Jan. Wi-18OT.-3 



FOREST AND STREAM. 



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J± WESTEKN HOUSEBOAT. 



AT MOORINGS. 



CABIN PLAN. 



A, Saloon, 12x17, with piano, sideboard and transom sofas. B, Guests' stateroom, 8x12, with berth, sofa, two wardrobes and washstrmd. C, Family chamber, 10x17, with double bed, two sofap, 

 two wardrobes, bureau and washstaud. D, Reception room, 6J£xS^, with one sofa. E, Stairs to entryport. F, Bathroom, 5%xSM, with w. c, washstand and bathtub. G, Store closets under 

 entryport. H, Corridors. I, Stateroom, 7x11^, with two berths, washstand, wardrobe and sofa. M, Galley or kitchen, 8J^X9J& N, Entry to galley. O, Servants' quarters, four berths. 

 P, W. c. Q, Af .or hatch. R, Icehouse. S, After deck. T, Forward deck. 



DECK PLAN. 



A, Entryport. B, Cockpit. C, Steps to deck. D, Beck, 17ft. wide, 70ft. long. E, Monitor tops to skylights. F, Steps dawn to forward dock. G, Whaleback over hatch. II, Galley entryport. 



G, Galley entryport. S, After dock (stores under), T, Foreward deck (3tores under). 



the direction of your desire, your staunch, swift and uncaps'zable 

 singlehander tug3 impatiently and pleadingly at liar moorings 

 near by. Anl what a ooat 1 No example of an endeavor to crowd 

 a quart into a pint measure is she. You have on your houseboat 

 every accommodation you require for your residence, every com- 

 fort, every opportunity for ease. Your sailboat on the contrary 

 13 your opportunity for healthful an leijoyabla work. Absolutely 

 uncapsizaole, a beautiful combination of the elements which 

 insure safety and speed, what oan compare with the pleasure of 

 sailing in a craft like this, the tiller in your own hand, and per- 

 haps your own little boy at the she jt, proud of bis responsible post 

 and alert for your slightest order? A3 you spaed away with a freo 

 sheet, vour houseboat, with tha absence flag flying at the cross- 

 trees, looks fully as beautiful to your eyes as does your friend's 

 big schooner which has j ust come to an anchor outside you in too 

 deeper and rougher water, and when, after a run to leeward, you 

 haul on the wind for the homeward reach, and your boy takes in 

 the sheet until yon stoo him with a gruff "belay," you give her a 

 good rap full and lay the lee rail well down to the water witn no 

 fear as to what may happen to pots and pans below, no smoke 

 from galley tire to blow into your eyes, and no anxiety as to the 

 cook's comfort, or the welfare of the soup, the joint, or tha pastry, 

 for you know that on board that other craft whioh rides on an 

 even keel over yonder, your cook is busily hippy, witli your savory 

 dinner sending its enticing odors f ram oveu, p j l, and pan. and that 

 if this breeze holds, you will be there in leas than half an hour to 

 attack P« 



And then a 1 ? you dispose your kneesbanaath tho cabin tabl9 and 

 enjovably begiu to assuage the pang3 of your ravenous appetite, 

 your memory may perhaps revert to many a jolly, even if uncom- 

 fortable, meal "underway" iu your bygone yachting days. As- 

 suredly as you contrast the now with the then, your infinite oon- 

 tent with the present will not be diminished, and later, with a 

 little choice Margeaux to moisten the post-prandial Havauna, you 

 will lay comfortanly back in your easy chair, or loll on the tran- 

 Bom cushions while your eyes wander with lazy oouteut over your 

 surroundings. There is ample roominess in your cabin, but that 

 does not in the least detract from its ajr of coziness; and there 

 are vases scattered about and filled with fragrant bu Is. while liv- 

 ing ferns and flowers are growing in the hangiug baskets and fill- 

 ing with perfume the ozone-laden air which enters through the 

 cabin windows. And the last benison of the expiring day, the 

 flood of sunshine which comes slautingly througa the skylight, 

 kindles the rugs on the floor with more vivid colors, lights up the 

 open piano, gilds the fireplace, flashes from the mirror, glorifies 

 the pictures wnieh are hung upon the wall, and laughs its ap- 

 proval of the ornameuts on the mantelpiece, the knick-knacks 

 scattered arouud, and the thousand and one accessories to com- 

 fort and enjoyment which, however out of plae3 and impractica- 

 ble on board a yacht, are in place, practicable and eminently 

 satisf a«tory, on board your well appointed houseboat* 



Frajsk W. Wbssos. 



YACHTBU1LDING IN FLORIDA. 



Editor Forest and Stream: 



I notice in a November number that one of your corespondents 

 asKS about shipping a 55ft. sloop to Florida, also whether suclv 

 a boat could be purchasod thero. Such ooats are not, an yet, very 

 plentiful here, yet several have been budt iu this vicinity that 

 have proved very sa<-cessful t good sea boats and well adapted to 

 use on this coast. By what i have heard of prices of boats of that 

 size, and under, L am quite sure any yachtsman could have hi3 

 boat built down here for less money than it would cost him in tho 

 North, besides saving the expense a id risk of shipping. The boat 

 he would get down here would probably not bo as finely finished, 

 hut of good material, well put together, making a strong, com 

 fortablo boat, yet light draft, for to get the most pleacura out of 

 such a craft it should not draw over 2ft.; I333 would be better, as 

 in winter the tides often run quite low, aid a few inches less draft 

 would enable one to be on the move. Most northern boats that 

 have been brought down here are too deep, and their bottoms are 

 mostly soft lumoer, which is liable to roug i up, and the to redo 

 gats in and does bal work. Good heart yello w pan is batter, and 

 is generally used here, though soma use cypress and juniper; the 

 last is best for light boats, it being a clo33-gralh9d, light wind, 

 and does not absorb water a3 badly as mo^t other woods. Fel- 

 spars they generally use what wa call here cpruao pine. They are 

 tall and straight, are very light an l strong. For knea3 and tim- 

 bers they use Mi leira, black mangrove, (red) cedar andliveoak. 

