April 2001
Re: Sunk Micro . . . (5 messages)
Sun Apr 01 2001
What a gentle reminder for us amateur boatbuilders!It was a relief to read that no bodies were lost with the sinking......although it is difficult for me to
Test message-no content (2 messages)
Sun Apr 01 2001
Several messages have been sent to the group, but I have not seen them appear.
flexible epoxy (1 message)
Sun Apr 01 2001
I had mentioned this product earlier, but now have a brochure to give some additional particulars. After setting, it is said to retain 40% elasticity.
Re: Flotation for June Bug (1 message)
Sun Apr 01 2001
I haven t done this for June Bug yet, but for the Gypsy I filled the whole transom area with fitted pieces of rigid foam and closed and decked it in. I cut an
Re: [bolger] Re: Jim Betts is a "Great Guy" Pat Patteson (3 messages)
Mon Apr 02 2001
Mark: Jim Betts did post to this DG a couple of times recently: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bolger/message/10520
floatationforjunebug (1 message)
Mon Apr 02 2001
Micheal, have you considered leaving the spaces alone andgoing to atyre dealership and asking for a armful ofinner tubes. they often have to pay to dispose of
Re: Reference Glue Repeats (2 messages)
Mon Apr 02 2001
Agree, the level of copy was high. Editing is easy. Phil
Re: Bolger Interview in SCA (3 messages)
Mon Apr 02 2001
Looks like the link to SCA didn t work they can be reached at http://www.smallcraftadvisor.com/ If you appreciate their generosity let them know. Les ... has
[no subject] (1 message)
Mon Apr 02 2001
A recent post mentioned ease of cleanup of various types of glue. I figured I d pass along this tip, even though it s becoming common knowledge. The
May Texoma messabout. (1 message)
Mon Apr 02 2001
Where: The second annual Lake Texoma messabout will be held at at Lake Texoma Resort Park, located Halfway between I-35 and US-75 on US-70, five miles east of
Re: [bolger] re: Micro sinking (5 messages)
Mon Apr 02 2001
John, this is part of a series of articles on flotation, I wrote a while back on flotation and should be relevant to the Micro sinking, from what you have
Re: If you can't epoxy... (7 messages)
Mon Apr 02 2001
The l on the end of the link got wrapped in my previous post. You may have to type it in to get to the appropriate site for vinylester resin.
Poly If you can't epoxy... (1 message)
Mon Apr 02 2001
Andy F. and others, I have tried polyester and it did not give me an allergic reaction. But I m not sure I applied it correctly (I really am the worst boat
Re: [bolger]Best Boat (Brick) (6 messages)
Mon Apr 02 2001
... interested in or ... Yikes. Only Dracula could sleep comfortably in that thing.
RE: [bolger] Re: Best Small Sailboat (9 messages)
Mon Apr 02 2001
At the risk of repeating myself in the thread. I have a set of Dave s plans....they are the best plan dollar value I ve seen. Jim C. ... From: James Fuller
black skimmer (3 messages)
Tue Apr 03 2001
Anyone ever built one or know where there are pictures posted of the construction? Thanks, Les
Started the $200 sailboat (1 message)
Tue Apr 03 2001
Had a couple of hours after spring yard work Sunday so the boys & I cleaned the shop & started cutting ply for Dave Carnell s $200 sailboat. Have high hopes
Re: [bolger] Glued ply lapstrake (for dummies) Book recco. (1 message)
Tue Apr 03 2001
Tom Hill s book on ultralight canoes is about as good as it gets. The technique for making canoes is a bit different, but the sequence is the same, and his
re: Trailer boat- SUPPER BRICK (2 messages)
Tue Apr 03 2001
... Something you could do is have wheels that rotate down, possibly something like this: http://www.happyidea.com/launchwheels.html Or possibly just a bunch
re: Trailer boat- SUPPER BRICK (1 message)
Tue Apr 03 2001
Unsend.. unsend... Darn it, I hit send before I trimmed the rest of that previous post! Sorry about that. David
Re: [bolger] re: Trailer boat- SUPER BRICK: unsend (1 message)
Tue Apr 03 2001
Yeah, David, I guess you weren t here when the list decided they were going to cut the fingers off the next guy who did that :-) BTW, Bob Taylor is liking his
Re: Glued Lapstrake (1 message)
Tue Apr 03 2001
Check out Tom Hill for glued lapstrake books. He started on a Steve Redmond Wisp, has built lots of gl designs. He has written a couple of books. Check
Re: [bolger] Brick-Lapstrake two fer ? (1 message)
Tue Apr 03 2001
The Brick is REAL simple for a detail of building one go to my article in Duckworks at http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/articles/dasbox/index.htm I used 1/4
Re: Looking for a boat to buy (3 messages)
Tue Apr 03 2001
Would you be interested in a Teal rigged for sailing? Send me an Email direct and I ll try to get pictures to you. Located in Suttons Bay, MI
Re: Brick-Lapstrake two fer ? (2 messages)
Tue Apr 03 2001
See responses below. Brick design seems to be worked out pretty well. My only concerns are kick up boards and flotation. No other critiscism (sp?) comes to
Re: [bolger] Re: PL Premium properties (3 messages)
Tue Apr 03 2001
I ve done a little bit more poking around to find out what the ASTM method references. I think it has to do with shear strength, but am not sure if that s
Re: [bolger] Double Bolger (4 messages)
Tue Apr 03 2001
Hey guys, When you tell him, tell me too. Same problem. James Fuller ... From: Bert Vercauteren To: bolger@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 12:30
Re: fg butt, is dishing necessary (1 message)
Tue Apr 03 2001
Wade, Are you using 1/2 inch ply? If so, I would vote to dish the joint and use multiple layers of 9oz. bias woven tape. The result will be much stronger.
