August 2003
Re: Gypsy Questions (7 messages)
Fri Aug 01 2003
... (Nymph?) Gypsy was my first boat and was only a little more difficult than Nymph ... In a pinch, sure, but it would be rather crowded. ... Very easy to rig
Re:Bruce's Teal Mast (2 messages)
Sat Aug 02 2003
... I, too, am happy with the looks of the tree trunk mast. ... This occured to me to, but I didn t think enough to realize the complication with the sprit and
Re: FS: Rabl Boat building in your own backyard 1st ed (2 messages)
Sat Aug 02 2003
I am surprized that for 20 bucks you would give it up. J
Test in private, launch in public. (1 message)
Sat Aug 02 2003
Launched the TIMS sharpie bow unit today, followed shortly thereafter by the TIMS stern power unit. Managed to scrounge up a 9.9 to power the deal. Also had an
Re: Wet Teal (2 messages)
Sat Aug 02 2003
... Bravo Bruce!! God, I do envy your sailing location! Congrats on a successful launch! The next size up from TEAL is.SURF:-) Sincerely, Peter Lenihan P.S.
Teal, now larger boat (1 message)
Sun Aug 03 2003
In a message dated 8/3/03 6:10:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... True, but Bruce, if you re going to that much trouble, build Zephyr!!!! Windsprint is the same
Re: The next size up from TEAL is.SURF-no it isn't its Windsprint (2 messages)
Sun Aug 03 2003
... aesthetically and proportionally. I suggested SURF to Bruce for the simple reason that he now already has the same rig and leeboard for it as the TEAL.He
After Teal (1 message)
Sun Aug 03 2003
Although the urge is great to build another boat, perhaps windsprint, I think I will focus on finishing my Micro fist. A few post-partum thoughts on Teal: You
Re: [bolger] Digest Number 1627 (1 message)
Mon Aug 04 2003
... 1) Store the oars in the oarlocks, with the blades tied down to the mast partner. This way, they are entirely out of the water and out of the way of the
Re: [bolger] Re: Chatting (3 messages)
Mon Aug 04 2003
I pretty well stayed with Netscape through the Browser wars. I stayed with 4.7 when AOL bought Netscape and did not go to 6.0. I heard good things about 7.0,
Re: How much expoxy for Surf? (2 messages)
Mon Aug 04 2003
Jonathan, I would guesstimate about 2 to 2 and a half gallons ought to do it. Some might say less but depending on your experience with working with
Re: What exactly is Twisted Seagull (5 messages)
Mon Aug 04 2003
... wrote: some folk may get the idea that your TWISTED ... Aye! Some may wonder. Some may speculate. But I ll tell ye all, here and now. I was a sober as a
Metal Teal Sprit (1 message)
Mon Aug 04 2003
... I was skeptical also, but at $3.69 for ten feet of conduit, I figured I could try. After first use, it seems strong enough, and a metal file rounded off
Re: Kingston: Plan Viewing (23 messages)
Tue Aug 05 2003
Susan, Its a yet-to-be-designed 15 boat. If you want to imagine it : take a tortoise, extend it to 15 , add a birdwatcher cabin and some of the latest PCB&F
Re: The Insolent 81? (4 messages)
Tue Aug 05 2003
... will ... With big boats on a trailer, the width is more of a problem than the length and will probably be the limiting factor. Charles
Re: [bolger] Chebacco 20 ideas? (6 messages)
Tue Aug 05 2003
Well, yes, but ... First I have to go thru the many sheets picking out the pieces I want to use; e.g. the main mast is on the sheet with the gaff rig, but the
Re: Japanese beach cruiser (JBC) (12 messages)
Wed Aug 06 2003
location & ... I raced one of PCB s Pirate Racers and it pointed as well as a Cartopper...with rope hung leeboards. I like the Someone built one? comment.