 I mention these so taat your corr«3poilaut mi7 know what a 

 boat would be likely to ba made o<\ ana there are plenty of build- 

 ers that oan pat up such boaia a; T irpoti's Honest John (which he 

 said was not a cutter), and soma that cau build almost any style 

 of boat tha* nrg'it bawaatal. Thare is probably no finer cruis- 

 ing ground than this Gulf coast of Florida from Cedar Kays south. 

 There are alraady several boats along the coist owaed oy North- 

 ern people who coma and use tham during th a winter and house 

 them during the summar, or leave in care of soma ona. In that 

 way one can always have his boat read 7, anl at very little ex- 

 pense. By writing to the captain of tha Edgawatar Y. 0., D me- 

 dia, F)a., your correspondent could And out more about it, or 

 perhaps what he wants to know. B. 



Duneden, Fla. 



ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS. 



Corinthian Y. C— Jan. 19.— Commodore, B. W. Crowninshleld; 

 Vioe-Commodora, I. S. Palmar; Treasurer, Eyereit Paim; Meas- 

 urer, William Eddy; Regatta Co omit tee, E. H. Tarbe'l, F. M. 

 Wood, A. S. Browne. J. F. Randall, C. S. Paulson; Housa Com nit- 

 tee, E. W. Hodgkins, F. A. Seamans, Ge<>"ga A.Stewart; Member- 

 ship Committee, W. S. Eaton, Jr., W. H. Mills, B. B. C r>w llus lield, 

 R. C. Poor, W. W. Keith; Fiaanoa Committ^a, xL W. Savago, A. 

 S. Browne, C. L. Pearrixu 



Great Head Y. C— Jan. 13.— Commodore, Henry E. Turner, Jr.; 

 Vice-Commodore, H. A. Joslyn; Secretary, C. <j. Bird; Treasurer, 

 Alberc E. Prince; Measu rer, Hour v M. Belcher; Boar I of Directors, 

 Charles K. Tewksbury, Clarence H. Billings, E. H. Bradshaw and 

 C. C. Hutchinson; Regatta Committee, Harry Hutchinson, S. A. 

 Freeman, Edward Dixon, J. S. Cashing and Frel M. Melvin; 

 Member 4oip C om. ov.ttea, h. H. killings, C. P.. B dehor, C. P. Flagg, 

 R. H. Mitchell, ,T. Theodora Washburn, H. T. Crocker, Dawson 

 Miles, Jr., L. T. Harrington and Frank Bradshaw. 



Buffalo Y. C— Jan. 6.— Commodore, Harry D. Williams, re- 

 elected: Vice-Commodore, li. W. Ciiidioim; Secretary, M. C. 

 Provoost, re-el acted; A-sst.-Searetar 7, Heury L. Chisholm, re 

 elected; Treasurer, W. C. Cowles; Measurer, Joan H. Swanson, 

 re-elected; Fleet Chaplain, Rev. C. F. J. Wrigley, re-elected; Fleet 

 Surgeon, Dr. H. Mickie, re-elected. 



LARCHMONT Y. C— The rapid and prosperous growth of the 

 Larchmont Y. C. has made it imperative that they should enlarge 

 their present accommodations, and undertake some further im- 

 provements which tho needs of the members and the fleet demand, 

 Dutastheydo not own but lease the prasent site it has not been 

 deomad advisable to expend any mora on improvements there. 

 The olub, however, has lately had an opportunity to purchase the 

 Carver estate, adjoining the present property on the N. W.« and 

 at tha last m sating it was finally decided to make the purchase. 

 The grounds, about 10 acres in extent, face dirocrly ou the harbor, 

 commanding a far better view thau from the old location, while 

 the floats will ba about as far from the center of the harbor as the 

 present lauding, and as easily accessible. The house, a large 

 country mansion, is fitted up in modem style, with runuiug water, 

 gas michinc, and all conveniences, and can readily be adapted to 

 the wants of the club. On tho estate are two fine springs of water, 

 the only ones in tha viciuity. The beach has ample room for rail- 

 Ways, laying up in winter, etc., while a good bathing beach is near 

 by, in a secluded part. Tho price paid was $100,000, to raise which 

 30-year coupon bonds, bearing 5 per cent, interest, will be Issued. 

 Twelve members have already guaranteed to take the entire 

 amount of the bonds if necessary, aud the former owner of the 

 estate will tako $£>,003 at par, in part payment, but it is probable 

 that tha entire sum will be taken in smaller amounts by a large 

 number of the members, thus distributing the debt throughout 

 the club, which will be more desirable than having it in the hands 

 of a f 3w. To accomplish this the bonds will be sold in as small 

 amounts as the purchasers wish. As the lease of the present prop- 

 erty has not expirad, the new purchase will not be used at once, 

 but will ba leased this year. This purchase gives the Larchmont 

 Y. C. a permanent foothold on the Sound in a most desirable 

 location, one that is unequaled by auy other club about New York; 

 and with its permaneucy assured the club can undertake such im« 

 provemants as will alternately make Larohmoat all thatayasat** 

 sua cau demand. 