Re: [bolger] Pissed Off at Yahoo, Can't Get in to Bolger Files (1 message)
Tue Apr 03 2001
Hi Everyone, I ve been part of this group a long time. I didn t like the conversion to Yahoo, but they didn t call me for my input so I am assuming that they
Re:pissed off at Yahoo! (1 message)
Tue Apr 03 2001
Chuck, Did you try using the Conversion Wizard ? http://groups.yahoo.com/convwiz Vince
Re: [bolger] micro trailer (2 messages)
Wed Apr 04 2001
It is best to have the keel fully supported along its entire length by a central board with chocks that follow the shape of the keel. The two support bunks
Re: fg butt, is dishing necessary? (9 messages)
Wed Apr 04 2001
Hi guys, My recommendation was for building smaller boats, using 1/4 plywood. I used polyester resin to hold the butt together, and one layer of 6 tape.
RE: Micro on trailer (1 message)
Wed Apr 04 2001
Check out below for a picture of a micro on a trailer... Glen http://www.boatdesign.com/micro/pages/build.htm Message: 17 Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2001 09:35:17 -0000
I found it (1 message)
Wed Apr 04 2001
Hi, After all this time surfing the net, I finaly found it. I am forwarding it to you so you wont have to spend as much time as I have looking for it. I hope
Professional boat builders (1 message)
Wed Apr 04 2001
Ran across an interesting article in Professional mariner magazine. It was decided to bring the U.S.S. Cole, heavily damaged by terrorist attack, back to
Re: Putting the scooner on a float (5 messages)
Thu Apr 05 2001
I d leave out the copper pipe. Just drilll the hole and round off the sharp edges it with a rasp or router with 3/8 RO Bit. Then goop the heck out of it with
Re: fixing warped plywood daggerboard (3 messages)
Thu Apr 05 2001
Guess I m not that familiar with a Light Scooner daggerboars. But as a furniture builder by trade, and always saying that the difference between an amature and
[bolger] Re: Glued ply lapstrake (for dummies) (14 messages)
Thu Apr 05 2001
Brooks had a three-article series on building Ellen. They appeared in Woodenboat issues 156, 157, and 158. You can order reprints or back issues at
What I'm a'gonna do (1 message)
Thu Apr 05 2001
FBBB -- Thanks to all for hints and suggestions. Here s what I m a gonna do. Daggerboard: The daggerboard is two pieces of 3/4 AC glued smooth side to smooth
Re: [bolger] What I'm a'gonna do...GOOD MAN!!! (1 message)
Thu Apr 05 2001
In a message dated 04/05/2001 11:
Re: [bolger] (1 message)
Thu Apr 05 2001
Chuck Great Job. I have been following your progress on Jim s site and really enjoy your article. I hope to see you at the June mess a round in Illinois.
Oh yeah... (1 message)
Thu Apr 05 2001
FBBB -- I also got some heavy brown poly tarp and a snap fastener kit at home despot last week. I m about half way through making cockpit covers. Looks like
Light Schooner/SquareBoats! updated (1 message)
Thu Apr 05 2001
Additional material: AS29 and Martha Jane under sail, cruising; the Saga of the Black Hole of Pt Sturt (been up a while, surreptitiously), Stephen Devine s
Kustom Kanvas Werx! (1 message)
Thu Apr 05 2001
FBBB -- I pronounce my boat cover making adventure a success! An eight dollar tarp, $16 worth of snaps, and an afternoon at the beach and I have two custom fit
SUNAPEE (1 message)
Thu Apr 05 2001
I am looking for info on the designer of The Sunapee.I don t know where he is from or anything esle about him. So any info on him and his designs would help
RE: [bolger] (1 message)
Thu Apr 05 2001
Congratulations Chuck -- looks like a great job and a great boat. Jamie Orr ... From: Chuck Leinweber [mailto:chuck@duckworksmagazine.com] Sent: Wednesday,
wretches and despots (1 message)
Fri Apr 06 2001
David, Its good to know that a chap like yourself gives all the wretches and despots in your area a chance to experience sailing ( and I presume capsizing/
[bolger] Re: files (17 messages)
Fri Apr 06 2001
This is a brilliant scheme to satisfy the boat-building jones! I keep trying to convince my friends and neighbors they want little bolger crab skiffs, but to
Ground Tackle (1 message)
Fri Apr 06 2001
FBBB -- I ve searched the internet and the local library, but can t find any suggestions on how much my mooring should weigh for the LSME. Perhaps you all can
Re: [bolger] Brick (24 messages)
Fri Apr 06 2001
I m glad to hear that someone enjoyed my page. All but 2 of the pictures were taken with my Casio QV770 digital camera. The last 2 were scanned from photos.
