December 2003
Re: [bolger] Re: bigger,better,bantam (7 messages)
Mon Dec 01 2003
Just down the road from me. I m in Dunedin which is just north of Clearwater. Have fun while you are here. Bill ... __________________________________ Do you
The Tuma Catboat (1 message)
Mon Dec 01 2003
The new MAIB has a nice article by John Tuma about the use of a vang on his gaff cat. The vang was specified by PCB. Is this boat the Spartina adaptation? It
Re: New fellow (10 messages)
Tue Dec 02 2003
... mais oui, en Francais! http://cf.geocities.com/lecabotin/
Re: [bolger] trailerability / usability (2 messages)
Wed Dec 03 2003
And if you live in said boat too, you will realize the greatest bargin. The line between work/play should disapeer and not just for the retired... Ken so
Re: [bolger] Re: Bolger motorsailor catamaran? (4 messages)
Wed Dec 03 2003
HI Max - If you want to see a really large Bolger Motor Sailing Catamaran check out Double Eagle . There are pictures on the www.multihullboatbuilders.com
RE: [bolger] Re: workshop flooring (4 messages)
Thu Dec 04 2003
Ahhh, my kind of guy! ... Peter Lenihan,who never inhaled,snorted,toked,sniffed,eaten or even licked the stuff but doesn t mind guzzeling beer by the litre for
RE: [bolger] Master and Commander article (2 messages)
Thu Dec 04 2003
Suddenly all things became possible. ... From: chodges31711 [mailto:chodges@americus.net] There is also a third good article about the Wright Brothers and a
RE: [bolger] Yawl Text (3 messages)
Sun Dec 07 2003
... Naw, actually I have some canoe-yawl information online (Canoe Sailing Resources pages) and have been compiling some more. -- Craig O Donnell Sinepuxent
Re: Otter I and Otter II (11 messages)
Sun Dec 07 2003
... Just looked Otter II up in _Different Boats_, and find that Otter II is kind of like a shrunken Black Skimmer. Seems like a useful camping / trailing boat.
Re: Plywood Canoe Yawl hull model. (7 messages)
Mon Dec 08 2003
... (written ... boat has ... fairing ... any ... Yes, as I already mentioned it is possible to design a boat with a motorwell - my post was to point out that
Re: MAIB - PDF edition (25 messages)
Mon Dec 08 2003
... postal ... idled ... We re so lucky to have a reliable mail service - I hadn t realised. ... They probably don t realise their mistake. ... It s been on
Re: Auroco Ply Update, where to buy? (3 messages)
Tue Dec 09 2003
Chris, I wasn t taking you to task for your speling:-) The word being in the Spanish language, all vowels are pronounced. At the sales desk, I asked for
Re: [bolger] Micro in Old Hickory TN (2 messages)
Tue Dec 09 2003
John, where in Old Hickory? I am interested in a Micro. I live in Chattanooga. Thanks, Frank Woods
Re: Dingy/Top Slot top cover? (123 messages)
Tue Dec 09 2003
... A good idea, until the rainy day when you want to *use* the dinghy. I suppose you could drape a tarp over the slot on those rainy days.
Construction started, and another question. (1 message)
Wed Dec 10 2003
I ve started construction (or perpetrated construction depending on your point of view :o)) on a Light Scooner. Since it is presently too cold in the garage
Bolger Catalog (1 message)
Wed Dec 10 2003
Bolger is a lot closer to 80 than he is to 70, born in 1927. I can see why he doesn t want to go through the hassle of making a catalog now. We ve only got so
Re: which site to buy from? (1 message)
Wed Dec 10 2003
I must have missed something. Where is this complaint from PB&F? Is it something recent? I can only recall two times that Bolger addressed this issue in print.
