The New York herald., 1869-05-30
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Whatever may be the results Of the extensive
preparations being made IN the most prominent
yachts in the country, whether the improvements
will throw new light upon their architectural con-
struciion or tend 10 more thoroughly develop the
science OF sailing it must heartily be admitted
that no reproach attach to American
yachtmen should their efforts be without
avail. Never did owners OF a great pleasure
meet so earnestly throw themselves into the work OF
Tenoyating, altering and improving their craft.
Stimulated, doubsess, by little friendly rivalry,
which In IT'S way is a grand step toward success,
yet urged on by the ennoblng spirit OF nationality,
tho yachtmen here have shown a determination TO
be Inferior tohone and TO hold their against the
world. All that taste. elegance, skill ami prac-
tical experience could effect mas nearly been
accomplished; for long ere the bud appeared
upon the tsee the work Of overhauling was COM
menced sNd the feet is now trim, nervea and ready
for the contest. The season win be brilliant one.
IL is rot difiicut 10 see that thus there Is an
atmosphere OF 6eep-rcotel interest prevailing
that cannot but eulnlinate in glorious tri-
unirh. Few yachting campaigns ever presented
more dazzling prospects. Nay the coming
one realize the most sangaine anticpatlons!
scarcely week wiz have elapsed when, perhaps,
che entire neet will oe ready for Months Of toll,
trouble and almost incredible sums OF money haze
rot been spent in vain, and now the public stand on
the tipioe OF expectation awaiting the result The
improvements and alterations in many OF the yachts
have already been referred tn. Among others The
following have either completed or are ye, under
gong theiY1epairs-
THE RAMBLER
in moorcd "a the North river. or Hoboken, having
arrived from New London on Thursday last. During
her absence sine has been thoroughly overhauied,
with the most satisfactory results Her interior ar
Her masts have been Iiyhted up with an entirely
new s'nt OF sails fore ana aft and, following In the
wake o. others mas had new p'mast, with a
topsaif that hOiss some distance above. Her length
~ 0Ofeet Sl1 feet depth Of hold, and, having been
Wid6Aed 30 inches, her breadth OF beam Is now %
teet inches. fer masts are "a and 76ls feet, top
mast 10 feet ana one As feet; main boom GO feet
main 1aft 20 feet fore gan 20 feet while the bowsprt
measures 35 ieet. Her canvas made expressly for
her, consisting OF twelvench duck, No. 2. She Is 90
feet on the water line. loo feet on deck and
hut four tons less than the Cambria by tue new
measurement. figurehead consisting or hand
some scroll with the letter enbla1oned upon 1t
si6 orns the PROV. ON deck every thing has the ap
pearance OF freshness complete renovation. Fonr
sryiights on deck, eased in mahogony, shed
bright and cheerful aspect below while
near them two tanks containing about
Is0s0 eailous each. But while great attention has
evidently been bestowed upon rhe exterior a descent
10 the oon VIII readily convince one tnai nothing
has been spared to render 1t complete in every
rpect- New staterooms have been added besides
VINE lockers and very handsome and convenient
pantry, handsomely htted up III walnut. Moreover,
there are copper tanks, containing different kinds OF
Ia the forecastle there Is accommodation for six
men besides the boatswan. The kitchen is hoored
with Enpbsn tile of three colors-chocoate black
anu drah-and 6 new sink has been introduced that
pumps Itself out The Rambler has been fitted with
an extra pump, IN case OF leak, and with hose
To extiDgsllsh fire. Very delicate coors blend har-
monfously In the painting OF the dining rOom-green
Ss he prhols.e,R ana Rurpe 81 OF exquisite tnts while
d neatly carpeted. and has every appearance OF n
very comfortable and lightsome SALOON. a well Sc
1eeted library and costly chrOnometer are also
among the additions. Not the least attractive
quarter below is the c0sey little smoking saloon,
nicely fitted up, having a comfortable lounge and
suspended over II q mirror aud a rejecting
lamp maize expressly. In the corner stands a
little silver barrel for ice water having tumblers
ana decanter 10 connect. There likewise patent
rentiIators all through, While provisions are being
made Tor oaih-, hot and cold. The sailing master,
Mf. r.. smith, who has been yachting fifteen years.
with the exception OF alew months in the war, and
who has commanded the Una, Julia and Alarm, has
uIm craft during the progress Of her re-
pairs. Leaving the saloon through the ruby
otner improvements again present themselves. The
Rambler has been fitted with new storm awnings
with brass stancbOn running around the quarter
deck. she carries two brass guns, three-pounders,
handsomely mounted on mahogany carriages, with
rubber tiers TO brass trucks. The masfs are
lifted with brass wrenches for the purpose or hoist
Ing the sails, while the rigging itself II almost
entirely new IL should oe added mat the Rambler
for the blue ground ami white star blue, with
the letter X IN white. Nothing that could almost
adorn small drawing room appears to be wanting
IN the saloon OF the Rambler With the sailing
master, mate aud boatswain there is crew OF six
men, COOK, steward and boy, among the be-
ing an old Arctic explorer named Dan Lake. Alto
gether the Rambler has evidently proited by her
hauling, and her owner Mr. J. H. Banker. has reason
10 be grafined with the result. She IL al present
ready for sea.
THE PALMER.
The lines OF this beautiful craft too familiar TO
need any comment she looks now as she did last
rnmmer-lke marine racer ready for the word OF
changed, but great and doubtless udicious Improve.
ments are being made IN her cabin.
room than heretofore, and consequently
comfort. New berths have been made aft.
while perhaps not gaudy, is nevertheless substsn-
tial and agreeable looking. Workmen are now
bnsy engaged erecting q new crate, over which
mirror Is TO be suspended. The repaintng
OF the ceiling viii shortly commence while
new upholstery 10 TO be placed upon the
Eettees. The black walnut and blfd'seye maple look
very handsome and give the cabin rich appear
ance. Among other Improvements and additions
and two silver lockers AIT. Two prettily stained
glass doors win IN future lead TO tho wide
entrance OF the cabin. The bathroom has not been
neglected, Willie other improvements, including
side lishis aud patent ainp refrigerators have
been added 20 the accommodations OF the vessel.
The masts, which are seyeniy-One and seyenty.two
feet. have been newly scraped. Although no
change has been made in the rigging or spsrs. she
Guiding new gan topsa and siaysail made ex-
pressly for light weather. She has also very hand.
some new boat The Palmer left stonlngton on
Monday last and arrived In the East river, opposite
Twenty-sixth street, where She is now moored In
mid stream The Palmer Will, u IL expected, lie
shortly completed IN all desirable requirements.
which, indeed, are not numerous IN her case. a
hide distance from the Palmer
TIE EVA
rocks gently, ana Just Ia trim for sea. All the
changes necessary, and they were few lndeed. have
been completed. She IL perfect model Of clean-
illness, which II even more enhanced by the inno-
cent garb IN which she ~ arrayed. The crew have
lett nothing undone. There II nothing certain a. TO
her movements for a few days. Nothing appears 10
be wanting In the Eva and she seems 10 regard her
pephboriDg friends which are being hammered
mai tgn kai
coquesifsh defiance.
TBE fLEFTwfNG.
nice breeze waited the Flec:winc ON a short
cruise eastward yesterday at noon. She nad been
lying opposite Hunters Point, out In the stream
No alterations have been made on board none being
deemed necessary; but sne looked ss II dressed IN
holiday attire, having been scfaped, painted and
otherwise attended t0. Tie Fleetwiug had not re.
turned yesterday afternoon and VIII probably con-
time her cruise "A few days.