Model Boats and Canoes Shop

Boston Whitehall Tender: [ Dimensions: Length 24.5 X width 6 X height 6 inches ] It is a FULLY ASSEMBLED replica of a Boston Tender, a classic rowing boat believed to have originated along the New York waterfront in the early 1800s. It looks and feels like a miniature real boat. This 24.5-inch model is strip built from the highest quality of woods by master artisans using 'plank on frame' construction, just like real boats. Each model takes more than 50 hours to construct and undergoes a demanding quality-control process. Among the details of this boat model: interior ribs, four oars, oar holders, seats, brass nameplate and stand. The boat is wood, through and through!
History: The Whitehall originated in about 1820, around the New York waterfront and takes its name from the nearby Whitehall Street. Commonly built in Boston boat shops of that era, Whitehalls were originally used by runners who would row out to incoming deepwater vessels to accost the crews, pitching the local brothels, ship chandlers, and the like. Because of their grace and beauty, there has been a renewed interest in the Whitehall boats within the last 50 years. [ Package: weights: 6 lbs. 34 X 8 X 11 ] [contact for info.]
. Inventory: Inventory�Status = : HCS-B002 -Boston :

Hawaiian Canoe: [ Dimensions: Length 25.25 X width 10 X height 24 inches ] In the early 1900�s outrigger canoe racing became a popular sport in Hawaii. Have this beautiful Hawaiian canoe model display in your own home or office. Master craftsmen handcraft these highly detailed wood models from scratch using historical photographs, drawings and original plan. They are built to scale with high-grade wood such as: western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany. They are 100% hand built individually using plank-on-frame construction method and are similar to the building of actual ships. Each model requires many hours to finish and must go through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. This model was constructed by putting together many strips of wood. It rests on a wooden stand with a brass nameplate. It will be a perfect gift for home or office decorator, boat enthusiast, or passionate collector. Mast and sails are folded down for easy shipping.
History: The Hawaiian outrigger canoe is but one of hundreds of outrigger types across the region of Oceania, encompassing Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. The stabilizing framework attached to the canoe hull across canoe spreader bars by means of traditional lashing techniques using cordage, consists of two iako or spars, at the outer end of which the ama or float is attached. Many traditional skills are associated with the practicing of both the rigging and paddling of outrigger canoes. In relation to rigging, skill and knowledge of lashing techniques and the trim of the ama and iako in relation to the canoe are skills that can take many years of experience. It is this adherence to tradition that makes outrigger canoe racing and paddling unique in a world where many traditions and cultural recognition have been eroded. [ Package: weights: 6 lbs. 30 X 8 X 15 ] [contact for info.]
. Inventory: Inventory�Status = : HCS-B012 -Hawaiia:

Indian Girl Canoe: [ Dimensions: Length 24 X width 5 X height 7 inches ] The famous canoe designer/builder J. H. Rushton, introduced the Indian Girl model in 1902. Have this model beautifully displayed in your home or office. Master craftsmen handcraft these highly detailed wood models from scratch using historical photographs, drawings and original plan. They are built to scale with high-grade wood such as: western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany. They are 100% hand built individually using plank-on-frame construction method and are similar to the building of actual ships. Each model requires many hours to finish and must go through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. You can find the ribs inside the canoe along with the planking. The natural wood finish really brings out the character of a wooden canoe. Comes with a set of two wood paddles. This model rests on a wooden base with a brass nameplate. It�ll make a perfect gift for home or office decorator, boat enthusiast, or passionate collector.
History: The famous canoe designer/builder J. H. Rushton, introduced the Indian Girl model in 1902. To quote Mr. Rushton, 'The Indian Girl is strong, light, safe though speedy, graceful yet seaworthy.' This turn of the last century design lives up to its name. [ Package: weights: 6 lbs. 28 X 9 X 10 ] [contact for info.]
. Inventory: Inventory�Status = : HCS-B013 -Indian :

