History of the Marblehead Class
The 450 class was being modified; the sail area was settled at 800 in2, and the single most popular class in the history of model yachting was launched.
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“Until You Get it Right”
Construction of a Plank on Sawn Frame Marblehead Class Model Racing Yacht to Ted Houk's 1949 Rip Tide Design
Carving a Static Model Hull
This article is in response to the question on the Seaways list about how to carve a hull, which I think is not only an important skill, but also an excellent way to develop “an eye for a ship,” that is, an intuition for the form of a hull.
How to Sail Fast
In the pursuit of sailing fast, Bob Sterne looks at rig selection, mast position, obtaining proper trim to windward, and altering that trim when sailing in non-optimum conditions.
Model Yachting by Full-Scale Designers
Both Nathanael and Francis Herreshoff were avid model yachtsmen.
Vanes and the Sliding Rig
This material is a bit heavy going, but rewarding if you want to learn just how sophisticated self-steering boats were in the days immediately before Radio Control.
Model Yachting and Manual Arts Training in the United States
Manual arts teachers quickly recognized model yachting as providing near-perfect shop projects, especially for introductory courses. Students had to work in wood, metal, and cloth, assemble parts into a working whole, and had the opportunity to see the results of their efforts under sail, with the additional spice of a student regatta.
Vintage Construction Methods
Wood hulls are either carved or built-up (plank-on-frame) in a manner similar to full sized boats.
Model Yachting in the United States
An overview of Model Yachting in the US from the early days through the 1960s.