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Even
though this boat is known as a “Monterey,” the design of this craft
originated in San Francisco Bay, California, (90 miles from Monterey). This
boat was built at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco and was given the
nickname “Monterey”.
The immigrant Italian or Sicilian craftsman in San Francisco Bay, patterned the “Monterey” after the Mediterranean Lateen Sail Felucca, with modifications
to accept a gas engine, so this is a true California, USA creation!
These boats were “built by eye,” no plans used, the craftsmen simply started
with a general double ended design, with an ample beam, clipper bow, and
built the remainder by eye. So, “All “Montereys” are alike, but no two are
the same.” This 1928 version owned by Angelo Ghio, has all the
characteristics of a true “Monterey,” as he chose the style of house; stem
curvature etc. that he preferred.
Several thousand of these boats were built from 1910 to 1950, they proved to
be very sturdy (cedar planking) and reliable with much beauty for a work
boat! A few are still in use, the “Monterey” boat is in its 77th year, (its
9th owner).
WOODEN HULL
1/20
SCALE
19.30”
X 4.92”
BB-522
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