Re:"after a 2 hour pull." (8 messages)
Wed Aug 06 2003
I wouldn t want to live in a first floor room of a two story building in Australia, particularly if it was a dorm in a boy s school. But then if I was working
(1 message)
Wed Aug 06 2003
Gegg Carlson wrote : It never *quite* gets to telling you exactley how to cut X broadseem for Y shape about The Sailmakers Apprentice. That raises the
Re: [bolger] Chebacco 20 ideas - engine size? (1 message)
Wed Aug 06 2003
6hp Tohatsu/Nissan 4 stroke. No noticeable difference between regular and high thrust props. Will push the boat about 7.4mph flat out on smooth water. Or,
Re: [bolger] Chebacco 20 ideas - engine size? (1 message)
Wed Aug 06 2003
Re Chebacco engine size. My father s Chebacco 20, Grebe (Ply stitch & tape version), preformed very well under power with a 2-stroke Twin cylinder Mercury
[bolger] Re: Lake Victora Dhow (3 messages)
Wed Aug 06 2003
The fishing dhows where we were (Dunga Beach near Kisumu, Kenya) came in two varieties. One type is a cross-planked, very sharpie/dory like boat. The
Re: Gardner Liveaboard Scow (5 messages)
Wed Aug 06 2003
... Indeed! And for anyone looking for a scow/barge/live-a-board vessel that is home buildable and actually sails(!) drop designer Tad Roberts a line and ask
Re: rowing seat/ditty box (7 messages)
Thu Aug 07 2003
Hi Hal, In practice I found the loose rowing seat to be a pain. After getting myself dumped a few times I put in a fixed thwart that was just pinned so it
Re: Mizzen flutter (8 messages)
Thu Aug 07 2003
Boy Greg - you certainly have equipment AND the know-how to do some sail cutting yourself! You could launch a spinoff. Frank
Re: [bolger] Chebacco Calender - question (7 messages)
Thu Aug 07 2003
Actualy, all the shots, at least the ones I ve taken, are 1152x864. I ll up the resolution on my camera for future shots, but I m pretty sure the existing ones
Kingston Messabout update (1 message)
Fri Aug 08 2003
The list of attendees and boats keeps growing for the September 5 - 7, 2003 Messabout in Kingston, Ontario. See the list at:
Re: rowing seat/ditty box (2 messages)
Fri Aug 08 2003
I use an igloo six-pack sized cooler for my AF3. I glued a sheet of rubberized roofing onto the bottom of it to keep it from skidding. I have to shift it
minimal cruiser cabin sides?? (1 message)
Sat Aug 09 2003
sailors. in the spirit if the tiny cruiser, could one make a boat like BRICK, A 4X8 OR 4X16 box boat with fold in cabin sides abobe the hull rather like bird
Re: Thermal Insulation (7 messages)
Sat Aug 09 2003
Thanks for the info. Reflectix is very interesting stuff... Lee Rust Rochester NY
Re: Gardner Live aboard scow????? (22 messages)
Sun Aug 10 2003
... SITE OR EMAIL MRS SHORT DIRECTLY THEY HAVE INFORMATION AND PICTURES ON SITE OF PELIS IN THE 18 - 24 RANGE. ... GOOD LUCK - ALOHA - JACK SPOERING - FT
Wyoming Update (1 message)
Sun Aug 10 2003
I finally updated my site with my current progress. The engine box and stern are on, next is the finishing of the engine box side panels, and the cover that
Re: [bolger] Re: Cabin Clam Skiff details (19 messages)
Sun Aug 10 2003
... Hi Sakari, I understand that needs change, and this is a good thing, since otherwise we would have to stop building boats. But please make sure you fix
Free Boat: Michalak Scram pram (1 message)
Sun Aug 10 2003
I have to clear up a trailer for an upcoming project. Anyone want a Scram Pram?
