Item: Courageous 20V
Courageous 26"
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Fully assembled, this model is not a kit.
Total Dimensions: 26" H x 20" L
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Courageous 26" Description
SOLD FULLY ASSEMBLED
Ready for Immediate Display - Not a Model Ship kit
Enjoy the freedom of the seas, the thrill of the race and the sweet taste of victory with the Courageous model yacht of the famous America's Cup racing yacht that is only the thrid back-to-back winner in the history of the race.26" High x 4" Wide x 20" Long (1:40 scale)
- Individual plank on frame construction of the hull
- High quality woods include birch, maple and yellow siris
- Amazing Details, includes:
- Modern fabric sails matching the period of the yacht
- Individual deck planks visible
- Hull features on deck include helm wheel, metal rails, rope coils and many others
- Hand-painted to match the real Courageous racing yacht
- Modern fabric sails matching the period of the yacht
- Sturdy wooden base attached to model with brass supports and metal nameplate
- Extensive research guarantees accuracy using museums, drawings, copies of original plans and photos of the actual Courageous yacht
Courageous 26" History
The 67-ft 12 Meter, skippered by Ted Hood, won the America's Cup in 1974, and then won it again in 1977, with Ted Turner and Dennis Conner at the helm. Courageous was recently acquired by the Courageous Foundation for the major renovation. Along with a new keel, mast, spars, rigging and sails, the yacht's deck and transom have been restored to their 1977 configuration.
The re-christening will feature the traditional breaking of a bottle of champagne on the bow of the boat. She will then be lowered into the water and available for tours and photo ops. Expected to be on hand are members of the winning 1974 and 1977 America's Cup campaigns, including Dennis Conner and Ted Hood, along with Rhode Island State dignitaries.
