CHAPTER XVI 



SAILING CRAFT AND MOTOR-PUNTS 



Whatever steam and other mechanical power may have done 

 regarding the ousting of sailing vessels for cruising purposes, 

 it still has to put aside the sailing craft for wildfowling. The 

 chief drawback to a steam yacht is the probability of having to 



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Sail Plan of Yawl for Fishing and Shooting' 



run long distances for coal. Other items are extra cost of 

 working a steam vessel for this sport, mechanical repairs, etc. 

 If a steam vessel is selected, it should be one that will not draw 

 too much water and will " take ground " safely, whether hard 

 or soft. Nothing to the tired fowler is more unpleasant than 



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