Designed by William H. Hand, Jr.
For those who want deep-water sailing, we commend the plans of Tornado, published herewith. She is a real boat for real sailormen. A ship in every sense of the word, embodying all the good features and qualities of larger vessels. Just the thing for general cruising with ample cabin and deck space. She is easily handled by two men and therefore will not require a large crew. Substantial enough and safe enough to take her proud owner anywhere he chooses to go. She is just under 45 feet long, 12 feet 61/2 inches beam, and almost 6 feet draft. The construction of Tornado is heavy and substantial throughout. Her frames are of white oak spaced 9 inches apart. Planking of Oregon pine is to finish not less than 11/4 inches thick. A heavy cast iron keel casting, weighing a ton and a half, is attached to the bottom of the keel. In addition, ballast composed of lead pigs and several tons of concrete made up with steel plate punchings will be added on the inside to increase the stability. Tornado, being a heavily built boat, is entirely beyond the range of the amateur builder. It will take the facilities of a well-equipped boat-yard to turn out a boat of this kind. The accommodations are ample and complete for a large party. Pipe berths in the forecastle take care of the crew while the main cabin has folding transom berths to accommodate four more persons. A very complete galley equipped with all conveniences is also provided. A regular stove, a large refrigerator, a sizeable sink and plenty of cupboard and locker space. The engine is given a compartment by itself and is one of the heavy-duty fuel-oil engines of the Diesel variety. Horsepowers from 20 to 30 will be suitable to enable Tornado to make port comfortably in case of a calm. Additional pipe berths are also provided in the engine-room to take care of two additional persons. The total sleeping accommodations accordingly is sufficient therefore to provide for from ten to twelve people without undue crowding. Fuel is carried in a large tank under the cockpit floor and enough is carried to insure freedom from worry on this score. The cockpit from which the boat is steered and handled is roomy and big enough to accommodate the entire crew. Complete specifications and information to cpmplete the construction of Tornado are given.
READ WHAT MR. HAND SAYS ABOUT TORNADO
The auxiliary schooner is rapidly growing in popularity, for
the type is one which has probably more to recommend it to those who desire
to cruise than any other type now in use. This little ship is, in size and
lines, right for general cruising, as she is sufficiently large to give excellent
cabin and deck space, also small enough to be easily handled by two men under
almost any conditions. She is powered with an oil engine rather than gasoline
to eliminate the gasoline hazard and to provide a reliable, efficient power
plant which may be operated very economically.--WM. H. HAND, JR.HOME PAGE