Marlin Spike (1 message)
Fri Apr 06 2001
FBBB -- I just splice a bit of rope around a thimble. I haven t splice anything in about 20 years. It s hard to believe there s anything I know how to do that
Bailers (1 message)
Fri Apr 06 2001
... David: I believe the bailers you are talking about are the ones formerly sold by Paul Elvstrom, now marketed under the name Anderson Bailers . If so they
Re: [bolger] Re: waffling into spring. (10 messages)
Fri Apr 06 2001
... One other important criterion: Cost of living/housing. To build a boat, one must either have extra house/garage/yard room, or an extremely tolerant spouse
Re: [bolger] Re. Sweet Caroline - Sea Trials (3 messages)
Fri Apr 06 2001
Don, How did you find the plans from Glen L, were they complete, easy, workable? I m thinking about a Noyo Trawler, but with Bolger influence, of course, I ve
Re: [bolger] (1 message)
Fri Apr 06 2001
In a message dated 4/5/2001 1:18:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time, chuck@duckworksmagazine.com writes:
Non-Bolger, but very good, website (1 message)
Fri Apr 06 2001
Hi Found a site too good not to pass on, even if it s not Bolger material. However, John Welsford, the resident designer acknowledges Bolger influence here and
Re: flotation for June Bug (11 messages)
Sat Apr 07 2001
Thanks for all the thoughtful replies to my question about floatation for my June Bug. I think I will pack the space with some form of styrofoam, but leave a
LSME Mooring (1 message)
Sat Apr 07 2001
If it s too rough for that mooring (mushroom plus bucket), your LS is probably going to veer/thrash itself to destruction before the mooring moves... Don
Re: Sweet Caroline Plans (1 message)
Sat Apr 07 2001
The plans from Glen-L were fine, one huge sheet that got a bit cumbersome, plus a building guide, bill of materials, and order sheet for a fastening kit if
[bolger] Re: Riding stately at anchor (4 messages)
Sat Apr 07 2001
... This part I m not too worried about. This particular block o crete is field tested and exhibits excellent burying in the muck behavior. ... I found a
Botany Bay launched (1 message)
Sun Apr 08 2001
Glorious day, sunny, warm, light breeze, dam 1/2 full of water. friends arrived by the car load bearing food, drink, and conviviality. An uneventful launch was
Re: Can't Epoxy, Tried Poly (3 messages)
Sun Apr 08 2001
I don t know the shelf life of Gorilla glue however I have been warned that once it is opened I should squeeze out all the air at the end of a glueing session.
Re: [bolger] Digest Number 450 (1 message)
Sun Apr 08 2001
In a message dated 4/8/01 5:48:43 AM Central Daylight Time, ... Brevard County surrounding Cap Canaveral & Palm Bay/Melbourne also a nice area for what it s
Re: Where? (2 messages)
Sun Apr 08 2001
... on the issue ... Seattle in ... Bill Wallace in Texas, where it is already getting hot. Best place to keep a boat is on a trailer in the
Re: [bolger] incommunicado (2 messages)
Sun Apr 08 2001
At least you have a good excuse for the pain. I got hit by a road rager. Same problem. Roger ... __________________________________________________ Do You
Two Birdwatcher Inspired Boats (1 message)
Sun Apr 08 2001
I just looked at the duckworks site and saw the results of their design contest. Two boats inspired by Bolgers Birdwatcher. I ve been doodling all sorts of
re: boats for kids (1 message)
Mon Apr 09 2001
You might find that where you take the kids is as important as what they boat in. My girls were very wary of the hobie at first , especially at sea where I was
Re: [bolger] Re: Boat for a small kid. (2 messages)
Mon Apr 09 2001
In a message dated 4/9/01 1:02:04 PM Central Daylight Time, ... A most impressive bit of origami ! Thanks for sharing it. Bill in MN
Re: [bolger] caprice (2 messages)
Mon Apr 09 2001
... see a ... about? ... Steve: Your MJ was a big inspiration to me in building this boat. The board is a Michalak type pivoting off-center board. It stays
Re: [bolger] (1 message)
Mon Apr 09 2001
... the ... I m ... listed. ... Warren: Thanks. Here is a link to Jim s description: http://marina.fortunecity.com/breakwater/274/2000/0101/index.htm#CAPRICE
Kids (1 message)
Tue Apr 10 2001
Hooray for anyone who starts his kids off on Arthur Ransome s glorious books! I still think the Sunfish is one the finest things that ever happened to sailing.
Re: IF NOT DUFFERS.... (2 messages)
Tue Apr 10 2001
... responded to Curtis directly, but I would also invite you to go to the following URL and learn about TARS if you don t know about this delightful
Re: [bolger] Re: AF4 Sea trials (6 messages)
Tue Apr 10 2001
... Not yet. It will probably the weekend after next. I still have to cut out and butt the sides, rip and scarf chine logs, gunwales, and the like. It s going
Re: [bolger] Boat for a small kid (13 messages)
Wed Apr 11 2001
I learned in an El Toro. I used to sail it out from the old Richmond Yacht club from my Uncle s dock at his boat shed next to the Yacht Club (He was one of the
RE: [bolger] forward to Bolger group (2 messages)
Wed Apr 11 2001
Do I so want to see this one when its done. Jim C.
Re: Boats for children (1 message)
Wed Apr 11 2001
Andy and all, A Nymph, or better yet a Ruben s Nymph (More Stability - minimum additional mass) is a good idea from a number of points; 1) the child could be
Re: [bolger] 100 Small Boat Rigs Question (3 messages)
Wed Apr 11 2001
Feet and Meters Rick
RE: [bolger] Information.htm (3 messages)
Wed Apr 11 2001
InformationThanks, Jamie. I ve checked out that web site and they really seem to know what they are talking about. Jim ... From: Orr, Jamie
RE: [bolger] Re:skeg on june bug (4 messages)
Wed Apr 11 2001
I stand (or sit as the case may be) corrected. Jim
Re: Digest Number 453 (2 messages)
Wed Apr 11 2001
Harry, I really think the answer is to start them in a rowboat tied to shore with them wearing appropriate flotation. Once they gain confidence in themselves
Two Bricks in one. (1 message)
Thu Apr 12 2001
Greetings, About Double Brick: Take two Bricks and join them with a two foot wide (long?) connector that has a hatch on top and watertight storage within.