Re: Catalogue Enquiry (3 messages)
Wed Dec 10 2003
I agree. It s a hoot to call him. Of course his stock answer is Did you read the plans? . Once Ma answered and said, No, Harold s not here, he s out on a
Re: [bolger] Re: Common Sense Boats which site to buy from? (23 messages)
Thu Dec 11 2003
... .................^^^^^^ Better put, builders . There just might be a real market selling to the dreamers. Lower the prices on plans, selling them as
Redmond Elver vs Micro - Re: Great Lake Cruiser (19 messages)
Thu Dec 11 2003
... Hi John, Sorry about the delay in replying but things have been busy :-) Either boat will fair very well if built with care and good materials.The Elver
Re: Which SITE to buy from ? (4 messages)
Thu Dec 11 2003
... Read message 1250 on this group. PB&F explain that LaRowe had the right to sell his plans with a royalty payment remitted to PCB *and* with the condition
Re: ' Canadian brewskis' (2 messages)
Fri Dec 12 2003
... Anytime Ron! But whats with that pedestrian selection of malt juice,eh? I was thinkin of expanding the palate more towards the likes of some
Re: My boat photo index (2 messages)
Fri Dec 12 2003
... Bruce, Very nice indeed! It is nice to see a Bolger presence outside of the Group.:-) Peter Lenihan
Re: happy holiday (2 messages)
Fri Dec 12 2003
... I m reading this wish reading it twice trying to make sense trying to be nice but nothing makes much sense to me.
Re: In defence of Bernie (2 messages)
Fri Dec 12 2003
... I hope my posts have not been too harsh on Bernie Wolfard, as I too owe him a debt for introducing me to Phil Bolger boat designs. I read and re-read his
Re: [bolger] Re: Dynamite trivia ...Name (6 messages)
Sat Dec 13 2003
Because of his slow seeming wit that suddenly explodes into brilliance on reflection!! I read this somewhere, something about Bolger saying that Dynamite
Bantam Name (1 message)
Sat Dec 13 2003
Cock o the Walk --- Old Navy expression meaning the best ship in the fleet . I do like Prairie Chicken though . Bud
Re: canoe yawl centerboards (4 messages)
Sat Dec 13 2003
... called a daggerboard I think. Cheers, Nels
Re: New Photos uploaded. (6 messages)
Sun Dec 14 2003
... in ... Falling ... Hi Steve, Thank God for people in this group like Peter, who can see the real dangers lurking under the surface facade of seeming
Re: turtle (4 messages)
Sun Dec 14 2003
Yes, Turtle is inspired by Phil s power sharpier designs, but is John Bartlett s own baby. He freely takes the blame. There a a bit of Tennessee, Idaho,
Re: Duckworks Magazine to the rescue! (4 messages)
Mon Dec 15 2003
... (in ... it ... Bruce, Why do you have ta always ask the tuff questions? I really would like to say with booming confidence,YES, but based solely on my
RE: [bolger] Seagull disaster! (2 messages)
Mon Dec 15 2003
Stack em, Bruce, stack em.... watch the overhead under those bridges and carry plenty of duct tape! Say, does this mean Twisted Seagull will be renamed
Re: Bolger imitation (14 messages)
Tue Dec 16 2003
... volume way ... center of ... one that ... penalty for ... deeper ... Hi John, I took a closer look at the lines of the boat in question and realised that
Re: Weekend of boatbuilding (21 messages)
Tue Dec 16 2003
... guys ... alcohol ... Hi Rick, Well.....it all depends on just how cold it is:-) Otherwise,I use Industrial Formulators COLD CURE epoxy and set it in a pale
Re: narrowboat (6 messages)
Tue Dec 16 2003
Based on the results we achieved with TIMS in September, I don t think a plywood Narrowboat is beyond the realm of easy building. 1/2 plywood is plenty strong
narrowboat?? (1 message)
Tue Dec 16 2003
Thanks to all for your input on the narrowboat design. My curiosity about this option was in respose to the Home Front s desire to visit England. I considered
Re: A pile of bolger boats. (18 messages)
