Schooners are typically 2-masted fore-and-aft rigged vessels with a foremast and a mainmast stepped nearly amidships. The after mast is always taller than the foremast. When three masted the masts can be of varying heights but commonly they are very similar. One of the first Schooners was built here in Gloucester Massachusetts in 1713. It was built by Andrew Robinson and legend has it that when it was first launched a spectator marveled at the way it skimmed across the water. "There she scoons" he called out. Scooning was a New England term for skimming across the water. At the time, a schooner was possibly the fastest thing anyone had ever seen. Friendship This wooden model boat of the Friendship is an elegant mahogany wooden cruiser with a classic looking cockpit with brass portholes. The hull is painted. The size is 47x45x9.5". This is a good size model that you just take out of the box and install the mast in the holders hook the rigging to the brass eyes on deck, tighten the rigging and it is ready to display on it's stand. We are sorry this model cannot be gift wrapped. Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days. AS104$410.00 Search Windward Model Ships: Our model ships make a perfect gift. They are not model kits but are delivered ready to display. Only the masts are stowed securely in the packaging. Step-by-step instructions allow anyone to rig the vessel in less than 15 minutes. Imagine how great they will look on a mantle or desk.