by David D. Beach
LOA 24', BEAM 8'.
“LADY 0’ THE LAKE” is the latest of a growing list of inland water cruisers from this designer’s board and contains much in the way of those items which experience has shown to be desirable in a boat of this type.
This most reäent design is influenced much by what has been suggested in lengthy correspondence with river-cruising enthusiasts who were intrigued by Voyageur, the similarly sized craft which was featured in the 1958 edition of this annual. While the basic requirements or specifications for Lady o’ the Lake are the same as for Voyageur, the present design is, it is thought, somewhat less complicated to build and a bit more suited to small-family cruising. Of course, there are some features in Lady o’ the Lake which might be the subject of some discussion, but since all designs of this type are in the nature of compromises, it is felt that what has resulted will appeal to the greater percentage of families seeking a craft for the larger lakes and inland bodies of water. Not that this boat is unsuitable for certain coastal waters, as the waterways along the East Coast and Gulf are entirely suitable for the present design, but the main considerations are for the requirements of lake, river and canal cruising. Looking at the outboard profile view, it is first noted that the three large windows make the craft one where visibility will be extremely good. As the window are all fitted with sliding panels, there will be no dearth of ventilation and pleasant breezes. The forward end of the craft is a fairly adequate cockpit set as low as possible to still be self—bailing in rainy weather. The after deck, at the sheer level, is fitted with hatches for ice and fuel. The railing around the after end of the cabin top is purposely fitted some distance behind the front edge of the cabin in order to tend to reduce the number of passengers who will want to lounge there. The profile appearance is somewhat improved by holding the topside railing from being placed too far forward. The single motor shown is mounted on an outboard bracket.
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