THE BEST 32"J CLASS RAINBOW SAILBOAT SHIP BOAT MODEL $20.00 INSTANT REBATE - PAYPAL REQUIRED - + SHIPS FREE Start Price USD 210.95 Current Price USD 210.95 Time Left 19 days 6 hours Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, September 29, 2008 End Time Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Location Florida See more about 'THE BEST 32"J CLASS RAINBOW SAILBOAT SHIP BOAT MODEL ' Description   "RAINBOW"    One of the Most Beautiful FAMOUS J CLASS "AMERICA'S CUP"  RACER    COMPARE AT UP TO $2400.00     Presented is a professionally hand crafted, large size, high quality model of the "Rainbow", for a fraction of what has here-to-fore been quoted for a finished J Class model of her size at up to $2400.00. Our 32" J CLASS MODELS, which now include Endeavour and Ranger, are 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 décor, and likely increase in value over time as like all our models, All are J Boats are truly a work-of-art. COMPARE FEATURES:    Park Avenue boom Hand laid teak decks Detailed running and standing rigging Varnished bottom emphasizes planking Perfectly fitted sails with racing number Twin Spinnaker poles Detailed brass deck fittings and toe rails Name plate High quality Low cost     The following dimensions are approximate because each model is made by hand, and may be the work of one or more people. 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 inBeam:      5 1/4  in Height:   45 in Weight of model:  2 1/2 lbs exclusive of special packaging.   HULL COLOR: White   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.  If you've been browsing through all the boat models offered on ebay, you will be hard pressed to find something that represents boats that are executed as nicely overall. You can spend a lot more money for so called museum quality detailing, but you can get the same satisfaction from our new line of low cost models. In addition to this model of J Class, Rainbow, we have her racing companions, Endeavour and Ranger, and offer the Schooners Adventuress, Atlantic, America, two sizes of Bluenose, and Wawona, two Chesapeake Bay Skipjacks, the much admired Herreshoff 12.5, a Friendship sloop, and S&S's Dorade and Odyssey. The Marshall Sanderling and Beetle catboats, a Classic 1920-30 motor yacht, and the Garwood Speedster. Please inquire or tell us which ones you'd like to see at auction.  As a retired professional Master mariner, and collector myself, it is difficult to understand why there is such a wide disparity in quality on internet. Many models are sold at give away prices, and when you look at them closely, they are not true to the original and are mostly of foreign vessels. We have started to change that by providing high quality models of boats best known and loved by American sailors at a reasonable price that will give you lasting enjoyment, and pride of ownership.   Please don't confuse our models with others you see on the internet. All MODELS are NOT CREATED EQUAL. There is no comparison to our replicas at near this price. Before you buy, make sure to look at all  photographs carefully. Ours will show a model of unparalleled quality and faithfulness to the original builder's plans. Give-always are the rake of the masts, the proportions of the hull, and the cut of the bow. How the sails are made and fit. If you're in doubt, email us!   OUR GUARANTEE OF SATISFACTION: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within three days of receipt in its original packaging. Return items must be insured for their full value. A prior email authorization by us for the return is required. Unfortunately, no refund can be made for the cost of shipping, packaging and handling.  HISTORY OF CLASS:  J Class yachts were always on a grand scale, huge spreads of canvas on hulls of 120 feet or more, large crew numbers of up to 35, and most of all multi-millionaires able to afford them. It is this class of boat that epitomizes the peak of yachting competitiveness - racing for The America's Cup. The class came into being with the creation of the Universal Rule in 1920 for building classes that would be similar in length, sail area and hull shape to produce seaworthy boats that could race without complicated handicapping. Waterline length was to be between 76 and 87 feet with controlled scantlings and sail area to suit the rule. Only 10 boats were purpose built to the rule, 6 in the USA and 4 in the UK. They were:- USA: Enterprise, Whirlwind, Waitamoe, Yankee, Rainbow, Ranger UK: Shamrock V, Velsheda, Endeavour, Endeavour II Others converted to the J Rule were: Vanitie, Resolute, White Heather, Britannia, Astra, Candida Blue indicates the yacht is still sailing today The launching of the class coincided with the 1929 Wall Street crash and following Depression which initially did not effect the millionaire owners such as Sir Thomas Lipton, Tom. Sopwith or Harold Vanderbilt but the change in the economic climate and World War II would spell the end of these mighty racing machines The first match for The America's Cup in J Class was between Enterprise and Shamrock V (Lipton) in 1930. Enterprise was technically superior to Shamrock, the hull was developed through scale models and tank testing and sail design developed in a wind tunnel by the designer Starling Burgess who had an aviation background and training in aerodynamics. The adjustable "Park Avenue " boom was first seen on this boat - the draught of the sail could be controlled by slides across the wide base of the boom. The next match in 1934 was between Endeavour and the defender, Rainbow. Rainbow was a light weather boat and Endeavour came close to lifting the Cup, a vital tactical error by Sopwith lost them a "certain" 3rd race. (He did not cover the boat behind !) The 1937 challenge was with Endeavour II against the Olin Stevens designed Ranger which again proved superior in all departments. This was the last match of the J Class for the "auld Mug". Ranger was broken up for the War effort but Shamrock, Endeavour and Velsheda survived the war on mud births and all have been refurbished at great cost and today sail in major regattas around the world. Both Endeavour and Velsheda were at Auckland during the America's Cup series. (Courtesy of the J Class Model Racing Association) We warrant and guarantee the accuracy of our statements, and will willingly correct any of our own mistakes. International buyers welcome, but contact us first. There are extra costs.  We have customers in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, England, France, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, USVI, and the Eastern Caribbean.  The list is growing weekly. THE FINE PRINT: We take extra special care in shipping by FedEx Ground and require the item be insured for your protection and ours. Shipping is an additional charge to the buyer, but we bill it honestly covering only our out-of-pocket expenses. Payment should be made within 5 days. The preferred method is by PayPal or bank wire transfers. However, we also take VISA, MASTERCARD. We ship worldwide, but international buyers should contact beforehand.    PLEASE READ HOW YOUR EBAY DETAILED SELLER RATING (DSR) SCORES AFFECT A MERCHANT CLICK HERE      Copyright 2008 by Land and Sea Collection, All Rights Reserved     Select a thumbnail from the left to zoom. Image #1 Image #2 Image #3 Image #4 Image #5 Image #6 Image hosting and Zoom Gallery by VillagePhotos.com   Place a Bid!