Model boat kit

Yacht America

Kit by Bluejacket

America was a racing schooner designed and built by George Steers in 1851, and her win around the Isle of Wight that year gave the America's Cup its name.

Bluejacket's 1/8 inch scale kit (KLW143) is an Admiralty style plank on frame model that leaves the mahogany ribs exposed. It includes planking wood, brass and Britannia fittings, rigging line and sailcloth.

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