The Model Craftsman: Volume 7, Issue 3 – August 1938

‘A THE MODEL * é / r Dr fhae se ae ee Speedboats Break Records ERY ne, B, Baste Oy Solas : Sn Oe iia Se REY oa SN Saas yaaa – “4 «zt ’ of sight was ninety degrees from that of the starter’s. In a week-end so crammed full of racing, and all the exciting moments that happen during such events, it is hard to pick out any two or three incidents and say “These were the high spots of the regatta.” When, for instance Walter Joss’s boiler blew and sent the torch sailing six feet in the air, the explosion was startling enough, but to enthusiasts whose ears were filled with the drone of engines, and whose lungs The pond at Water Works Park, Detroit. Intended as a wading pool for children, its shallow depth makes it fine for power boating. Timers are in background By Harold V. Loose Photographs by the Author OARING around the circular course at speeds up te more than forty miles an hour, power boats from all over the country competed at Detroit over the Fourth in a regatta that will live long in the memories of those enthusiasts who attended it. Forty-six boats were entered—perhaps the larg- est number in any similar event. The variety and number of craft that essayed for the prizes was an education in itself, and it was a rare treat to watch the different kinds of hull and power plant in action. The three days of the race were packed with thrills and surprises from the opening hour, 8:00 A.M., to long after noon, when the last run of each day was made. Water Works park, the scene of the week-end’s events, is a square of green not far from the Detroit River, which separates the city from Canada. In it, the authorities have built a wading pool for the children, and power boatmen were not long in discovering that the pond was more than suitable for racing boats. R. A. Hill, president of the A.M.P.B.A., acted as starter. His cry, “On the \ine,” was the signal for a contestant to launch his boat. “Kibitzers” were not hard to find With the water just the right depth, and having a solid bottom, it makes the linesman’s task easy. The banks slope down gently, so it is easy for rubber-booted boatmen to get in and out for launching their craft. For the races, one end of the pool, ‘which is big enough for at least two ‘sets of power boats at the same time, was roped off to prevent the kiddies from getting too close to the boats. Police also partitioned off a large area of the bank at this end, reserving it for power boatmen, who were identified by yellow tags hanging from their clothing. The timers sat at a different spot on the shore, so that their line 4 H. D. Brailsford (left) and Walter Joss talk over the points of the former’s steam job Tue Mopert CraFTSsMAN — Petite. At DETROIT RECATTA were choked with exhaust fumes, it was just another incident in a long series. So, it is with natural reluctance that your reporter picks, for the “hit of the show,” Bill Atwood’s Phantom and its sensational speed of 39.24 miles an hour. Like a young Lochinvar out of the West, the Californian made the crowd really sit up and take notice. Readers of the last issue of MopDEL CRAFTSMAN will remember the clean lines of the Atwood ‘boat. To see it in real life is no disappointment, while its performance made When Edmund Kalfuss, of Endicott, N. Y. releases his gas job, it literally leaps out of the water in its anxiety to start oo es d boating veterans rush forward with frank congratulations and genuine admiration. Phantom made its record-breaking run on Saturday morning, but in the next two day’s racing the builder was unable to make it perform again. The engine worked perfectly—in fact, too well, for it literally thrust the boat out of the water each time it was launched. For some undetermined reason, Bill was unable to complete three laps on the last two days of the race. It was discouraging to see the trim little craft make dive after dive into the water, but it was worth that discouragement to see the sportsmanship that was evidenced by the other boatmen. Knowing that the Phantom’s success meant disappointment to their own hopes for taking some of the prizes, they, nevertheless cheered Atwood on, and encouraged him to try and try again. This is the Nees Two boats with twin-opposed engines attracted wide comment for their smooth running. Jerry Whelan’s did 29.35 M.P.H. for third place in class A « poe a” ® 2.00 W6—THE AMATEUR MACHINIST …..-++:- 2.00 PLANS AGOTORS warded to the Secretary of the M.Y.R.A.A. by the Officer of the the Executive Committee shall award such Certificate of Rating as may be considered equitable, and the measurement shall be deemed incomplete Wi—HOoW TO WORK WITH TOOLS AND WOOD Dent. Any deposit forfeited under Clause (e) shall be immediately for- M.Y.R.A.A., and after due enquiry, eee wesw eeneeeeeer® THE MODEL CRAFTSMAN, Model Craftsman Bldg. Mt. Vernon, N. Y. of a M.Y.R.A.A. that the recognized formula will not rate the yacht fairly, or that in any respect she does not comply with the requirements of such formula, he shall report the circumstances to the WBither type, #26—HOPPER ORE CAR. Car 6” long over bumpers. Full size O gauge drawings …….- 25 shall lodge the yacht in the hands of the Official Measurer for the District and remit the deposit to the Secretary Sailing Rule 22. By TW aces AND TRAVEL . YACHT RULES (Continued from page 27) an inch. tion of a square inch. Weight—Pounds avoirdupois (lbs.) and decimal fractions of a pound, All measurements beyond the second place of decimals shall be disregarded. Weight, however, shall be taken to three places of decimals, when required by formulae.