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For yachts SY00, SY0, SY1, SY2 & SY3.

This is a kit of parts to help with the restoration of Star Yachts & other pond yachts. Depending on the size of yacht, there may be some spare parts.

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2 metres of cotton rigging thread…this is as close to original that you will find…enough for yachts upto & including SY3.

2 solid brass mast pins (1.57mm or 1/16”diameter) again as close to original as can be.

1 solid brass front sail hook for SY0, SY1 & SY2 models, again to original spec.

2 handcut plastic bowsies approx 15mm x 5mm with 2mm holes.

4 deck staples.

1 brassed screw eye.

We do a separate kit listing for larger yachts.

We also do just rigging listings.

We also have mast set listings.

We’ve also just added a mast mounts listing.

This kit should be suitable for other yachts though some may have different fittings.

Take a look at our other listings.

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Im sifting the internet looking for information about pre-radio control Pond yacht rigging. Working rigging for sailing scale models.

Before radio control, as I am sure all of you know, pond yachts reached a high degree of sophistication. Self tacking steering gear controlled by wind vanes, with a lot of complex brass hardware with elastic bands and adjustable sliders, were visible on deck and could be set by the user on shore to match the prevailing wind conditions and desired point of sail.

My problem is in finding authoritative information on these mechanisms. Nearly ALL of the images I find of historic Pond Yachts, those not in actual contemporary photos, are of models that have been restored and have had their steering gear simplified, presumably by antique dealers with little working sail understanding. In most of these cases its very obvious that brass fittings remaining on deck are not rigged in a way that would have an actual effect, they have merely been mocked up to look like they function and are often left unconnected to the sails.

Have any of you R.C. guys come across books or websites that deal with this aspect f the hobby? I hope there is a repository of this knowledge somewhere, it would be a shame to lose it.

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Blue Jacket Ship Crafters, in their book department sells two books on pond models. Both books are by M. de Lesseps. They are Pond Models  and Pond Yachts How To Build And Sail Them.  These books may have the information you're looking for.

Yowch $57 on Amazon!  But I see only $21 at Blue Jacket. Thanks for the tip!

I wrote to the Central Park Yacht Club and they put me in touch with a gentleman with experience with the subject. I was touched by his generosity when he wrote back and sent along annotations on the photo I had sent him.

He explains that:

......... sheet-to-tiller rig:  there were *two* mainsheets, one used on  going to windward  and the other on the run. Both typically had hooks on the end so they could be switched.

Sailing upwind, the boat sailed on balance only, tiller centered by the elastic as shown in the picture. The beating sheet ran from the end of the boom and was hooked on the ring on the main horse. Running sheet hung loose. On the run, the running sheet would be hooked to the tiller as shown, and run out so the main boom was swung out to one side or the other. The beating sheet would hang loose. The principle is that if the boom were swung to starboard, the boat would tend to turn to port. The pressure of the wind would pull on the main sheet against the elastic and give opposite helm to the rudder , thus guiding the boat. The jib would have a single sheet, adjusted with a tensioning device,  let out for the run and pulled in for the beat.  

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Found this on Google books and it is relevant:   https://books.google.com/books?id=_jYCAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA103&dq=Pond+Models+%C2%A0and+Pond+Yachts&hl=en&sa=X&ei=8NtZVbWuHq7IsQTHgYHADg&ved=0CC4Q6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=Pond%20Models%20%C2%A0and%20Pond%20Yachts&f=false

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Try this web site from the UK: www.vmyg.uk. Its called the Vintage Model YachtGroup, its web site has a link to a

instruction book for various self steering mechanisms and how they work. 

Looked interesting.

Bridgman Bob

Thanks for the link to the website! I thought I had seen them all by now but this was a new one to me. Here are some shots of the model I am restoring, one of two. THis example was likely not actually sailed. It has a lead keel but there is no rudder head, the rudder moves but does not pierce the deck.

The second model, not pictured, has rudimentary self steering gear and I will put up some photos of that later as I finish work on her.

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I finished the restoration work I was doing on these two Pond Yacht Models. I have a new appreciation for this type of model and plan on building one of my own now. Here are some before and after photos. ANd then just some details shots.

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However, did you notice that shipping at Blue Jacket starts at $50.00?  