Re: Plans Purchased from Common Sense Boats (7 messages)
Thu Apr 12 2001
Hi there, I purchased a set of Martha Jane plans from Common Sense Designs back in 1999. I was unlucky enough to purchase when CSD went belly up and I lost
Re: mj ballast (18 messages)
Thu Apr 12 2001
Guy s, How would one go about adding a 500lb steel plate to MJ s bottom? I would think that you could have the plate cut to the exact shape/outline of the
Re: [bolger] Rowing June Bug (6 messages)
Thu Apr 12 2001
I just received warning about a very nasty virus built into a nifty Budweiser frog screen saver. Do not open. Slightly off topic but the Bud part ought to fit.
Re: [bolger] smithsonian plans (4 messages)
Thu Apr 12 2001
they have a page, selling plan list type books which correspond to Chapell s drawings in Smaal Craft, amoung other things. I ll forward off list. Clyde
Re: [bolger] Re: Brick Times Two (9 messages)
Thu Apr 12 2001
One could increase the station spacing from 6 to 12 and come up with a 16 Brick. Remove quite a bit of rocker like John s scow, Look up PCB s article in
A Week Later... (1 message)
Thu Apr 12 2001
FBBB -- Well we ve had some fine weather over the last 7 days -- torrential rains and winds gusting to 40 knots. But reports from out East are that the
Don't Disrespect the Martha Jane! (1 message)
Thu Apr 12 2001
I am nearing completion on the Martha Jane as originally designed, with a few minor modifications. Primarily, I am using lead ballast instead of water. This
Re: Cartopper Spritsail Rig for June Bug? (2 messages)
Thu Apr 12 2001
FWIW, I really don t like spritsails without booms in a small boat. The sheet forces are quite high because the sheet has to hold the clew away from the mast
Chinese Gaff Rig (1 message)
Thu Apr 12 2001
Dear group, Has anyone in this group experience with the Bolger Chinese Gaff Rig ? I would love to hear if and how it all works. Bert.
Re: [bolger] Don't Disrespect the Martha Jane! (Resend) (2 messages)
Thu Apr 12 2001
In a message dated 4/12/2001 10:53:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time, mzeiger@hotmail.com writes:
Lake Conroe Messabout Photos (1 message)
Thu Apr 12 2001
Put the page up, missing the names of 2 people (I am really bad with names). http://www.shortypen.com/boats/maib2001/ Lots of great pictures of the Caprice,
Re: steel plate ballast (1 message)
Thu Apr 12 2001
My Black Skimmer, built in 78 or so, up somewhere in Maine I believe, has steel plate ballast inside, according to PCB plans. The required approx 500#
Thanks Guy's (1 message)
Thu Apr 12 2001
Guy s, Thanks to all for the helpfull advice & opinions on the Martha Jane. I will go ahead and build the MJ and try to work out the best method of adding the
Re: [bolger] Bolger on Bolger Revisted (2 messages)
Fri Apr 13 2001
John: FYI, the rant that you quoted was not from PCB, but from Suzanne. The two styles are unmistakable. I guess that, being his wife, she has the right to
Re: [bolger] Depoe Bay April 28 and 29 (7 messages)
Fri Apr 13 2001
Jim- Beverly Beach park is nice, I stayed there last year. There was just too much boat stuff going on last year for my girlfriend, so I couldn t talk her into
Re: [bolger] Re: Scram Pram and engine power (5 messages)
Sat Apr 14 2001
In a message dated 04/14/2001 8:
AS31 (1 message)
Sat Apr 14 2001
Hi Folks. Has anyone ever heard more about Phil s proposed AS31? I had written to him about a year ago. At that time he said that he was working on a design
Re: Diablo earns her keep! Spring in the Northeast! (3 messages)
Sat Apr 14 2001
Sorry David, I forgot to mention the trailer. Oops! I guess I will have to go to RI or New York (Damn Yankees!) and get my flattie fix. Taxachusetts does not
[no subject] (4 messages)
Sat Apr 14 2001
Hi Chuck, Fantastic boat you ve done there!Congratulations on her successful launching!I enjoyed the pictures.....almost gives one the impression you just sort
Re: Micro ventilation (2 messages)
Sat Apr 14 2001
Hi Col, I m not much of a painter or artist but here goes my attempt: The vent is essentially a wedge shaped affair fastened to the bulkhead.It is not designed
Alan Woodbury? (1 message)
Sun Apr 15 2001
Alan- Please email me, I seem to have misplaced your address. -- John http://www.boat-links.com/ Correlation does not imply causation;
Re: Bolger AND Michalak (6 messages)
Sun Apr 15 2001
Good evening: Of the many hundreds of craft Mr. Bolger has designed, I usually see a very limited number actually discussed here; primarily it is micro, with
Re: [bolger] Re: Alison's Fiddles (14 messages)
Mon Apr 16 2001
Any way to sneak in a boat project! Clyde
Re: [bolger] Re: was Alison's Fiddles now Musicbox3 (5 messages)
Mon Apr 16 2001
Stan ... The one thing I like about Musicbox3 is the 9 maximum draft and the general lighter weight when towing. As far interior size Jim s design looks like
Re: Bolger and other designers (10 messages)
Mon Apr 16 2001
