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FOREST AND STREAM 
[April 23, 1904. 
1883— FANNY— Sloop, eSft. I.W.I.5 Prince & mitney, owners, 
Oct. GRACIE— Sloop, 70ft. l.w.l.; Flint & Earle, owners. 
9, Match race, 20 miles to sea and return from Sandy 
Hook. Won by Fanny. 
RACES FOR THE AMERICAN'S CUP SAILED OVER OCEAN COURSES 
OFF SANDY HOOK. 
1871 COLUMBIA— Schooner; Rear-Com. Franklin Osgood, N. 
Oct. 18. Y. Y. C, owner. 
LIVONIA— Schooner; James Ashbury, R. H. Y. C, 
owner. 
From Sandy Hook Lightship, 20 miles to windward and 
return. Won by Columbia. 
1871 SAPPHO— Schooner; W. P. Douglas, N. Y. Y, C, 
Oct. 21. owner. 
LIVONIA— Schooner; James Ashbury, R. H. Y. C, 
owner. 
From Sandy Hook Lightship, 20 miles to windward and 
return. Won by Sappho. 
1876 MADELINE— Schooner; John S. Dickerson, N. Y. Y. C, 
Aug. 12. owner. 
COUNTESS OF DUFFERIN— Schooner; J. Ashbury, N. 
Y. Y. C, owner. 
From buoys off Sandy Hook, 20 miles to sea and re- 
turn. Won by Madeline. 
1881 MISCHIEF-Sloop; J. R. Busk, N. Y. Y. C, owner. 
Nov. ATALANTA— Sloop, Alex. Cuthbert, owner. 
10. From buoys off Sandy Hook, 16 miles to leeward and 
return. Won by Mischief. 
1885 PURITAN— Sloop; J. M. Forbes, N. Y. Y. C, owner. 
Sept. GEN EST A— Cutter; Sir R. Sutton, Bart, R. Y. S., owner. 
16. From Scotland Lightship, 20 miles to leeward and re- 
turn. Won by Puritan. 
1886 MAYFLOWER-Sloop; Gen. C. J. Paine, N. Y. Y. C.^ 
Sept. owner. 
GALATEA— Cutter, Wm. Henn, R. N. Y. C, owner. 
From Scotland Lightship, 20 miles to leeward and re- 
turn. Won by Mayflower. 
1887 VOLUNTEER-Sloop; Gen, C. J. Paine, N. Y. Y. C, 
Sep. owner. 
THISTLE— Cutter, Jas. Bell, R. C. Y. C, owner. 
From Scotland Lightship, 20 miles to windward and 
return. Won by Volunteer. 
1S93 VIGILANT— Sloop; C. Oliver Iselin, N. Y. Y. C. 
Oct. VALKYRIE II.— Cutter; The Earl of Dunraven, R. Y. S. 
7. From Sandy Hook Light Vessel, 15 miles to leeward 
and return. 
Oct. VIGILANT— Sloop; C. Oliver Iselin, N. Y. Y. C. 
9. VALKYRIE II.— Cutter; The Earl of Dunraven, R. Y. S. 
From Sandy Plook Light Vessel, a triangle of 10-mile 
sides. 
Oct. VIGILANT— Sloop; C. Oliver Iselin, N. Y. Y. C. 
13. V.^LKYRIE II.— Cutter; The Earl of Dunraven, R. Y. S. 
From Sandy Hook Light Vessel, 15 miles to windward 
and return. 
All three races won by Vigilant. 
1S95 DEFENDER— C. Oliver Iselin, N. Y. Y. C. 
Sept. VALKYRIE III.— The Earl of Dunraven, R. Y. S. 
7. From a mark near Seabright, N. J., 15 miles to wind- • 
ward and return. 
Sept. DEFENDER— C. Oliver Iselin, N. Y. Y. C. 
10. VALKYRIE III.— The Earl of Dunraven, R. Y. S. 
From Sandy Hook Lightship, a triangle of 10-mile legs. 
Sept. DEFENDER— C. Oliver Iselin, N. Y. Y. C. 