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Huh?    http://www.bluejacketinc.com/ordering.htm

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Star Productions were  founded by a First World War Belgian refugee Franz Marie Denye. Having worked in the  Liverpool dockyards during the war once hostilities ceased he set up Star  Yachts to manufacture a large range of wooden pond yachts and other children’s  toys. He and his family continued production until the compulsory purchase of  the factory forced closure in 1990.

The range of yachts and motor boats produced by Star was considerable in size and whilst there were many models  which were consistent throughout the 70 years others varied enormously. Many can only be described as seaside or bath  toys whereas others were serious sailing yachts made only to order. What makes  collecting Stars even more interesting is that it appears few records were kept  of many of these yachts. Sometimes this makes dating particular yachts  difficult. The situation is complicated further by the fact that Star also  produced  boats for other manufacturers for example fishing  boats for Lines Bros/Triang.

It is said that “imitation  is the sincerest form of flattery” so there is a certain irony in the fact that  following the demise of Star the Chinese started to reproduce some of the  models. These were sold both in this country and North America.

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The Star Yacht factory in Birkenhead, England manufactured model sailing boats for a period of nearly 70 years, their yachts were successfully exported all over the world and yet, in spite of this, nowadays there seems to be very little information available identifying the broad spectrum of their products and how they had evolved over the years. From what I can gather the catalogues that were produced, depicting the full range of yachts in line drawings, were primarily intended for the trade with products listed in carton quantities and reference given to trade-terms, etc. so it is, perhaps, for this reason that so few have survived and that details of the companies products are so sketchy.

I have been fortunate to be able to scan a number of early catalogues that chart not only the development of Star’s core product, model yachts, but also the vast range of other associated toys that were produced in order that the business avoided the peaks and troughs of such seasonal sales.

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Above, before with the dreaded black deck pin staining, below, now with a new deck, rigging and the deck furniture refreshed.

This was Steve's dad's yacht originally. It has the pre-war brass badge dating it between 1933 - 39. Steve can remember playing with the yacht over 50 years ago and now thanks to a superb restoration by BSYAS member Chuck, he can now look forward to many hours having fun sailing it again.

Paul Capitain's early SB/3 Arctic Star restoration.

Paul acquired the yacht above in a well used and heavily over painted state and after identifying it as a rare 1933 rudderless SB/3 he set about a very thorough restoration keeping to the original lines. As you can see below, a very nice overall restoration and hard to tell that it started out as the original "Basket case". I'm sure he will be proud to take this one sailing.

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"I am so delighted that I found the Birkenhead Star Yacht Appreciation Society on the internet. They were very helpful, and did a beautiful restoration job on my much loved SY/5. Thank goodness for the internet and the craftspersons who run this group. So thrilled with the result!"

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A very nice restoration complete with deck transfer and sail emblem.

Now, his fully restored SY/7.

Before, well used.

Now pristine with nice detailing.

Here is a lovely early Arctic Star SB/3 from Paul Barker who has restored it to a very nice standard for his father who had sailed it as a boy.

Just the bow name transfers and ready to sail again.

From Anne Jones, Wirral, a much loved SY/3 that has been sympathetically restored to full use retaining the marks from many hours of happy sailing.

Well used but still loved, 40 years on.

Back to its former glory and ready for the lake with new sails, boom, mount pins, rigging, bowsies and the paintwork refreshed.

Made in the late 1930s, powered by a clockwork motor, this one is a 27" version called "Ocean Star".

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After restoration including stripping right back, preparation, many coats of paint then oiling the deck, topped with new sails and home made stand.

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As found condition, no other option than a full restoration.

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Really bad play worn condition & neglect.

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Deadeye – wood – brown – 1/8″ (3mm), block – wood – brown – 1 hole – 3/16inch (5mm).

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Block – Wood – Yellow – 1 hole – 3/16inch (5mm)

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Block – Wood – Brown – 2 hole – 3/16″ (5mm)

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Belaying Pin – Wood – Yellow – 13/32″ (10mm)

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Deadeye Loop – 13/64inch (5mm)

Block – wood – yellow – 1 hole – 1/8″ (3mm), block – wood – brown – 1 hole – 5/64″ (2mm), deadeye – wood – yellow – 1/8″ (3mm), block – wood – brown – 2 hole – 5/32″ (4mm), block – wood – brown – 1 hole -1/4″ (7mm), belaying pin – wood – yellow – 5/16″ (8mm).

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Block – Wood – Yellow – 2 hole – 3/16inch (5mm)

Deadeye – wood – yellow – 9/32″ (7mm).

