J5 Rainbow Racing Yacht
Everything Nautical proudly presents the carefully handcrafted, and famous J Class Racing Yacht, the J5 Rainbow. On May the 15th 1934, the William Starling Burgess Design J Class Rainbow was launched at the Herreshoff Yard in Bristol, Rhode Island, USA. She was built to defend the America’s Cup against “Endeavour” in 1934. The first 2 races were tough for Rainbow but the last 4 races she beat the Challenger Endeavour. Owner Vanderbilt laid Rainbow up in a dry dock and then refitted her. In 1937 she was sold to Chandler Hovey and contended for Defense of the Cup. Sadly for her, Ranger won and became the new defender for the next Cup. In 1940 Rainbow was sold for scrap.
A perfect gift for the boating enthusiast, the passionate collector or simply those who appreciate the nautical life.
Dimensions 33" H x 4.5" D x 26" L
Weight 2.5 lbs.
Pick up the J5 Rainbow 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.
