The Model Yachtsman: Volume 3, Number 12 – March 1931

THE YACHTS MAN MODEL ws G a A Vol. 3. MONTHLY MAGAZINE FOR MODEL MARINE ENTHUSIASTS. No. 12. MARCH, 1931. EDITORIAL. oe present number brings our Third Volume to Will all readers and newsagents please note that a close, and Bound Volumes will be on sale in the next few weeks. We hope that all clubs will make our September number will a point of adding a copy to their libraries. Regatta will contain special features of interest to all sections of our readers ? We are the only magazine recording model marine matters in full and in the future these matters will become model yachting history. Binding cases and indices will be ready in the next week or so for readers who wish to preserve their copies in this fashion. readers whose further reminder before the end of the month ? Preparations for our next volume are well in hand. For our sailing readers we shall have designs of a 12-metres and A-class models, whilst later in the year we hope to have a series of articles on Model Yacht Designing for the beginner. For our ship and prototype model enthusiasts we have a couple of capital articles on the clipper ship ‘Edward Baines,” also an article on the Great Yarmouth Beach Yawls, both being illustrated with full plans and detail drawings. For our power-boat readers we have an article on Hydroplane hulls and Plant Installation, whilst we hope to have some- thing very good shortly for flash steam enthusiasts and ‘‘ picture-boat ’’ builders. — TM Yachting Association, interesting changes reading, from the as it shows programmes a of great many former years. a —— = —— yachting movement and a good augury for the future. And finally, in closing up our present volume, may we tender our very hearty thanks to those local Correspondents and Club Secretaries who have sent in their news, and to all those contributors who have so ably helped us to make THE MODEL Y ACHTSMAN what it is to day—‘‘the model marine enthusiast’s own paper.” A CORRECTION. + Will all subscriptions are now due, please remit same without or, Model which appears in the present number, is extremely Owing to a misprint, the address of Mr. J. Trevor, makers of ‘*Test’’ Cold Water (Casein) wrongly given. Glue, was The correct address is 326, Dollis Hill Lane, London, N.W.2. = ge ie ae ee ee ee ee Ee Ee 4 Rootes, routine. The report of the of the Gosport These are indications of the spread of the model Another matter which we may mention is a small matter of office be a Special Number (price 9d.) and besides the report 236 The Model Yachtsman. March 19381 Prevaiw ars«| ss So HE Annual General Meeting was held at Anderton’s Hotel, Fleet Street, London, E.C., on Saturday, January 31. The chair was taken by the Chairman, Mr. R. A. Leckie, supported by Mr. A.J. Hugo (Vice-Chairman), Mr. H. B. Tucker (VicePresident), Mr. H. C. Whetstone (Hon. Treasurer), Mr. C. N. Forge (Hon. Secretary), and a goodly gathering of model yachtsmen. Amongst those present from the provinces we were glad to see Mr. D. McPherson as Appointed Member for the Ayr M.Y.C. and Scottish A-class M.Y.C., also Mr. H. Carpenter from Birkenhead, Mr. F. Borkett from Eastbourne, and Mr. C. Tansley and other members of the Hove & Brighton M.Y.C. The meeting was opened by the striking of six bells. After the minutes of the last Annual General Meeting had been read and passed, the Chairman gave his report. After this the Hon. Treasurer presented his Balance Sheet and financial report. Although the balance brought forward has been somewhat decreased, this decrease is more apparent than real as rules have been printed that will stay in force for the next five years and the whole of this expense has been borne out of the past year. A rough analysis of the balance sheet shows that apart District Measurers were also appointed as follows :—London and District: Messrs. W. H. Bauer and W. J. E. Pike. East Anglia: Rev. J. T. Poole. Yorkshire: Mr. R. B. Roche. N.E. England: Mr. A. Hornby. Midlands: Mr. A. H. Harlow. Scotland: Mr. D. McPherson. Mr. J. G. Feltwell, 90, Church Road, Barnes, London, 8.W., is acting as Racing Secretary for the A-class. All entries for races, applications for numbers, etc., should be sent to him. Mr. Forge, the Hon. Secretary, will attend to all other classes. The removal of the 10-metres and 18-footer from the list of recognised classes left a number of cups for re-allocation amongst the other classes. At the desire of the donor, the beautiful Nyria Cup was allotted to the A-class. The Yachtmaster’s Cup, in accordance with the deed of gift, passes back to the Gosport M.Y.C., and no doubt will be put to good use. The Allom Cup was then allocated to the 6-metres as a Championship Cup. ‘The 18-footer Championship Cup was turned over to the 36-inch Class and given to Mr. G. Colman Green for this year to use as a Cup for the Imperial Junior League’s Regatta at Easter. from the Gosport Regatta, for which a special fund is raised, the expenses of the Association are one- Fixture List in the Scrutton Cup (10-raters), which third for prizes and two-thirds for legislative and was this year won outright by Mr. W. Kingsmill. administrative expenses. The Fixture List was the next item on the Agenda The Chairman then presented the Cups and Prizes won during the last season. The next item on the Agenda was the election of Officers and Council, which resulted: President, J. Herbert Scrutton, Esq. (appointed by retiring Council). VicePresidents: Adml. O. F. Gillett, C.B. ; C. Stansfeld Hicks, Esq.; V. V. Graae, Esq.; H. B. Tucker, Esq.; and G. Cuthbert Paine, Esq. Chairman, R. A. Leckie, Esq. Vice-Chairman, A. J. Hugo, Esq. Hon. (Ivythorn, Treasurer, 142, Station One other cup has disappeared from the M.Y.A. H. C. Road, Whetstone, Hendon, Esq. London, N.W.4). Hon. Secretary, C. N. Forge, Esq. (151, Lichfield Grove, London, N.3). Auditors: Messrs. A. Littlejohn and C. Drown. Trustees: E. W..Lapthorn, J.P., Mr. and E. E. Alderman Marshall. Council: Captain F. W. Lazell; Messrs. J. A. Stewart, J. G. Feltwell, W. J. Daniels, A. J. Child, H. W. Apling, F. E. Matthews, A. C. Davison, H. E. Andrews, H. G. Howard, W. M. Carpenter, and A. H. Harlow. to receive attention. There were several notable additions to the usual list of matches, as a match was arranged to take place on the Hove Lagoon on July 12; also arrangements