Peterborough Canoe: [ Dimensions: Length 23.5 X width 4.75 X height 6 inches ] This is a FULLY ASSEMBLED replica of a Peterborough Canoe. It looks and feels like a miniature real boat. This 23.5-inch model is strip built from the highest quality of woods by master artisans using 'plank on frame' construction, just like real boats. Each model takes about 50 hours to construct and undergoes a demanding quality-control process. Among the details of this boat model: interior ribs, 2 oars, oar holders, brass nameplate and wood stand. The boat is wood, through and through!
History: The Peterborough Canoe design is a copy of a particular canoe once made by the Peterborough Canoe Company. It was founded in 1892 by William H. Hill and Elihu Edwards, manufactured wooden canoes in a factory located at the corner of King and Water Streets in the city of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. [ Package: weights: 5 lbs. 30 X 11 X 11 ] [contact for info.]
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Runabout Sm: [ Dimensions: Length 16 X width 5 X height 5 inches ] Our Runabout Canoe is filled with details and ornaments that are handcrafted from various high-quality wood such as mahogany and exotic local woods. On this model, you can locate the beautiful crafted wooden and metal knick-knacks such as steering wheel, seats, lights, canoe propeller, and many more. This model is completely hand built by skillful and creative master craftsmen, you will be amazed at how real it looks. The Runabout Canoe model was built according to scale through original plans, pictures and drawings (1:12). The model sits on a wooden stand and is ready to be display. This model is shipped fully assembled.
History: The 'wooden runabout boat' we know today did not exist prior to the early part of this century, and, for the most part, ceased to be built shortly after its heyday of construction during the mid-1950s. Today, only small numbers of all-wood runabouts are built. The runabout is characterized by the all-wood construction of its hull (whether it is painted or stained and then varnished, and whether its deck is all-wood as well, or canvas-covered), and its inboard motor. [ Package: weights: 3 lbs. 19 X 7 X 7 ] [contact for info.]
. Inventory: Inventory�Status = : HCS-B019 -Runabou:

Aquarama Exclusive Edition: [ Dimensions: Length 35 X width 9 X height 10 inches ] The Riva Aquarama was designed by Carlo Riva in the 1960s. The Riva is noted as one of the most legendary and famous speedboats out there. It is available as a FULLY ASSEMBLED model ready to be proudly display as a piece of history. Master craftsmen handcraft these highly detailed wood models from scratch using historical photographs, drawings and original plan. They are built to scale with high-grade wood such as: western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany. They are 100% hand built individually using plank-on-frame construction method and are similar to the building of actual ships. Each model requires hundreds of hours to finish and must go through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. This is truly beautiful model of the Riva Aquarama with western red cedar and mahogany hull. There are multiple tones of wood decking on the bow. You can find exquisite details from the leather works to all the realistic gauges. All fittings such as windshield frame, wiper, navigation lights, mirror, flag pole are made of stainless steel. The cockpit has two hand stitched individual leather seats as well as a rear passenger seat. The swimming platform also comes with stainless steel hand rails. The model rests on a wooden stand for easy display.
History: The name Riva is synonymous with elegance, class, and premier European craftsmanship, Riva has been one of the world�s leading producers in high quality speed boats since the 1950s. The Riva name dates back through the 1840s, where Pietro Riva began to fashion boats in a small northern Italian town called Sarnico. Pietro�s grandson, Carlo, would be the figurehead of the Riva Speed Boating legend. In the 1950s, Carlo Riva began to produce elegant wooden speed boats of unquestionably superior style and quality. The Riva Aquarama was the undisputed flagship of Riva�s line. Becoming more than just a boat, the beautiful Aquarama was a social symbol of the highest class, style, wealth, and most notably, power. [ Package: weights: 14 lbs. 39 X 13 X 15 ] [contact for info.]
. Inventory: Inventory�Status = : HCS-B026 -Aquaram:

Aquarama Painted: [ Dimensions: Length 35 X width 10 X height 9.5 inches ] This is a beautiful 100% handcrafted mahogany Riva Aquarama model. Painted in the true color of the boat. It take hundreds of hours to build by skillful and creative master craftsmen. Contains hundreds of beautiful details such as shiny chrome and brass fittings and very detailed dashboard and leather seats. Layers of vanishes are applied; the hull is then smoothly sanded between coats to create a mirror effect. This model was built according to scale through original plans, pictures and drawings. Extensive research thru original plans and pictures makes our model look authentic. Each model goes thru a demanding quality control process before leaving our workshop. Rested in a neat wood stand. Model shipped fully assembled. This item is just as luxurious as the real boat.
History: In 1962 Carlo Riva introduced the AQUARAMA series of new fast runabouts. She was powered by a 2-Riva 350 horse power engines and was hailed as the water borne Ferrari by the industry. AQUARAMA is still being built by Riva; over 800 have been delivered. Without question, Riva of Italy, which traces its beginnings to a mid-19th century carpenter shop, is the world leader in producing elegent, luxury wooden runabouts. [ Package: weights: 15 lbs. 40 X 16 X 17 ] [contact for info.]
. Inventory: Inventory�Status = : HCS-B027 -Aquaram:

