April 2003
Re: [bolger] Re: macs (5 messages)
Tue Apr 01 2003
Gregg has the proper vbrun file available on his site, just scroll _up_ (counterintuitive) a little bit. Hull Designer runs fine on my computer with XP too.
Re: [bolger] Re:Duckworks Charging for Subscriptions (37 messages)
Tue Apr 01 2003
As I read the last two MAIB s it became instantly apparent to me that Bolger was writing them. I laid out several past articles and those two for my 17 year
Anyone spare $3million? (1 message)
Tue Apr 01 2003
Ok I know this isn t a Bolger boat, but she sure is beautiful and I thought since she had some historical significance, you all might be interested in seeing
PuddleDuckSailing.com (1 message)
Tue Apr 01 2003
Hi everybody -- My friend Perry and I created a new sailing club: www.PuddleDuckSailing.com Free club, promoting daysailing, weekend overnighting, and
Re: [bolger] $25 for a plate of food (3 messages)
Tue Apr 01 2003
In a message dated 3/31/03 1:32:13 PM Central Standard Time, ... I disagree. There is no reason to expect that stimuli for fantasies will be free! I ll
Rubens nymph (1 message)
Wed Apr 02 2003
Hello, I am curious if anyone has tried sailing a Rubens nymph? Any info would be great. I hope you can help, I want to build one ,but if it s not so good I
New boat being painted (1 message)
Wed Apr 02 2003
Sorry to have been quiet lately, but I ve been out in the shed alot tying the new boat together. Tonight i put the first coat of paint on a 15 Kayak made from
Re: Finishing off Surf question (5 messages)
Wed Apr 02 2003
Using a epoxy glued plywood butt strap on the inside is sufficent. Many boats are built that way. Strong and simple. I don t think you need the tape on the
Re: Washing Machine (9 messages)
Wed Apr 02 2003
The one thing to worry about is leaving the bucket in the water being pulled behind the boat. Don t pump the bilges or empty the holding tanks.
washing (machine) (1 message)
Wed Apr 02 2003
We lived with one of those WonderWasher machines for a year while cruising ICW & Bahamas -- worked ok, though I m not sure whether the pressure concept did
Re: PCB + SA writing styles (3 messages)
Wed Apr 02 2003
... Quoting the first sentence from Beowulf: HWÆT, WE GAR-DEna in geardagum, þeodcyninga þrym gefrunon, hu ða æþelingas ellen fremedon, oft Scyld Scefing
Re: [bolger] Diablo plans (2 messages)
Fri Apr 04 2003
Payson s Build the New Instant Boats contains building instructions and small scale (but buildable) plans. Full size plans availabe from Payson s website;
Inflatable Boat Building Shed for Sale (1 message)
Fri Apr 04 2003
Inflatable, rectangular (44 x27 )boat building/pool dome in very good condition. Purchased new 2 years ago. Pool companies charge $6000 to install a dome like
Re: [bolger] Rub/hand rails on skiffs and drift boats (6 messages)
Fri Apr 04 2003
Another way of doing rub/handrails can be seen at: http://www.geocities.com/howardstephenson/myboat.jpg The inwale is glued and nailed to the ply. The outwale
Mouseboat progress (1 message)
Fri Apr 04 2003
I made a little more progress on my two Mouseboats recently. (Hope this is okay to post to the group -- non-Bolger, but nearly-Bolger.) The weather turned cold
Midest Messabout (1 message)
Fri Apr 04 2003
Midwest messabout weekend of June 7th @ Rend Lake in South-central Illinois, USA Full details in Michalak group, message # 2332 with update in message 2873 Max
Re: [bolger] Digest Number 1446 (2 messages)
Sat Apr 05 2003
I ve just received this digest yet again instead of the real one! Is anyone else getting it over and over again please? Gavin
Battery questions (1 message)
Sat Apr 05 2003
Greetings, all. Living in a solar home that was powered by over 30 of those deep cycle golf cart batteries before we upgraded to bigger ones, I would like
More battery data (1 message)