Wed Dec 17 2003
... Six hours after my fax ed inquiry PCB wrote: ...The throat yalyard block is intended to be slung on a pendant, to allow the block to swing with the gaff
Re: [bolger] Re: liveaboards (5 messages)
Wed Dec 17 2003
Hi Nels, Thanks again. No, I don t remember but it was about a year, year and a half before that outfit from Atlanta bought the SBJ. Best to you, boblynn
another craft (1 message)
Thu Dec 18 2003
Burt Rutan is the Phil Bolger of the aviation world. Privately Funded SpaceShipOne Breaks Sound Barrier 17 December 2003 A privately financed
Bolgeristo wintering in Florida! (1 message)
Thu Dec 18 2003
Ahoy all Bolgeristeros! This little Budding Bolger Buccaneer will be wintering in the Coquina Cove mobile home park in Largo, Florida. That s a park on the
Re: Liveaboard Sailer For One (20 messages)
Thu Dec 18 2003
... to ... Hi Don, Great to hear from you! I hope you are able to get lots of photos. This will be a historic occasion I hope you know. What would really be
Re: [bolger] Re: Cartopping two boats at once! (12 messages)
Fri Dec 19 2003
As long as the car has real gutters, we can make it work. No problem. JB
Re: Long Micro Files (2 messages)
Fri Dec 19 2003
... Hi Tom, Both files are of the same sketch with one a smaller quicker size than the other. I forwarded the larger one directly to your yahoo address. Does
RE: [bolger] RE: Cartopping two boats (2 messages)
Fri Dec 19 2003
....This has worked with two 18.5 canoes on a saab 96 (yes 3 cylinders-two cycle) Hey, I used to have one of those! Loved it. Hauled kayaks on it alot, it was
Re: JC ballast? (was Liveaboard Sailor for One) (4 messages)
Sat Dec 20 2003
Sorry to Bruce and Nels for delay in replying to you re reponces re. wounded JC. Christmas has a way of imposing its own agenda. I intend to photo-chronicle
Martha Jane Web Site Updates (1 message)
Sat Dec 20 2003
Season s Greetings, Bolgeristas, It s time for my annual contact-the-relatives-to-let-them-know-we re-alive letter, which means I had to crack down and update
RE: [bolger] Sagging gaff (13 messages)
Sat Dec 20 2003
... From: Derek Waters [mailto:dgw@direct.ca] Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 10:30 To: bolger@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [bolger] Sagging gaff ......To
Phil's Iceboat plans? (1 message)
Mon Dec 22 2003
I don t have Boats With an Open Mind , and just found out that there is a sketch of an enclosed iceboat in it. I see there is also an iceboat described by
Duckworks CD's (1 message)
Tue Dec 23 2003
Reading Poor Peter the Pirates sad tail concerning big man/little boat I was reminded that I wanted to thank Chuck and Sandra Leinweber personally for one
Green house plastic (1 message)
Wed Dec 24 2003
You might try rolling the longer length up and only rolling off enough to cover the distance between the first two surports and a little extra to get the roll
The Boat (1 message)
Thu Dec 25 2003
I uploaded a file to Bolger 3 entitled The Boat . It is an excerpt from a book I received as a Christmas gift - called The Complete Sailor by David Seidman.
Re: Bow Shed pictures.......Phase I(greenhouse plastic) (16 messages)
Thu Dec 25 2003
Hi I, at first, tried to build a bow framed structure; but found that the wood strips that I was able to get at reasonable cost were not good enough. In
Re: Pheatherwind in the Philippines phor the holiday phestivities. (2 messages)
Thu Dec 25 2003
... Now there is a man who has his priorities in proper order. And whatever you do - don t run amok with the Wokwok. Those dudes don t phool around in the
Re: Construction Photos (2 messages)
Sun Dec 28 2003
Steve, congratulations, it looks nice. Can t wait for the launch pictures. I love the building location, looks so nice and tropical, and warm.
