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perpetuated by associations formed by owners which establish rules for 

 maintaining the one-design characteristics so that the boats can be raced 

 without handicapping. This also protects used-boat values. The builder 

 may define or modify certain features of the layout or equipment, but 

 the basic design will remain the same year after year. 



There is no simple or general rule to determine the cost of these boats. 

 In the smaller, simpler boats the price can usually be figured at about 

 $110 to $150 a foot. In completely equipped boats in the 22- to 28-foot 

 range, it is roughly $200 to $400 a foot with some going higher, and over 

 30 feet it goes up to over $500. In the bigger auxiliaries, especially those 

 outfitted for major ocean races, it can go to $1,000 a foot and up. The 

 smallest boats taking part in such ocean-racing classics as the Bermuda 

 Race are approximately 35 feet long. 



Of the vast catalogue of stock auxiliaries, the following are the more 

 popular over the years. They are generally available without too much 

 of a wait for delivery from the manufacturer or local dealers. Prices 

 given are approximate, as extra equipment and choice of power plant 

 affect the total delivered price. There is also a wide range in the price 

 of sails, depending on whether they are cotton or dacron, imported or 

 domestic. All models can, of course, be bought on time-payment plans. 



Key 



LOA— Length overall CCA— Cruising Club of America 

 LWL— Waterline length (see Chapter 5) 



Keel /centerboard— combination MORC— Midget Ocean Racing Club 

 type (see Chapter 5) 



Acorn 



Type-Keel sloop; LOA-W 2"; LWL-W 7"; Beam-^ 9"; Draft- 

 3' 9"; Sail area— 187. 5 sq. ft.; Insignia on sail— gold and dark brown 

 acorn; Association name— Acorn Class Association. 



Designed especially for sturdy San Francisco Bay weather; safe, fast, 

 easily handled by one person; remarkable cruising accommodations for 

 two or three persons. Raced as a one-design class in the San Francisco 

 Bay area. 



