With the emergence of New York as the nation's greatest seaport in the 19th Century, a new type of vessel appeared - the New York Pilot Boat. Speed and maneuverability were of the essence, as the fiercely competitive pilots raced to be the first to greet each incoming ship.

The kit includes full sized plans, complete instructions, a pre-carved basewood hull, photo-etched brass and finely-cast Britannia pewter fittings, colorful lasre-printed flags, rigging line and all the other materials you need to complete a beautiful model of this handsome little schooner.