Publications
The USVMYG has a number of publications available for sale at a very reasonable cost. These will assist individuals in the construction and/or restoration of a vintage model yacht. Scroll down the page for the newsletters/journals. Once payment is complete you will receive an email receipt with link(s) to retrieve your purchase. Download links will be valid for 24 hours from the time of your purchase. We do not send hard copy.
They include:
- Yankee III by Earl Boebert, 140 pages, ($25.00)
A booklet written about the building of a vintage 36 replica of Yankee III. - Building Planked Models by Charles Farley, 118 pages, ($15.00)
An excellent description of the process of building a model yacht using the plank-on-frame method. - Plank on Frame Workshop by Al Hubbard, 75 minute video ($15.00)
This was a video tape of his lecture at the Woods Hole Model Boat Show, May 1997. - Building Madcap, A Vintage Marblehead Model Yacht by Ivor Walton, 38 pages, ($5.00)
This is a good photographic sequence of the building of a vintage Marblehead. - Restoring Tritonia: A Vintage Marblehead Pond Yacht from 1934 by John Stoudt, 28 pages, ($20.00)
- How to Build a Model Yacht: A Detroit 24”/36” School Built Model Sailboat, 88 pages, ($10.00)
The construction booklet written by the teachers in the Detroit Public Schools for the boats (Chico) built in class by their students. - Newsletters/Journals, Looking for additional resources? All of our newsletters/journals are listed below. Members may request copies for free (contact us). Non-members may purchase back issues ($5.00 to $7.50). These are all available in electronic form. We will not reproduce and mail any of these. When you place an order we will send you electronic files that you can then can file, print or view on your computer. Note: The current year’s issues will be posted at the end of the calendar year. Here is an index of our past newsletters:
US VMYG Newsletter/Journal Index
Plank on Frame Workshop by Al Hubbard
75 minute videoThis was a video tape of his lecture at the Woods Hole Model Boat Show, May 1997.
The video is composed of 5 files. Due to file size, this has been compressed into a single 734MB zip file for easier downloading.
Price: $15.00
How to Build and Sail a Model Yacht: A Detroit School Boat Manual
88 pagesThe construction booklet written by the teachers in the Detroit Public Schools for the boats (Chico) built in class by their students.
Price: $10.00
Restoring Tritonia: A Vintage Marblehead Pond Yacht from 1934
by John Stoudt, 28 pagesPrice: $20.00
Building Madcap, A Vintage Marblehead Model Yacht
by Ivor Walton, 38 pagesThis is a good photographic sequence of the building of a vintage Marblehead.
Price: $5.00
Building Planked Models
by Charles Farley, 118 pagesAn excellent description of the process of building a model yacht using the plank-on-frame method.
Price: $15.00
Yankee III
by Earl Boebert, 140 pagesA booklet written about the building of a vintage 36 replica of Yankee III.
