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A Treatise on the Construction, Rigging & Handling of Model Yachts, Ships & Steamers, with Remarks on Cruising & Racing Yachts, and the Management of Open Boats, Also Lines for Various Models and a Cutter Yacht by Biddle Tyrrel E. is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
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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 Runs Drawing the lines Construction.—Materials Necessary—How to Choose Wood—The easiest Manner of Constructing a Model Yacht from a Scale Draught Finishing. — Lead and Iron Keels—How to Determine the Weight of Ballast—Casting the Lead—Fastening, Decking, Caulking, Painting and Bronzing Masting and rigging. — How to Place the Masts—Dimensions of Spars—How to make and Fit the Spars—Preparing the Cloth for Sails, Cutting and Sewing Rigging a model cutter Yawls, schooners and luggers. —The Lateen Rig and Sliding Gunter Sailing. — Discovery of Sail as a Motive Power—Steering a Model—The Weighted Rudder—Balloon Sails
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- Author
- Biddle Tyrrel E.
- Publisher
- Norie & Wilson (London)
- Published
- 1883
- Language
- EN
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Home & Lifestyle, Lifestyle
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