Word: freeboard
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Dates: during 1891-1891
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...feet long, about the same length as the old "Yale," which was built by Mr. Ayers, and which has been used for eight years. The boat will have a feet, 6 inches beam, 4 feet depth of hold, with about 3 feet draught. She will have four inches more freeboard than the old launch, will be slightly fuller forward, not so full amidships, and will have two feet more water-line, which is expected to increase the speed of the boat. Her frames will be of oak and she will be planked with cedar. A cockpit will run nearly...