Price: $25.00
Volume 22, Number 3 - Fall 2021
Volume 22, Number 3 - Fall 2021. Before Remote Control Sailing by Alan Suydam, Tesla and the First Remote-Controlled Boat by Ken Young, Tesla's Remote-controlled Boat, British Boat Rigging by John Stoudt, US Vintage Model Yacht Group 2021 Regatta Report by John Stoudt, Wind Indicator by TMY Editorial Staff, Tech Topics: Positioning the Ballast by John Henderson, Electronics Board Layout by John Stoudt, And a Not so Simple Electronics Board by Gudmund Thompson, Making a Deck Beam Pattern by TMY Editorial Staff. Price: $7.50
Volume 22, Number 2 - Summer 2021
Volume 22, Number Two - Summer 2021. A Tribute to Alan Suydam by TMY editorial Staff, Washington Model Yacht Club, Washington, DC by Peter Kelley, Pond Sailing in Seattle by J. Scott Rohrer, Robert Bennett Forbes and the Founding of the Bennet Yacht Club by David W Gregg, By Their Marks Ye Shall Know Them by Mike Denest, Tech Topics: The Effects of Being Overweight (your boat, that is) by John Henderson, Svea Project Follow-up by TMY Editorial Staff, Svea Ballasting Issues by Gene Novak, How to Acquire a Model Sailboat Waterline Without Falling in the Pond by Martin Blumenthal.Price: $7.50
Volume 22, Number 1 - Spring 2021
Volume 22, Number 1 - Spring 2021 Deriving a Vintage 36 Model from a Favorite Vintage Marblehead Design by John Henderson – How to change a design/plan to build an effective model yacht. Building a Skeg and Rudder for a Fiberglas Hull by Ivor Walton. Materials and process to install a wooden skeg and rudder in a Madcap hull. Building Odyssey by Michael Neben. Building a model sailboat from a 40-year-old kit. Sanding and Finishing by John Stoudt. Preparing a wood surface for finishing and the finishing process. The Cutter in Deal by John Kinghorn
The process of building a free sailed cutter rig model yacht. Bending Wood: The Last Episode by John Stoudt. Completion and installation of the hatch cover on a Classic Marblehead. Setting Up Swing-Arm Controls by John Henderson
A simple explanation to determine sail arm length. Get Your Boy One (For Yourself by Peter Kelley. A discussion about the vintage power model yachts sold by the Boucher, Inc.
Price: $7.50
Volume 21, Number 3 - Fall 2020
Volume 21, Number 3 - Fall 2020
Model Yacht Restoration Decision Making by Rod Carr, Organizational plan for restoring model yacht, Restoration of An Early “A” Boat by John Stoudt, Boat evaluation and restoration process with an investigation of origin and history of boat – could it be a Bill Bithell boat?, Restoration: A Boat Without a Keel by Margaret Ann Rice, Vintage restoration with design of new rudder and keel, Busman’s Holiday by Tom Price, Complete restoration of 1930’s Marblehead hull, deck, keel, rudder, and rig.
Price: $7.50
Volume 21, Number 2 - Summer 2020
Early Pond Yacht Skippers: Bill Bithell by Cliff Martin, A Little History & The Pond Boat Story by Bob Jones, A history of pond boats starting with the Egyptians, Rating Rules for Vintage Boats by John Henderson, A discussion of possible technical rating systems for pond yachts, Pepper – A 1948 Chris-Craft Custom Runabout Richard Rogers, Completion of Chris Craft started by Pepper Langley and completed by Richard Rogers, Self Righting Catamaran by the US VMYG editorial staff with comments by TJ Perotti, The Great Schooner Model Society by George Surgent, Stay At Home Sailing by Richard Mikulic
Tuning your boat from your couch with a fan, Gadgets and Gizmos. A Paint Stand Joe Paradine, Malay Jong. The Ultimate Free Sailing Model Yacht by John Stoudt, Story of an Indonesian model yacht and its trip to the US.
