200 FOREST AND STREAM. March 9, ms. 
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CRUISING CAPEfSCAT " CLIO "—Designed and built by the Cape Cod Agency, 1 895 
taken off as possible; 3in. dia. at deck and loft. 6in. deck to cranse 
iron; dia. at head 2in. 
!•' Boom, same as mast— 15ft. 3in. pin of gooseneck to hole; 2 l-2in. 
dia. at sheet, brass ferrule on end next gooseneck. 
Roller, 1 3-4in. dia. of yellow pine 17ft. 6in., well screwed together 
annd with l-4in. hole through center, brass ferrules on ends and 
short length of l-4in. brass tube in each end din. long), 4in. dia. 
hrass flange onlower end (l-8in. thick), soldered to bottom ferrule. 
Spinnaker boom of yellow pine 1 1-2 dia. 7ft. 6in., hrass ferrule on 
end next gooseneck, and chock to take roller on fore end. 
Reef batten of yellow pine, 1 l-2in. x 3-4in. O section 13f t. 6in. 
i^ncr with small nair brass or galvanized iron jaws put on over 
t 5-16in. American elm, 10ft. and 6ft. long. 
Sheet. — Two 2 l-2in. single rope strop, one 
j on a 3ft. wire span on boom just over 
iheave in cranse and one 2in. single block 
Sin. single iron block. 
Reef Gear.— 5 1 l-2in. single rope strop, and one 1 1-2 in. double 
ditto. . _ • 
. Tack of Foresail. — -Two small bull's eyes, one to he seized to 
outer end of spinnaker boom, and the other to have a brass strop 
scre wed to breast hook. 
Center-plate fall, two 2in. flat iron blocks. 
All cleats, etc., required, and leads for jib sheet, etc., American 
elm. 
Standing Rigging— Shrouds, 3-4in. circumference best wire rope, 
with thimbles and lanyards. 
Foresail wire, 3-4in. circumference hest flexible steel wire 
Running Rigging- 
Main Sheet l-4in. cir. best yacht manilla 
u Halliards 1 l-4in. " 
tin. ■•" 
f Jib Sheets ....ll-2in. " 
Jib Tack 1 l-4in. * 
Spinaker Guy 1 in. 
Topping Lift 3-4in. " " " 
Reef Gear— 3-4 oil dressed signal halliard stuff. \. 
Sundries— 1 pair 9ft. ash oars and gun metal crutches; 1 gun 
metal boat hook, 1 l-21b. galvanized anchor; 1 1-2 fathom 1 l-2in. 
manilla [cable; 1 fairlead on stem, and a large cleat on deck for 
moorings. 
Limited Crews in the Small Classes. 
Georgetown. Mass., Feb. 24.— Editor Forest and Stream: I would 
like to express, through the columns of '.the Forest and Stream, an 
idea which the "one design" racers and "Knockabouts" have sug- 
gested. I think there are boat sailers, who, like myself, desire to 
race, but do not care for a racing machine that is good for nothing 
else, as in the racing class; nor are they willing to accept the re- 
strictions on model as in the "knockabout" class. 
Now, I think the most objectionahle feature in the racers is that 
they are so over-rigged that they cannot be sailed in ordinary use 
with safety or comfort without as many men as are carried in a 
race, which is neither pleasant nor convenient. I am speaking of 
hoats 21ft. and under. 
Nor, if, as in the "knockabouts," the crew were limited to three 
men in the '21ft. and two in.,say;the 17ft. classes, the sail plans 
would have to be reduced to reasonable size; and, with some re- 
strictions against fin keels, an honest, useful craft might be raced 
with a show of success. What 1 would like to see is a class of 
about 16 or 17ft. wa.ter line with a crew of two; there are boats 
enough of this size in this vicinity to make interesting racing if a 
rule can he devised that would enable a boat with a reasonable 
amount of sail in proportion to its stability, to compete with a 
chance of success. I would like to hear the views of other boat 
sailers on this subject. W. F. NASON. 
(We have long contended 'for the limitation of crews, and to a 
comparatively small number, and we are heartily in sympathy 
with our correspondent's suggestions. We shall be glad to hear 
from others in the East who are interested in the matter, one way 
or the other.) 
Clio, A Cruising 1 " Caper." 
In common with all other types of yachts, the Cape Cod catboat 
is rapidlv changing under the influence of modern theories as to 
full waterlines and long ends; and it is impossible to predict what 
the end may be. From the latest developments in the racing cats, 
such as Cleopatra, it would seem that the machine is not far off, 
and that the distinctive features of the type "as known for the last 
half-dozen years must soon disappear altogether. At the same 
time, there still remains the cruising variety of the type, which 
thus far, at least, has been helped more than it has been harmed 
by the adoption of the new ideas. The division of the Cape type 
into two distinct classes, the racing and cruising, is now an ac- 
complished fact; it only remains to be seen whether the course of 
development will follow the usual line, the racing craft becoming 
too elaborate and perfect for general use. and dropping off to a 
mere handful of boats; while the erasing class is at the same 
time spoiled by the over-predominance of racing features. 
