The 12-metre class Australia II yacht was designed by Ben Lexcen and launched in 1982. Under Captain John Bertrand of Royal Perth Yacht Club, the ship was the first successful challenger to the America's Cup, making history for Australia's Sailling Sport. Indeed, its victory brought a 132-year dominance of the New York Yacht Club, including ...
America's Cup Australia II Yacht
Australia II (KA 6) is an Australian 12-meter-class America's Cup challenge racing yacht that was launched in 1982 and won the 1983 America's Cup for the Royal Perth Yacht Club. Skippered by John Bertrand, she was the first successful Cup challenger, ending a 132-year tenure (with 26 successful defenses) by the New York Yacht Club.
Australia II model
We build this primarily wood Australia II model in two sizes: 24" long x 12" tall x 6" wide $2,490 Shipping and insurance in the contiguous USA included. Other places: $250 flat rate. 33" long x 15" tall x 7" wide $2,960 Shipping and insurance in the contiguous USA included. Other places: $350 flat rate. The model will come with a regular wood ...
Australia II 60cm
The Australia II yacht made history in the world's oldest sporting trophy by winning the 1983 America's Cup for Royal Perth Yacht Club. Skippered by John Bertrand with an innovative winged keel design, she was the first successful Cup challenger, ending 132-year tenure by the Americas Yacht Clubs. Inspiring a proud and winning spirit, this Australia II wooden model yacht makes a fine ...
Australia II 1983
Australia II (KA 6) is the Australian 12-metre-class America's Cup challenge racing yacht that was launched in 1982 and won the 1983 America's Cup for the Royal Perth Yacht Club.. Skippered by John Bertrand, she was the first successful Cup challenger, ending a 132-year tenure (with 26 successful defenses) by the New York Yacht Club.. Designed by Ben Lexcen, built by Steve Ward, owned by Alan ...
Reviving cheapie Australia II
Reviving cheapie Australia II. So "sometime" after the '83 Americas Cup, Tandy (Radio Shack) released a simple Australia II RC model; relatively scale looking, 50cm long, mast 66cm high, rudder-only control via a single-stick one-handed AM controller. I received it as either a birthday or Christmas present, dad insisted on painting it a non ...
Australian 12 Metre Enthusiasts
G'Day Aerominded, The Australia II was designed and built by Alf Willoughby (following the success of the real Yacht in 1983) under the trade name of Mini Mariner to a strict "One Design" class rule. The overall hull length is 1520mm (59 13/16th) with a LWL between 1090mm and 1120mm. Width is 279mm @ station 35.
America's Cup Racing Yacht Australia II
Overall dimensions: Length: 22.5" (57 cm) Width: 5" (12 cm) Height: 36.25" (92 cm) The large scale America's Cup Racing Yacht Australia II is lacquered painted for a sleek finish. The model sailing boat has a solid wooden stand, detailed decking and it's sold fully assembled - no need to hook up the rigging. Handmade from scratch.
AUSTRALIA II
AUSTRALIA II. 89,00 €. L: 60cm. W: 11cm. H: 94cm. The Australia II is an Australian 12mR regatta yacht, which under the command of skipper John Bertrand was the first successful challenger in the America's Cup after 132 years to beat the Americans in 1983 and won the trophy for Australia. The masts have to be erected and tackled by yourself.
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Australia II Yacht Half-hull 90cm. Rated 5.00 out of 5 $ 359.00 Original price was: $359.00. $ 329.00 Current price is: $329.00. ... Throughout Australia's rich and diverse history, maritime travel has played a significant role. Ships and boats have transported people to and from this island for hundreds of years, and this is the reason why ...
America's Cup AUSTRALIA II model
The Australia II team who won the 1983 America's Cup were responsible for one of the greatest, most memorable moments in Australia's sporting history. Significance This finely detailed 1:25 scale model represents the 12 metre yacht AUSTRALIA II on its final tack in the seventh and final race when it crossed the finish line ahead of the ...