Price: $7.50
Volume 21, Number 1 - Spring 2020
Lilliputian Cup Defenders by Harry Dillon Jones,
Boat Identification by TMY editorial staff,
Earl Boebert Craftsmanship Award by Rob Dutton,
An Unusual Vintage Marblehead Design by John Henderson,
Gadget and Gizmos: Plywood Plank Embosser by Ken Young,
The Svea Project – Part 3 by Gene Novak,
Hulls + from Blue Crab Model Yachts
Price: $7.50
Volume 20, Number 3 - Fall 2019
A Tribute to a Friend, David S. Brawner by John Stoudt,
2019 National Championship Regatta Report (review, pictures, and results) by John Stoudt,
The Marshall Croft Sportsmanship Award Winners (a history) by TMY editorial staff,
Early Pond Yacht Skippers - Part 1 by Cliff Martin,
What Boat Is This? by Nichalos,
Introduction To Vane Design by John Fisher,
The Svea Project - Part 2 by Gene Novak,
Construction Help by Allan Thorsen
Price: $7.50
Volume 20, Number 2 - Summer 2019
36R Class, Race 1 by Mike Stobbe,
2018 Bill Bithell VM Cup Regatta Report (review, pictures, and results) by John Snow,
Spreckles Lake: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco (a history) by Carl Brosius, Mary Rose Casa, Craig Carter, and Mike Stobbe,
Boat Repairs: Rub Rail by John Stoudt,
Balance by T.J. Perotti,
Danger Lurking! LiPo batteries by Bill Ewing,
Planning and Building Scale Model Boats That Sail - Part 3 Building by John Henderson
Price: $7.50
Volume 20, Number 1 - Spring 2019
Woods Hole Model Boat Show Preview by Jennifer Gaines,
2018 US VMYG V36 and VM National Championships (review, pictures, and results) by John Snow,
In Search of the “Classic” Marblehead by Ken Young,
How to Make a Boom Vang by Ivor Walton,
Bending Wood - Part 3 by John Stoudt,
Planning and Building Scale Models That Sail - Part 2: Design Calculations by John Henderson,
US VMYG Clothing Available by TMY editorial staff,
Model Yacht Construction Classes by Rich Hilsinger
Price: $7.50
Volume 19, Number 3 - Fall 2018
A Tribute: Earl Boebert by TMY editorial staff,
Lighter, Stronger, Faster: The Herreshoff Legacy by TMY editorial staff,
100% Scale Schooner Models? by Charlie Blume,
Planning and Building Scale Model Boats (Part I) by John Henderson,
What Class Of Boat Is This? by Chuck Luscomb,
Right Place, Right Time by Rich Hilsinger,
Draw An Ellipse by John Stoudt,
Make A Mold For bending Wood by John Stoudt,
The Svea Project by Gene Novak,
Storrow Lagoon by John Storrow,
Mystic Seaport Museum – The American Model Yachting Collection by Paul O’Pecko and John Stoudt,
The Draketail by Annie and Richard Rogers,
Banner Unveiled at National Championship Regatta by TMY editorial staff
Price: $7.50
Volume 19, Number 2 - Summer 2018
How Ya Gonna Keep Them Down On The Farm? by Bruce Richter,
3rd Annual Bill Full Memorial Regatta Report by John Snow,
Can’t We All Just Get Along? Evidently, Yes (Central Park Model Yacht Club Vintage Invitational Report) by Bruce Richter,
A Tribute: John Snow by TMY editorial staff,
Vintage Plans Available by Ivor Walton,
Catamarans Big And Small: Part I – The Early Years by T.J. Perotti,
Speaking of Batteries by John Henderson,
Everything Old Is New Again! Resurrecting Vintage Designs with Digital Age Tools by Steve Deligan,
Blue Crab Model Yachts by Cissy Nickel,
Bending Wood by John Stoudt,
Another Source For Building A Vintage Marblehead by Steve Deligan
Price: $7.50
Volume 19, Number 1 - Winter 2018
Getting the word out. On-screen. In print. And with your help. By Bruce Richter,
Maritime Model Expo at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum by John Henderson,
Mission Statement and Supporting Pillars by TMY editorial staff,
The New Logo by Jim Flach,
The Weigh Ahead Survey Report by TMY editorial staff,
2017 US VMYG V36/VM Regatta (review, pictures, and results) by John Snow,
