Endeavour Racing Yacht
Everything Nautical proudly presents the carefully handcrafted, and famous Endeavor Racing Yacht, the Endeavour Racing Yacht . This version of the Endeavour is slightly different from the MD-349 in size and color. The Endeavour is often described as the most beautiful J Class, and Britain’s worthiest America’s Cup challenger. Endeavour is the yacht that came closest to winning the America’s Cup for Britain. Designed by Charles Nicholson and built by Camper & Nicholsons in steel in 1934 for aircraft manufacturer Sir T.O.M Sopwith, she was the only J to beat the original Rainbow. Her build took 146 days, and on launching she was declared ‘the perfect boat’ by someone that really knew his shapes, Nat Herreshoff.
Sopwith took a scientific approach, using his aeronautical experience. The innovations lavished on her included the likes of four-speed and ‘rowing bar’ winches, the first windvane linked to a dial by the helm, and a double-clewed jib. But following a crew strike over pay, Sopwith replaced 13 pros with amateurs shortly before leaving for the US. This, together with taking off more and more ballast during the series – meaning the boat lost her stiffness, while Rainbow added to hers – was largely seen as his undoing.
Endeavour sat in a Hamble mudberth for over three decades before her restoration began slowly in the mid 70’s. But it was when Elizabeth Meyer took over the mantle in 1984, that her resurgence, and that of today’s J Class fleet, really began. Meyer had Endeavour re-configured by Dykstra & Partners, shipped to Royal Huisman and fully restored, before cruising and racing her all round the world. A perfect gift for the boating enthusiast, the passionate collector or simply those who appreciate the nautical life.
Dimensions 34" H x 5" D x 24" L
Weight 2.5 lbs.
Pick up the Endeavour Racing Yacht from Everything Nautical, a family owned, U.S. based business that has been serving the online nautical community since 1998. When you shop with us, expect to receive personal service each and every time.