were made to hold a Championship for the 6-metres class, the first year’s race (1931) to be held in Scotland and the second at a centre in northern England. Another departure from previous years was in the British 10-rater Championship. Previously this race has been a half-day match on Easter Monday at the Eastbourne Lake. Many of the London men_ supported this motion, especially in consideration of the fact that the club’s sailing facilities have lately been curtailed by the local authorities, and a match of this importance would help the local club accordingly. It was suggested that a large party would go down with their boats by a private charabance, whilst the Brighton men also promised a full entry in support. This should make a splendid day’s outing and be most enjoyable. The Model Yachtsman. March 1931 The Fixture List is given in the next column. The possibility of fusion between the M.Y.A. and the Scottish M.Y.A. was then discussed, and its difficulties pointed out by both Mr. D. McPherson and Mr. Tucker. A scheme which had previously been submitted to the M.Y.A. was then considered and the Meeting passed a Resolution suggesting that the following might form a basis of negotiations between the two bodies concerned :— (a) That the S.M.Y.A. could become the Scottish Branch of the M.Y.A. whilst retaining its authority over purely local affairs. (6) That all S.M.Y.A. clubs would then have to join the M.Y.A. at the ordinary subscription rates, but out of these the M.Y.A. would give 10s. 6d. per club to the Scottish Branch to be employed on local affairs. (c) That having joined the M.Y.A. as fullmemkers, the Scottish clubs would then be entitled to. full membership privileges of the M.Y.A., including right of entry to M.Y.A. matches, full representation at M.Y.A. meetings (including right to appoint a deputy or proxy), ete. This would mean the adoption throughout Scotland of M.Y.A. Rules, and would protect the rights of every Scottish club independently as any of them would have the right to state their cases to the Council. All National (British) races and matters of every kind would then fall under the M.Y.A., leaving the authority in purely local affairs in the hands of the 8S.M.Y.A., or as it would then become, the Scottish Branch of the M.Y.A. The Scottish representative, Mr. McPherson and Mr. H. B. Tucker, acting for the West of Scotland M.Y.C., refrained from voting on this subject as they had no instructions from those they represented. It should be pointed out, however, that until some agreement is definitely made and ratified, the M.Y.A. races will only be open to such clubs (including Scottish) as actually belong to it. The meeting terminated with a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman. THE GEORGE TESTIMONIAL BRAINE FUND. In the list of subscribers to the Fund we accidently omitted the name of Alderman E. W. Lapthorn, J.P. Alderman Lapthorn’s subscription was included in Mr. A. Littlejohn’s total collection. A further amount of 14s. 6d. has been received from members of Stoke-on-Trent M.Y.C., (per Mr. H. Arrowsmith), bringing the total received to the sum of £103 Is. ¢d. 237 M.Y.A. FIXTURES. April 4 and 6 (10 a.m. and 2.15 p.m.). Bradford Cup (A-class) at Yeadon Dam. April 6 (11 a.m.). National 10-rater Championship at Eastbourne. April 18 (3 p.m.). Scrutton Consolation Cup at Forest Gate. May 2 (2 p.m.). London 10-rater Regatta at Forest Gate. May 23 and 25 (10 a.m. and 2.15 p.m.). Eastbourne Cup (A-class) at Eastbourne. May 25 (10.30 a.m. and 2.15 p.m.). Manchester 10-rater Regatta at Platt Fields, Rusholme. *June .. (2.30 p.m.). National 12-metres Championship at a Scottish Model Yacht Lake. July 12 (11 am.). Hove & Brighton 10-rater Regatta at the Lagoon, Hove Park. July 27, 28, 29 and 30 (10 a.m. and 2.15 p.m.). British A-class Championship at Gosport. August 1, 3 and 4 (10.30 a.m. end 2.30 p.m.) International Races at Gosport (Entrants: France, U.S.A., Belguim and Britain). * September (2.30 p.m.). National 6-metres Championship at a Scottish Model Yacht Lake. *The dates in June and September for these two events and water is being arranged and will be published shortly. EASTER FIXTURES. Two very important races are being held during the Easter holidays. The first of these is the Bradford Cup Race for the A-class. This race was established two or three years ago and has drawn big entries from all over the kingdom. Boats have come from Scotland and Wales as well as the South in order to compete. Yeadon Dam is one of the finest waters in the kingdom, and usually provides excellent sailing. The local club are extremely sporting and anyone going down either as a competitor or spectator can be assured of a good time. The other big Easter event is the National 10-rater Championship at Eastbourne. This is the first time that this event has been sailed in the provinces, and it is to be hoped that the excellent lake at Eastbourne will be patronised to the extent it merits. We understand that a project is afoot to organise a large party of London model yachtsmen to go down by charabanc, also that the Hove & Brighton men will be over in force. The 10-rater has made considerable headway recently in the provinces, and it to be expected that different centres will be chosen for the Championship from time to time, as undoubtedly the local men have an advantage not only in knowing the water, but also on the score of expense. Apart from its model yachting lake, Eastbourne is one of our most charming South Coast resorts, so that the model yachtsman who decides to spend his Easter there, should have an excellent holiday. It is hoped that some of the members of the Midland _ elubs will make the journey with their craft. 