12. VALKYRIE III.-The Earl of Dunraven, R. Y. S. 
From Sandy Hook Light Vessel, 15 miles to windward 
and return. 
All three races won by Defender. 
1899 COLUMBIA-C. Oliver Iselin, N. Y. Y. C. 
Oct. SHAMROCK I.-Sir Thomas J. Lipton, R. U. Y. C. 
16. From Sandy Hook Lightship, 15 miles to windward and 
return. 
Oct. COLUMBIA— C. Oliver Iselin, N. Y. Y. C. 
17. SHAMROCK I.— Sir Thomas J. Lipton. R. U. Y. C. 
J'!oni Sandy Hook Lightship, a triangle of 10-mile legs, 
i 
Oct, COLUMBIA-C. Oliver Iselin, N. Y. Y. C. 
20. SHAMROCK I.— Sir Thomas J. Lipton, R. U. Y. C. 
From Sandy Hook Lightship, 15 miles to leeward and 
return. 
All three races won by Columbia. 
1901 COLUMBIA— E. D. Morgan, N. Y. Y. C. 
Sept. SHAMROCK II.— Sir Thomas J. Lipton, R. U. Y. G. 
28. From Sandy Hook Light Vessel, 15 miles to windward 
and retvun. 
Oct. COLUMBIA-E. D. Morgan, N. Y. Y. C. 
3. SHAMROCK II.— Sir Thomas J. Lipton, R. U. Y. C. 
P'rom Sandy Hook Light Vessel, a triangle 10-mile 
legs. 
Oct. COLUMBIA— E. D. Morgan, N. Y. Y. C. 
4. SHAMROCK II.— Sir Thomas J. Lipton, R. U. Y. C. 
From Sandy Hook Light Vessel, 15 miles to leeward 
and return. 
Columbia won all three races. 
1903 RELIANCE— C. Oliver Iselin, N. Y. Y. C. 
Aug. SHAMROCK III.— Sir Thomas J. Lipton, Bart, R. U. 
Y. C. 
Frorn a point near Sandy Hook Light Vessel, 15 miles 
to windward and return. 
Aug. RELIANCE- C. Oliver Iselin, N. Y. Y. C. 
25. SHAMROCK III.— Sir Thomas J. Lipton, Bart, R. U. 
Y. C. 
From Sandy Hook Light Vessel, a triangular course, 
10-mile legs. 
Sept. RELIANCE— C. Oliver Iselin, N. Y. Y. C. 
^3. SHAMROCK III.— Sir Thomas J. Lipton, Bart. R. U. 
From Sandy Hook Light Vessel, 15 miles to windward 
and return. 
Reliance won all three races. 
DESIGNING COMPETITION FIRST PRIZE DESIGN SUBMITTED BY CHARLES D. MOWER, NEW YORK CITY PLANS OF SLOOP AND YAWL RIGS. 
Designing Competition. 
First Prize Design. 
We publish herewith the design which received first 
prize in our recent competition for a centerboard cruis- 
ing boat of 40 ft. waterline. The design was submitted 
by Mr. Charles D. Mower, of New York city. Mr. 
Mower has turned out many fine boats, but to our mind 
this design for a 40-footer surpasses any of his previous 
work. The design is admirable in every respect and a 
boat built from it would prove as fine an all around 
cruiser as could be produced, 
The cabin arrangement impressed us as being most 
unique and practical. Mr. Mower did not attempt to 
crowd too much into, the internal space. All the quarters 
are well arranged and large enough to be most livable. 
The separate steerage, the large after cabin, the airy 
saloon and galley running the full width of the boat, 
are features which immediately recommend themselves. 
It was an open question how the yawl and the sloop 
rigs would work out, as in both cases the mast had to 
remain in the same position. The ready and practical 
way Mr. Mower overcame this apparent obstacle dem- 
onstrated that it was no great objection. Both his sail 
plans are handsome and well balanced. 
The following descriptive matter accompanied Mr. 