getting to messabout (5 messages)
Sun Aug 10 2003
Anyone have recent experience travelling into and out of Canada from US with weird plywood thingy (obviously not REALLY a boat) and large wooden lance (can t
CSB Problems (1 message)
Mon Aug 11 2003
Hello to all. Been gone from posting on this list for years. Anyway, due to the recent fuss and uncertainty about CSB, I just decided to pull the CSB link
Re: ANY ONE ELSE, TROUBLE WITH COMMON SENSE BOATS???????? (12 messages)
Mon Aug 11 2003
I am new to this board and this is my first post. I came here because I am interested in building a power sharpie. I ordered CSB catalog and my credit card
Re: Insolent 60 Mini-Series? (13 messages)
Tue Aug 12 2003
... It s more like mud wrestling: people up to their eyes in glue. Then every week the person who can t get a seat in a crying/thinking chair... You re out
Re: epoxy crystals (1 message)
Tue Aug 12 2003
This time of year a lazy way out might be to leave it in the car on a sunny day. Inside of car should get to 140F or a bit more, I think, maybe more for people
PS re epoxy crystals (1 message)
Tue Aug 12 2003
For the hot car trick, you might want to keep an eye on the container and have something for it to leak into. I think temp should be ideal, but I haven t made
Re: Epoxy Question (7 messages)
Tue Aug 12 2003
It sounds like crystallization. The same happened to some System Three resin my father lent me. Although it s referred to as crystallization, in our case it
Re: [bolger] 1 or 2 pieces for CSB pirogue mast? (2 messages)
Tue Aug 12 2003
If their 2x2s are like their 2x4s, they will measure 1½ x 1½ and fit the plan. Roger derbyrm@starband.net http://derbyrm.mystarband.net ... From: Marc
Champlain Arrangement (1 message)
Tue Aug 12 2003
Where can I find a scan of the interior arrangement for Champalain? I know I ve seen it online before but I don t remember where. Thanks, JB
RE: [bolger] Re: Super Brick Challenge (23 messages)
Tue Aug 12 2003
And there I was, expecting the wurst....... David Romasco ... From: Richard Spelling [mailto:richard@chebacco.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 10:56 AM To:
Frank's AS-29, Alisa, is for sale (1 message)
Tue Aug 12 2003
I ve been waffling on this for months but I finally decided. Our planned 1 year cruise has been postponed, so Alisa is for sale.
Superbrick art (1 message)
Tue Aug 12 2003
Chuck Leinweber and I have been very remiss, and I for one, wish to apologize (for both of us). We cobbled up an article for the Superbrick Challenge, and
TIMS powered trials (1 message)
Tue Aug 12 2003
Finally, the Kingston rain stopped (John Bell won t believe that) and we got around to some powered trials of the TIMS Towboat and Sharpie bow unit lashed
Re: [bolger] Re: Micro For Sale on e-bay.....WHERES IT AT ??? (2 messages)
Tue Aug 12 2003
... Or click this link, courtesy of Chuck. http://tinyurl.com/jt0n ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: Sexy WINDERMERE fillet pieces pictures (8 messages)
Wed Aug 13 2003
Lucky you for the foam friend. To buy enough here for 2m3, it was several hundred dollars...only one firm to supply of course, a monopoly. Quantaties, yes, I
Re: [bolger] CSD (14 messages)
Wed Aug 13 2003
Just for the record, you can still get to Jerry from here, including a cart. http://commonsenseboats.safeshopper.com/?969 Caveat emptor. M
Re: Sneakeasy Katie available (7 messages)
Wed Aug 13 2003
... accomodations. ... Have you looked at Topaz? http://jboats.weblogger.com/ Charles
Re: Beer Fillets exploding on impact-Windemere!!!! (1 message)
Wed Aug 13 2003
Another reason not to carry beer in the fillets, or anything else carbonated: When you go aground or hit something, BOOM! At that point, surrounded by the
Rudder info request (1 message)
Wed Aug 13 2003
Unable to find rudder method outlined by Larry Buck in Wolfard s CSN #110. Someone please email either URL or copy of article. Thank you James Beinke My Micro
Re: Windermere fillets (1 message)
Wed Aug 13 2003
Another reason not to carry beer in the fillets, or anything else carbonated: When you go aground or hit something, BOOM! At that point, surrounded by the odor
Re: TIMS full speed ahead photo (2 messages)
Wed Aug 13 2003
... won t the drag caused by the extra surface area of the extra Modules be too much for a 9.9 to move? Ahhhhhhhh........ I don t know. That s half the fun
Re: TIMS power trials (4 messages)
Wed Aug 13 2003
... My friend Leander is still worrying about the latches for his Folding Schooner. I keep telling him that a Wharram-style lashing would do the trick. Peter
Dog gone dog (LSME deck mods.) (4 messages)
Wed Aug 13 2003
... I widened the decks on the LSME to about 12 . The idea was that it would let me heel a little further without shipping water over the lee rail, and make a
Re: [bolger] Re: Finer points of 4 sided sailmaking (14 messages)
Wed Aug 13 2003
... I see Sherwin Williams stores have inexpensive white polytarp for painting work. I ll snag one and see how thick it is. -- Craig O Donnell Sinepuxent
Insolent 60 (was Re: Good motored designs for NW/Puget Sound waters?) (22 messages)
Thu Aug 14 2003
... She included a comma at the end.. this one will work: http://www.crumblingempire.com/insolent/ --T
Re: [bolger] Re: Tennessee response. (3 messages)
Thu Aug 14 2003
I agree with Peter: There is more to a sailboat than rocker, a mast, and a leeboard. - Chuck ... In that case, better to go with a real sailboat: maybe
Re: Minnesota design # 531 (3 messages)
Thu Aug 14 2003
From: Harry W. James Date: Thu Feb 28, 2002 8:53 pm Subject: Re: [bolger] Minnesota design # 531 Sept 1 1999 MAIB, I couldn t find my
Re: Japanese Beach Cruiser sighted in UK (3 messages)
Thu Aug 14 2003
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2003 06:56:41 -0700 (PDT) From: John Bell Subject: Re: Japanese Beach Cruiser sighted in UK ... £20,000
Re: [bolger] Bolger email? (4 messages)
Thu Aug 14 2003
If Bolger has an Email address he d be foolish to let it be widely known as with all the enquiries he d get on it he d probably never get any work done!! Or
Conroe TX Messabout / $50 boat race (1 message)
Fri Aug 15 2003
Saturday September 20th, 2003 (5 weeks from now) Come on down and have a fun day messing about in boats at Lake Conroe which is just North of Houston Texas.
