Rainbow IV model 50cm
This model of a length of 50 cm has is very faithful to the original model. It is entirely handmade from noble materials: real wood and marine upholstery. All the fittings are made of chromed or polished and varnished brass, custom made by jewelers. 10 coats of varnish are applied to obtain an excellent shine and depth of varnish.
The model is delivered in a secure package.
Numbered certificate of authenticity and one year warranty.
929,17 €
History of this model:
Designer: Georges CROUCH
Built: 1924
Engine: Packard V6 200 hp then V 6 Liberty 400 hp
Length: 8.75 m.
Shipyard : Henry Ditchburn Canada
Rainbow IV designed by Georges Crouch was ordered in the fall of 1923 by Harry Greening at the same time as Baby Bootlegger and Miss Columbia. George Crouch had already designed the first 3 Rainbows. Rainbow IV is the result of a long collaboration between George Crouch and Harry Greening.
The Rainbow lineage is made up of fast, robust boats that will help advance motorboating. In 1924, the Gold Cup, held annually in Detroit, USA, became the international motorboating challenge. Rainbow IV won by a wide margin, flying over the course with its special hull and the huge spray of water its propeller raised. However, he was disqualified in favor of Baby Bootlegger because of the illegality of his hull.
After this disqualification, Harry Greenings launched himself with Rainbow IV in the hunt for records.
On October 2, 1925, he broke the 24-hour distance record on a Canadian lake at an average speed of 93 km/h. The maximum speed of Rainbow IV is 97 km/h.
