MIDSHIP SECTION OF CUTTER. 121 I should not have less draught; she would sail with very little centre-board down, say 1ft. forward and 1ft. 6in. aft. If you rig her with a lug and mizen I know from experience that you will not be able to compete with cutters. We tried the yawl rig thoroughly in Lough Erne, and had to give it up again for racing. I work my six-ton boat alone, rigged as a cutter, but two hands are of course better. I think such a boat will cost you not less than £150 with the most simple fittings. * "You mention in your letter that you prefer a three-ton to a |