Arauco Ply redux (1 message)
Fri Aug 15 2003
Recently I wrote extolling the virtues of this $15 a sheet, Chilean pine, AC plywood. The first sheet cut and shaped very nicely. Another sheet, with flatter
Re: [bolger] Teal Trip (2 messages)
Fri Aug 15 2003
No As a youth I have sailed by Angel Island many times in the summer, always on our ear with the spray flying. Has there been a weather change in California?
Tims windows and doors. (1 message)
Fri Aug 15 2003
Chuck has put up a big TIMS article at duckworks. Lots of pics and notes. I m fiddling with the cabin fit out now, and I m looking for ideas, suggestions,
Superbrick fund now at 912.00 USD (1 message)
Fri Aug 15 2003
There s a Superbrick Fund article up at http://www.duckworksmagazine.com illustrated with the beautiful computer generated art. Any and all who wish to add a
Re:Illinois-"450 sheets of plywood" (4 messages)
Fri Aug 15 2003
... I have deduced the 5 1/2 dimension in the text refers to the thickness of the shoe, not the whole bottom. Building an Illinois, [in my head], I imagine
Finisher my skiff (1 message)
Fri Aug 15 2003
Thanks to everyone for all the help. I have posted a picture in the bolger 3 photos. Since this picture I have painted her a deep red with white trim work and
Re: [bolger] Re: My S.O. wants a Champlain. (12 messages)
Fri Aug 15 2003
That s still not too bad. How much else does that price include? Electrical systems and batteries, fuel and water tanks, MSD and holding tank, soft goods,
Re: [bolger] Help needed from a canadian(ieene) bolgerite or two (2 messages)
Sat Aug 16 2003
Here s a bit obout Kelly Axe & Tool that Google turned up: ... --
lots of help withaxe data (1 message)
Sat Aug 16 2003
thanks for the leads folks its amazing what you found ,especially since you spelt Kelley wrong! the Google link was the US version , very different to what we
Re: gardner oyster study plans??? (4 messages)
Sun Aug 17 2003
FYI... Oyster can still be found in Washington waters... or so I believe. I found a boat called oyster that matches the drawings. It is on a little slough
Oyster (1 message)
Sun Aug 17 2003
Hey Bryan, That is exactly what attracted me to the Oyster in the beginning. The functional attractiveness of it. After studying the plans I have come to the
Kotick Cruz (1 message)
Sun Aug 17 2003
I took my Kotick for a padle up the San Lorenzo river in Santa Cruz yesterday, lots of fun. I ran out of water, ironicly, at Water Street. After the padle,
Re: Canadia (2 messages)
Sun Aug 17 2003
Have a fun and safe trip David! And do not forget to check out the maritime museum right there where you board the Bluenose,especially up stairs where they
Re: Mast Materials (9 messages)
Mon Aug 18 2003
... Any suggestions on materials here? Anyone driving from the Rockies to ... If you can ever get your hands on some Northern Black Spruce from Quebec it is
RE: [bolger] Micro For Sale on e-bay (5 messages)
Mon Aug 18 2003
Bids now at $200 and reserve is met. Wish I had a place to keep her and work on her.