MODEL YACHT AUSTRALIA II
27.55L x 5.11W x 38.18H (inch) 0.035 m³ = 1.23 ft³. AUSTRALIA II HISTORY. 1983. Sail number: KA 6. Australia. Royal Perth Yacht Club. Challenger, winner of the 25th America's Cup 1983 (won the 7th and final race, sailed on September 26, 1983)
Australia II, scratch built model yacht
Scratch built model sailboat Australia II KA6 from 1983. Scale 1:10.6 1.81 m long, 71,26 inches.
Australia 2
Forum Rules. RC Sailboats - Australia 2 - I picked up an Australia 2 from Victor models recently. It's used and already assembled. I only had to set the mast back in place with all lines attached already. The previous owner (builder), passed away and I bought it from his son who didn't know a thing about it.
Australia II RC Sailing boat
Australia II RC Sailing boat Scratch built taking its 1st test sail
Australia ii model identification
The boat was actually sold by Amway just after Australia 2 Won the America's Cup. They were sold as sailable boats, but not as RC. I am currently doing one up too. If any one has sails in good condition I would love to be able to buy them. My email is [email protected] if anyone has the sail for sale.
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Australia II
2.72 metres (8 ft 11 in) Sail area. 175 square metres (1,880 sq ft) Australia II (KA 6) is an Australian 12-metre-class America's Cup challenge racing yacht that was launched in 1982 [1] and won the 1983 America's Cup for the Royal Perth Yacht Club. Skippered by John Bertrand, she was the first successful Cup challenger, ending a 132-year ...
AUSTRALIA II, the winged keel and more
Posted on 24 Sep 2013 by David Payne. Australia II has become one of the nation's most recognisable vessels, thanks to that extraordinary America's Cup win in 1983. Almost everyone knows about its winged keel that seemed to make it unbeatable. The keel completely spooked the Americans who tried many moves off the water to avoid having to ...
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The 12-metre class Australia II yacht was designed by Ben Lexcen and launched in 1982. Under Captain John Bertrand of Royal Perth Yacht Club, the ship was the first successful challenger to the America's Cup, making history for Australia's Sailling Sport. Indeed, its victory brought a 132-year dominance of the New York Yacht Club, including ...
Australia II (KA 6) is an Australian 12-meter-class America's Cup challenge racing yacht that was launched in 1982 and won the 1983 America's Cup for the Royal Perth Yacht Club. Skippered by John Bertrand, she was the first successful Cup challenger, ending a 132-year tenure (with 26 successful defenses) by the New York Yacht Club.
We build this primarily wood Australia II model in two sizes: 24" long x 12" tall x 6" wide $2,490 Shipping and insurance in the contiguous USA included. Other places: $250 flat rate. 33" long x 15" tall x 7" wide $2,960 Shipping and insurance in the contiguous USA included. Other places: $350 flat rate. The model will come with a regular wood ...
The Australia II yacht made history in the world's oldest sporting trophy by winning the 1983 America's Cup for Royal Perth Yacht Club. Skippered by John Bertrand with an innovative winged keel design, she was the first successful Cup challenger, ending 132-year tenure by the Americas Yacht Clubs. Inspiring a proud and winning spirit, this Australia II wooden model yacht makes a fine ...
Australia II (KA 6) is the Australian 12-metre-class America's Cup challenge racing yacht that was launched in 1982 and won the 1983 America's Cup for the Royal Perth Yacht Club.. Skippered by John Bertrand, she was the first successful Cup challenger, ending a 132-year tenure (with 26 successful defenses) by the New York Yacht Club.. Designed by Ben Lexcen, built by Steve Ward, owned by Alan ...
Reviving cheapie Australia II. So "sometime" after the '83 Americas Cup, Tandy (Radio Shack) released a simple Australia II RC model; relatively scale looking, 50cm long, mast 66cm high, rudder-only control via a single-stick one-handed AM controller. I received it as either a birthday or Christmas present, dad insisted on painting it a non ...
G'Day Aerominded, The Australia II was designed and built by Alf Willoughby (following the success of the real Yacht in 1983) under the trade name of Mini Mariner to a strict "One Design" class rule. The overall hull length is 1520mm (59 13/16th) with a LWL between 1090mm and 1120mm. Width is 279mm @ station 35.
