AMERICAS CUP ENDEAVOUR J-YACHT SAIL BOAT SHIP MODEL 35" EXCELLENT QUALITY UNCOND GUARANTEED! MUST SEE ITEM! Start Price USD 49.99 Current Price USD 49.99 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 29, 2008 End Time Friday, September 05, 2008 Location NY See more about 'AMERICAS CUP ENDEAVOUR J-YACHT SAIL BOAT SHIP MODEL ' Description   AMERICA'S CUP ENDEAVOUR SAIL BOAT   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.   About the Endeavour:   Endeavour was hailed as the most beautiful J-Class yacht ever built.  She was also the best and most impressive sailboat that Britain ever built to race in America’s Cup series. Endeavour had speed as well as beauty.  Built in 1933 by T.O.M. Sopwith, the undisputed leader of the British aircraft industry, Endeavour possessed many new and innovative devices, including below-deck winches, new sail designs, and an improved spinnaker. Even with an amateur crew, she came closer to winning the Cup than any other challenger up to that time. Endeavour was a faster yacht than her contender Rainbow.  She beat Rainbow the first two races.  However, the American team was a much finer crew and defeated Endeavour all next three races by out-thinking her captain.  In the third race, as a direct result of Vanderbilt (the skipper of Rainbow) failing to pull away, the yachts almost collided when Endeavour had right of way.  Sopwith raised the protest flag after the race in accordance to British rules.  The race committee however dismissed the protest as the American rules stated the protest flag is to be flown at the time of the foul.This prompted a British writer to comment, "Britannia rules the waves, but America waives the rules." When Endeavour returned to England she continued to dominate the British racing scene until 1938 when she was laid up for the duration of World War II.  Saved by Elizabeth Meyer of New Port, RI, today she is one of the most breathtaking sights on the water.  To take helm of such a yacht is to experience pure power, grace, and speed. Up until his demise, the Endeavour was by Dennis Kozlowski, CEO of the Tyco Corporation. OUR MODEL: Brand new item in box! Hand made and hand painted wood plank-on frame constructed America's Cup Endeavour Sailing Yacht. Beautifully detailed like no stickers all hand painted with incredible hand stitched white nylon 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 26" length X 35" height. This item is NOT MADE FROM A KIT! PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER GREAT BOATS! ****COLOR: HIGH POLISHED BLUE ABOVE WATERLINE & BLACK BELOW ***** *****SAILS ARE NYLON AND HAND STITCHED***** A detailed and well-presented display model of the 'ENDEAVOUR'. Detailed and highly polished hull makes this piece stand out. Built plank-on-frame. Just as the original.      Approximate Specifications: Length:  26 in.Height:   35 in.  HULL COLOR: BLUE ABOVE WATERLINE & BLACK BELOW                                                      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. 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