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Miniature Boat Building by Albert C. Leitch – 1928
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.
How to Build a Model Yacht by Herbert Fisher and Frank Nichols – 1902
This is a collection of articles from The Rudder magazine republished as a book that provides "practical instructions in the art of model making."
The Model Engineer and Amateur Electrician: 1928
The sail area is measured in many ways, and, however simple the arrangements are, reformers will arise occasionally with suggestions with an unintentional view of complicating matters. The method recommended by the Y.R.A. is simple
and let it be adhered to without question.
The Model Engineer and Amateur Electrician: 1927
First take the weight, then place model in the tank, and see that the water is well over the upright G (Fig. 4). By use of the cock, the water level can be regulated to the fraction of an ounce.