III.
THE TYPE OF YACHT.
WHAT SHALL SHE BE—KEEL, CENTERBOARD, OR BULB-FIN?
When we come to consider the
type of yacht most desirable to
buy or to build, the problem is
perplexing. We must in every
case be guided by circumstances. For
instance, a deep bulb-fin boat for racing
or cruising on the shallow waters of the
Great South Bay would be manifestly
out of place. Nor would a sharpie be
the most desirable class of craft for use
on the deep water of the lower Hudson.
Locality is what must guide us in our
choice. Build or buy a boat suitable for
the work she is intended to do.
Remember that nearly every type of craft, keel, bulb-fin, centerboard or double-huller, has some good qualities to recommend it. For cruising, a keel yacht of moderate draught, so as to be able to enter harbors where the water is comparatively shallow, may be recommended. A centerboard vessel for the same purpose, to those who prefer the type, holds further inducements. A wholesome knockabout for general pur-