Masts and Floor Sanders (1 message)
Mon Aug 18 2003
Thanks for the feedback on mast materials. I see more woodland walks in my future. ... I did my hardwood floors recently and used a buffer/sander rather
Re: Digest Number 1648 (2 messages)
Mon Aug 18 2003
... Taking a walk in the forest, selecting a stick for a mast was pretty darn pleasant too!
Re: Tennessee et al (18 messages)
Mon Aug 18 2003
... Tahiti is designed for crossing oceans. Information is in Bolger2 under Big Bolger Boats Ralph
Newbie's Pirate Ship Inquiry (1 message)
Mon Aug 18 2003
interests me....Grandpa s Pirate Ship...If anyone has a pic or info on this design i would really like to hear from them or see some pictures....also where i
Re: [bolger] TOPAZ just doesn't look right flying (2 messages)
Tue Aug 19 2003
Brad used to post on this group pretty regularly before he finished Topaz. FWIW, I don t think that s his in your photos. Brad s boat was painted red and he
Re: Re :Tenesee-design alternatives-Topaz (3 messages)
Tue Aug 19 2003
... Another owner is at http://jboats.weblogger.com/ Charles
Re: MDO in MTL (2 messages)
Tue Aug 19 2003
... MDO is the material they use, he may be able to get you a better deal. Jack Spoering
Re: Hello......Newbie to the group...... (6 messages)
Wed Aug 20 2003
A fine plan for sure Glen and personaly I think building a stripplank boat is a good choise,I will post you some pics later how to make a real beauty out of
RE: [bolger] Re: Fiji (5 messages)
Wed Aug 20 2003
Thanks for the reply, Peter, but even with the epoxy/glass wouldn’t that still be an avenue for leaks over time? Doesn’t epoxy/glass check/crack over
Re: Follow up on sanding etc.... (2 messages)
Wed Aug 20 2003
Thanks Peter!
Helm balance [was] Micro Gaffer under sail (1 message)
Wed Aug 20 2003
Hi Peter The advice of an experienced Micrologist is exactly what I need, thank you. On your recommendation I ll certainly try keeping the mizzen tight next
Re: New Double Eagle File (7 messages)
Thu Aug 21 2003
... and ... underside ... Thanks, I ll look for it.
sail rigs (7 messages)
Thu Aug 21 2003
Does anyone know of a website that describes different rigs and the advantages/disadvantages of each? Thanks. --FrankB [Non-text portions of this message
Re: What´s next? (8 messages)
Thu Aug 21 2003
Claus, Thanks. Since you ve just built a big one, I give more credibility to your estimate than mine! :-) Frank
Re: MDO Questions (6 messages)
Thu Aug 21 2003
... MDO stands for medium denisty overlay , there is also a high density overlay , HDO. In my experience it is used commercially for concrete formwork, to
Re: CSB back on line (5 messages)
Thu Aug 21 2003
The state of Washington has some good consumer protection laws. Search on Yahoo or Google for the address to email your complaint to. It worked for me. Three
Re: [bolger] Washington consumer compaint office (3 messages)
Thu Aug 21 2003
I ve got a set of unused Micro (from PCB himself) plans I ll sell you. Includes optional tall rig as well as the sheet for the Navigator and Chinese gaff
RE: [bolger] Re: Sail Rigs (7 messages)
Thu Aug 21 2003
Good point, David. You’re absolutely right! --FrankB ... From: David Romasco [mailto:dromasco@goeaston.net] Frank, I rather think you HAVE found what you
Re: New TIMS photos (5 messages)
Fri Aug 22 2003
... Perhaps after the messabout the TIMS can function as a houseboat? Of cours it can Lincoln, How much rent are you offering? Keep in mind she ll be well air
Chat anyone? (17 messages)
Fri Aug 22 2003
I m going into the chat room for about an hour in case anyone wants to join me. 8:30 pm EDT. JB
surprise Bolger sighting (1 message)
Fri Aug 22 2003
Met Bolger at an airport today watching a B-17 (which Suzanne (if I recall name) was riding in). Tried not to make a pest of myself so I didn t pry a lot of
Re: Wood for Rubens Nymph-a budget issue (11 messages)
Sat Aug 23 2003
i wonder if you would be fighting delamination if you had fully glassed your garbage plywood inside and out?? i bet that you would not be. bill in nc ...