The cruising Caper of the present time is most certainly an ex- 
cellent craft, the best that has yet been produced on a draft of 
under three feet, both as regards safety, comfort, speed and gen- 
eral hardiness; and to this class belongs the boat here illustrated, 
through the kindness of Mr. V. D. Bacon, of the Cape Cod Yacht 
. Agency. The boat was designed by him, and is now building, the 
order being for a cruising boat of 25ft. L w. !., and not over 30-in. 
draft, with all the room possible. ' 
She is for a member of the Plymouth Y. C, and is 33ft. over all 
CRUISING CAPE CAT "CLIO" 
and 25ft. 1. w. 1., with 3ft. 9-in. overhang forward and 4ft. 1 in. aft. 
Her beam is 12ft. draft, 2ft. 6-in. without board, and least free- 
board 2ft. The cabin is 12ft. 6 in. long, with oft. head room. The 
cabin transoms make up four large berths, the two after ones 
being only 6 in. narrower than the average double bed. On each 
side of the companionway are clothes lockers, of full height of the 
cabin, with shelves back of them; while on each side, just under 
the deck, are long shelves, running the full length of the cabin. 
The table leaves are-hinged in the usual way to the centerboard 
trunk, on which are racks for glasses. Two large drawers form 
the lower step of the companion ladder, on each side, pulling out 
on to the cabin floor, for ice and stores. Beneath the deck abaft 
the cockpit are two water-tanks holding a half-barrel each, piped 
into cabin and forecastle. 
The toilet room has a Sands W. C. Forward is a good forecastle, 
with one berth, galley, china racks and shelves, etc. 
The cockpit is, of course, water-tight, and is quite roomy, with 
movable seats; in the floor is a water-tight hatch, giving stowage 
room for anchor, etc., while under the wheel box are two large 
boatswain's lockers. The boat steers with a 24-in. wheel. 
The sail plan is the "cat sloop," mainsail 900 sq. ft., jib 170 sq. ft., 
with one light headsail for use as balloon jib or spinaker. There 
are two shrouds on each side, one to the hounds and one, with a 
spreader, to the truck. The patent, sail hoist is used, with Babbit 
blocks. The construction is thoroughly strong, with due regard 
to economy of weight, but no attempt at racing build. The cost 
will be well inside of $1,500, depending on fittings and finish. Mr. 
Bacon informs us that a boat of this general type, but adapted 
in size and model to the new Larchmont 34ft. class, with pole- 
masted cutter rig, can be turned out for $.2,500 for the best 'mate- 
rials and a good but plain finish; and for more elaborate fittings 
well inside of $3,000. 
Seawanhaka Cor. Y. C. 
The regular meeting of the Seawanhaka Cor. Y. C. was held on 
Feb. 26, with Com. Benedict in the "chair. The regatta committee, 
through Messrs. Cromwell and Wetmore. presented a very full 
report of the recent conference of Long Island Sound clubs, and 
recommended that the S. C. Y. C. should lend its aid to the move- 
ment. A resolution was passed giving the regatta committee full 
power to represent the club in future meetings of the conference. 
The committee also recommended that, as the date originally 
set for the annual regatta was claimed by the Douglaston Y. C, 
which latter club could only make a change by an amendment to 
its constitution, the date of the Seawanhaka Cor. regatta he 
changed to June 24, in place of June 22; the'recommendation being 
adopted. 
A letter was read, as given in detail elsewhere, relating to a 
possible visit from Mr. J. Arthur Brand, of London, with his half- 
rater. Spruce III. The idea of such racing was warmly received 
by the club, and the regatta committee was given power to pro- 
vide prizes and arrange conditions. After the meeting the neces- 
sary funds for a cup were quickly subscribed. 
A motion was made and carried to appoint a special committee 
to confer with other clubs concerning the adoption of the closing 
of the racing season, of a uniform system Declassification by sail- 
ing length, as recently adopted by the New York Y. C, as well as 
any changes of sailing rules that may be deemed necessary. The 
following members were elected to the committee: W. P.Stephens 
A. Cass Canfield, Oliver Cromwell, L. F. d'Oremieulx and John 
Hyslop. _d , ^ 
New Yachting Terms. 
Editor Forest and Stream: As to the word ' 1 widening" proposed 
by Amateur as a new yachting word applied to the wind, it is 
quite as good as "narrowing." But it reminds me of an old boat- 
man who once told me that his cranky sloop sailed a good deal 
better since she had been ' ' widthened." How's that?— K. 
The Mediterranean Regattas. 
The first race of the Mediterranean regattas was sailed on Feb. 
23, Britannia beating Valkyrie 1. bv 23 min. in six miles. The sec- 
ond race was sailed on March 1. Britannia beating Corsair and 
Valkyrie I., while Dacotah won in her class. Ailsa, the new Fife 
cutter, reached Gibraltar on Feb. 2,5. after a hard passage across 
the Bay, in which her copper was damaged. She will repair at 
Marseilles, but will not he ready before March 6, or later. Lampa, 
Mr. R. S. Palmer, has arrived at Naples from Gibraltar. . 
