America 2.0 - with Masts and Sails: Off-topic discussion forum: Grassroots Motorsports Magazine

Sept. 23, 2011 4:15 p.m. oldsaw SuperDork

For old-school sailing fans, there is a new version of the schooner America, the very ship for which the America's Cup is named. Take a look:

http://pimvanhemmen.zenfolio.com/bestofamerica2point0/h273d9781#h273d9781

Here's a build thread for anyone interested: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/502757-new-boat.html
Sept. 23, 2011 5:29 p.m. Mezzanine New Reader

Impressive! Nice balance of old styling and new technology- lots of modern rigging will make sailing her much easier than I imagine America would have. Really impressive amount of work. Even with the aluminum bulkheads and keel structure, there is an awful lot of expensive port orford cedar tied up in that thing!
Sept. 23, 2011 6:27 p.m. Capt Slow Dork

Drool, That is just beautiful.

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