A Treatise on the Construction, Rigging & Handling of Model Yachts, Ships & Steamers, Cruising&Racing Yachts, Management of Open Boats

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Second edition. London: Norie&Wilson, 1883. — 156 p.In accordance with the kind suggestions of several of my Readers I have given the lines of a 2 feet 6 inches Yawl and 3 feet Cutter, which I trust will soon be afloat and taking their part in a Model Yacht Regatta. With respect to the Design for a Racing Yaght on old Y. R. A. rule of measurement, I have replaced it with one on the new measurement.Contents.Designing. — Practice and Theory—Known Elements of Speed—Proportions of Length, Breadth and Depth—Form of Midship Section—Hollow v. Round Bows—Long and Short RunsDrawing the linesConstruction.—Materials Necessary—How to Choose Wood—The easiest Manner of Constructing a Model Yacht from a Scale DraughtFinishing. — Lead and Iron Keels—How to Determine the Weight of Ballast—Casting the Lead—Fastening, Decking, Caulking, Painting and BronzingMasting and rigging. — How to Place the Masts—Dimensions of Spars—How to make and Fit the Spars—Preparing the Cloth for Sails, Cutting and SewingRigging a model cutterYawls, schooners and luggers. —The Lateen Rig and Sliding GunterSailing. — Discovery of Sail as a Motive Power—Steering a Model—The Weighted Rudder—Balloon SailsThe block model. — Building—Paper Boats—Tin and Zinc ModelsCentre board models. — Advantages and Disadvantages of Sliding Keels-How to Fit a Centre BoardModels of ships and steamersHints on designing. — The Wave Water Line Theory—Buttock and Futtock Lines—Deep KeelsCruising. —Small Yachts—The Brig Rig—Night Sailing—Utility of the LeadRacing yachts. — Progress of Yacht-Building—Influences of the Tonnage Laws— Shifting Ballast—Corinthian Matches—The Yacht Racing Association—The Racer of the FutureManagement of open boatsThe designs for racing yachtsThe balance lug v. Other rigsModel yacht clubs & rules for sailingAppendix