Sail Number: I/24
Type: 18-Foot Knockabout
LOA: 31’0″ / 9.44m – LWL: 18’0″ / 5.48m – Beam: 7″0″ / 2.13m – Draft: 5’2″ / 1.57m – Designed By: Edwin A. Boardman – Original Owner: Chas F. Adams, II – Built By: Lawley & Son, South Boston – Year Built: 1903
Historical:
Sistership to Arrow, strong point windward work, good all around performer.
Through the success of Chance and Arrow Boardman received in 1903 8 eighteen-foot knockabout orders with watertight cockpits, of which Bat was the first one-design class for Marblehead yachtsman.
Late in the fall of 1904, a Match Race was organized whereby Bat and Hayseed raced against each other to once and for all settle the much asked question of which boat is faster. After each won a race the series terminated, was never finished, and remained a split decision.
Provenance (The Wall of Remembrance – The Owners, Crew & Notable Guest):
Owner/Guardian: (1903) – Chas. F. Adams, II