Half hull ship model - Australia II

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Demi-coque Australia II in wood on a frame, model Australia II, estimated period 1983, dimensions 77 cm by 23 cm, colour brown, origin France, condition good.

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Demi-coque Australia II in wood on a frame.
Dimensions 77 cm x 23 cm.
The yacht Australia II (KA-6) was the Australian challenger for the America's Cup in 1983, held in Newport against the American defender Liberty. It was the first winning challenger of the America's Cup, ending the American dominance of the New York Yacht Club that lasted for 132 years.
Lexcen's design featured a reduced length overall and a bilge keel with an inverted profile and a reduced chord, which gave the boat a significant advantage in maneuverability and righting moment or stiffness under sail (with a lower center of gravity), but it was disadvantaged in rough seas.

The boat was also very fast when reaching speeds under sail. The fin keel was a major advancement in design.
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Demi-coque Australia II in wood on a frame.
Dimensions 77 cm x 23 cm.
The yacht Australia II (KA-6) was the Australian challenger for the America's Cup in 1983, held in Newport against the American defender Liberty. It was the first winning challenger of the America's Cup, ending the American dominance of the New York Yacht Club that lasted for 132 years.
Lexcen's design featured a reduced length overall and a bilge keel with an inverted profile and a reduced chord, which gave the boat a significant advantage in maneuverability and righting moment or stiffness under sail (with a lower center of gravity), but it was disadvantaged in rough seas.

The boat was also very fast when reaching speeds under sail. The fin keel was a major advancement in design.
Sent protected with tracking

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
France
No. of items
1
Height
23 cm
Width
77 cm
Marque/Model Type
Australia II
Colour
Brown
Material
Wood
Condition
Good
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Objects sold
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