Overall dimensions: Length: 22.5" (57 cm) Width: 5" (12 cm) Height: 36.25" (92 cm) The large scale America's Cup Racing Yacht Australia II is lacquered painted for a sleek finish. The model sailing boat has a solid wooden stand, detailed decking and it's sold fully assembled - no need to hook up the rigging. Handmade from scratch.
AUSTRALIA II. 89,00 €. L: 60cm. W: 11cm. H: 94cm. The Australia II is an Australian 12mR regatta yacht, which under the command of skipper John Bertrand was the first successful challenger in the America's Cup after 132 years to beat the Americans in 1983 and won the trophy for Australia. The masts have to be erected and tackled by yourself.
Australia II Yacht Half-hull 90cm. Rated 5.00 out of 5 $ 359.00 Original price was: $359.00. $ 329.00 Current price is: $329.00. ... Throughout Australia's rich and diverse history, maritime travel has played a significant role. Ships and boats have transported people to and from this island for hundreds of years, and this is the reason why ...
The Australia II team who won the 1983 America's Cup were responsible for one of the greatest, most memorable moments in Australia's sporting history. Significance This finely detailed 1:25 scale model represents the 12 metre yacht AUSTRALIA II on its final tack in the seventh and final race when it crossed the finish line ahead of the ...
27.55L x 5.11W x 38.18H (inch) 0.035 m³ = 1.23 ft³. AUSTRALIA II HISTORY. 1983. Sail number: KA 6. Australia. Royal Perth Yacht Club. Challenger, winner of the 25th America's Cup 1983 (won the 7th and final race, sailed on September 26, 1983)
Scratch built model sailboat Australia II KA6 from 1983. Scale 1:10.6 1.81 m long, 71,26 inches.
Forum Rules. RC Sailboats - Australia 2 - I picked up an Australia 2 from Victor models recently. It's used and already assembled. I only had to set the mast back in place with all lines attached already. The previous owner (builder), passed away and I bought it from his son who didn't know a thing about it.
Australia II RC Sailing boat Scratch built taking its 1st test sail
The boat was actually sold by Amway just after Australia 2 Won the America's Cup. They were sold as sailable boats, but not as RC. I am currently doing one up too. If any one has sails in good condition I would love to be able to buy them. My email is [email protected] if anyone has the sail for sale.
Discussion Scratchbuilding Australia II Sailboats. Forums; Magazine; Blogs; Classifieds; Places; More; Search; Sign Up | Log In
2.72 metres (8 ft 11 in) Sail area. 175 square metres (1,880 sq ft) Australia II (KA 6) is an Australian 12-metre-class America's Cup challenge racing yacht that was launched in 1982 [1] and won the 1983 America's Cup for the Royal Perth Yacht Club. Skippered by John Bertrand, she was the first successful Cup challenger, ending a 132-year ...
Posted on 24 Sep 2013 by David Payne. Australia II has become one of the nation's most recognisable vessels, thanks to that extraordinary America's Cup win in 1983. Almost everyone knows about its winged keel that seemed to make it unbeatable. The keel completely spooked the Americans who tried many moves off the water to avoid having to ...
Our staff at Metro Hobbies is inspired by the satisfaction we get from assisting customers in selecting the ideal remote-controlled model boats and accessories to suit their interests. Our whole staff comprises RC hobbyist experts who can provide you with advice and address any concerns you may have with your RC electric boat. Visit us in-store ...
Order now! DF bags have arrived! Order now! "Join in the fun of owning and sailing these world class RC yachts. The DF65 and DF95 one design classes are a low cost entry into radio sailing with a culture of making sailing fun." Australian DF Radio Sailing Association (ADFRSA) is our strategic partner. You can apply to join and get 10% discount.
You will find starter boats; we recommend the Jet Jam; it was designed to be self-righting so you can practice your skills and even has a rubber hull to prevent any damage. For competitions, we have RC speedboats like the Impulse 32-inch that can reach over 90 km/h with its Spektrum 2000Kv motor, the Spartan 36-inch that can fit 6s LiPo packs ...
After a week of very wet weather, Friday dawned clear and sunny with the Sunshine Coast living up to its name, & providing a glorious three days of RC yacht racing weather. IOMICA Announces 2025 Continental Events for IOM Class 25 Jul 2024