Drakkar Viking: [ Dimensions: Length 25 X width 7 X height 20 inches ] This model is simple, but stunning! It is a replica of the Drakkar viking long boat, a classic boat used by the Viking between 7th & 10th century. It looks and feels like a miniature real boat. This 25-inch model is handcrafted with the highest quality woods from scratch by master artisans using 'plank on frame' construction, just like real boats. Each model takes more than 50 hours to construct and undergoes a demanding quality-control process. Among the details of this boat model: lines of shields along 2 sides of boats, many wooden oars, colorful viking sail, brass nameplate and stand.
History: The Drakkar, or Viking Longships, were the long, narrow and very flexible vessels used by the Vikings for trade, exploration, and warfare. The Longships had symmetrical ends and a maximal speed of around 15 knots, and they were also called 'dragonships' because they often had a dragon-shaped bow or other magical beings carved on it. The Longships had been the symbol of the Vikings naval power for a long time, ranging in the North and Baltic Sea and even far from their Scandinavian homelands: to Iceland, Greenland, Northern America and the Mediterranean! [ Package: weights: 9 lbs. 29 X 11 X 15 ] [contact for info.]
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Chinese Junk: [ Dimensions: Length 27 X width 7 X height 24.5 inches ] This is stunning, Fully assembled replica of the Chinese Junk, which was featured in Bruce Lees movie. This 27-inch model is built with quality woods from scratch by master craftsmen using 'plank on frame' construction, just like real ships. Each handcrafted model takes more than 50 hours to build. It was built through original ships plans, pictures and drawings. Strip by strip, small planks of mahogany and teak were put together and a smooth surface was created. This model�s amazing details include: wooden front, main and mizzen masts, fabric sails with wooden frame, metal anker, brass canons, wooden life boat, detailed decking with wooden stairs and sky lights... Model comes with a sturdy wooden stand and metal nameplate. Absolutely no plastic parts!
History: A junk is a boat used in China. Junks usually have around two or three sails but sometimes have four. Each mast is made of bamboo. Bamboo is used because it is so strong that you don�t need very many ropes. Very large junks (about 150 meters or 492 feet long) are usually used for worldwide trips. An average sized junk usually carries food from city to city. The first Chinese junks were built in the Song dynasty between 960-1270. Later, in 1271-1368 a Mongol emperor built the first Chinese imperial treasure fleets. These junks sailed to Sumatra, Ceylon, and southern India. The famous explorer, Marco Polo journeyed to the Mongol court and described seeing four-masted junks that had sixty cabins for merchants and crews of up to 300. About six centuries ago, the Chinese built huge armadas of junks that sailed to Ceylon, Arabia, and East Africa. The fleet had huge nine-masted junks that were over 400 feet long and 150 feet wide or 122 meters long and 46 meters wide. There were 27,000 crew members and soldiers in the armada! These junks were escorted by water tankers, supply ships, ships for cavalry horses, and patrol boats. [ Package: weights: 19 lbs. 36 X 13 X 32 ] [contact for info.]
. Inventory: Inventory�Status = : HCS-B030 -Chinese:

Chris Craft Runabout: [ Dimensions: Length 32.5 X width 9.25 X height 9 inches ] Our Chris Craft Runabout model was handcrafted from mahogany & western red cedar. The hull was constructed using plank on frame method. Each strip of exotic wood was carefully joined together. This model was completely hand built to spec by skillful and creative master craftsmen. You will be amazed at how real it looks. On the ship, you will find a variety of beautiful handcrafted brass fittings such as: front windshield frame, ring gauges, steering wheel, horns, lights, propeller, flag pole and many more. The leather seatings were carefully stitched like real. This model comes with a detachable wooden stand and is ready for display.
History: Founded by Christopher Columbus Smith around the 1920s, Chris Craft Co. still stands as a leader in producing high-powered, luxurious leisure boats. The quality of his models was tested through competitive speedboat racing, and the Christ Craft superiority rang true as the boats consistently proved victorious. During the era of prohibition, speedboat racing was embraced by gamblers, industrialists, and mobsters. These men readily financed the high-powered designs of craftsman such as Christopher Columbus Smith, John L. Hacker, and George Crouch. As Smith�s boats started to receive awards such as the coveted Gold Cup of the American Power Boat Association, the Chris Craft name started to become a star among nautical enthusiasts. He continued to thrive in the speedboat competitions and his string of victories further accelerated the explosion of his company�s success. [ Package: weights: 17 lbs. 37 X 14 X 13 ] [contact for info.]
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