Hi, try microboats without the capital M http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microboats ... such
was: other designers; microboats (1 message)
Mon Apr 16 2001
In a message dated 04/16/2001 5: Hi, try microboats without the capital M ... Worked. Yahoo s
Here's My Vote (1 message)
Mon Apr 16 2001
I m fairly content with the postings that appear here in this group. It s easy to just move past a posting that is of no interest to me, but that same posting
sharpie at low tide (1 message)
Mon Apr 16 2001
I was browsing thru my file of downloaded boat pictures ( honestly) and found one that somehow I hadn t seen before named sharpielowtide - It s a wonderful
Re: [bolger] Martha Jane - A dog? (27 messages)
Mon Apr 16 2001
Clyde: You are exactly right. At the risk of oversimplifying, the rocker, especially aft, makes it more difficult for a boat to plane. Anyway, a thousand
Re: [bolger] diablo help! (4 messages)
Mon Apr 16 2001
Reed: Ed Sasser wrote a Diablo article that appeared in the Nov/Dec issue of Boatbuilder. We reprinted it in Duckworks Magazine with permission. (our photos
MJ's Height on trailer (1 message)
Tue Apr 17 2001
Hi Gang, Can anyone tell me what a Martha Jane s height is sitting on her trailer? (mast lowered of course)! I want to make sure she will fit under my garage
Messing up in Small Boats (1 message)
Tue Apr 17 2001
Dear group, No one will deny Don Elliott s knowledge about the technical aspects of boating, nor his talents as an illustrator. But, and this has been more
Re: MJ sponsons (2 messages)
Tue Apr 17 2001
see http://mkstocks.tripod.com/boats/martha_jane/ be sure and put the slash on the end too... Mike
Re: [bolger] Digest Number 461 (1 message)
Tue Apr 17 2001
In a message dated 4/16/01 4:08:58 PM Central Daylight Time, ... Amen! Building small functional & practicle boats is what it s all about! Designers be damned,
Bedding compound (1 message)
Tue Apr 17 2001
Re: [bolger] bedding compound (2) (3 messages)
Tue Apr 17 2001
Caused nothing but grief (and rot) for me in bedding a hatch. I ve rebedded with 3M 101. Not a place to save money for me anyway. Gregg Carlson ... 01930,
RE: [bolger] Sand Blasting trailer (6 messages)
Tue Apr 17 2001
I can t say from experience yet but these folks (http://www.por15.com) have a product they claim will permanently stop rust on any surface you can coat with
RE: [bolger] THE BRIS CONCEPT (5 messages)
Tue Apr 17 2001
That message was deleted in Smallboats. It has been reposted, as 8-oh-something, I think. I can t be exact since I have unsubscribed. Good luck. Jamie Orr
Fw: messabout (1 message)
Tue Apr 17 2001
Again folks, this will be the second weekend of May. On Friday evening, the exact location in the park will be posted at the main office. See ya there! (Also,
Re: [bolger] Instant boats only? (2 messages)
Wed Apr 18 2001
Plywood boats have been built since long before epoxy was in common use, and some of the old-timers are still around. Last summer I saw a Coos Craft motorboat
Good Skiffs (1 message)
Wed Apr 18 2001
A good skiff is a fine thing, IMHO. I m a great fan of them, there s something quite elegant about making a good looking boat out of just a few elements. I
Re: [bolger] Re: MJ sponsons (5 messages)
Wed Apr 18 2001
I have always thought that I would use Plat Monfort s Classic 10 at his web page http://www.geodesicairoliteboats.com/ If I ever build a small (less than 30 )
Re: Microboat - camping topic (5 messages)
Wed Apr 18 2001
There also used to be an E-Group (which would now be a Yahoo group) called Openboat which covered all aspects of small open boats, with a lot on
Re: [bolger] Re: Italian Lite Plywood (7 messages)
Wed Apr 18 2001
... It s asking a lot, although probably not too much. Just treat it gently, and expect that, in a serious collision with a rock, that you will reflect
Re: [bolger] Group Business: Files (2 messages)
Wed Apr 18 2001
In a message dated 4/18/01 8:55:13 AM Central Daylight Time, ... Thank you, Greg. Bill in MN
Re: [bolger] Re: Bris Concept (2 messages)
Wed Apr 18 2001
In a message dated 4/17/01 9:34:05 PM Central Daylight Time, ... Thanks for the links, Vince. What ever Don Elliott s vices may be, he certainly is a gifted
Okumestock - Many Boats - May 5th (1 message)
Thu Apr 19 2001
The Bolger Sailing Peeros, John s Bolgerlike proa MBULI and of course CLC canoes and kayaks and sailboats will be in the water May 4-5-6 at his Chesapeake
: Re: [bolger] New Designs of Larger Sharpies (1 message)
Thu Apr 19 2001
thanks john, very nice page, and boat also. ed
K55 Sharpie construction method (1 message)
Thu Apr 19 2001
Hi all. what sort of scantlings and/or construction method would the K55 Sharpie have? Dimensions from memory were 55 x 9 6 x 3 . I suspect could build out
MDO in Europe? (1 message)
Fri Apr 20 2001
Dear group, I have never seen MDO -medium density overlay-in Europe. Perhaps it has another name for the European market ? Does anybody know more about this ?