sweet pea (1 message)
Sat Aug 23 2003
I ve been threatening to build Sweet Pea for a couple of years and without canoes (3) and skiffs (1) for friends and family in the way I could start this
Tims test at 30 feet (1 message)
Sat Aug 23 2003
I just got back from a little test cruise with TIMS at 30 feet LOA. Worked like a charm, and was far more stable than at 22 feet. Cool! With a 9.9 HP o/b, the
Re: COMPUTER TIME FOR THE GRAND KIDS (2 messages)
Sun Aug 24 2003
It is a shame that it has come to this but you might consider using the digest email feature and then edit/review the daily email digest for offensive garbage
cruising (6 messages)
Sun Aug 24 2003
Have been cruising the Rideau River on John Bartlett s Turtle We are hooked and will be back at the house boat construction #481 as soon as he drags us off
CHANGE THE SUBJECT LINE! (2 messages)
Sun Aug 24 2003
If you re going to comment on an offensive, irrelevant message, change the subject line so it doesn t look like there are suddenly 10 messages of that type!
Re: [bolger] Re: larger plywood? (3 messages)
Sun Aug 24 2003
YES! Find an older yard used to dealing with contractors and construction firms. Find the oldest guy in the shop and have him help you. Asking at the larger
Re: Model of Champlain (11 messages)
Sun Aug 24 2003
... My S.O. welcomes boat models in the bedroom. :) I guess I am lucky!
Chat tonight in Bolger2 group was Re: [bolger] Re: Bruce Hector banned? (1 message)
Sun Aug 24 2003
Chat tonight in Bolger2. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bolger2/ ... From: Peter Lenihan To: Sent:
Fw: Sunday nite chat in Bolger2 (1 message)
Sun Aug 24 2003
... From: Bruce Hector ... about
Re: [bolger] 'Toady' Pirate of the Barbie Coast..... (2 messages)
Sun Aug 24 2003
... 36 in beam is just about the outside limit for using a double paddle, anyway. -- Craig O Donnell Sinepuxent Ancestors & Boats
[bolger] Re: Sunfish hardware in a bolger design (10 messages)
Sun Aug 24 2003
... Featherwind. In his first book. -- Craig O Donnell Sinepuxent Ancestors & Boats The Proa FAQ
Re: Pointy Skiff survives the season (4 messages)
Mon Aug 25 2003
Well, I bet it depends on just how you build it. When I build a model plane to be light I try to weigh everything, and if I m really serious I might try to
Oink's Tender (1 message)
Mon Aug 25 2003
I could not find plans of the dinghy I wanted. Most seemed to be Rowing lots/Sailing. I wanted Motor lots/Rowing a little/Sailing never. So I have had a go.
Bee and Superbee (1 message)
Mon Aug 25 2003
Does anybody have any spec s on these two models? Like length and motor size? Thanks Mike
Re: [bolger] Re:Bruce Hector's mistake?? (2 messages)
Mon Aug 25 2003
Before we jump to conclusions and roast the moderator, let s be sure he was actually banned (we need to hear from the moderator!). I belong to about 12 Yahoo
Re:Mouton Noir de Kingston. (2 messages)
Mon Aug 25 2003
... Mouton Noir de Kingston as a memento of his new found and unfair Yahoo notoriety and Christen her with some of that potent home brew we ve heard
Historic Micro (1 message)
Mon Aug 25 2003
Hull started by Elrow Larowe! Over in Yahoo Group Bolger4Sale http://tinyurl.com/l3zy
RE: [bolger] COFFEE LOUNGE TO THE RESCUE! (2 messages)
Mon Aug 25 2003
Shoot, that Hector guy is already there! His houseboat is the sole resident in the photos section...... David Romasco ... From: Peter Lenihan
Re:I wonder if Bolger ever designed a curragh (1 message)
Mon Aug 25 2003
Peter Lenihan wrote: I wonder if Bolger ever designed a curragh Who knows!. but he did design an open steel/ or aluminium workboat called Curragh If I
Re: [bolger] Re: Expanding panels, lofting. (19 messages)
Mon Aug 25 2003
... I bought the book (The Secret Guide To Plywood Boat Design) Directly from Jim Michalak about two years ago. The book was very rough and very informative.
