The New York herald., 1871-03-01

One thing IL certain, that IN spirit Of generous
rivalry the new yacht OF Mr. Banker, when finished
Will have dash with all the crack boats this side OF
the water without the least delay, and when the
time comes Will be measuring speed with the Lavo-
ma. May her success be OF that nature that when
she arrives at "old agen has the Rambler,
her name win arouse the greatest or interest among
yachtmen ana blue jackets, In whose ..OgboOksn
there may be many pages OF pleasant story.
many
GRAND CRACKING BOATS,
WINCH In sober earnest have satisfactorily sampled
Tue powers Ol each oher, ana and regattas
maintained their lame and awakened the most ex-
quislte pleasure IN thousands Of hearts. There
Oh lnose that nave crossed the ocean in md-winter
carried the C0Ilmodore's nag OF Americas pleasure
navy beat the boasted Cambria and done many
wonders with their racing sticks and prouse ward
robes.
they are as follows:-
tleetwing, 206.l tons-George Osg0od.
Phantom, 1858 tons-H. g. and Charles II. Steb-
Iarolinta, 2o4. = tons-H. A. Kent and others.
Silvie, 1862 tons-E: Dodge.
Magic, 92.2 tons-Lester Wallack.
Wldgeon. 1859 tOns-C. G. Dodge and Others.
Eva, 8l.2 tOns-Mr. j. Macy.
Eamber-Dismanted.
Besides these there are the saucy little schooner
yachts Escort and Carrie, the latter belonging TO
Groon, Mass, and the handsome steam yacht
Edgar Stuart, owned by Mr.. Blunt.
These VIII soon be taken away 10 be
REFITTED AND PREPARED
for the coming season. and their usual bright new
dresses VIII obtain an extra burnisn, inasmuch as
their owners one and all, expect season OF yacht
ing replete with extended and interesting races In
winch new vessels, both from at home and abroad
win contend for nandsomer and more valuable
prizes than ever before. IL mas been ascertained
that the
SCHOONER PHANTOM
owned by the Messrs. Stobbins VIII leave the Cove
to be heightened ana adjusted with the fashion,
able extended stem. she was 10 have been there on
the lst Or March, but some unforeseen circumstances
occurred TO prevent IL and she will not be there be-
fore the end Of this or the first OF next week.
SCHOONER FLEErw NC.
1t is rumOred that the Fleetwing will also receive
extensive repairs and alterations preparatory TO
putting on her summer Dress but whether such is
the case cannot now say.
TIE SCHOONER MADGIE.
Up here, with so many old yachtmen having little
else 10 DO but talk OF yachts or yachting there are
many little items be gathered. there is but time
70 note few Of these AT present. First Is that
Captain Loper VIII again make an alteration in the
Madgie. anything IL done 10 her, 1t Will be .hip-
plng."
THE SCHOONER FOAM
This fine yacht, or about l2O tons, has been pur-
chased by Mr.. Sheppard Homans, treasurer OF the
New York Club, from Mr.. Il. r.. Maitland, and is
gsn9 up a. y f. under The
stlon TO the Clubs feet.
the sLoOP HAswELL.
This gallant slOOp has been fitted with new tim
bers and otherwise Overhaued at Mystic, Conn.
IL is hoped she may again enter the New York Club
in the races OF which she has achieved many
triumphs.
THE SCHOONER ALARM
This yacht ls lying at Far Haven, near New
Haven but O1 her future movements there are no
advices al present.
This gentleman Is having built for him at East
Boston,, at the yard Of Messrs. Brown Il Lowell,
new schooner yacht OF about 100 tons. She may
prove a formidable opponent TO many of the fast
vessels OF the New York Club.
The New Schooner al Greenpoint-li Beautiful
Vessel-Cen,re-Ssard vs.. Keel.
"A thing OF beauty is JOY forever Such was
the thought when examining The beautiful schooner
yacht on the stocks at Greenpoin the property
OF MI Louis Lorllard, one Of our post enthusiastic
yachtmen. Without speaking OF her model merely
naval constructor would discuss her merits
and demerts, 1t must DE SAID that her lines appear
as near perfection they can be to give the
first requirement for yacht-namey, speed No
one familiar with the points necessary In
the hull OF vessel to insure swftness
will deny her possessing them all, and It
will be surprising If when tried she does not
prove very tough customer to deal with, either by
the wind with centre-board down, going large.
There are several features In her construction quite
nove-one in particular her long, hanging
stern which extends at least fifteen feet beyond the
sternpost, tnus piving great additional deck room
alIuwt ing her run 10 ne 10 add
much to the beauty OF her appearance aft. When
launched and with water and provisions on board
ready for cruise, she will present most attractive
appearance, and will not fail to call forth excama-
tons OF admiration and degh. from those who un-
derstand and can appreciate the beauties OF naval
Judging from her masts, which are now in her
spread OF Will be very great and, with ali the
propellng power she Will nave, with SO little to pro-
pei the vessel must be fast that Will beat her on any
point OF sailing. She is ccntre-board yacht, and
there are many who do not advocate this plan OF
construction for sea-going vessels and others who
prefer -, It. Each side have their arguments,
become quite animated. 1t Is, however, like all
other disputed points. best settled by experience,
the opportunity OF observing the working Of their
theories IN practical manner by the performance
Of this elegant schooner. Alter examining her out.
ward appearance go on board. and you Will find q
deck flush fore ana aft, well laid with narrow
plank. the matches and companion ways are
finished In mahogany. without any extra ornamen-
tal work, which appears In excellent taste, and
there Is substantial air about everything that i'm
presses with the fact that the vessel has been
built under the supervision OF one who can run a
yacht.
Gong below, the joiners are found hard at work
upon the interior fittings, which are well advanced
towards completion. The saloons, staterooms,
smoking room and galley indicate that every atten
sea for pleasure-indeed, almost the entire interior
OF the vessel is given up to those who belong aft
saV s ~ rop cpa peng s gey very limited as
wood work is combination OF pine and walnut
plain. but very neat-ana the cabin when finished
ana urnsned must impress one with sensation OF
comfort and convenience, as place wherein much
time can be passed without its hanging too heavy
ones hands.
few weeks yet viii be required before this yacht
VIII DC completed. she is about ready tor launch
trial trip can be made. What her name il to be has
not yet been made known this probably will be
kept quiet until the bottle Of champagne Is broken
on her bow as she slides OF the ways into her
destined element. Although smaller than some of
the other seagoing yachts, she is still large ves-
sel-large enough for yachting purposes-and she
Will form valuable addition to our large and
rapidly increasing feet of pleasure vessels TO those
who are fond OF looking at beautiful craft trip to
Greenpont VIII be amply repaid by an Inspection OF
Mr. Loriliard's new and elegant schooner
The New York Yacht Club.
From the Commercial Advertscr.l
1t is stated that the fleet Of the New York Yacht
Club win be increased during the coming season by
the addition Of seven schooners and two sloops The
Dreadnaught Captain Samuels; the schooner Active,
David Sears, OF Boston. las tons; Commodore Os-