Launching Report - NZ Herald 8 Nov. 1898
LAUNCH OF A YACHT
Yesterday Messrs. Logan Brothers launched from their yard a new five-rater yacht which has been built to the order of Mr. A. T. Pittar, of Parnell who was the owner of the crack 2 1/2 rater Meteor last year , and which he sold in Sydney after she had put up a record against the crack yachts in that harbour . The new yacht, which has been named Rainbow, is a very handsome-looking craft, and judging from appearances as she sits in the water, should be very fast. Her length overall is 50ft, and waterline , 33ft; beam 9ft; and draft 7ft. She is constructed of Kauri throughout, the fittings on deck being made of teak, with a polished cedar bulwark. Painted white with a gold streak, tends to make the look of the little boat as smart as possible. The interior fittings are very pleasant, being white, picked out with gold, the upholstering being red Utrecht velvet. The chain plates, etc. are all of brass. She is rigged with a pole mast, with patent screws for setting up the rigging. Nothing but the best of materials have been used in her construction, and the Messrs. Logan were cordially congratulated yesterday upon turning out such a handsome-looking craft. The launch was witnessed by a large number of visitors, who expressed themselves in high terms on the appearance of the yacht. The Rainbow will go out for a trail spin to-day and her performance will be eagerly watched by yachtsman generally.
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