2017 US VMYG Traditional Watercraft Regatta Report (review, pictures, and results) by Harry Mote,
Look What I found in the Dump! - A Bill Bithell Marblehead by Nick Nobili,
Bill Bithell Regatta Report (review, pictures, and results by John Snow,
The Vintage Model Yacht Group is…People!! By Ken Young,
Build Your Own Plank-Constructed Pond Yacht at WoodenBoat School (ME) by Rich Hilsinger,
Build Your Own Vintage 36 Model Yacht at WoodenBoat School (NY) by Sarah Wasberg-Johnson
Price: $7.50
Volume 18, Number 2 - Winter 2016/17
The Weigh Ahead (membership survey report update) by John Stoudt,
Carita - An Unexpected Find (Part III) – completion by Tom Schreiber,
Tritonia A 1934 Marblehead (restoration with drawings) by John Stoudt,
Scat II - A Previously Unknown Design By John Black (Part II – taking lines) by Dave Crawford and Earl Boebert,
2016 US VMYG National Regatta (review, pictures, and results) by Harry Mote,
Skylark - 36 inch restricted class (drawings and instructions) by E.C. Tansley (1950)
Price: $5.00
Volume 18, Number 1 - Summer 2016
US VMYG 2016 Traditional Watercraft Regatta (review, pictures, and results) by John Stoudt,
Carita - An Unexpected Find (Part II) – restoration by Tom Schreiber,
Scat II - A Previously Unknown Design By John Black (history and line drawing) by Dave Crawford and Earl Boebert,
USVMYG Class Coordinators by John Stoudt
Price: $5.00
Volume 17, Number 3 - Winter 2015/16
Operation Layline by John Snow,
Sea Going Model Yachts (drawings and construction of large model yachts with steering gear. H.M. Savage and J. Case (1906),
Thorobred (plans) by Matt Walsh Design
Price: $5.00
Volume 17, Number 2 - Fall 2015
Self Steering by Earl Boebert,
Carita - An Unexpected Find by Tom Schreiber,
Sea Going Model Yachts (1903) by H. M. Savage (1903),
Steering Gears for Model Yachts by W. H. Wilson-Theobold (1903),
Steering Gear for Model Yachts by G. Rhodes (1903)
Price: $5.00
Volume 17, Number 1 - Spring 2015
US VMYG National Championship Regatta Report (review, pictures, and results) by John Stoudt,
History of The Craftsmanship Award, The Marshall Croft Sportsmanship Award, National Regatta Locations, Founding Members by John Stoudt and Ivor Walton,
Black Watch (plans and drawings) by John B. Duncan (1938)
Price: $5.00
Volume 16, Number 3 - Winter 2013/14
Windling World (schooner and square riggers) by Mark Steele,
International Five Point Five Meter Class Pond Model (1/6 Scale) by Jack Gregory,
Building A Madcap Hull - A Build Log by Ivor Walton,
The US/UK Challenge Cup (review, pictures, and results) by Mike Stobbe,
2013 USVMYG National Regatta Report (review, pictures, and results) by Harry Mote,
Harry W “Pete” Petersen, Jr.: A Model Yachting Life by Harry Mote,
What A Difference A Year Makes. Line drawings of Wampum, Wampum II
Price: $5.00
Volume 16, Number 2 - Summer 2013
Alternate Design for Self Tacking Vane (plan) by Ains Ballantyne (1945),
Windling World (schooners and such) by Mark Steele,
The First 36 Inch Restricted Class Championship by Mike Stobbe,
The Designs of Claudio Diolati (drawings for Columbia, Endeavor II, Esterel by Earl Boebert,
Snipe Jr. (plans and instructions for 20 inch Snipe) by William F Crosby (1932),
A Note on Radio Control by Earl Boebert
Price: $5.00
Volume 16, Number 1 - Winter 2012/13
Paradoxy Line drawings for Gus Lassel 40” sharpie by John Snow,
Windling World – Of Pretty Boats, Elixirs Sought and Matters Mary! by Mark Steele,
78 Years of Model Yachting – the 1930’s by Ryan Hunwicks,
Blackchin II A Sonder-Inspired V36 by Earl Boebert,
2012 USVMYG National Regatta (review, pictures, and results) by John Snow,
2012 USVMYG Traditional Watercraft Regatta (review, pictures, and results) by Al Suydam
Price: $5.00