238 The March 1931 Model Yachtsman. cL eeeee-—— aseeF mee= i N.W. ENGLAND. privilege of heading the list of officers with the name of Mr. W. J. Bassett-Lowke as President, who early BIRKENHEAD M.Y. & P.B.C. The Annual General Meeting was held on February 2. The Hon. Secretary’s report showed that continuous progress is being made. The membership roll has now passed the hundred mark, and the season’s racing is keen and contested in sporting style. The balance sheet was presented by the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. W. M. Carpenter, and as heretofore was a most satisfactory testimony to the club’s stability. The club’s representative to the M.Y.A. was re-elected and it was thought as well to elect a second delegate in the person of the Hon. Secretary, Mr. A. E. Foster. The list of Officers and Committee was but little changed from last year. A most welcome innovation was the appointment of a Regatta Committee, consisting of two representatives from each section of the club’s fleet. Thus it is hoped that the A-class 12-metres, 10-raters, 36-inch Junior Class and the Power Boats will be able to draw up a complete programme for the year to the satisfaction of all concerned. In addition this new Committee will appoint the O.O.D. and Stewards for each race, and take the whole responsibility, thus providing a great relief to the over-worked Hon. Treasurer and Hon. Secretary. With a view to simplifying the working and increasing the efficiency of the club’s organisation, several rules were amended. Mr. W. M. Carpenter announced his election to the M.Y.A. Council, which was a source of great satisfaction to his fellow members. In addition to being represented at the Bradford Cup Race next Easter, the Club hopes to send a representative to Gosport for the British Championship, and will hold trial races next month to find a suitable combination of skipper, mate and boat. The election of several new members and a vote of thanks to Mr. Carpenter brought the meeting to a close. A. E. F. PLATT M.Y.C. The annual general meeting was held at Smith’s Café, Rusholme, on January 21. The Commodore was in the chair, and there was a good attendance of members. The Secretary ‘reported that through the enthu- siasm of the Commodore the Club had now the ‘last season had shown his interest in the Club by presenting a handsome silver cup for annual competition. This is held for the first year by Mr. Benton (‘* Varuna’). The Club Cup was won by Mr. Harris’s * Lily ” and the Miniature Cup (for the highest points for the whole season) by Mr. Worthington’s “ Joan.” Other prizes were distributed by the Secretary on behalf of the various donors. After the minutes of the previous meeting had been passed, the Officers and Committee were elected. Mr. Hancock being again chosen as Com- modore and Commodore. Mr. Nelson being elected | Vice- There was an interesting and unusual item during the evening’s proceedings in that the Commodore announced that after consultation with a number of members they had agreed to purchase a model (designed and built by Mr. Martindale) and present it to the Secretary in recognition of his four years’ service in that capacity. H.P. FLEETWOOD M.Y. & P.B.C. Although it is only a very short time since the club was founded, the membership has already reached the respectable total of eighty-two, nine of whom are in the power-boat section. On January 30 the club gave its first lantern lecture, given by the club Captain, Mr. R. V. Leach on the ** History and Development of Sailing Boats.” The slides for this were made or collected by Mr. Leach and the Commodore, Mr. J. Marsden. The lecture was most interesting and well attended. The slides depicted the lines of Viking Ships (especially obtained from Norway), H.M. Charles II.’s Dutch yacht, the “Jullanar,’ the schooner “America”? and vessels of that period, the old Bristol Channel Pilot Cutters, models of the ** America’s ’’ Cup defenders and pictures of yachts at Cowes. In addition to this slides were shown illustrating the different rigs from the junk to the latest Bermuda, and also showing comparison between birds’ wings and modern sail plans. The final slides were of local fishing and pleasure craft, and a number of the old China Clippers. During February the club held an exhibition of Model Yachts at the Congregational Schools. London Street, Fleetwood, Lancs. The primary object of March 193] The Model Yachtsman. this exhibition was to get an idea of the numbers 239 IN THE MIDLANDS. and types of model sailing-boats already in exist- ence in Fleetwood. These were shown together with models of historical craft including ships in bottles. For the juniors there was an exhibition of 24-inch models made by schoolboys in the Evening School ’ Play Centre. The best of these lads will eventually form the junior section of the Club. A Burgee Designing Competition for schoolboys of surrounding districts is being run through the medium of the Fleetwood Chronicle, the winners receiving prizes of 10s., 7s. 6d.. and 5s. The Club recently suffered a great loss by the death of Mr. William Stoba, the oldest member, at the age of 76.. He only joined the club recently and attended the lecture on January 30 and died on February 5. Mr. Stoba was reputed to be the finest designer and builder of yachts and fishing vessels in that part. It was said that no timber in his boats required fairing aiter it had left the floor of the mould loft. He was fearless in his opinions on design. He designed and built ‘‘ Capella.” ‘‘ Zulu ” and ‘‘ Mineroo,” yachts which feature in the midnight races from Fleetwood or Liverpool to the Isle of Man, also for the ‘‘ Reliance’ and ‘* Louise Rigby,’ two fast fishing vessels (whose cut-away forefoot was against public opinion when they were built), the “‘ Leader,” a fast pilot schooner which was once a familiar sight in the port, and the “* Alpha ”’ BIRMINGHAM M.Y.C. The club was disappointed as regards winter sailing at Salford Park owing to lack of water. This was brought about by an improvement put in hand by the Parks Department, which is connecting up the footpath at the Western end so that when sailing recommences it will be possible to handle boats without difficulty at any point round the lake. Although there has been no sailing members have been kept in close touch by means of Whist Drives held at members’ houses. The Vice-Commodore, Mr. E. B. Savage, C.E., has given instruction in the art of designing, whilst a talk on the same subject by Dr. Harrison Butler is being arranged. The Annual General Meeting was held on January 10 at the Imyerial Hotel, when Mr. J. Percy Plant, the Treasurer, presided in the absence of the . President, Councillor G. F. McDonald, who had sailed the same day for the West Indies. The reports of Treasurer, Hon. Secretary and Racing Secretary testified to remarkable progress made by the club during 1930. Mr. S. McFarlane was congratulated on winning the Club Champion- ship with his 36-inch