This customized Transpac #52 Sailboat Weathervane was ordered as a gift for an avid Transpac Racer. In fact, his extensive racing accomplishments led to his being inducted twice into ‘Old Goat’ associations, which for those of us unfamiliar with these races is a very prestigious accomplishment. We learned more about this from a thank you note we received with photos after the weather vane was installed:

“If you race 25 Chicago to Mackinac races you are and old Goat. And if you race 25 Port Huron to Mackinac you are an old goat on that side of the Lake. So I became a “Double Old Goat” in 2017. Transpac goes to Hawaii and Unfortuantely have not done that race.” 

This sculpture piece is a replica of his amazing boat, the Imedi, with the goat logos for each race completed gilded in gold leaf on the sails. .

Fabricated out of copper in 3D style, this weather vane, as it ages, will have bright highlights due to the addition of gold leafing on the boat’s hull and sails.  Boat names, in gold or palladium leaf, are included in our pricing. Any additional gilding is an option. This great customer photo of their aged Trans Pac 52 Weathervane illustrates how a bit of gold leaf brings out the sculpture piece in a visually busy location.

Boating is a very popular theme for our weather vanes. Please look at our boating section to see others in our catalog. You may well find inspiration there, and possibly an existing design that we could personalize to create something special for you.