Re: Long Micro Zephyr for sale (4 messages)
Mon Dec 29 2003
Thank you! I don t have more photos of mighty Zephyr online--there are five web pages of em now, plus the mini-FAQ--but, in case you missed it, there s a
Re: Plywood scarfs (2 messages)
Mon Dec 29 2003
... about ... undesirable it ... the same ... ample ... strong ... In a 16 hull,the best place for the scarf joints is right at the very ends of the
Re: Digest Number 1830 (2 messages)
Tue Dec 30 2003
... wrote: I have to add about 5 meters of rope, one ... Hi Steve, Very much appreciate your exposé as regards this little understood aspect of amateur
Re: bantam stretched (2 messages)
Tue Dec 30 2003
... Paul, Thanks for those illuminating pictures of John s progress.It is always a pleasure to see someones work in progress ,especially at this time of the
Re: Le Mouton Noir de Kingston... (2 messages)
Tue Dec 30 2003
... be able ... can repair ... John, I am always left with mixed feelings whenever I hear about another Canuck escaping the ravages of another Canadian
Re: 40 foot Bolger proa (7 messages)
Tue Dec 30 2003
... Dick ... Can anyone share that cartoon with the group? Todd
Re: [bolger] Summerbreeze photos (2 messages)
Tue Dec 30 2003
I think it s great and I always find pictures of boats being built very inspiring. I obtained Hawkeye plans from somebody on this list and can t wait to get
$1600 Gypsy (1 message)
Tue Dec 30 2003
Before you spend that kind of money on a Gypsy, may I suggest that you look around a bit. You could get quite a bit of sailboat for that money! I spent less
RE: [bolger] Micro trailers (was Science in the basement ) (2 messages)
Wed Dec 31 2003
Thanks for the excellent information! I ll put it to good use. Happy New Year to all Bolgerados! Paul Lefebvre ... From: Dawn and Derek [mailto:dgw@direct.ca]
Re: Price of used Gypsy? (6 messages)
Wed Dec 31 2003
... Owner says it s in great ... Fair would be pretty much what the owner is asking.It may only become unfair if you can demonstrably build the same boat,with
sea of peas (1 message)
Wed Dec 31 2003
sorry about the spelling, Ha hA, but I think it has to do with the flow of water around the chine. Dick
Re: Whalewatcher : OSPREY (8 messages)
Wed Dec 31 2003
You can email him and ask. I did so about a year ago, and he had a death in the family as I recall, which delayed building. It looks like the dates have been
Re: sea of pees (4 messages)
Wed Dec 31 2003
Hi Dick Bolger wrote an (AFAIK) unpublished article on hydrodynamics. Jim Michalak has read this article, and talks about it on his website. You ll find it in
Re: Any tips on cutting bevels with a circular saw? (8 messages)
Wed Dec 31 2003
... I am a BIG fan of Skilsaw ripping guides. So is Dynamite Payson, I recall. http://www.hallman.org/roar/Ripping.jpg Shows a picture of one in action. They
Home workshop vacuum bagging for epoxy laminating (1 message)
Wed Dec 31 2003
I ve seen info on this subject in the archives or on a link somewhere, but can,t for the life of me remember where. Can anyone help, please?
Re: Tuba ?? (3 messages)
Wed Dec 31 2003
... Hey Steve, I will sacrifice what s left of a 1.75 L. of LAMB S NAVY rum to honor the boating gods and insure a safe and memorable launching. May she float
RE: Success! was Re: [bolger] Re: Cartopping two boats at once! (2 messages)
Wed Dec 31 2003
Well, John, let s be sure to ask the critical questions when he arrives: A) Did the car pull to port, or starboard? B) Which
RE: [bolger] Re: MDO scarfing jig? (16 messages)
Wed Dec 31 2003
Thanks Nels. I thought there might be some photos of the one in WB somewhere on the net. I had found the one you mentioned here, but it s one of the better