Mower's design, and as it gives a good idea of what he 
had in mind when getting out the boat's plans we pub- 
lish it: 
General Description, 
Cabin. — In working out this design the chief aim 
has been to produce a boat on which four men could 
take an ordinary cruise with every comfort and con- 
venience, but at the same time especial attention has 
been given to arranging the space below deck so that 
the owner, with perhaps a friend, could live on board 
for the entire season in comfortable (quarters witl^ 
plenty of "elbow room." 
The arrangement on deck is somewhat novel, and 
will be spoken of later. The companion stairs, which 
make passage_ below much easier than the usual steep 
ladder, land in a steerage between main cabin and 
stateroom, and cut ofif from each by doors, an un- 
deniable advantage for bad weather and general cruis- 
ing work. The toilet room is on the port side, open- 
ing from the steerage, with a sliding door. This has 
a set wash basin and regular yacht closet. The loca- 
tion of the toilet room makes it accessible from either 
cabin or stateroom, which is an advantage at night, 
especially in case the after state room is given up to 
ladies. Besides, its convenient location as regards 
the stateroom^ and cabin, the toilet can be reached 
from on deck without disturbing those who are sleep- 
ing below. 
On the starboard side, a large locker opens from 
the stairway for oilers, rubber boots, etc. 
The main cabin is 9ft. 6in. long, and has the usual 
arrangement of transoms, berths, lockers, sideboards, 
and also a desk, which is almost necessary where the 
owner lives on board. 
Space is shown for a yacht stove for late fall cruis- 
ing. The double stateroom aft has full headroom over 
its floor space, and the cabin trunk is fitted on three 
sides with large square windows, insuring plenty of air 
and good ventilation. The stateroom aft has two extra 
wide berths, large clothes lockers, a bureau with large 
drawers and two sofas. Under the stairs is a large 
locker for stowing suit cases, kit bags, etc. 
The galley is unusually large, as it is essential that 
the steward should be able to cook and prepare food 
without the inconvenience of cramped quarters. The 
forecastle is entirely apart from the galley, another 
desirable feature, and has ample room for three hang- 
ing pipe berths, for sailing master, steward and one 
hand. The advantages of the arrangement are the 
double stateroom aft, companionway landing in steer- 
age, large main cabin, and ample space for working 
part forward. 
Design. — The design is moderate in every feature, 
the overhangs, while long enough for appearance 
sake, are fine and sharp in section, and should not 
prove objectionable; the lateral plane is not cut away, 
^nd the long, stra-ight keel makes a boat steady on 
her helm and facilitates docking. The midship sec- 
tion shows a full bilge, with power enough to make 
the boat carry sail well at a small angle of heel. The 
centerboard' below the cabin floor gives sufficient 
draft for good windward work, while the boat will 
handle well in shallow waters without board. 
Rig. — The rig has been purposely kept small, so that 
the boat may be easily handled by a small crew, the 
.sail being both low and well inboard. The yawl rig 
shows the same mainmast and head rig, and the same 
gaff as in sloop rig, the main boom being shortened 
and the mizzen placed to preserve the same balance. 
Dimensions. 
Length — 
Over all .r;-. 60ft. 9 in. 
Waterline 40ft. 
Overhang — 
Forward 9ft. i>^in. 
Aft lift. 7>^in. 
Beam — 
Extreme 14ft. 11 in. 
Draft— 
Extreme sft. il^in. 
Board down loft. 2 in. 
Freeboard — / 
Bow 4ft. 9 in. 
Stern 3ft. 5 in. 
Least 3ft. 
Displacement 48,883 lbs. 
Lead keel _ 18,109 lbs. 
Trimming ballast (inside), about 2,000 lbs. 
Area — 
Mainsail, sloop 1,380 sq. ft. 
Mainsail, yawl 1,041 sq. ft. 
Mizzen 250 sq. ft. 
Jib 237 sq. ft. 
Fore staysail ..................... 233 sq. ft. 
Total — 
Sloop rig. ............ ......... 1,850 sq. ft. 
Yawl rig... 1,761 sq. ft. 
C.L.R. from fore end L.W.L 23.3ft. 
CE.S. from fore end L.W.L. (sloop) 22.7ft. 
C.B. from fore end L.W.L ...21.4ft. 
C. Gravity, lead, from fore end L.W.I*. ... .32.2ft. 
