MODEL DIMENSIONS: 32" L x 45" H x 5 1/4" W WEIGHT 2 1/2 lb
PRICE
SHIPPING TO 48 contiguous States:
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.
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