model ‘ Daisy.” The election cf Officers resulted: Commodore, vicinity is invited to get into communication with Mr. W. H. Davey; Vice-Commodore, Mr. E. B. Savage; Treasurer, Mr. J. P. Plant; Racing Secretary, Mr. 8S. McFarlane; Hon. Secretary, Mr. C. E. Lemon (33, Jaffray Road, Erdington) ; Umpires, Messrs. J. H. Cunningham, W. H. Edwards and E. H. Goldsworthy; Committee, Messrs. H. F. Bach, A. Barton, F. Eades, H. W. Homer, N. Powell, and A. C. Thompson. the Hon. Secretary, Mr. F. M. Bridge, 12, Warren Avenue North, Fleetwood. Lancs. gramme will be the Birmingham Club’s Open 10-rater and “ Kindly Light,” Bristol Channel Pilot Cutters built about twenty years ago, Mr. Leach, the club Captain, who served under Mr. Stoba, stated that he also designed the type of boat used on the long flat shelving beach at Blackpool. The President of the club is the Rt. Hon. Lord Stanley, M.P. Anyone interested and living in the The outstanding event of the Club’s 1931 pro: Event, which will take place on Whit Monday. The closing date for entries is April 30 and entrance fee 2s. 6d. per boat. The winner will hold the handsome McDonald Trophy for 45 weeks and will receive a replica on its return. RISHTON WESLEYAN M.Y.C. The club’s fleet consists of about Further particulars can be_had on application to the Hon. Secretary. C. E. L. twenty-one models, all built by members, who are mostly boys of fourteen to sixteen years of age. Members are very keen and have continued to race all through the winter. The Club has a silver cup which is raced for monthly. The club has made considerable headway in spite of some drawbacks. LONDON JOTTINGS. The sailing water is a (Correspondent, A. J. CHILD.) supply reservoir for the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. In summer this is almost three parts overgrown with reeds, which makes sailing difficult. One of the club’s keenest supporters is Mr. Fred. Hollis, who is totally blind, who calls himself Captain of the ‘ Bluebird,’ one of the fastest models in the club, her time for crossing the reservoir (a distance cf approximately 220 yards) being 2 mins. 12 secs. H. Ayres, Commodore). SOUTH LONDON ML.Y.C. The Annual General Meeting of the above club was held on January 25. The Club’s Chairman, Mr. A. J. Hugo, took the chair. The Hon. Secretary, Mr. L. H. Rusby, presented the Balance Sheet showing a satisfactory balance in hand after payment of the current year’s rent of boathouse in advance. 240 The Model A lengthy discussion ensued as to the club’sfuture policy. During the past year the club competed in all Metrpolitan events with one exception, thereby curtailing racing on their home water at Surbiton to an unwarrantable extent. In order to obviate this in future, it was decided to reduce the number of out-matches by not rejoining the London League, but to support such other events as circumstances permitted, and to centre the interests of the club on a series of home matches on Saturday afternoons. Sir Ion Hamilton Benn having signified his willingness to accept office, was unanimously re-elected President, Mr. A. J. Rusby the retiring Secretary a Vice-President, Mr. A. J. Hugo Chairman, Mr. A. J. Child Hon. Secretary, and Mr. J. R. Edgeley Auditor. A Racing Committee consisting of Mr. G. Hemmings, Mr. Edgeley and the Hon. Secretary was appointed. It was decided to allocate the ‘* Wyvenhoe ” Bow] to A-class boats this year and to continue the ‘‘ Forte Reviver ’’ Cup as a 10-rater event. Several 6-metres are on the stocks for the coming season. Messrs. Hemmings and Rickman are building ** Progress” and Mr. Child ‘“ Kalulu” from THE MODEL YACHTSMAN designs. Mr. Levy’s new A-class “* Rhythm,” built by Mr. Cooper (a late member of the 8.M.Y.C.), has been showing satisfactory form in her trials.- She is a.sister ship to Mr. Smart’s “‘ Cresset ” from Eng.-Captain A. Turner’s design, which was runner-up in the British A-class Championship last year. The ever-persevering Chairman, Mr. Hugo. has his eyes on Gosport again, and the. alterations he has made in his last year’s boat “ Marian,” which now carries a bipod mast, disclose a great improvement. Mr. Everett also has an A-class building, so that the season should be very successful. It is interesting to note that with a single exception, the club’s fleet has been built by members or past members, and many successful boats now in the hands of other clubs came from the 8.M.Y.C. Club races 10-raters. will be for A-class, 6-metres, and Prospective members are requested to communicate with the Hon. Secretary, Mr. A. J. Child, 80c, The Chase, Clapham Common, S.W.4. LONDON LEAGUE. A representative gathering attended the Annual General Meeting at the Forresters Hall, Highgate, on February 14, representatives being present from M.Y.S.A. (Kensington), South London, Highgate, Forest Gate and Hackney Model Yacht Clubs. After routine business had been disposed of, the Hon. Secretary of the South London M.Y.C. notified the meeting of his club’s intention to resign from the League and a similar notification was forthcoming ace Mr. Austen Piper on behalf of the Hackney ub. The following officers were then elected :— President, Mr. W. Bliss; Vice-Presidents, Mr. A. J. Hugo and Mr. R. A. Leckie ; Commodore, Mr. A. W. Littlejohn; Vice-Commodore, Mr. J. E. Cooper ; Treasurer, Mr. Austen Piper; Official Measurer, Mr. A. Littlejohn; Auditor, Mr. Osborne. March 1931 Yachtsman Prizes were presented to individual winners and the Stanton Cup was received by Mr. A. J. Child on behalf of the South London Club. In view of his club’s retirement from the League he then handed the Cup back. In doing so, Mr. Child recalled the fact that this was the fourth occasion on which his club had been successful out of the eight years the competition had been held, and in expressing regret at his club’s enforced retirement, wished the League a successful future. Fixtures were made by the three remaining clubs, also dates for individua] Club trophies mutually agreed upon, and tentative arrangements suggested for visits to Brighton and Eastbourne during the year. * A proposal was put before the meeting by Mr. Osborne of the M.Y.S.A. for consideration of Council, and if approved, it will be brought forward at the next Annual General Meeting. As the proposal is still swh judice, no details are available for publication. Imperial Junior