New Gunther Albatros Sailboat- A real pond "racehorse

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Albatros Sailboat 28” long x 35” tall The largest sailboat in the Gunther line, the Albatros is definitely the racehorse of the fleet. It’s hull is sleek and the boat carries a lot of sail. Add in a heavy keel and what you have is a boat that can haul out a lot of line (200 feet or more). It is the obvious choice for sailing on larger bodies of water and rough conditions. The Albatros is quite popular as a display boat, as well. As far as what it can handle, the Albatros can be sailed on almost any body of water, in the most adverse conditions. We recommend sailing in winds under 20 mph, but don’t worry if you get caught in a sudden squawl since it can definitely handle rough weather. Just put it on the water and watch it cut through the chop. As proof of how well Gunther boats hold up, we’ve sailed our Albatros for over many years in all conditions, and it still looks new. The boat shown in our photos that's on the water is our actual 20+-year old Albatros. It still looks like it just came out of the box and is still a fine representation of the heirloom quality of these boats. Specs Ready to sail out of the box (under ten minutes of assembly) Richly stained mahogany decking Adjustable sails and rudder High-quality hull treated with special seawater-resistant lacquer Shroud adjusters allow quick disassembly after a day of sailing Weighted keel for seaworthiness and non-capsizeability Ideal for ponds, lakes, even the ocean Comes with sailing instructions, storage box and display stand Wind range: 20+ mph (though we’ve sailed it in higher winds) About Gunther GmbH. And Co. This venerable German company has been in business for over 50 years and still builds the same high-quality boats people have come to expect over the years. They are a true representation of old-world craftsmanship and are considered by many to be the most durable and well designed model sailboats in the world. All our Gunther boats come with a 100% guarantee. Shipping: We try to keep our shipping prices low and thus ship most of our items by USPS Parcel Post. Ifyou'd like something sent quicker, just let us know. Also, if a shipping price looks high, it no-doubt probably is. Just ask or a more realistic quote and we'll give you one. Sailing instructions Freesailing: This is the perfect way to sail on ponds or small lakes. There's something thrilling about setting your boat loose and watching it head off under its own steam; it's 50% physics, 50% leap of faith, and 100% fun. To freesail you simply set the sheeting of the jib and mainsail, adjust the rudder (if your boat has one) and then set the boat loose. Depending how you have it rigged, it will either cruise across the lake or tack back and forth upwind. On small ponds or lakes you can walk around to meet it, or you can give chase via canoe, kayak or what-have-you. On light wind days your boat will cruise along nicely in winds you can't even feel. On blustery days it'll heal over and really take off (I'm always a bit shocked how fast they actually go). Since the keel is weighted, you’ll never have to worry about capsizing, and the hull construction and rigging is very well done, so the boat is virtually indestructible. In 20+ years of freesailing, I’ve never had a boat break. Line sailing: I've line sailed a fair amount, and for the larger boats or on large bodies of water (ones that are too big to easily walk around), it really is the way to go. All you need to do to line-sail is attach a length of monofilament to the eyelet on the bow, set the sails and rudder, and then let 'er go. You can control the line with a boat reel (we sell them), you can use a kite spool, or even a spinning rig will do. When you set the boat loose it's a good idea to have the line positioned on the windward side of the boat, which keeps the boat on course better and prevents an accidental "jibe". Once she's gone out a way you simply tug on the line and the boat will tack and head back to shore... read more

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