Item #1125- "Puritan" 1885 America's Cup defender. Defeated Sir Richard Sutton's "Genesta"after being disqualified as a result of running into "Genesta" as the boats waited for the starting whistle of the first race. When Sir Richard heard that "Puritan" was disqualified, he stated that "We want a race; We don't want a walkover". So after repairs, the race was held and "Puritan won handily.
This model was scratch-built by Master model shipwright Harry Woodend for the Ancient Mariner.
Harry spent countless hours researching the rig and sails, wanting to represent them fairly and accurately. He has done a magnificent job as witnessed by these images. Harry's forte is in the detail of the models design and historical accuracy.
He is presently immersed in researching and building the early 1900s motoryacht ,Sueja II",for a very discerning and important Japanese customer.
If you would like to discuss the possibility of Mr. Woodend building a custom model for you, or if you would like to purchase a model of "Puritan", please give me a call. The model on the stand measures 35" LOA and is 39" tall.
Sold but sistership model available.
$3500

"Sueja II" is a 3/8" scale model of a 1919,92' foot, Blanchard Motoryacht. She was lovingly researched and built by model shipwright Harry T. Woodend for a valued Japanese customer who is himself an artist of the musical sort. He is an extremely talented composer and musician and therefore has a special appreciation for the artistic abilities of Mr. Woodend .
The model measures 30.75" long X 5.25" beam. She is obviously very detailed and exacting. These are Harry's trademarks.
Harry is researching another motoryacht built in the 1920s and will start building her the middle of January for a late March or April finish date, if all goes well. If you are interested, please contact Bob Ricks at 404 787 0727 or at this web site for more details.
$3500