The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-09
YAC n + I n q.
Alterations and Repairs to
PrOmiAent Yachts.
The Work Being Done at Nyack, on the Hudson
Full Particulars of the Changes in Huils, Rig
ging and Canvas Of the schooners Phan-
tom, Madeleine and Sloop Addie Van
tagonists Worth Keeping in Mind.
TIE ATLANTIC, HeEeKEN AND BeSTeN CLUBS

NYACK. April I, 1871.
Although no new yachts are building here this
ADDITIONS ana alterations that have been
made are now IN progress to well known boats In
the New York, Brooklyn and Atlantic clubs are OF
suicien interest 70 refer at this period. First OF
these were the quite radical changes made In the
SCHOONER YACHT MADELEINE
owned by Commodore jacob Voorhs, Jr, OF the
Brooklyn Club, and also member Of the New York
Club. HIS large aud excellent pleasure vessel in her
last years struggles did not wholly up the
pectations formed and lie had tested her In every
variety OF weather, ana satisfied the original esti
mate VI the boats abilities We're erroneous, he deter
mined, like a sensible yachtman, upon the work that
has been done. This consisted in lengthening her
out forward hirpng her, lifting her with longer
topmasts new rigging ana SAILS, shortening her
bowsprit, coppering the huh, arranging anew the
plan OF cabin and accommodations aud other details
OF lesser interest The Indications are, II is held,
that these changes have increased the speed and
stability of his yacht, while her beauty and
SYMMETRY OF MODEL
arc much greater. The addition to her length is
feet and to her width feet. Her topmasts are 10
feet longer than the old ones, being now 40 feet.
Her malnDoom has been increased feet and Is now
Ga ieet IN length. The bowsprit Is feet shorter
than before, now measuring "a feet cupboard The
hoist OF the mansau Is SO feet, malncaf 81 feet,
forcgaf % feet foot OF forcsa IL feet foot or lio
SO feet The smaller topsail ~ htted to furi aiot
She will have all light sails. balloon jib and square,
sal-in TACT q complete racing suit before the sea-
son begins--as Commodore WORMS VIII test his
supposed improvements on every available occasion
IN regattas, matches and challenge cups The Made
leine's cabin has been thoroughly rehttel. Where
hard wood finish was observable last year panels
have been pretily introduced and these Being
panied white anu the mou.dings about them or
gold the effect is exceedingly agreeable. All the
rods In skyhght, all hinges ana other deck work,
before OF brass, have been nickcLplated, which
helps make the whole deck appearance much
finer than before. Lead ballast has been introduced
III place OF the old. and she has twenty-sx tons IN
position at present Her new rigging Ia OF charcoal
WIRE.
Yesterday the Madeleine sailed about the Hudson
for two or three hours 10 Try her new sails, ner
owner returning With the conviction that changes
several OF the ropes must be made, he was not
suited with the manner in Which the canvas set.
She u now lying on this place, ahu IN her new dress
OF white looks Just
she is In the grand contests to come in the bay OF
New ICrk, az New London or at Newport whore
fleets OF schooners and sloops Win gather around
vduai celebrity have never before been seen pttcd
Against each other Commodore Voornis thinks ne
VIII be wortny participator, and, aud, danger
Gus one.
Next il the matter of changing and improving,
and That for the better, Is the splendid
sLO0P YACHT adobe ",
built at this place, aud since her construction, al
though faulty In some respects IN scores OF races mas
gone over the course merry as cricket causing
many anxious gances TO DC cast asteln from the
decks ~ more ro"el'W f'Vais Tue aeiecls III ner
mvaeI Wee Uoni aiodore Langley, OF the BrooAiy..
Yacht Club and also a member the New York
Ciup, has sought 10 remedy by lenethening her ait
side aud cleaner run, viii make her adler in carrying
a press vi canvas. Formerly In moderate weather
Mene s 10 blow e she Be tricky
and capricious. This didn't suit Ter owner, and the
FROLiCSOME YOUNG LADY
w I'M
dispose OF daring antagonist, to DO 10 handsomely,
aud do donht she wil The length OF the Addie
new spars may be judged from the following
Length o. mast, - feet; masthead ieet main
feet; cpmas,, 80 feet, which Is feet longer than
her Old ,epmast; gam1opsail sprt garge. 20 feet
OF the Addle " viii be OF the following Areas
square rect.
Mainsa,l Observation-Disclosures. 2315
Jb .........,........... l0s4
Jl, toasail. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 0jJ
S Saiio sops nh sa3
her interior fittings nave undergone a great
Than neiore and viii be m Eeenina with tic
oHARAcrrR OF rHn AsrfRiNG
lenrfh and the pertns nj the alter end of this viii
he made in a novel style-or the French bet,s.ead
Older The InIsh OF tie cabin WI ne IN White pine
which. when grained 10 satin wood ana black wal.
mt VIII ne a,ire atlractIye Ihe calm door Will he
that all Iue heavier WORK VIII be done this week on
The audie 4 and un,ler circumstances of fau
weather she so VIM be ready TO again "cnt the
INST above The A,idfe " on me stocks looking at
uresent anvinrng elss, Inn the 7 -
r .suI~,; SCHOONER
che nas ,rovo ss,s ~ ares ~ ortest, ia rho
phnmon, .awnna Nv ex-,,onuno iore sleonu,s She
lett her winter ularIers m Wln:ntop cove New
landau early In March an arrived he re- the IGi n
Of that month IL was the intention o. her owner
n "a bea ell AZ FIRST 70 or,y give her an xtens,cd
stern al len leet Int unan n was ascer
famed thar her repars must be of an extensive M
ture o this end size Will have new cernx 10 tho
turn of her buna two.thir,ls new pIaukmu new
frames 70 The work ~ now pcInr ntOspcu eli
acilyeiy The oyerhauQ,ps stetn viii not affect her
lines nor canse any cnange IN the matter OF canvas
Tne maLer,as usel in hcr alteration and rebilslnQ
viii be OF the best auat, inc ceiling bciua OF yeoy
pine the outside plauxln. O! Ohio OAK the
new frames uf white oak and chestnut
ana tops o. locust Her spars VIII not he
be cha aged or altered IN any respect; at least such