The kit was developed from plans, photos and the actual vessel. It features many laser-cut parts, including the complex paneling of the deckhouses, and is complete with all fittings, rigging line and other materials. While small for the purpose, the kit was designed to be adaptable to steam or electric power and radio control. The baseboard is not included. It took him three years, and the book he wrote about his adventures is a classic.
Many parts are laser-cut for accuracy and ease of construction.
Display cradle included. Originally built for inshore fishing and lobstering along the coast of Massachusetts, their speed, ease of handling and seaworthiness soon made them popular as recreational sailboats. The kit is complete with laser-cut frames, planks, transom and centerboard, mahogany thwarts, sailcloth, rigging line and all necessary fittings. A good kit for an inexperienced builder, it is satisfying for any modeler. Display cradle included.