Re: [bolger] Re: this & that (3 messages)
Fri Apr 20 2001
Porky- This URL works fine for me: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microboats ... -- John http://www.boat-links.com/ Necessity is the
Re: Puxe (1 message)
Fri Apr 20 2001
Ah!!! I remember that one. I was trying to make it a Sneakeasy type , you know, old commuter yacht. Yes, I ve always admired that as a workboat type. It is,
Re: [bolger] Re: Need help Getting lap ply to come together at ends (8 messages)
Fri Apr 20 2001
I second the opinion of previous posters that putting stringers on the inside of the strakes will be easier, but I understand your desire to have big looking
Re: [bolger] Re: smaller sneakeasy (3 messages)
Fri Apr 20 2001
... 39.36, or 9.3% over 3ft, not really wayu over , I d say.
Re: MDO in Europe (1 message)
Fri Apr 20 2001
Hi Bert, I ve enquired about this in the UK and nobody s heard of it. I think these Yanks use it a lot for road signs, but over here we tend to use aluminium
RE: [bolger] New Designs of Larger Sharpies (24 messages)
Fri Apr 20 2001
Actually, his design is 15 and yes, the plans are a steal at twice what Dave charges. Jim
Re: Digest Number 454 (3 messages)
Fri Apr 20 2001
... plans published by the Plywood Manufacturers Association -- or something like that? Was the the DFPA - The Douglas Fir Plywood Association? I have (or
Re: Plywood 12-1/2 Model (4 messages)
Fri Apr 20 2001
Hi Mark!, So this is how you keep busy!Fine job you ve done there with the 12 1/2.........Betchya can t wait to dig into some bigger wood and do the real one?!
MDO.....source. (1 message)
Fri Apr 20 2001
Hi Bolgerados, Here is a link to my favorite MDO supplier.I have used their stuff and cannot sing praises load enough for them......so I won t.......but check
Re: [bolger] Smaller Sneakeasy & Lapping Ply (2 messages)
Fri Apr 20 2001
In a message dated 04/20/2001 8: I would be real interested in hearing some discussion on sneakeasy
Re: [bolger] Smaller Sneakeasy (1 message)
Fri Apr 20 2001
Look up the Bolger Lake Launch . It is 15 6 x 4 1 , flat botton and slipper stern like the Sneakeasy. It is an open boat, takes a 6 hp and planes. I
Re: Water ballast (3 messages)
Sat Apr 21 2001
This is just to let you know if you tried eariler and was unable to access the links, the server was down and should be back up by now. Don
Chartering in the FL Keys (1 message)
Sat Apr 21 2001
There used to be a company in Key Largo called Key Largo Shoal Water Cruises. They chartered Bolger sharpies, there was several Black Skimmers, a Black
Re: [bolger] Aluminium and AS29 (2 messages)
Sun Apr 22 2001
Ramon Gandia of Nome Alaska is building a 50 ft sharpie with a Chinese Gaffer rig out of Aluminum. He has the hull together, and has it decked, but has come to
Was: AS29 with long keel, now making changes (1 message)
Sun Apr 22 2001
This thread reminds me of a conversation I had 20 years with a New England canoe builder who had modified a Redmond Elver. He redesigned it to have a round
Re: [bolger] Re: Mathematically impared, et al (2 messages)
Sun Apr 22 2001
Thanks Ron, After I read your post, I remembered that I had a machinists handbook and it had what I needed in it also. This list is one tremendous resource.
Re: Daniel Curnutte/RM_SHQ/RM/POSTOFFICE is out of the office. (2 messages)
Sun Apr 22 2001
What do you want to bet that everytime his e-mail gets a bolger post it will autorespond with this message? Les;-) ... particularly ... Rees. ... the addressee
Re: [bolger] Reduced Sneakeasy, now other plans (1 message)
Mon Apr 23 2001
In a message dated 04/23/2001 8: He might want to look at selway-fisher.com as Paul Fisher
Micro Motor MOUNT (1 message)
Mon Apr 23 2001
OK. I proofread my last message, but obviously missed the subject line. I m really talking about that thing on the back of the boat where you MOUNT the
Reduced size Sneakeasy; interesting thought (1 message)
Mon Apr 23 2001
In a message dated 04/23/2001 6: --- In bolger@y...,
Folding Dinghy: Matt Lyden (1 message)
Tue Apr 24 2001
Click here: http://home.triad.rr.com/lcruise/ding1.htm Just in case anyone hasn t seen this one.
Re: Micro Motor Ramp (3 messages)
Tue Apr 24 2001
Yes, I concur regarding this aspect of building Micro. This for me, was the most bothersome part of building her so far. I would recommend taking the board
RE: [bolger] Martha Jane Valuation (2 messages)
Tue Apr 24 2001
thurcross@bigpond.com ... A home built plywood boat? As a general rule you would be lucky to retrieve your material costs unless your workmanship is
Re: [bolger] Re: Meadowlark and ply (1 message)
Tue Apr 24 2001
In a message dated 04/24/2001 9:
Re: Wishbone Boom Performance? (16 messages)
Tue Apr 24 2001
I think the test you are talking about is on www.swallowboats.com Go the the Storm Petrel, look for design considerations, and look up the sail rig. Stu. ...
Breakdown Schooner assembly/dissambly (1 message)
Tue Apr 24 2001
Can anyone walk me through the exact procedure of maneuvering and putting together, taking apart, flooding and emptying ballast tanks, the three pieces of BDS?
