Emirates Team New Zealand America's Cup Yacht

Built from the "Thunder Tiger" Kit: a nicely pre-finished hull and easy to construct. Not a heavy weather boat as she is over sailed and a reduced rig is required for a "blow" ( not supplied in kit) !!! The deck hatch needs to be sealed with vasaline or grease to ensure a watertight seal. My original kit had a faulty hull and had to be exchanged - but not a general problem with other owners I have met. The main sheet snags on the simulated after sail winch unit and this had to be removed for sailing. I also had to make up a new set of handrails for the bow as the plastic ones in the kit were flimsy and tended to split.

The model is nice to sail in moderate winds and looks great on the water.

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