same time the number of boats in the classes which have been left out of 

 this edition. 



If anyone wants a full listing, we suggest that he obtain a copy of The 

 Sailing Cruisers of 1Q62— being a catalogue of Stock Boats from 18' to 45' 

 available in U.S.A. This was published with the February 1962 issue of 

 The Skipper (2nd St. at Spa Creek, Annapolis, Md. ). It has been one of 

 our most helpful sources of information. 



Explanations: The following explanations are in order: 



1. Accommodations: In connection with each class described we are no- 

 ting only the basic accommodations; a complete list is obtainable from the 

 builder, importer, or dealer, whose names and addresses we have indicated 

 in each case. 



2. Prices: While the prices given are intended to include prices with 

 working sails and it was so stated in our questions to the respective authori- 

 ties for each class, we do not guarantee that this is always the case. Further- 

 more, especially with cruising classes, the number of items encompassed 

 by the base price varies greatly. Some companies include most of what a 

 cruising man would need. Others have a one- or two-page list of "extras" or 

 "optional" items, many of which would be considered necessary. Thus the 

 prices should be taken in many cases as only a rough indication of what a 

 boat would cost. Prices are also, of course, subject to change without no- 

 tice. They were, however, all based on the situation as we found it at one 

 time— the first half of 1962— and thus should offer some basis for comparison. 

 The Number in a class is also at time of writing. 



3. Sail area covers working sails only. Among the cruising classes it can 

 be assumed, however, that spinnakers are allowable unless we have stated 

 otherwise. Genoas, also, are commonly used. 



4. Weights given are approximate, and include the boat with masts, 

 rigging, etc. 



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