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Cleat – Metal – Brown – 13/64″ (5mm)

Cleat – metal – brown – 9/32inch (7mm).

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Gunport Frame with Lid – 33/64×33/64inch (13x13mm)

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Belaying Pin – Brass – 5/16″ (8mm)

Deadeye loop – 1/8″ (3mm).

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Stanchion – Wood – Brown – 5/16″ (8mm)

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Port Hole – Brass – No Glass – 5/64inch (2mm)

Block – wood – brown – 2 hole – 1/4″ (7mm), gunport frame with lid – 25/64″ x 25/64″ (10mm x 10mm), block – wood – yellow – 1 hole – 5/64″ (2mm).

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Deadeye – Wood – Brown – Triangular – 13/64″ (5mm)

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Gunport Hinge – Dummy – Gilded – 15/32″ (12mm)

Belaying pin – wood – yellow – 1/4″ (6mm).

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Belaying Pin – Wood – Brown – 5/16″ (8mm)

Deadeye – wood – brown – 5/64″ (2mm), deadeye loop – 9/32″ (7mm), belaying pin – wood – brown – 13/32″ (10mm).

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Chainplate – Modern – Brass – 19/32″ (15mm)

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Block – Wood – Fawn – 1 hole – 1/4″ (7mm)

Belaying pin – brass – 15/32″ (12mm).

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Port Hole – Brass – With Glass – 9/32″ (7mm)

Deadeye – wood – yellow – 23/64″ (9mm).

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Eye Screw – Brass – 5/64″x5/16″ (2x8mm)

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Barrel – Wood – Brown – 8diax10mm

Block – wood – yellow – 2 hole – 15/32inch (4mm), belaying pin – wood – brown – 1/4″ (6mm), block – wood – fawn – 1 hole – 1/8″ (3mm), cleat – metal – brown – 15/32inch (12mm).

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Deadeye Strap – 1-1/32″ x 13/64″ (26mm x 5mm)

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Eye Plate – Brass – 3/32″ x 9/32″ (2.5mm x 7mm)

Port hole – brass – no glass – 13/64″ (5mm).

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Stanchion – Wood – Yellow – 7/16″ (11mm)

Port hole – brass – no glass – 1/8inch (3mm), deadeye – wood – brown – 23/64″ (9mm).

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Deadeye Heart – Brown – 15/64″ (6mm)

Port hole – brass – no glass – 1/16inch (1.5mm), port hole – brass – no glass – 3/64″ (1.2mm), gunport frame with lid – 9/32″ x 9/32″ (7mm x 7mm).

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Block – Wood – Fawn – 2 hole – 3/16″ (5mm)

Eye screw – brass – 13/64″ x 23/64″ (5mm x 9mm), stanchion – brass – straight – 25/64″ x 2 hole (10mm), belaying pin – wood – yellow – 15/32″ (12mm), deadeye – wood – brown – triangular – 9/32″ (7mm).

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Cannon Wheel – Wood – 5/32″ (4mm)

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Rigging Cord – Fawn – 0.50mm x 20m – Amati

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Stanchion – Brass – Straight – 19/32″ x 1 hole (15mm)

Cleat – metal – brown – 5/8inch (16mm).

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Chainplate – Modern – Brass – 63/64″ (25mm) – No Loop

Belaying pin – wood – brown – 45/64″ (18mm), belaying pin – wood – brown – 9/16″ (14mm).

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Gunport Frame No Lid – 25/64″ x 25/64″ (10x10mm)

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Bitt Head Top – Wood – Round Head – 5mm sqr Base

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Stanchion – Wood – Brown – 35/64″ (14mm)

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Rigging Cord – Fawn – 0.25mm x 20m – Amati

Gunport frame no lid – 33/64″x33/64″ (13x13mm), block – wood – fawn – 2 hole – 5/32″ (4mm), deadeye strap – 1-9/64″ x 9/32″ (29mm x 7mm), block – wood – brown – 1 hole – 13/32″ (10mm).

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Rigging Cord – Black – 0.5mm x 10m – Mantua

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Pulley Wheel – Brass – 3/32″ (2.5mm)

Stanchion – brass – straight – 25/64″ x 1 hole (10mm).

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Barrel – Wood – Yellow – 12dia x 14mm

Stanchion – wood – brown – 15/64″ (6mm).

