K151 - Venetian Gondola Real Boat 36

Specification: Item K151 - 433L x 54W x 65.4H Inches (1099.8L x 137.2W x 166H Cm)

Note: This is a special made to order item, delivery usually take 30-90 days.
Custom features such as name plate or different paint schemes are available for additional charges. Please contact us for details.

Price: $ 41,152.46

Description:

This is the REAL version of the Venetian Gondola. Fully functional at 36-feet long and beautifully painted in its original color, black with white stripe. We also have a 24-foot-long gondola available, upon request. This boat was completely handcrafted and takes about 600-800 hours to build. We still use the traditional method of construction while integrating the highest quality of materials currently available. Strips of red cedar are joined together by hand and then encapsulated in fiberglass, bonded in place with epoxy resin, and then coated with marine vanish. This combination of fiberglass and epoxy is very strong, and the wood will be protected for generations.

Specifications:

- Waterline height (unloaded): 5.9 inches
- Seat height: 13–15 inches
- Floor to table height: 29.5 inches
- Table's dimensions: Length: 43.3 inches x Width: 18.5 inches x Height: 29.5 inches
- Boat depth (from floor to gunwale):25.6 inches
- Max Horse Power: 7.5HP

Also available in 15-foot length. Item # K208 and 21ft in length Item # K223

Important Note: Please be aware that this gondola is a SPECIAL ORDER item, which means right after you have placed the order, it will take about 90-120 days for us to build and ship it to you.

History:

The most famous and characteristic symbol of Venice is the Gondola. This boat represents a typical Venetian Gondola circa 1882. The gondola is a traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat, well suited to the conditions of the Venetian lagoon. For centuries gondolas were the chief means of transportation and most common watercraft within Venice. In modern times the iconic boats still have a role in public transport in the city, serving as traghetti (ferries) over the Grand Canal. They are also used in special regattas (rowing races) held amongst gondoliers. The gondola is propelled like punting, except an oar is used instead of a pole. The model now is rebuilt without the roof in the middle of the boat and used to carry tourists along the Venice River in Italy.