Jeff Beck

It is the object of this book to explain concisely the construction and operation of sail and power driven racing yachts and through a careful reading of these pages it will be possible for the beginner to build the boat of his choice, which, when completed, will have the value and appearance of a professional job.

This is a collection of articles from The Rudder magazine republished as a book that provides "practical instructions in the art of model making."

There are wonderful educational possibilities in a good model yacht, while as a sporting or recreational activity, boating deserves serious consideration. A young man can get more pleasure out of an afternoon's try-out of a model boat along the banks of some cool lake or stream, than he could by spending days in some closed-in back yard.

Every boy likes to build boats. The interest in boats seems to be born in the race. little three-year-old chap is instinctively attracted by a puddle of water in which to sail his "boat," which may take the form of a piece of shingle or common board. Few men have passed through their boyhood days without having built boats at some time.

The art of designing vessels—that is, of drawing their forms upon paper—is old, much older than most people suppose. This books is the first one written on the subject that is intended for t"hose who take up the art for amusement and not as profession."