Name: Atlantis Plastic Model Kit-Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Oyster Boat
Brand: Atlantis Toy & Hobby
SKU: 308967038627987484
Price: 28.21 USD

The Skipjack is a small sailing sloop used to dredge for oysters in the coastal bay areas. The Skipjack has a center board that is lowered when in deep waters to stabilize the boat while under full sail. With the center board raised the vessel can operate in shallow waters. She had a center board which was lowered in deep water to stabilize the but to stabilize the boat while under full sail. Until 1942 sail was the only power permitted for oyster dredging, after 1942 the state passed a law permitting power boats to be used. Since then, almost all of the old Skipjacks have had their main mask cut down and been converted over to power. There isn't a prettier picture than a Skipjack on the water when the Bay is quiet at sunset. This package contains 55 parts with display stand and instructions. Measures 12 inches long Made in USA.

Atlantis Plastic Model Kit-Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Oyster Boat

Atlantis Plastic Model Kit-Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Oyster Boat

Atlantis Plastic Model Kit-Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Oyster Boat

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Atlantis Plastic Model Kit-Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Oyster Boat

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