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Block – Wood – Brown – 3 hole – 3/16″ (5mm)

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Rigging Cord – Black – 0.75mm x 20m – Amati

Belaying pin – wood – brown – 5/8″ (16mm), rigging cord – black – 0.25mm x 10m – mantua, cannon wheel – wood – 13/64″ (5mm).

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Cannon Kit – Metal – Brown – 19/32″ (15mm)

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Sheave – Wood – 3/32″ (2.5mm)

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Block – Violin – Brown – 1 Hole – 9/32″ (7mm)

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Eye Pins – Copper – 5/64″ x 15/32″ (2mm x 12mm) – P100

Stanchion – wood – brown – 15/32 (12mm), stanchion – brass – straight – 63/64″ x 2 hole (25mm).

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Eye Pins – Brass -9/64″ x 25/32″ (3.5mm x 20mm) – P10

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Cannon Barrel – Brown – Plain – 45/64″ (18mm)

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Truck – Wood – 5/32″ (4mm) – With Hole

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Rigging Cord – Fawn – 0.75mm x 20m – Amati

Belaying pin – wood – brown – 15/32″ (12mm).

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Rudder Hinge – Brass – 3/32″ x 19/32″ (2.5x15mm)

Block – wood – fawn – 2 hole – 1/4″ (7mm).

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  1. POND YACHTS & PARTS : RadioSailingShop

    radiosailingshop : pond yachts & parts - sailsetc drawings rig kits & rig plans boom kits masts alum & carbon fibre boom sections vangs - goosenecks mast, boom & rigging parts hull & deck fittings rudders fins and bulbs sails & sailmaking winches & drums radios servos batteries etc accessories, covers & misc. fasteners screws, bolts, nuts spare parts print your own catalogue free boat ...

  2. BSYAS

    Our Aim. To produce the biggest collection of information on Birkenhead Star Yachts from the very early days, through it's heydays until 1990 with the Marion Street factory closure and to make it available to Star Yacht enthusiasts, owners and the public. Anyone who would like to contribute to this venture whether it be by photos, catalogues or ...

  3. Welcome to Midwest Model Yachting, LLC

    Star 45 Rig Kit; U.S. One Meter Rig Kits; Sailmaking Materials. Sail Identification; DF-95 & DF-65 . DF-65 Hatch & Battery Sets; DragonForce 65 Sails; DF-95 Hatch Sets; ... We stock a wide-range of products to help you build and maintain your boat. If you can't find what you need, contact us and we will do what we can to fulfill your needs ...

  4. Huge Lot of Star Pond Yacht Parts From Factory in Birkenhead

    Source eBay UK. Huge lot of star pond yacht parts from factory in birkenhead.There are 18 hulls, 49 keels, masts and a large quantity of sails although all sails have staining, rust marks, mildew etc. I think the hulls are ones that didn't pass quality control as some are split or otherwise damaged.These are 30 odd years old at least, came from ...

  5. Vintage Pond Yachts

    Star Yachts at the 1929 World Scout Jamboree…. In the summer of 1929 the 3rd World Scout Jamboree, held at Arrowe Park just to the west of Birkenhead, allowed Franz the opportunity of showcasing his Star Yacht companies ever expanding range of pond yachts to a world wide audience. This 15 day event, which was attended by some 30,000 Scouts ...

  6. Ben's Pond Yacht Supplies

    Ben's Pond Yacht Supplies , Norwich, Norfolk. 191 likes · 28 talking about this. I offer replacement parts and sails for Star Pond Yachts and Pond Yacht in general.

  7. star yacht products for sale

    Buy star yacht products and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items ... New listing Star Yacht Vintage (Birkenhead England) Pond sailing Boat Toy. Plus Other. £30.00. 0 bids. or Best Offer. Ending 11 May at 6:16PM BST 6d 19h. £3.99 postage.

  8. Star Yacht Birkenhead Restoration Kit. Mast Pins, Rigging Thread

    Seller: 123hemsworth ️ (4,163) 99.8%, Location: Dewsbury, GB, Ships to: GB, Item: 134202348820 Star Yacht Birkenhead Restoration Kit. Mast Pins, Rigging Thread, Bowsies, Hook.. Star Yacht Birkenhead Restoration Kit. In un. For yachts SY00, SY0, SY1, SY2 & SY3. This is a kit of parts to help with the restoration of Star Yachts & other pond yachts.

