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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.