Gaff rigging is secured to both masts. Each pulley is wrapped to the gaff and then the pulleys are threaded to each other and down to the belaying pins so the sail that attaches to the gaff can be raised and lowered. Yes, the sails will actually work this way.

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Antique Pond Yacht investment and museum quality ship models such as this turn of the century large scale pond yacht are built, repaired and restored by professional Master Model Builders with more than 35 years experience. Each one custom built or restored by hand in the USA, available in a multitude of configurations and sizes including radio controlled versions.

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