Re: [bolger] Fiberglass drywall tape for stitch&glue joints? (3 messages)
Tue Apr 24 2001
... I used it once, and regretted it. Covered it up with the real stuff later. The weave is to open and large. Also, you re better off with bias cut tape,
1/4 " Plywood lapstrake with 3/4 "Spacer" "Between" plywood. (1 message)
Tue Apr 24 2001
I asked once before, and am going to ask one last time if anyone has experiences with placing 3/4 stinger between 1/4 plywood lapstrakes to give apperance
PRIVATE: 1/4 " Plywood lapstrake with 3/4 "Spacer" (1 message)
Tue Apr 24 2001
Pat, Last week, I followed the thread pretty closely because I am interested in epoxy fastened ply lapstrake. I thought there were two posts that explained the
Re: [bolger] Trevor Robinson's email (1 message)
Tue Apr 24 2001
Found it: robinson@oitunix.oit.umass.edu
Re: Meadowlark (1 message)
Tue Apr 24 2001
The LFH Meadowlark design, first published in The Rudder and reprinted in Sensible Cruising Designs is, like many designs of the late 1930s and 1940s
OMT: 1/4 " Plywood lapstrake with 3/4 "Spacer" (1 message)
Tue Apr 24 2001
I left out one feature I treated the spacer as if it were a rectangular strip; it obviously will not be. Each plank will have a rolling bevel along its
RE: [bolger] I Must Be a Yahoo (4 messages)
Tue Apr 24 2001
Yahoo changed the rules when they took over the group. They made it a one (1) password system. You should have been automaticallc allowed into the group
Re: [bolger] Re: AS29 with long keel (6 messages)
Tue Apr 24 2001
Mike, what is a stay as you are refering to it? Roger ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things
Re: [bolger] Jenni - anybody got an opinion? (2 messages)
Tue Apr 24 2001
You could write Jim Michalak who built the prototype. If I recall, the one in MAIB has gotten cheaper over the past year, down from $2400. Sounds like room to
Re: Was that an AF4 (7 messages)
Tue Apr 24 2001
... Check out message # 11236 I am too lazy to try to type in the address. Max
Strip planking, was Re: Meadowlark (4 messages)
Tue Apr 24 2001
I must misunderstand; are you talking about edge-planked boats and usual gaps for oakum/cotton? It wasn t until epoxy (dry) encapsulation that you could plank
Doug Fir "Ranter" (1 message)
Wed Apr 25 2001
I ve live in Oregon for 50 years and watched it happen. Good fir plywood is not very good for builing boat, to many checks. All that s left now is bad fir
Re: oregon mast question (3 messages)
Wed Apr 25 2001
My Micro plans specify the glue line to run side to side. I m not sure how important the line direction is. In every destructive test I ve done on epoxied
Sailing pirogues (1 message)
Wed Apr 25 2001
We finally got warm weather up here in the mountains -- a weekend in the 80s. Springtime -- when a man s heart turns to boatbuilding. So in a flush of joy and
Re: [bolger] April 15 MAIB a Disappointment (3 messages)
Wed Apr 25 2001
... Haven t seen it, but, I don t think Bolger gets any money for it. We re lucky to get as much as we do--MAIB is worth the price along for the Bolger &
Re: Oregon Pine- Douglas Fir "Rant" (12 messages)
Wed Apr 25 2001
WARNING: A rant of the socialist, tree hugging kind follows. Those who insist on remaining strictly on topic should choose not to read on. ... economic ...
Any micro's or AS 29s sailing in s. Cali. area? (1 message)
Wed Apr 25 2001
ArE there any micro s or AS 29 s sailing in S. Cali ? I d love to go for a sail on one. Thanks, Todd
Re: [bolger] AF4 Photos (2 messages)
Wed Apr 25 2001
Love it Max! What great inspiration. Update: My AF4 went 3D this evening. I did all the fiddly stuff pre-drilling screw holes for the bulkheads and frames and
Re: [bolger] Fern Ridge Lake (Oregon) Messabout May 19 (2 messages)
Thu Apr 26 2001
Thanks for the work, John. Dexter is a nice place -- a while back (a fair while back) I sailed there as a college student. I remember it to be a very pretty
Boats to see in Santa Barbara (1 message)
Thu Apr 26 2001
What sites (shops, retail outlets, festivals) related to small boats are in Santa Barbara weekend of June 1-2? Are there any more Sea Mews still there? This
re :Re: Help for the mathematically impaired, ME (1 message)
Thu Apr 26 2001
Volume of a cylinder = 0.25 * pi * diameter^2 (squared) * length = 0.25 * 3.1416 * (1.25)^2 * (100 * 12) = 1472.6 cubic inches ... always calculate in
get-togethers (1 message)
Thu Apr 26 2001
Any folks gearing up for Cedar Key? How bout Biloxi? (May 19 & 20) Regards, Warren
big woodenthingies (1 message)
Thu Apr 26 2001
thanks for the mastinfo. It was opposite to what I was expecting. so there you go. All this talk make you want to cherish your boat and realize what a
Re: Reduced Sneakeasy - Bolger Bee (1 message)
Thu Apr 26 2001
Vince, I thank you . . . at least one person read my article. Just for reference, Chuck has another on building a Rubens Nymph which he will be publishing. If
AS 29 (1 message)
Thu Apr 26 2001
How many are out there, really ? Todd
Kayliegh, Hoocares (1 message)
Thu Apr 26 2001
Boy o boy, anyone who likes the Kayleigh oughta have a look at Hoocares. It is from 50 or more years back, maybe Wm Atkin. What a fine little loafabout craft.