Sat Apr 05 2003
One more thing about batteries.... When you test a battery with a voltmeter, they develop a surface charge that gives a false reading. You need to put on a
I-60 News (1 message)
Sat Apr 05 2003
FBBB, Last Sunday I sent PCB&F a quick How s our boat? note. Today s mail brought a reply. The long and the sort of it is that they ve been working on the
Re: in defense of Duckworks (11 messages)
Sun Apr 06 2003
Though I can t afford it, The one advantage in the colonies, is that you don t have to double the cost with postage. When I subscribed to MAIB, I probably
Re: Battery Data (1 message)
Sun Apr 06 2003
Jim Goeckermann, How about writing some more about your experience living off the grid. I would be interested in what you have to say about matching the array
Re: [bolger] Battery question (7 messages)
Sun Apr 06 2003
FROM TERRY LESH: (terrylesh33@yahoo.com) Look at www.motionpro.com . They have extensive research on restoring batteries. They sell a recharging-restoring
Re: Rigging Gypsy (3 messages)
Mon Apr 07 2003
On my Gypsy I made the gudgeons and pintles from 3/4 plywood and 3/4 hardwood dowels and rigged more or less as shown in the plans, anchoring the sheet on the
Battery redux (1 message)
Mon Apr 07 2003
Hello all. I think I have solved the battery problem - it appears that it was my excessive appetite for electrons coupled with my lack of patience to let the
Re: Looking for Lake Launch (6 messages)
Mon Apr 07 2003
Don, No, yes and not quite. Charmed by the boat, I had copped the scan when it was posted by another. After he removed it to save space, I put it up again. We
Re: Jochems Schooner (4 messages)
Tue Apr 08 2003
The external steel hasn t swept me away, but if the main concern is water proofing the thing, then I think hardware bonding should work. Under that system,
Re :Jochems Schooner ballast options (2 messages)
Tue Apr 08 2003
Bjorn, Thanks for your thoughts on the ballast options for the schooner. I am tempted to use the steel on the 11/2 centre plywood shoe, together with water
Re: Jochem's bottom (4 messages)
Wed Apr 09 2003
could you make the bottom of the boat with 1 1/2 cypress, it would soak up water and you would have water ballest. j--- In bolger@yahoogroups.com,
Re: Gyspy as a sloop? (3 messages)
Wed Apr 09 2003
I ll look around in my old bookmarks, I remember seeing someone who did it already. They changed the angle of the dagger-board in order to keep it balanced.
Re: Eboattrade.com Spam (2 messages)
Wed Apr 09 2003
This entity is spamming all boat related groups of which I am a member. At least two groups (not boat related) I subscribe to place all new members on
[bolger] Re: Gypsy as a sloop? (5 messages)
Thu Apr 10 2003
... Do you have the hull already built? If not, are you dead set on a Gypsy hull? If not dead set, maybe a Surf or a Zephyr would give you an easier platform
Re: [bolger] Fancy Wyoming (3 messages)
Thu Apr 10 2003
... That s how I look at it. I will certainly garner comments from Kinda ugly isn t it to Where can I get one! That s all part of the Bolger mystic I
Re: Bolger plan (1 message)
Sat Apr 12 2003
... Hi Luigi. Try this link: http://www.instantboats.com or write to Mr Bolger PO Box 1209 Gloucester MA 01930 USA or fax 978-282-1349 I do not sell Bolger
Luigi (1 message)
Sat Apr 12 2003
If anyone cares to message Luigi directly about the Fishermans Launch his address is: luigi innamorati Cheers -- COD -- Craig
Departure of the Chebacco Samantha (1 message)
Sat Apr 12 2003
Farewell, everyone. I am heading north this afternoon or tomorrow morning for Marthas Vineyard. I ll be sailing up across Core, Pamlico and Albermarle Sounds
Clayderman (1 message)
Sun Apr 13 2003
Does any one here knows what the beam is on the Clayderman Motoryacht (I guees it is in Boats with an open mind). Thanks for the support!