Re: MODERATOR: STAY ON TOPIC (2 messages)
Mon Aug 25 2003
... mind, the ... membership. So - ... list. ... HEAR!HEAR! and Bravo!!! Peter Lenihan ... hurricane? Click ... again? ... individual
Watervan rooftop patio (1 message)
Mon Aug 25 2003
No reason you couldn t fit one though. She looks a pretty stable design. Just keep the rails inboard a few inches so no-one can get their weight over the
Re: Model of Superbrick (10 messages)
Mon Aug 25 2003
... Considering that the commerically available plastic houseboats don t seem suitable for rough water either, 481, Superbrick and Watervan all seem decent
Re: Bruce Hector banned? (8 messages)
Mon Aug 25 2003
Gee, and I thought maybe PCB had seen pictures of the TIMS project. LOLOLOL Bring him back - I just wish everyone was as active. ... didn t ... what ... so I
Re: Pointy Skiff survives the season - Yellow Leaf (2 messages)
Mon Aug 25 2003
Thanks for the information on Yellow Leaf. and thanks to all those who pointed out many interesting boats to look at: Geodesic Aerolites (I need the Rob
Re: Nesting/Breakdown Tenders (6 messages)
Mon Aug 25 2003
... to saw any ... bolts. Dear Group, I was intrigued by this reference to an article in Small Boat Journal, and I recently came across the issue on a website
Re: Bruce Hector's TIMS project (18 messages)
Tue Aug 26 2003
Bruce, Like the Viking long ships and Aleutian kayaks, TIMS may be a craft that needs to be flexible. Your original idea of lashings may end up being better
Re: TIMS 46 foot trials and photos (3 messages)
Tue Aug 26 2003
... String two (or four) cables the full length of the vessel, I was thinking that a few days ago when I was stringing a new clothes line for Elaine. I havn t
IDAHO Boat plans (1 message)
Tue Aug 26 2003
Can t use them myself, but for the interested person there is a set of unused plans on EBAY for $40, shipping included! Auction ends tomorrow...
Re: 'Bee and Superbee' (4 messages)
Tue Aug 26 2003
... Bruce, Gee.....with all this talk of bouncing and flipping,can jiggling be far behind :-) Haven t a clue why my e-mail is bouncing mail.I m flipping right
Re: [bolger] Bolger Boats Built (2 messages)
Tue Aug 26 2003
Well, I know of 22 Chebaccos that aren t on that particular list. ... From: Bruce Hallman To: bolger@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 2:26 PM
Idaho plans on eBay (1 message)
Tue Aug 26 2003
Anyone else seen these? Plans for the Idaho, opening bid $40.00. No one has bid on them yet! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
Microtrawler "Otter" for sale in WI (1 message)
Tue Aug 26 2003
Hello all, I hope this is OK to post here, didn t see anything to the contrary but my apologies if not. After lots of thought, I ve concluded that Otter must
Re: [bolger] 'Longboarding' (3 messages)
Wed Aug 27 2003
Ya but will it get me elected?
Re: New member & request for ideas (7 messages)
Wed Aug 27 2003
Welcome to the group. If a trolling motor will do it, and you don t actually need to troll, consider oars. No heavy battery to pick up, and a lot less $.
Re: The Lrenihan TIM bit. (12 messages)
Wed Aug 27 2003
... wrote: When you speak of help,do you mean in building her or in getting her to Kingston? I m pretty sure my most useful area of assistance would be in
Re: 'Bee & Super Bee' - correction (1 message)
Wed Aug 27 2003
Peter, a} I stand corrected; my mental image was of the Micro{trawler} b} With this crowd, better watch your language . . . using terms like QUEEN and insane
Re: [bolger] Digest Number 1664 (1 message)
Wed Aug 27 2003
Russ, 1} The opposite of tender is stiff 2} I empathize with low back problems. And with a wife that hates heeling , I understand the desire for a stable
Re: High Build Primer? (20 messages)
Wed Aug 27 2003
... I would be happy making a Monhegan, just to have her around to admire for her beautiful curves! The finish is in sight for my Micro Navigator, yesterday I
Re: Countdown: Just 9 days until Kingston Messabout (2 messages)
Wed Aug 27 2003
... Eeeeep! *run out to H&HS construction site in a fit of panic* -- Susan Davis
Re: [bolger] What is that all about-Very Strange? (2 messages)
Wed Aug 27 2003
Hugo not epoxy but some form of vile and possibly highly toxic Canadian alcoholic beverage You should know that there is no such thing as a bad beer , just
Re: Canadian boatbuilding (13 messages)
Wed Aug 27 2003
... or anyone else on the list gets out this way, let me know and we ll get out for a few hours. Hours schmowers, get that beautiful Chebacco Wayward Lass on
RE: [bolger] Re:Messabout. (7 messages)
Wed Aug 27 2003
... As any true aussie will explain, only the English drink Fosters. I wouldn t even waste it on diluting the epoxy, although it might be useful for the
Re: Champlain/Retreiver (1 message)
Thu Aug 28 2003
It was : hirbourceline about Champlain,sorry that I didn t remember the name!, Also I have seen the Fast Motor Sailer Photos on the Square Boats website only
Re: Retreiver (2 messages)
Thu Aug 28 2003
There is a small black and white phot of Retriever in this groups photo section, it s way down the list, so click on show all or you ll miss it. This vessel
Re: Kingston Messabout weather trends (2 messages)
Thu Aug 28 2003
Don t hope. Be proactive and responsible. Bribe the weatherman.