Re: Cruising the Bolger Way (21 messages)
Thu Apr 26 2001
I couldn t agree more. Our Chebacco is getting a little tight for cruising, and we could use a real galley and head, so for our next boat I m getting ready to
Re: [bolger] Re: Help for the mathematically impaired, ME (20 messages)
Thu Apr 26 2001
Thanks ALL, I would like to express my appreciation to all that came foreward with your assisstance when I needed it. Thanks, Stan
Re: [bolger] yet more AF4 photos (2 messages)
Fri Apr 27 2001
Great shots, Max. Thanks for sharing with us. I just in the last couple of minutes put up pictures of my own AF4 construction project on my web site.
Depoe Bay, Oregon Wooden Boat Festival This Weekend (1 message)
Fri Apr 27 2001
Heading out for Depoe Bay. Am only going to be able to take My Elegant Punt Toad Hope to see some of you there. I will be the Guy in the Neck Brace
Re: Loose Moose 2 or AS39 Bill of Materials (6 messages)
Fri Apr 27 2001
... about ... at ... $600.00 ... will ... $565.00 ... ensemble ... Jean, are you referring to the AS29 or the Loose Moose 2 (the AS39)? Because the AS29
Re: Gaffer (2 messages)
Sat Apr 28 2001
... I love ... It is a shame about the price, as this is one of the prettiest boats afloat.
Re: [bolger] Kayleigh (1 message)
Sat Apr 28 2001
I looked at Kayleigh before building my Emerald Coaster from the Glen-L Sweet Caroline hull plans. K is a displacement-speed boat, in its length about
Re: Numbers built . . . (2 messages)
Sat Apr 28 2001
... me about their Chebacci, but only got 8 or 9 responses. Bill, I went through all the issues of the Chebacco News and compiled a list of owners of boats
New files (1 message)
Sat Apr 28 2001
Deleted my Skimmer photos to free up some space, replaced it with some shots of Graham Cheers much travelled Martha Jane, Shirley Valentine . Graham has
Yellow pine was Re: Big Wood Masts (29 messages)
Sat Apr 28 2001
Where I live in the south, Southern Yellow Pine is routinely used in place of hardwoods for flooring...old Long Leaf Pine is harder than oak. The high level
Apalachicola FL Antique and Classic Boat Show was Today (1 message)
Sun Apr 29 2001
All, We attended this event today for the first time (this is third year), and it was delightful ! Warm mild wx, an eclectic collection focused on small power
Re: [bolger] Birdwatcher/ Scram Pram cabin (3 messages)
Sun Apr 29 2001
In a message dated 04/29/2001 12:
Re: Birch Ply? (1 message)
Sun Apr 29 2001
You might look into the price of MDO ply in your area. I am using 1/2 MDO for my Dakota. It was $38 for one side MDO and $40 for both sides MDO last fall. I
Re: Number of Chebaccos (2 messages)
Sun Apr 29 2001
Bill, Wasn t Nencia a round-botom lapstrake Chabacco? Richard Gay ... 10 ... bottom - a ... the same ... Chebacco ... himself, and is ... boats I ...
Re: moaning chair with the ice pack on (7 messages)
Sun Apr 29 2001
Lincoln, Half way through the minister s sermon this morning I figured out how do do this using a batten screwed to the cradle with supports then strung up to
almost ready for launching day! (1 message)
Sun Apr 29 2001
Hi Micrologists, Another fun-filled day out in the sun doing the spring fitting out chores on my MICRO.After yesterdays gentle pamperings,came the
Re: Okay, I want to stir the Pot! (2 messages)
Sun Apr 29 2001
Chris, I m too old(by your standards) to join in what sounds like one huge lost weekend of fun but if I could I would insist that the nubile females cease and
Round bottom Chebacco (1 message)
Mon Apr 30 2001
... Not as far as I remember. I think she was just the standard lapstrake hull, which has a flat bottom panel. Now - does that make her a dory? a semi-dory?
back to Oregon,DF (1 message)
Mon Apr 30 2001
A salvage yard rang on friday to say he had some oregon 4x2 s and did I want them. BLimey I was round there in a flash. 2 sticks 18 1/2 long , no knots
Re: [bolger] birch ply? (5 messages)
Mon Apr 30 2001
That s a tremendous amount of work to put into cheap ply. Maybe look at 1065 okoume at Noahs at least. Clyde
Re: [bolger] Oars, Thole Pins, etc. (2 messages)
Mon Apr 30 2001
Pete, Jim Michalak has a cesries of articles on his site about rowing, and one of them has a diagram of a good oar. You are correct that the loom is smallest
Re: June Bug decay (2 messages)
Mon Apr 30 2001
Um, flat bottom boats should be supported by cross rails under the bulkheads. See Michalak.
Re: [bolger] Re: Choice? (9 messages)
Mon Apr 30 2001
... Actually, all of these can handle a motor reasonably well, if it s the right motor. I have a 1.2hp Tanaka that I used several times on my Teal, which is
Re: [bolger] Re: Wha's like us!!!! (7 messages)
Mon Apr 30 2001
... I don t like the butt blocks at all, the sides of the ... Does the scarfing attachment advertised in the back of WoodenBoat for the past twenty years or so
Chuck's Tomboy Two (1 message)
Mon Apr 30 2001
Chuck, I ve seen your web page regarding your Jessie Cooper, Tomboy, and am especially interested in the redesign, Tomboy Two. In BWAOM, PCB goes on: 1. The
Karl James' Headwater 18 (1 message)
Mon Apr 30 2001
Since Tracy O Brien has been mentioned here in regards to his Kayleigh (a sweet design I d like to get around to building someday - no matter whether it s a
Re: [bolger] Number of Bolger Boats Built (7 messages)
Mon Apr 30 2001
My brother built a Teal, oh, bout 15 years ago. Gave it a Viking funeral. Carron