NEW LAUNCHING
IOD CLASS ONE DESIGN RACER
One of the prettiest sailboat designs ever!
Completely Finished & Accurately Rigged
We proudly introduce a
new level of perfection in our fleet of classic sail and power boat models.
MODEL DIMENSIONS: 25" L x 37" H x 5 1/4" W Shipping weight 8
lbs
PRICE $207.95
SHIPPING to 48 contiguous States $10.00
YOU CAN MAKE YOUR SELECTION HERE. IF YOU DON'T HAVE
A PAYPAL ACCOUNT FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR NON-MEMBERS!
Deliveries Start September 1, 2007
Call 561-339-3383 for assistance!
Presented is our model of the well loved and respected
International One Design Class of racing sailboats as conceived by the illustrious sailing luminary, Cornelius Shields in
1935. His idea was to create a boat that would reduce the costs of racing, and make for a level playing field for
the Amorita Cup series, a competition between the Island of Bermuda sailors and those of Long Island Sound.
Bjarne Aas of Frederikstad, Norway was chosen to design and build a smaller version of the
Six Metre SAGA. He delivered his first run of 25 wood hulled vessels to City Island, NY at the end of 1936. They were 33'
5" LOA, and 21" 5" on the waterline carrying 466 square feet of sail, and were an immediate success. Fleets grew quickly
on Long Island Sound, Bermuda and elsewhere.
TWO VERISONS OF THIS MODEL ~ 4 COLORS: In 1960, the Rules Committee
allowed for hulls to be made from fiberglass, and today the new boats compete along with the old ones. Consequently,
we are offering two versions of IOD model. The ones with the white sails, which represents Dacron, and no toe rails along
the edge of the deck are examples of the fiberglass hulls. The ones with cream sails which represent
light weight Prima canvas, with the rails along the gunwale, replicate the wood hull versions. Since each comes in two hull
colors, there are four options to choose from.
Pre 1960 model: Dark blue hull and cream sails, or Varnished hull and
cream sails.
Post 1960 model: Maroon Hull and white sails, or White hull and white
sails.
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MODEL'S CONSTRUCTION: They are built the
old fashioned way, one plank at a time, and finished in the typical colors of the boats still in use on Long Island Sound.
Every feature of the real boats are exactly reproduced, and the result is a model of unsurpassed beauty and quality. You will
find the tiniest detail of all the things that make up a yacht of this outstanding quality are featured in these models.
These include:
- Hand planked hull over frames
- Finished in seven coats of hand rubbed enamel
- Varnished brightwork.
- Numerous cleats, blocks, and turnbuckles
- Stitched sail panels
- Varnished wood floor boards and thwarts
- Stitched sails pre-hanked to spar
- Class symbol on both sides of mainsail
- Accurate standing and running rigging
- All sorts of deck hardware and fittings.
- Moveable tiller and rudder
- Adjustable boom vang
- Interior ribs
- And more
MINOR ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: To save cost, this model is shipped
with its mast down. All rigging and the sails are pre-attached simplifying the rigging process. For most people, it is
a simple affair to step the mast and attach the stays and shrouds. They are pre-measured and hook in place. Detailed
instructions are furnished, but if in the rare instance you have a problem, email or call us for guidance.
The IOD Class features a beautifully shaped hull with classic long overhangs, bow and stern
in glistening in enamel, with varnished trim, decks and cabin houses. They are Marconi rigged with jib and
main. The running rigging, including carefully stitched sails is authentic to the last detail. She makes an incomparable
model and will be a perfect addition to your home, den or office.
MODEL DIMENSIONS: 25" L x 37" H x 5 1/4" W Shipping weight 8
lbs
INTRODUCTORY PRICE $207.95
SHIPPING to 48 contiguous States $10.00
YOU CAN MAKE YOUR SELECTION HERE. IF YOU DON'T HAVE
A PAYPAL ACCOUNT FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR NON-MEMBERS!
Deliveries Start September 1, 2007
Call 561-339-3383 for assistance!
If you've been browsing through all the boat models offered on the internet,
you will be hard pressed to find something that represents boats that are North American in design, and are executed as finely
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 moderately priced, high quality models.
OUR FLEET OF MODERATE COST QUALITY MODELS:
Don't forget that in addition to the just launched International One Design - IOD Class, we are the source for full hull models
of the Schooners Adventuress, Atlantic, America, two sizes of Bluenose, the three master, Wawona, a Chesapeake Bay Skipjack,
the much admired Herreshoff 12.5, the New York 30 and the famous "S" Boat. A Friendship sloop, and S&S's Dorade and Odyssey.