Re: [bolger] Re: CHAMPLAIN (10 messages)
Thu Aug 28 2003
No raised floor down the center on the Wyo but on either side of the 28 wide center isle is a 10 tall intercoastal which is essentially a I-beam
Re: [bolger] Kingston Messabout Reservations (5 messages)
Thu Aug 28 2003
... These people are very nice. When I called asking about cabin rentals I was told the cabins did not have bedding, towels, etc. I told them we where flying
Microtrawler confirmed to Kingston Messabout (1 message)
Thu Aug 28 2003
Vic Koschmann emailed me today, that he and his wife Nancy WILL be bringing their Microtrawler (always one of my favorites) Mudlark to the Kingston
Re: OTTER?? (6 messages)
Fri Aug 29 2003
... Did he change anything from the plans? Bolger indicated dissatisfaction, although it may not have amounted to more than requiring a little ballast that he
Some more confirmed for the Messabout (1 message)
Fri Aug 29 2003
We ve been discussing it here in my household for a while -- and kept putting off the decision -- if time allows, if we re not completely swamped with
Re: 8 days to Kingston Messabout (4 messages)
Fri Aug 29 2003
My newly refurbished Hawkeye finally got into the water yesterday. I idled out of the harbor at no wake speed and when I passed the green light I floored it
CSB Pirogue progress (1 message)
Fri Aug 29 2003
For those who are curious or interested: http://www3.sympatico.ca/faupaq I m hoping to finish the hull in time for the Kingston Messabout next weekend. Wish me
Re: Faux Decking (10 messages)
Fri Aug 29 2003
... Tom, The only picture I have,and it isn t the best shot,is here in the files,click on head jpg ;
Re: [bolger] RE: 3 hour boat contest. (13 messages)
Fri Aug 29 2003
Thanks Bruce I have Small Boats, will look it up at lunch. HJ
Re: Curious.....PL premium (8 messages)
Fri Aug 29 2003
How unfortunate! Did you wash off and scuff up the PL beforehand? I don t recall any non stick areas when I used this stuff, but maybe my primer was a bit
Newbie confirmed for the messabout (1 message)
Fri Aug 29 2003
I m told I booked the last room at the Alexander Henry. I ll be accompanied by my firstmate a 6 yr old sprite named Guillaume. I look forward to meeting all of
Re: Messabout Poster sighted about Kingston (4 messages)
Sat Aug 30 2003
... If your Frosty goes down, then you must not have installed enough flotation foam -- dangerous in typical Frosty racing conditions. Hmm, which reminds me:
Re: Verchere Gang (10 messages)
Sat Aug 30 2003
... Sorry Bruce,the gang is all busy with their own boat things....... Peter Lenihan
Re: Chebacco Knockdown (6 messages)
Sat Aug 30 2003
... about your ballast keel. How much does this weigh, and do you think you might have gone over without it? I see there is a deeper rudder that goes with
Kingston Messabout forecast (1 message)
Sun Aug 31 2003
Just saw the long range forecast for next weekend, and it s PERFECT! Party cloudy, NO RAIN!, daytime highs 22 C (70 F) night lows 10 C (50 F). No guarantees,
Re: chat (11 messages)
Sun Aug 31 2003
I m there now alllll aaalone.