BEETLE CAT. Photo by Norman ^ 

 Fortier. 



ular among the children of southern New England, and the largest one- 

 design racing class in that area, the Beetles are also used by the Peppy 

 Pappies, Dashing Daddies, Tired Fathers, and Wet Hens of Narragansett 

 Bay in efforts to prove to their progeny that some parents at least can 

 practice what they preach. Leo J. Telesmanick ( 124 Frederick St., New 

 Bedford, Mass.) is Secretary of the class. He served his apprenticeship in 

 1930 with the Beetle family and has been in charge of Beetle production 

 with Concordia. 



At the time of writing, the price for a new boat is $865; used ones can be 

 bought for about $550. Construction is cedar planking with oak frames. 



VITAL statistics: L.O.A. i2'4"; waterline ii'8"; beam 6'; draft 

 without centerboard 6", with C.B. 2'; sail area 100 sq. ft. (no spinnaker); 

 racing crew two or three; weight 450 lbs.; trailable. 



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