League. With reference to the proposed new pond for London, for some time past the League has been engaged in approaching the Authorities. : In November and December, 1929, plans were considered by the Parks Committee of the London County Council for the construction of a more modern type of yachting and Experimental Lake than at present exists. Estimates ranged from £5,500 to £14,900 according to size, and the available appropriate sites under L.C.C. jurisdiction were considered. However, there were found to be many unexpected difficulties. In November, 1930. the London Corporation was approached with regard to a desirable site on Wanstead Flats known as the “ Fairstead,” and it was suggested that the old pond should be either filled in or turned into a garden whilst the water was pumped into the new basin. Whilst expressing entire sympathy with the recreational and educational aspects of the scheme, the London Corporation Officials had to consider the rights of the Forestry Commission. It was pointed out that as Conservators they were the paramount authority and if the necessary funds were forthcoming the League might enquire again. The League thereupon approached the Harkness Trust for the requisite funds (£15,000) and whilst Officials of the Trust could hold out no definite hope of supplying funds, they recommended a certain course which the Secretary of the League will have taken before this number of THE MODEL YACHTSMAN is published. At the moment things are interesting as there is widespread interest in the matter, and it is felt that anything may happen. We are indebted to the Hon. Secretary of the Imperial Junior League, Mr. G. Colman Green, for the above information. It is sincerely to be hoped that Mr. Green’s efforts will be crowned with the success they deserve. London badly needs a first-class model yachting lake. March 1931 The Model Yachtsman. SAIL PLAN OF A-CLASS | MODEL Designed by K. Grane, Aalsund, Norway. Lines and Body Plan appeared in our February issue. Q4T 242 The Model Yachtsman. 2 & By Wanzi anya OST of our sailing men in Scotland will be interested to know that one or two new rules have been made by the Y.R.A. at a recent meeting. There seems to be no definite clause in the constitution of the S.M.Y.A. but it is generally taken for granted that any rules made by the Y.R.A. hold good in Scotland inas far as they are applicable to model yachting. The additional rules referred to are all in connection with the sail plan and rigging. You may set the sheet of the spinnaker outside the jib stay—i.e. the spinnaker may pass round the foreside of jib stay and be sheeted home in the usual way. It is good to see this point settled by the parent body as some Scottish model yachtsmen have been in the habit of doing this for some time and have caused a deal of discussion at the pond side. They may no longer consider themselves rebels in this respect. The height of the fore triangle is limited to 75% of the sail plan. From personal experience, we can say that this rule has come along not a day too soon. The greed for non—measured sail area has led more than one enthusiast astray in his sail-plan. Lately it has become more and more difficult to tell the jib from the mainsail on some craft ! Moreover these boats invariably cause trouble to competitors in following pairs. The S.M.Y.A. will have to work out their own salvation regarding the next item as the writer refuses to be charged with predjudice either for or against the use of the Burgess boom in yacht racing. To cut a long story short, the boom must now be of a less diameter than that of the mast. Speaking of masts those of us who use metal masts will be interested to know that these will most probably be regulated in the near future. It hardly seems likely that these minor items will be adhered to in models but they sometimes prove a_ useful guide to would-be builders, who wish to keep as close to the prototype as possible. Some March 1931 of our readers may not ‘be familiar with the existing Y.R.A. regulations as to the diameter of wooden masts and it may interest them to know that for the two classes (6 and 12-metres) scaled down the figures are ‘74” and ‘88” respectively. The writer mentions these points as he has often heard a discussion on these matters and many mode] yachtsmen in Scotland have not facilities at hand to settle the points in question. Scotland managed to have a representative at the recent M.Y.A. meeting. We refer to the visit of Mr. MacPherson who went South for the occasion and discussed several points regarding a working basis between the M.Y A. and the 8.M.Y.A. All of this will have been dealt with at the 8.M.Y.A. General Meeting which have taken place on February 28th. There can be no doubt whatsoever that there is a strong desire on both sides of the Border for a closer co-operation between the two bodies and we are all glad to see that the goodwill is increasing as each overture is made. It is only a matter of time when the 8.M.Y.A. and M.Y.A will be working together for the good of both and model yachting throughout the world. The little points of difference are all being overcome by degrees and are being disposed of in the surest manner. No one with the welfare of either association at heart would wish to see these two associations rush into any agreement which one or both might sooner or later regret. The 1931 season will prove to be a good one if the number and quality of cups to be competed is any indication. The twelve’s in Scotland will follow the usual programme, the most important features being the Lipton Cup and the Yachtsman Cup. Here is a point which may, possibly, have to be adjusted. The Yachtsman Cup represents the British Championship of the twelve’s and the Lipton Cup the Scottish Championship. In the event of the amalgamation or other working basis, some of our enthusiasts might want to cut out the provincial element in the way of championships. However, there is no reason why the Cups should not retain their present status in every way. The sixes are to have a great time of it. First we have the Robertson Cup, which is open to all comers. Then there will be two new Cups in Scotland this year under similar conditions to those for the 12-metres. In the case of the British 6-metre Championship, the Cup will be sailed for in Glasgow the first year and probably at Bradford the second year. Everyone hopes that this Cup will be defended each year and so increase racing between men from different parts. The Scottish Cup, of course, will be confined to Clubs of the 8.M.Y.A. This should help to encourage some of our clubs which have not taken to the sixes so far. The A-class will no doubt be catered for to an extent commensurate with the local interest taken in them. March 1931 The Model Yachstman. 