Samuel Clyde (not Clayderman) (1 message)
Sun Apr 13 2003
I found out with help from this group, that the boat I was looking fore not was named Clyderman but Samuel Clyde. I have nearly completed a Surf Scoter 25
Re: Are there any photos of Diablo Grande on the net? (4 messages)
Sun Apr 13 2003
My first projects were the simultaneous construction of a Nymph and a Diablo. These were the first things I d built since a doghouse in grade nine, lo, those
Jib-Headed Sprit Sail works well on Gypsy (1 message)
Sun Apr 13 2003
I built a Gypsy more than 15 years ago and, after the first year, converted to a jib-headed boomless sprit sail rig. I ve been enjoying it immensely ever
EBay alert, two Bolger books (1 message)
Mon Apr 14 2003
Small Boats http://tinyurl.com/9hzg Bolger Boats http://tinyurl.com/9hzj
Re: [bolger] Re: Canned Spam defense (7 messages)
Mon Apr 14 2003
I think they have the group address already! My ISP has anti spam software that works pretty well on my own mail; what gets past them I can filter. Wish Yahoo
Long Micro Plans for sale (1 message)
Mon Apr 14 2003
I have a set of unused Long Micro plans for sale. I decided not to build after all. $50 through paypal and they are yours. Please email me. Thanks
conroe messabout - this saturday (1 message)
Tue Apr 15 2003
Saturday April 19th, 2003 (this saturday) Come on down and have a fun day messing about in boats at Lake Conroe which is just North of Houston Texas. For info
Dakota's Cabinetry (5 messages)
Tue Apr 15 2003
... from ... I didn t consider it because the cabinetry, as I built it, contributes to the stiffness of the hull. I began by installing fore and aft girders
Re: Power Cats (6 messages)
Wed Apr 16 2003
proaconstrictor wrote: I have always loved the look of double eagle, but I have a huge reservation about the hull shape and drag, unless you are planing to
promoting "build it yourself" (1 message)
Wed Apr 16 2003
Anybody in Pacific NW willing to display their owner-built sailboat (finished, or --even better -- in-progress) at upcoming Sailfest at Seattle Boatshow this
promoting "build it yourself" (1 message)
Wed Apr 16 2003
Add-on to my earlier posting: By the way, requested display of owner-built boat(s) at the September Seattle Sailfest boat-show is not necessarily if you
Re: [bolger] Sanding Masts (13 messages)
Thu Apr 17 2003
I rigged up the contraption shown below to sand the mast of my sailing skiff. In the event, it didn t work because the mast wasn t straight or round (it might
Re: Plywood 12 1 /2 (2 messages)
Fri Apr 18 2003
... It is my understanding that Bolger eventually produced the plans, and they are available from him. There was discussion about the keel in messages 9080,
Re: [bolger] sailing micro (4 messages)
Fri Apr 18 2003
I can t offer much help on the Micro...but, I ll be glad to help you with coastal Georgia and NE Florida. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been
Re: Jochems under power (2 messages)
Mon Apr 21 2003
I wonder if Bolger has done the filleted bow version of Jochems? I would guess this would be essential for a non-heeling version of that design. A report in
Re: Wiggleboard? (4 messages)
Mon Apr 21 2003
Mark, I would like to torture it, and then add glass skins relative to what might be added for 3/8 strip... ... plywood building ... of 3/16 ths and the ...
Re: Single handed schooner parts free to good home (6 messages)
Tue Apr 22 2003
... As to the side pieces, they are assembled to a length of about14 . When fully assembled (with the third section) the boat is about 22 long.
Re:[bolger] Neophyte brick builder questions (22 messages)
Tue Apr 22 2003
... I ve been using a Sunfish sail on my Teal for a few years. Very nice for light air. Not so good for stronger breeze. A death trap running before a strong
Re: Enlarging plans from payson's book (14 messages)
Wed Apr 23 2003
I ve both bought plans and built from Payson s book. I don t think it is too big a deal either way. My first two boats, a Gypsy and a Chebacco I bought the
May Messabout in OK (1 message)
Wed Apr 23 2003
Messabout planned for the weekend before mothers day. First weekend of May. http://www.chebacco.com/keystone/index.html Chebacco Richard -
Canadian Mapquest page for messabout location (2 messages)
Thu Apr 24 2003
Oops, you need to go to the Canadian Mapquest page at http://www.mapquest.ca/maps/main.adp?countrycode=41 and type: 1014 Cunningham Rd. Kingston, ON into the
Re: KINGSTON MESSABOUT (9 messages)
Thu Apr 24 2003
No so Kimosabby!(sp) Steve Bosquette ... subscription..... ... doubles ... had ... the ...
