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This is a phenomenal find for model boat builders, collectors, or anyone seeking a gorgeous piece of rustic nautical home decor.
Unlike cheap factory toy reproductions or modern hollow plastic kits, this hull is **hand-carved from a solid block of timber (likely pine or cedar)**. It features a heavy, solid-body construction that feels substantial in the hand and is built to last. The boat displays a classic mid-century two-tone painted layout featuring a clean cream upper stripe over a dark reddish-brown lower bottom and lead-weighted keel.
**🌟 MAJOR HIGHLIGHT: INTACT VINTAGE BRAINE STEERING HARDWARE**
The absolute centerpiece feature of this hull is the completely intact, highly sought-after mechanical **Braine Steering System** mounted directly to the deck. Originally invented by George Braine in 1906, this automatic mechanical quadrant works by using wind pressure from the missing sails to automatically turn the rudder arm (tiller) via line tension, keeping the boat perfectly on course across a pond. Finding a vintage hull that still retains the deck tiller arm, correct screw eyelets, and operational rudder assembly is highly valued by restorers