243 i ui a @ itl VACt MODELIIY.j cH Hit T SK i ‘|WORKMlviSHO nd OPcae | ju “al AOC NN LL |J lo OD om boot ‘ iil ODE iKs AokHyae THE WOR i Readers are invited to send in particulars of any little tips they may think likely to prove of service to our readers, of any unusual tools they find useful in building or repairing model yachts. WORKSHOP NOTES FOR THE CASUAL “ DUG-OUT ” BUILDER. handscrews (fig. 2, see next page). By H. K.C. T is assumed that the articles on this subject in ‘Model Sailing Yachts” and YACHTSMAN have been read. board, flat and straight, as a reinforcement to the upper layers, cramp all three together, to prevent possible distortion by the heavy load of cramps or THE MODEL Make full-size half-width templates of all waterlines from deck to keel, use a cheap brand of plywood 3 in. thick for these. This will save a lot of drawing and laying off, both sides will be drawn alike, water lines can be drawn on both faces of layers if required. Make templates in plywood for every section or station inside and out, each pair can be pricked through the body plan simultaneously ; this ensures even hull thickness (fig. 1). | In the case of bluff bows and straight sterns, to allow room to glue on the jig blocks, the bottom layer could be cut to water line, and working upwards, cutting the water lines as each succeeding layer was set. Prepare all fin or keel layers to the greatest width of fin. When drilled assemble on keel bolts and inspect for flatness or twist. If correct lay off profile of fin, cut to shape and continue centre lines on both ends. Take apart, mark both sides with respective templates. Bore two holes, the same pitch and diameter of keel bolts, in a waste piece of wood. Drive into each a piece of rod, leaving about 3” standing, round the taps, press the fin layers down on these for shaping. Glue up on greased keel bolts, with thin glue and no cramps. ‘DECK Carve the inside of hull first, whether solid block The hull is stiffer to work on, can be LM… easily and firmly held, and there is more to cut away from inside than outside (why not be comfortable ?). Check with inside templates mounted on depth bars, using top layer as datum line. Rub blue crayon on business edge of template for “ marking ”’ (fig. 3). ABOUT TOOLS. Figure 1. Cramp layers together in their proper places without glue. Glue small blocks on larger layer, press tightly against smaller layer, taking care glue does not get on joint. Stand aside to dry. This faciliates the ultimate glueing, as a perfect jig is provided for the layer to drop into. Use a stout Figure 4 shows an easily-made calliper for checking hull thickness ; it should be made large enough for individual requirements. In use the “anvil” is inside or outside the hull, according to position. Figure 5. T-gauge ; not widely known. In effect it is the engineer’s scribing block and surface plate combined, probably much older than either. Marks ee ae or out. SS with half-round profile ; run an H pencil with chiselpoint along every gauge-mark made ; these marks will be visible until hull is painted, therefore centre lines can be recovered, if and when required, inside ot! File the tooth of marking gauge to a chisel-edge 2. LW.k. = or otherwise. The Model Yachtsman. March 1931 Figure 3. Cross-Batten at top of template, Hes 4 4 (See text). Showing blocks to keep layers dead on position. b “a ZERO LING fAxla Figure 2. 244. Figure 4. can be made at bottom of holes or any irregular surface. Useful on the solid block method of construction. Beechwood thumb planes, from the tool shops. ° 34” long x 1” iron; easily altered to any compound curve ; three or four very useful all round a model. For those who like to buff or strop their tools, after the oilstone, Sira Abrasive from R. and J. Beck, 69, Mortimer Street, London, W.1, used dry—that is, without oil or grease—on a piece of leather belting glued on a wood base. Mareh 94d The Model Yachtsman. 1931 The * Stanley ” dowelling jig, 11s., from Colliers, Brixton, is somewhat of a luxury, but indispensable for boring holes accurately in wood, ideal for fins, but bore from both sides. Smallest bush or guide supplied with the tool is }” for fins ; this could be bushed with brass tubing to suit }” dia. twist drill, or special guide obtained. A CHALLENGE THE FROM STATES. When entering for the International Races oat oleh at Gosport this summer, the M.Y.R.A. of North America challenged us for a series of three races in open water sailing from skiffs. | OE ‘ es p22, 1 Ie The courses being out to windward and run home,and over a triangular course with legs of a mile each. providing a Cup for this race. The States are France has accepted the challenge, but the M.Y.A.’s reply has not yet been published. One difficulty will be to select a suitable venue and the other to provide the proper skiffs as we have none in this country. THE SAILING Figure 5. SHIP “LANCING.” By. J. E. Cooper. This ship was one of the most remarkable vessels ever built. She was the longest sailing ship, one of the fastest and one of the oldest still sailing the seas in 1923. Built at Glasgow in 1865 as a steamer for the French Translantic Co., she was then one of the largest and for a few years one of the fastest, her name being at that time ‘Periere’’. In 1888 when 23 years old, she was sold to British owners and was converted to sail and rigged as a four masted ship, carrying 24 yards. Her main mast was 175 feet in length and her main yard 92} feet. Her ‘‘spike” bowsprit was rather short and her jigger mast was stepped rather more forward, leaving a space aft of her spanker boom. Under British owners, she made good but not remarkable passages, but when sold in 1901 to Norway she seemed to wake up and made some extraordinary runs. Langesund to Melbourne, 1907, 75 days—a record passage. New York to Pentland Firth 15 days, arriving at Aarhus 8 days later—23 days, thus beating express mail