Chart and aerial photo's of Messabout site (1 message)
Thu Apr 24 2003
Visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freeboatexchange/message/75 to see a scan of the Rideau Canal chart with the campground marked on it. Below that are two
Microtrawler for sale (1 message)
Fri Apr 25 2003
See the Bolger Boats for Sale group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bolger4Sale/message/144 BH
homemade trailer for Bolger houseboat #481 (1 message)
Fri Apr 25 2003
Below is the text of a fax to the wizzard hisself concerning making a trailer for the houseboat. I have also posted some drawings and specifications to the
Kingston Messabout Webpage (1 message)
Sat Apr 26 2003
I ve put up a page of info on the September 5-7, 2003 Messabout at http://www.brucesboats.com/page12.html Anyone planning to attend, please drop me an email so
Re: Homebuilt trailer plans (20 messages)
Sun Apr 27 2003
I have a wooden trailer for a 26 trimaran, that my 23 tri sits on. The plans came from John Marples. The biggest criticism I can think of is that you do need
Re: Midwest Messabout (6 messages)
Sun Apr 27 2003
- I wasn t aware that there was a Michalak discussion group, had a look but couldn t find it. Can anyone provide a link? I was interested in his houseboats
RE: [bolger] Re: Formica bottom (15 messages)
Sun Apr 27 2003
Howdy Sounds like an Idea to try on my river boat when I build it. I was thinking of using UMHW plastic. I got a feeling that Formica would be a little
Re: FS: Micro (7 messages)
Sun Apr 27 2003
... I have one nicely finished. I ll let go for $3500. firm in S Ca. Todd
Searching for Single Hander Schooner photos. (1 message)
Mon Apr 28 2003
I need a shot or two, preferably jpegs in color, of the Single Handed Schooner, also known as His and Her Schooners . If anyone has pics please email me or
Re: Michalak and other eGroups. (2 messages)
Mon Apr 28 2003
One other egroup that members of this group may be interested in is the DinghyCruising group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DinghyCruising ... click
Re: [bolger] Re: Powell's Book Alert (5 messages)
Mon Apr 28 2003
... Thanks for the info. I don t mind some damage if everything is there and readable. I let my fingers do the walking (bought it on line, www.powells.com).
Re: Fuel Tanks (23 messages)
Mon Apr 28 2003
... Jeff, Check with the EAA - Experimental Aircraft Assoc. - www.eaa.org Fiberglass/foam/epoxy tanks are rather common in homebuilt and kit built aircraft.
Re: Ingenious Trailer (6 messages)
Mon Apr 28 2003
... know ... It sounds very similar to a small Cessna landing gear. They can take very hard landings and breakage is very rare. They do bend sometimes in a
Re: Digest Number 1478 (3 messages)
Tue Apr 29 2003
Chris, It wasn t me that asked the question, but I ll take advantage of your offer. Now that you ve had the Harmonica for a while, what are your general
Re: Bolger Nymph for sale in Philadelphia area... (2 messages)
Tue Apr 29 2003
... This looks like the same Nymph that was for sale on EBay six weeks ago.
centennial ll (1 message)
Tue Apr 29 2003
Hi, I would like to find some info on Centennial ll, is there any on the net? Any help would be appreciated.jake
Wyoming Web address (1 message)
Tue Apr 29 2003
With a weeks notice, my free web host is closing so starting May 5th, 2003, my Building A Bolger Wyoming website will be located at http://4dw.net/cosailor
Re: Gypsy or Junebug? (6 messages)
Tue Apr 29 2003
I built a Junebug. I have taken my daughter out many times, wife a few times, and daughter inlaw and grandson on two occasions. My Junebug was custom -- 43
Van Pelt Champlain coming to Kingston Messabout. (1 message)
Wed Apr 30 2003
A very nice Champlain has just committed to come, pics are in Bolger2 at http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Bolger2/lst in the Champlain folder. The builder,
[bolger] Re: Next boat??? (9 messages)
Wed Apr 30 2003
I think that s called the Singlehanded, or His & Hers Schooner ... -- C.E.P. 415 W.46th Street New York, New York 10036 http://www.crumblingempire.com Mobile
Re: [bolger] Conroe Messabout Pictures 2003-1 (4 messages)
Wed Apr 30 2003
Hannes: Right you are! It is Jim s Trilars with slightly modified amas. Chuck great pics! any info on the blue&white tri? looks michalakish. did it go well?
Re: [bolger] Name that boat... (5 messages)
Wed Apr 30 2003
Cartopper, and it looks like a really nice one!
Re: hull help! (3 messages)
Wed Apr 30 2003
Travis, I draw a little bit, and I could try to come up with some thing if you tell me what your thinking of.jake--- In