  9. Catalogues

    Catalogues. To help with identifying your Star Yacht and to see how the models changed in detail over the years, here are some of the catalogues available, the range will increase as I get time. Starting below with the last edition before closure. You may print off the catalogue pages for your own personal use. Click on image for larger picture.

  10. About Us

    About Me. My name is Graham Hunt, I live about 6 miles from the original Star yacht factory in Birkenhead. As a youngster, I can remember the Star yachts being sailed locally in boating lakes and ponds also the fun that you got from doing this, as I still do. Many people have bought or received as a present these yachts and probably have one ...

  11. Pond Yacht rigging

    18. #2. Posted May 5, 2015. Blue Jacket Ship Crafters, in their book department sells two books on pond models. Both books are by M. de Lesseps. They are Pond Models and Pond Yachts How To Build And Sail Them. These books may have the information you're looking for. JerseyCity Frankie. 1.

  12. The story of a 1920's Star SY5a pond yacht

    This is a short film that shows the gradual restoration of an early Star SY5 pond yacht, this yacht was probably manufactured in the 1920's as there was no w...

  13. Vintage Star Pond Yachts for Sale

    Arguably in 70 years of the 20th century Star produced one of the largest ranges of Pond Yachts in tremendous quality and quantity. They were sold by some of the largest retailers such as Gamages and Bassett-Lowke and also by corner shops and arcades in most of our seaside towns. Star Yachts can now be found in antique shops and collections ...

  14. Star Boat Parts

    During the past 30 years that John MacCausland has been serving the Star Class he has developed an inventory of unique marine items for your Star Boat. Many of these items are not available through your marine suppliers. Moorhouse McCausland Sailing is the premier supplier of parts for Star Boays in the United States.

  15. Star Yacht Appreciation Group

    Star Yacht Appreciation Group. A group for those who admire, own, collect or sail the famous "Star Yachts". Star Productions was founded in Birkenhead by Belgian refugee Franz Marie...

  16. Pond Yachting

    Pond Yachting, A Brief History. Pond yachting is one of those hobbies that has been around for hundreds of years. Many a sailor or fisherman would have whittled or shaped a boat to be given to a child to sail. As sailing got more of a competitive sport with the "Grown-ups" races were organised, rules were set in place, records show that they ...

  17. Star pond yacht parts

    Re: Star pond yacht parts. « Reply #1 on: December 07, 2015, 09:10:24 am ». I doubt that actual original spares are available, but a google for " bowsies for model yachts " should give something useful. As to the rudder, you might well be in for making your own, but pond yacht rudders are generally not rocket science. Logged.

  18. Star Pond Yacht

    Bargain ex shop stock like new boxed Vintage Skipper Junior Contender 10 inch Pond Yacht/Toy Sailing Boat in red. (112) $58.52. $68.85 (15% off) BARGAIN TO CLEAR!! Spares and repair clock work speed boats and a radio control cruiser model boat Pond Yacht. (112) $43.89.

  19. Vintage Pond Yachts

    Star Yachts of Birkenhead 1935 Catalogue. The Star Yacht factory in Birkenhead, England manufactured model sailing boats for a period of nearly 70 years, their yachts were successfully exported all over the world and yet, in spite of this, nowadays there seems to be very little information available identifying the broad spectrum of their ...

  20. SPARES

    To help you restore your treasured possessions here is the current range of our yacht spares, these are available in handy sized packs, these include screw eyes, clew hooks, sail eyelets, lanyarn clips and so on.

  21. Restorations

    Star Restorations. Here are some restorations of Star yachts to keep them sailing. If you have a Star yacht that you have restored, send in a couple of before and after photos, and a few words, I will add them to the gallery. Andy Field's MK/2, Endeavour II restoration. Above, before with the dreaded black deck pin staining, below, now with a ...

  22. Wooden Model Ship Fittings & Parts

    Model Ship Fittings, Parts & Accessories. The largest range of wooden model ship & model boat fittings, accessories & parts available. Modelers Central is the no.1 destination for scratch model ship builders.. There are over 90 model ship fittings categories from anchors to wire, the scratch model boat builder will find what they need here.

  23. Pond Yacht 1, Ship & Boat Restorations

    Pond Yacht 1, Restorations, Ships & Boats From Maritime Models. 01432 263 917 - 07786 781 421 01432 263 917 - 07786 781 421. [email protected]. Maritime Models 39 Chequers Close, Grandstand Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9HY, UK. My Cart. Items: items Value: View Cart Checkout .