{"product_id":"cm637-atkin-saipan-30-inches-boat-model","title":"Atkin Saipan - 30 inches boat model","description":"Atkin Saipan - 30 inches boat model\n \n \n \n The Saipan is a graceful 7'6\" sailing pram originally created by the legendary father-and-son designers, William and John Atkin. Inspired by a heartfelt exchange between them while John was stationed overseas, the Saipan was born as a symbol of family, craftsmanship, and timeless design. Compact yet sturdy, this elegant little craft perfectly embodies the Atkins' vision of simplicity, strength, and practical beauty-a small boat with a big story.\n \n \n \n This 30-inch custom-made scale model is handcrafted to order, faithfully capturing the character and proportions of the original Saipan. Each piece is built entirely by hand using the traditional plank-on-frame construction method and premium Western Red Cedar, Teak, Mahogany, and other fine exotic woods. Every model requires approximately 4-5 months of meticulous craftsmanship, ensuring precision, durability, and authentic detailing.\n \n \n \n Throughout production, clients receive progress photos at key milestones for review and approval:\n \n \n \n - Hull planking and shaping\n \n - Interior layout, mast, and rigging installation\n \n - Final painting, varnishing, and finishing touches\n \n \n \n Once completed, the model is securely packed in a reinforced wooden crate for safe international shipping.\n \n \n \n Available exclusively as a custom-made project, the Saipan boat model captures the enduring artistry of traditional boatbuilding-simple, elegant, and rich in heritage. To begin your build or request custom specifications, please visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/omhusa.com\/collection\/custom-made-models\"\u003eCustom-made Projects\u003c\/a\u003e\nSaipan, a 7'6\" flat-bottom sailing pram designed by William and John Atkin, originated from penciled plans John sent home while stationed abroad-an exchange that inspired the boat's name and gave the design a personal, wartime backstory. \n \n \n \n Compact yet thoughtfully arranged, Saipan features a center thwart, mast bench, open gunwales, and a reinforced centerboard trunk, all contributing to strength, simplicity, and easy maintenance. \n \n Raised floor gratings keep the interior dry, while a bow ring ensures the pram tows steadily with her head up. Sailed from the bottom gratings and rigged with an uncomplicated spruce mast and small balloon-cloth sail, Saipan embodies the Atkin tradition of practical, seaworthy small craft tailored for straightforward building and enjoyable harbor sailing.","brand":"Captain Heritage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68010201546973,"sku":"CM637","price":2797.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/8112\/7901\/files\/cm637-atkin-saipan-30-inches-boat-model-l01.jpg?v=1791598701","url":"https:\/\/captainheritage.com\/hi\/products\/cm637-atkin-saipan-30-inches-boat-model","provider":"Captain Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}