID WITH CONFIDENCE Read my policies on my SquareTrade Sealstwithpolicies Place a Bid!