steamer which took 24 days, Halifax N.S., to Glasgow, 14 days, 2,407 miles, average 172 miles a day. Then a world’s record for Again Quebec to Glasgow, 14 days, 2,730 sail. miles, average 194 miles a day. Again in 1917 she again crossed the Atlantic in 12 days,—194 miles Of course all these Western Ocean runs a day. were made before a strong quartering wind and with slight following seas. On one voyage during a strong spell of favouring wind she ran 72 knots in 4 hours. Her passenger accommodation was remodelled and she carried them to the end of her time. On one occasion the pilot boarded her off George’s Bank, he went below later and on returning asked where his boat was; it was pointed out to him, well astern; well he said this ship must be doing 15 to ¥6°knots; my boat easily steams 14 knots. When 57 years she passed her No. 3 survey the inspector reporting there was not a dent or loose rivet in her. This grand old ship was broken up at Genoa in 1925. Her dimensions were: L.O.A. 400 feet, Between perpendiculars 356 feet. Beam 43°8, Depth 27:3, Tonnage 2,785 Gross, 2,546 Nett. A Reproduction of a delightful drawing by Mr. J. E. Cooper of this grand old Ship appears on page 246. 9G [?P°W euL “UBUIS}YIV SAILING SHIP Reproduced from the Original “LANCING.” Drawing by J. E. Cooper. See article on previous page. TS61 tPA THE = = La] 3 o a San Pian FoR Twin SCREW ow 95:6 x126 Warsow CABIN MOTOR LIFEBOATS San. Aaen Trysat TOTAL 176 sort 258 ote a = ® = ° 3 et was 2 Snese ; WIRE er ( _COWSES: Koves por ae ————— GRooVE ean Ee i For sueer __JACKLINE LP Shee, nT one FROM UNDERSIDE. Now herent aunt aa VIEW TACKUINE Hy dette ee sia | i Sipe WHEW. ERINDID “BowseER. (1 249 The Model Yachtsman. March 1931 WITH THE POWER BOAT travers EAST ANGLIAN NEWS. (Correspondent, Rev. J. T. Pooun, M.A.) NORFOLK & NORWICH M.Y.C. In the competition for the “ Hinman Cup, which is purely for speed, the winner was ~ Erin ” 33 (E. Hill), a flash steam hydroplane. We are not aware of the actual speed attained, but Mr. Hill has not been resting on his laurels and has succeeded in more than doubling it since. A new feature in the season’s programme was a Steering Competition, for which Mr. Hill has generously presented a cup. The entries for.this included ‘““ Nerenuf ’? (W. Houghton), “* Iwunda” (W. J. Meek), “‘ G-up ” (R. Pattenden), ‘* Pep ’’ (G. Meek), “Silver Spray’ (A. Way), and Mr. Hill entered “Jerry” and a steam pinnace. A tremendous tussle ensued, the scoring being remarkably even, but “* Nerenuf ” eventually won. “ Nerenuf,’” which measures 5 ft. 6 ins. by 9 ins. beam, has a boiler of the Scott water-tube type, consisting of a steam-drum 13 ins. long by 2 ins. diameter fitted with a dozen or so tubes each with two coils. A twin blowlamp is used and steam is raised to 150 lbs. pressure in little more than a minute. A “pop” safety-valve is fitted. The engine is a Stuart Turner ? x ? slide valve double- acting single-cylinder with the usual pumps, The local fleet has grown considerably during the ‘‘Beauty,’? Antwerp M.Y.C. POWER-BOATS IN BELGIUM. The Antwerp M.Y.C. have a small fleet of power boats and run them round the pole, one lap being 100 metres. Up to the present the club has used boats of 1.50 metres over all and 30 cm. beam. These boats are mostly of the displacement type with graceful hulls. The cabin cruiser * Beauty,” illustrated, is fitted with a petrol motor and is fairly fast. There is also a smaller class, 1 metre over all, and 25 cm. beam. In addition to these there are the 1.50 metre speed boats which are hydroplanes (with and without step), sea sleds and the like. The boat illustrated was doing just under 20 m.p.h. when the photo was taken. The Power Boat Section of this club are most anxious that an International M.P.B.A. should be formed, and rules and classes formulated. Although it might not be possible for the club to enter just yet in international competitions, it is considered well that this should be done early before too many craft are built in different countries, and if the matter is allowed to slide it may eventually be found impossible to get international agreement. last few years and reflects the enthusiasm of the members. Two members, Messrs. E. Hill and R. Pattenden, took their boats to the Schoolboys’ Exhibition at Olympia. Unfortunately Mr. Hill was not permitted to run * Erin ” on account of her flash-steam plant, but “‘ Bob” Pattenden put up a creditable show. TO OUR POWER BOAT READERS. We are sorry that the news on this page from Norwich and Antwerp is all we have received this month from Secretaries of Power Boat Clubs. We have some excellent features in view for future numbers.—Editor, THE MODEL YACHTSMAN. 1:50-metre Speed Boat—Antwerp M.Y.C., doing 20 m.p.h., July 1930. OSG be “Ae Shyer Sotdusdl © oats en | sapped7Spi ~— 13Scand—2p—6 Sei+! a9 e ante > Hex fre a G4. 7 At) Y Se eee | pares: | ‘ me Pitoh 6” i le Fig #9. Pressure. Tank for ya ae i ae _. Plus Screed76 40TPI , ane y braged A 0 col BE , Brass Frope2Zer Fog SU ‘UBUIS}YIEX Spo, 24] ok Ke Meo PE aa Shee? V28 Final Details of Machinery for Mr. J. Wallace’s Launch “Helen.” A series of articles on building this Launch appeared in our issues of October 1930 to February 1931. SGT 128A | 4 . Mareh 1931 The Model 251 Yachtsman. lhe Editor accepls nu responsibilty for opinions expressed by Correspondents Letlers intended for publication must he brief and to the point. They should not exceed 400 words in leneth and must be written on one side of paper only. Correspondents are requested to read our nole on this subject on anolher page of this issue. THE TWELVE-METRE CLASS. KEEL FORMS. Sir, Sir, The question of the improvement of the 12-metre class, raised by your Scottish Correspondent, is of considerable interest and importance, and merits attention. To premise, the Scottish clubs have a growing fleet of 6-metre models. This large-scale model of a small yacht has proved to be a success in every way. It is docile and weatherly, and as nearly a scale model of a real yacht as anyone need desire. As a recognized British class, its success is assured. The 12-metre model, on the other hand, suffers from lack of draught, and, as it is impracticable to make a small-scale sailing model of a large yacht, the class does not represent the 12-metre yachts. That being so, the question arises : Is it worth while