To ballast the boat, nail a piece of lead along the keel. If too large a piece is used at first, it can easily be reduced.
The rudder F is cut out and fixed as already described.
H in Fig. 396 shows where the end of the bowsprit comes.
Fig. 398
Fig. 399
A. Stay foresail. B. Gaff foresail. C. Mainsail.
Fig. 399 shows a drawing of the masts and sails for a schooner. The gaffs, a b and c d, and the corresponding booms, are fastened to the masts by wire loops. Lawn or Indian muslin make good sails. It is well to wash the material before using it.