Marblehead class vane steered model yacht SNOOPY
Maker
John Pollnitz
Date1969 - 1970
Object numberV00032304
NameModel
MediumTasmanian King William pine, fibreglass, fabric, rubber, metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall: 2265 x 1425 x 253 mm, 16 kg
ClassificationsTools and equipment
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionMarblehead class vane steered model yacht SNOOPY. South Australia. 1969 - 1970. This vane steered model has a plank on frame hull of Tasmanian King William pine and comes with original sails, shrouds and rubber fender. Model has white vinyl (?) sails. Mainsail is marked with registration number of vessel, 'M/ KA50'. Yacht was designed by S Witty, and won the Australian Marblehead class championships in 1977.
Don Scragg