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Designed by Edward
Burgess, the American sloop Puritan was just under 100 feet
long. Part of her ballast was fastened to the keel, making her very
stable even in high winds. Like many other of her class, she was
equipped with a sliding keel. In 1885 under the command of Captain
Aubrey Crocker, she defended the America's Cup against the English
cutter Ginesta, and won in only two races.
Mamoli's 1:50 scale kit reconstructs every detail of the original.
Double plan-on-bulkhead construction is made easy by pre-cut poplar
keel and frames. The hull is planked with limewood strips for
structural strength, then covered with a thin layer of walnut for
beauty. Other fine woods in the kit re mahogany, tanganyka, boxwood
and beech. Hardwoods, cast metal and brass are used for fittings and
hardware. Sail cloth, silk-screened flag and cotton rigging complete
the kit. Display stand and nameplate are included as well. Clearly
drawn plans and illustrated instructions assist you in sailing to a
smooth finish.
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