August 1999
[bolger] Monthly Chat Meetings (1 message)
Tue Aug 03 1999
Hi Everyone, I m a fairly new member, so let me know if a am out of line. I was just wondering if we could schedule a monthly or weekly chat time. I have
[bolger] Re: sneakbox impressions (6 messages)
Wed Aug 04 1999
It seems like I got 16 mph on my original Mariner 15, so I was hoping for 25+ on my present Evinrude 25. With nothing in the boat but me, I can just get 22 on
[bolger] Re: Idaho? (8 messages)
Wed Aug 04 1999
Joe, Chuck Leinweber (on this list) has built Tennessee, and may jump in and answer some of your questions... (help, Chuck!). I only know Tennessee has a bit
[bolger] Re: Bobcat's lazyjacks and othe stuff (3 messages)
Sun Aug 08 1999
Lazyjacks are right at home on a gaff-rigged catboat. They support the spars when down (topping lift), and gather up the sail of the deck until you can
[bolger] Halloween design - ever built ? (1 message)
Mon Aug 09 1999
Hi, in the book small boats by bolger there is the description with plans of
[bolger] Halloween design (1 message)
Mon Aug 09 1999
Hi, in the book small boats by bolger there are the plans of a 24-something power boat - name of design is Halloween. Did anyone ever built one of those ?
[bolger] Re: Circular saw (6 messages)
Mon Aug 09 1999
By far the most common size of circular saw here is 7-1/4 blade. These cut plywood very well and can cut gentle curves. Use a blade intended for plywood
[bolger] Re: Source of Bolger Plans: Common Sense ? (2 messages)
Mon Aug 09 1999
That s a good question; wish the owner would speak up somewhere. I believe tghere have some email sent but no answer; haven t tried myself. Bolger himself
[bolger] Re: Tortoise stability (2 messages)
Tue Aug 10 1999
The Tortoise is just about the most stable dinghy ever designed...I have used and built a few and they have been the mainstay for all the Loose Moose s. We
[bolger] Re: boat recommendations (3 messages)
Sat Aug 14 1999
In a message dated 8/11/99 2:16:53 PM Pacific Daylight Time, oswald@columbia.sparta.com writes:
[bolger] Re: DXFs etc. (2 messages)
Tue Aug 17 1999
Ooops. I found the dxf files.... hmmmm Never mind ;~) David ... Simplicity Boats (mirror sites - if one doesn t work...)
[bolger] Re: Plans list and description (2 messages)
Tue Aug 17 1999
Hello, Is there a single place (book, catalog, site, etc.) where all the Bolger plans may be seen? The only ones I have seen are the instant variety and the
[bolger] Re: Polytarp (1 message)
Tue Aug 17 1999
Leander, I m just this minute making my second polytarp sail. I think they re great. I believe Jim Michalak has the most info in one place about them. (his
[bolger] Re: Bench Top Tablesaw (3 messages)
Wed Aug 18 1999
try posting the question on rec.woodworking. Jim
[bolger] Re: Fw: bobcat (1 message)
Fri Aug 20 1999
... From: Chris Flynn To: Sent: Thursday, August 19, 1999 7:47 PM Subject: Re: [bolger] Re: bobcat ... there ... a
[bolger] Re: POLL: Best Bolger "instant" boat (2 messages)
Sat Aug 21 1999
Pippo: I hate to confuse things, but have you considered the Martha Jane? http://www.common-sense-boats.com/boats/Sail_Boats/mj.htm At some point it is best to
[bolger] Re: ...and trailering (2 messages)
Sat Aug 21 1999
Very easy, since there s next to no keel. The boat floats so high is the water, you don t have get the trailer very deep at all. A very easy boat to handle
[bolger] Re: Finishing up a Folding Schooner (5 messages)
Mon Aug 23 1999
harding-@home.com wrote: original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/bolger/?start=150 ... There is an interesting site at
[bolger] Folding Schooner construction (1 message)
Mon Aug 23 1999
We bought some good looking Luan which looked better than the Fir ACX available.It is 5.2mm and is a little shy of 1/4. All the ACX was three ply and even at
[bolger] Re: set flying? (2 messages)
Tue Aug 24 1999
Hi Pippo, Since the folks in US probably are still horizontal, I will give you a rather incomplete response. Set flying means that the sail is not attached to
[bolger] Re: Reading Bolger Plans (3 messages)
Wed Aug 25 1999
bianc-@asi.it wrote: original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/bolger/?start=155 ... Leander - you re correct. Best, Pippo
[bolger] Re: address (2 messages)
Wed Aug 25 1999
As far as I know, this will work: Mr. Philip C. Bolger Boat Designer Phil Bolger & Friends P.O. Box 1209 66 Atlantic Street Gloucester, MA 01930 Fax: (978)
[bolger] Re: epoxy advice (4 messages)
Thu Aug 26 1999
harding-@home.com wrote: original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/bolger/?start=167 ... don t ... there ... the 2:1 ... The order taker really answered my
[bolger] Using One Part Foaming PL glue (1 message)
Thu Aug 26 1999
In an effort to find something more convienent to use for gluing framing to ply than expoxy I tried some Polyurethane foaming glue.It is advertised as
[bolger] Re: Anybody built a singlehanded schooner? (6 messages)
Thu Aug 26 1999
I am considering the single hand schooner but with a stern hung rudder with kick-up. Anyone have any sailing experience with this boat? My next project is
[bolger] Re: Shrinking Martha Jane (4 messages)
Fri Aug 27 1999
Greg, I ve been thinking about the discussion on fairing the bottom of your Sneakeasy. I forget who, but someone mentioned that they only got about a 1/2 knot
[bolger] June Bug mast (1 message)
Fri Aug 27 1999
Hello All, I m going to be building a mast for my Junebug. I assumed that they used the same mast, but that isn t the case. June Bug s mast has maximum
[bolger] folding schooner construction update (1 message)
Sat Aug 28 1999
Still working away at collecting tools and materials and slowly making frames being very careful to get the frames and bevel on the correct side. Cut beveled
[bolger] Voting Results: Best Bolger "instant" boat (1 message)
Sun Aug 29 1999
Here are the results of the vote: Micro russingram@hotmail.com ghartc@pipeline.com pippobianco@tin.it
[bolger] Re: Alea jacta est: MICRO! (3 messages)
Mon Aug 30 1999
bianc-@asi.it wrote: original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/bolger/?start=182 ... Hi Bjorn (is it you?) - yes, I considered the Navigator but the
[bolger] Re: Plywood for Micro and butt joints (3 messages)
Mon Aug 30 1999
harding-@home.com wrote: original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/bolger/?start=184 ... 5-plies ... you ... biaxial ... Sounds like a good price based on
[bolger] Re: micro keel (3 messages)
Tue Aug 31 1999
Waterglass is sodium silicate, less often potassium silicate.. be careful!!! Don Hodges Lynn Haven, FL ... From: Marco Vinicio Masoni To: bolger@egroups.com
[bolger] Re: cutting bulkhead openings? (9 messages)
Tue Aug 31 1999
You might want to try a special blade in your sabre saw. I got some at Sears a long time ago. I have one left, and it has the number 28761 on it. I don t
[bolger] Almost cutting bulkheads (1 message)
Tue Aug 31 1999
Many thanks to all for the good advice about cutting bulkheads and working with routers and sabre saws. Hadn t thought of using tape or coating with expoxy