The Marshall Sanderling and Beetle catboats. In motorboats, we offer Chris Craft's Barrel Back, 1942 Twin
Cockpit runabout, a Triple Cockpit runabout, and the 17 foot Utility. In other motor vessels we have the GarWood Speedster,
a classic 1920 motor yacht, a lobster boat, and a 1926 Dreamboat. In sailboats we have the Crosby cat, the Marshall 18, and
Beetle cats, two different sizes of the Schooner Bluenose and the Gertrude L. Thebaud. Our collection of J Class includes
Rainbow, Endeavour, Enterprise, Shamrock, each as full models or half hulls.
As a retired professional Master mariner, we take pride in offering high quality
models of boats known and loved by American sailors at a reasonable price that will give you lasting enjoyment, and pride
of ownership. Therefore, 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, fit of the sails, the proportions of the hull, and the cut of the bow. If you're in doubt, email us!
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INTERNATIONAL ONE DESIGN BRIEF HISTORY: The International
class sloop was created by the legendary American yachtsman, Cornelius Shields as he sought to create a new one design for
the Amorita Cup series of team races between Bermuda and Long Island Sound. Inspired by the beauty of the
Six Metre yacht, Saga, and its performance, Shields' aim was to use it as the basis of a one design racing class that would
have the advantages of both limiting the upwardly-spiraling costs of yacht racing, and putting competing crews on an equal
footing as far as equipment was concerned.
Shields commissioned Bjarne Aas of Frederikstad, Norway, to design a boat that was a smaller
version of Saga which he also designed and built. This resulted in a 33 foot racer with less displacement,
but greater beam of 6 ft 9 in. It measured 21 ft 5 in at the waterline, and had a draft of 5 ft 4 in and displaced
7,120 lb. The mast was 45 ft and carries 426 square feet of sail. The result is a beautiful reminder of yachting's
"golden age" with the traditional metre-boat's long overhangs, graceful sheer, deep, narrow hull and lofty rig.
The cost of an IOD in 1936 was $2,670. Everything required including shipping charges
from Norway were included in the price. With the backing of the enthusiastic Shields, the boat was quickly adopted by the
top racers on Long Island Sound. The first of the initial order of 25 yachts was delivered at City Island, New York in December
1936.
The Internationals quickly spread. Bermuda took delivery of seven in January 1937. The
next year fleets were established in Marblehead and Northeast Harbor, Maine, followed by fleets in Norway and Cowes. After
the liberation of Norway, construction resumed at Frederikstad with boats going to San Francisco, Sweden, France, Oyster Bay,
and Cowes. Fiberglass construction was introduced in the 1960s with great care taken by the class to ensure that the wood
and glass yachts could race on an equal basis.
Today, there are ten fleets racing around the world -- Bermuda, Norway (Oslo), the United
Kingdom (Falmouth), Sweden (Stenegsund), New York (two feets -- Larchmont and Fishers Island), Maine (Northeast Harbor), Massachusetts
(two fleets -- Marblehead and Nantucket) and California (San Francisco Bay).
Today IODs are actively raced in ten local fleets in America and Europe. Representatives
of those fleets annually compete in a World Championship (the venue of which rotates between the fleets), a North American
Championship, Bermuda Race Week, the Nantucket Invitational, a European Championship and occasional Team-racing championships
hosted by individual fleets. Yachts from the International One Design class are used for the annual Bermuda Gold Cup as part
of the professional World Match Racing Circuit.
Most recently, IODs were the first class awarded International Classic Yacht status by
the International Sailing Federation (ISAF).
J. Demetrio photo
INTERNATIONAL ONE DESIGN CLASS SPECIFICATIONS:
- L/LWL/B/D: 33' 5" × 21' 5", 6' 9" × 5' 4" feet.
- Displacement: 7,120 lbs.
- Hull: wood After 1960, fiberglass
- Sail Area 466 square feet
- Designer: Bjarne Aas of Frederikstad, Norway
- Built: Bjarne Aas of Frederikstad, Norway
- Today, there are two authorized builders of boats for this
class: Tjorns Yacht Service, in Sweden, and C.W.Hood Yachts, in Marblehead, MA
OUR UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied
with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within three days of receipt in its original condition and packaging.
Returns must be insured for their full value. All that is required is a prior email authorization by us for the return. Unfortunately,
no refund can be made for the cost of shipping, packaging and handling unless we are at fault.
International buyers welcome, but inquire first. We have satisfied
customers in aRGENTINA, Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Democratic
Republic of Congo, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Martinique,
Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Nova Scotia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey,
United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean.
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