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fitted on one side of the stern post, instead of through the centre, as "is usually the case. This method gives much greater efficiency as a clear flow of water to and from the propeller is obtained. Messrs. Bailey & Lowe have several launches in course of construction, ranging from 30ft. to 35ft.

Messrs. Miller Bros., of Port Chalmers, have recently completed a motor plear.'ire launch, with tornedo stern, for Messrs. Tonkinson and Speight, of Dunedin. Her dimensions are as follows: — 33ft. 0.A., 7ft. 6in. 0.A., 3ft. 3in. She is fitted with an 8 h.p. Viking, twocylinder marine engine, made by Messrs. R. S. Tonkinson and Co., Dunedin. At the trial run the engine proved itself to be capable of developing considerably morn power than was expected. Another vessel recently built by the same firm i", a motor speed launch for Mr. R. Mobbley, of Sawyer's Bay, which was launched on May 14. Her dimensions are 24ft. O.A. x sft. 6in. O.A. This launch will be fitted with an engine ( i~~; r> o- |} 10 winter months. One 24ft, launch. Oft. beam, to be fitted with a 3i/> horso power 'Mitch am engine; one 30ft. launch. 7ft. lOin. beam, to be fitted with a 4 h.p. Viking engine,

to the orders of Messrs. Clarke and C ur.ro w, of Toutuku. One 33ft. auxiliary cutter, to be fitted with an 8 h.p. double cylinder Viking engine to the order of Messrs. Irving & Manning, of Timaru ; one 32ft. whaleboat, Bft. beam, to be fitted with a 5 h.p. engine to the order of i'Messrs; Middendor % & Innes, of Port Chaiioiers. ;•