Friend Weir had a successful season in 1930, but it is only fair to add that much of the success was due to the whole-hearted enthusiasm of Mr. J. Livingston, who devoted his leisure to sailing the boats. Other models (e.g., Mr. Munro’s ** Thelma’’) have had good years, winning many cups, and very little said about it; and in 1929 the old fin-keel boat ** Hinba ” won the Calcutta Cup when racing against Weir and Munro. In 1930 Mr. Weir’s ** Regulus ” was the only new 12-metre in a fleet of old boats. Racing against opposition on open water at Yeadon Dam in 1929, Mr. Weir’s A-Class boat ‘‘ Capella ” was a bad eleventh, and his 6-metre *“‘ Corona” a good third. That result is a fair indication. I am, ete., FACTS. to follow all the restrictions applicable to large yachts? In my opinion it is not, and I suggest that the min. weight and max. draught restrictions should be dispensed with. The light draught is admitted to be a weak point, and I know of one 12-metre model which, with added draught, made a creditable A-class boat. The weight is usually several pounds more than the minimum, and the models are distinctly heavy for Many men prefer a large and imposing model, and such models are spectacular from the public’s point of view; but I have never mey anyone who really enjoyed lugging < heavy boat about. By giving freedom to increase draught and to decrease weight, the models would certainly be about 2 ins. deeper than at present, and probably a good few pounds lighter. These alterations would make for docility and speed, and at the same time help the amateur builder who has difficulty in getting his rating right without incurring penalties. The I.Y.R.U. rule, by which the models of nearly all Scottish clubs must be measured, is good enough KEEL FORMS. Sir, The proof of the pudding is in the eating. Every important event in England during the past few years has been won by a fin-and-skeg boat. In this connection I cite the British A-class Championship and International Races for the eight years it has been sailed, the Eastbourne Cup and Bradford Cup since they were instituted, the Glenham Cup and the Serpentine Cup. The only race of importance hitherto held in England this past season for the 6-metres class was the Wade Cup at Bradford. There was a good race for this class at Bradford also in 1929 and I seem to remember ‘Artemis’ (a fin-and-skeg model) making 20 points to ‘‘ Corona’s ”’ 14, the latter being Mr. D. Weir’s own boat ; and, as is generally known, this gentleman is the arch-advocate for the full-keel type. This race was sailed on a fine open water in a good hard breeze, giving a beat and a run, and was «s good a test as might be found. This is the only time I remember when we have ever had the pleasure in itself to ensure a shapely hull, and freed from harmful restrictions the 12-metre class might well of seeing Mr. Weir’s boat off his own waters, and as Bradford is a finer water than any round Glasgow become the fastest and handiest class of large mode] a: far as I know, one must judge by the result on this open stretch where local knowledge counts for in the country. I am, ete., ADVANCE. ‘ittle and there are no calm patches in the lee of trees. bo or bo The Model Yachtsman March 19381 Mr. Weir tells us that the prototype form of keel is no good for models, but that the rake of the sternpost must be lessened and the forefoot increased to correspond. » Even if he does get the results on an open water, surely this makes his keels longas compared with prototype keels ? If so, why does he object to the term * long keel” which, after all, is comparative and an easy way to accurately designate the type ? And as he himself tells us, he does not use the prototype form keel, so why need he object to another variant in the fin-and-skeg ? Personally I should prefer the exact prototype form of keel, but I quite agree with Mr. Weir that it does not work well on a model. The only difference in my point of view and Mr. Weir’s is that I set very little value on results gained in tree-girt ponds such as Whiteinch as compared with results gained at Gosport or Bradford ; and the only time that a boat with a Weir keel (please note that I carefully do not use the term “long keel *’) competed there she was badly beaten. If Mr. Weir wants us to adopt his form of keel, all he has to do is to come out on to open water at Gosport or Bradford, and beat the fin-and-skeg boats. Yours truly, MUMBO JUMBO. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS, CORRESPONDENTS & ADVERTISERS. Owing to fresh arrangements with our printers, it will be absolutely essential for us to go to press somewhat earlier. We shall therefore be obliged to adhere strictly to our advertised closing date— the 10th of the month preceeding publication. In the case of any special late news which it is desired to include, arrangements must be made beforehand for reservation of space and date for sending in. THE INTERNAL GUNWALE STAY. In big heavy models such as the A-class, the shrouds put a very powerful strain on the hull, and unless proper precautions are taken in building this is very liable to cause the hull to ‘hog.’ This means that the centre of the boat is pulled upward and the ends droop. It was very common in the old l-raters, which were very lightly built. In a model the best method of guarding against this happening is to fit a wire strap from gunwale to gunwale passing under the heel of the mast. The illustration given above, which is drawn by our contributor, H.K.C., shows the method of doing this. If one considers that whilst the shroud pulls the gunwale in an upward direction, the mast at the same time exercises a powerful down thrust on the keel, it will soon be realised that the pressure is very great. It has been stated that the actual strain on the weather shroud of an heavy A-class yacht in a strong wind is in the region of 100 lbs. Obviously unless stayed in this manner, the pull on the glued joints of a bread-and-butter boat might easily damage her. The modern high mast necessitates the use of wire rigging to gain the neccessary rigidity and this again has not the spring that is gained when hemp is used. This further increases the liability to hog unless an internal gunwale stay is used. Printed and Published for the Prcprietors by H. G. 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