September 2003
Re: Messabout long term forcast (2 messages)
Mon Sep 01 2003
... the ... Canada ... And ... I m wearing my knees out praying for DRY weather,more on the cool side then hot-n-muggy! Peter Lenihan
Re: Bolger design # 250 - All Weather Houseboat (5 messages)
Mon Sep 01 2003
... Thanks for the directions, Peter. All Weather Houseboat is nothing like I had hoped it might be - it s way, way beyond my available resources, needs - or
Re: Tims module (4 messages)
Mon Sep 01 2003
I would like a list for the carrier to,I wanne be ready for next World greatest:Canadian Messaboat of the 1000 lakes. ... retired ... Timmy ... the
Re: [bolger] Re: Help me build Surf (12 messages)
Mon Sep 01 2003
Great Idea!!! Off to the Sailmakers house we go!!! ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design
Re: [bolger] Re: H&HS update (4 messages)
Mon Sep 01 2003
I think it has to do with our basic optimism. Boats that are 1/2 way done are 90% completed (it looks 90% done). The final cost will be approximately twice our
Martha Jane for sale? (1 message)
Mon Sep 01 2003
Hi - I ve been lightly kicking around the idea of selling my Martha Jane and moving back into the lake-based power boat genre for a while.
Clamps! C lamps! Clamps! (1 message)
Tue Sep 02 2003
4 C clamps, my kingsdom for a clamp. We have discovered after rigorous testing that 4 inch throat C clamps seem to offer the quickest, easiest to align and
Re: Misnomer (was FAsTopaz) (4 messages)
Tue Sep 02 2003
... wrote: I m a jerk, but I m not the jerk you think I am. Nah! HEY you guys! Stop calling Sam a jerk. No one with the intelligence and good taste to like
Re: Friday nite Messabout wine & cheese. (2 messages)
Tue Sep 02 2003
... Monsieur Le Baron de Kingston, Would it be at all possible to have some clear driving directions to the wine-n-cheese from the Alexander Henry? I doesn t
directions to wine and cheese (1 message)
Tue Sep 02 2003
From the Alexander Henry, which is on Ontario Street. Leaving the AH parking lot, turn right on Ontario St. Drive along across the harbour bridge, past Royal
Re: wine and cheese (3 messages)
Tue Sep 02 2003
Lincoln, I m not very confident in Peter s description of how much hooch you re allowed to bring in duty free. I do believe that each adult on board can bring
Re: [bolger] Messabout Finale (2 messages)
Wed Sep 03 2003
oink@paradise.net.nz wrote: How about a closing spectacular? A viking funeral for the TIMS! I reckon fully moduled up, a horizon to horizon wall of fire
Re: [bolger] Re: Chebacco plans (3 messages)
Thu Sep 04 2003
I misspoke when I said my plans included all versions. The motorsailer is not included. I wonder if it s a different design number, like the Chebacco 25.
Caution, No sign for Rideau Acres at Kingston Messabout (1 message)
Thu Sep 04 2003
Attention Kingston Messabouters The is NO sign at the turn to Rideau Acres campground off of highway 15. There is a green with white print highway name sign
RE : [bolger] Re: Sneakeasy "Katie" report (9 messages)
Fri Sep 05 2003
You should try to do the first layer of underwater paint with pitch epoxy.. Works great...see : HYPERLINK
Re: sputtering 4 strokes (20 messages)
Fri Sep 05 2003
While my 199x vintage Evinrude Yachtwin is not a 4-stroke it is just as susceptible to gas contamination as any engine. I do a few simple procedures on a
help with carsons hull program (1 message)
Fri Sep 05 2003
im useing carlsons hull program quite a bit latly and was wondering what the limiting speed calculation is telling me. am i correct in thinking the higher in
Re: marine sealant (7 messages)
Fri Sep 05 2003
I think it has already been covered in recent posts, but to pull it all together check out: http://www.bosunsupplies.com/Mounting.cfm It talks about mounting
Urk. (1 message)
Fri Sep 05 2003
I m running behind, and our chances of making it to Kingston before Bruce s party closes are slim to none. We ll see everyone tomorrow, with Gull and Frosty
Re: Packing list for the weekend (8 messages)
Sat Sep 06 2003
... They re in the boat, actually. The sail is still in the basement; must remember to fetch it before we leave. -- Sue -- (leaving in half an hour) -- Susan
Chat in B1 or B2 tonight?? (1 message)
Sun Sep 07 2003
Stephan
Re: Chebacco questions (7 messages)
Sun Sep 07 2003
Check the old Chebacco News. Fraser Howell and Chris Bennett built a strip planked Chebacco. Fraser sent in some pictures and decriptions that were posted in
Chat now? (7 messages)
Sun Sep 07 2003
Hi guys, I m going in, anyone else care to join? Bruce Hector
Re: Kingston Messabout Successful (11 messages)
Sun Sep 07 2003
... I am soooo jealous! ...and cannot wait for pictures!
two intrepid chatters online now (1 message)
Mon Sep 08 2003
Come on in ya all!
AF3 (4 messages)
Mon Sep 08 2003
... I have plans for the Toon2 if you are interested. This is the multichine version of the AF3. I didn t build it because I found a Hartley TS16 fixer-upper
Thanks to Bruce! (1 message)
Mon Sep 08 2003
We had an awesome time at the messabout this weekend. Paddling our Toto and Piragua out on the lake, exploring the little islands (a favorite with my
RE: [bolger] Short list of Boat Books (6 messages)
Mon Sep 08 2003
Six copies on Alibris starting at $49.95 up to $79.95. I m keeping mine for investment purposes, although I must confess I ve reaped many times those sums in
Re: Messabout photos (2 messages)
Mon Sep 08 2003
It looks like everyone had I great time wish I could have been there. ... callendars.
Cheers to Bruce! (1 message)
Mon Sep 08 2003
It was an incredible experience for my family and I. It was great to geek out on boats without shame or embarrassment, make new friends and finally meet old
Re: [bolger] MAIB Articles? (2 messages)
Mon Sep 08 2003
... Dunno, but if someone can get me xeroxes I ll be happy to post them on my website in an electronic version. -- Craig O Donnell Sinepuxent Ancestors & Boats
RE: [bolger] Re: O'Banion's Tahiti (7 messages)
Mon Sep 08 2003
Yes, I read that, and I think the article said it should be finished in about a year, which would be about now. --FrankB ... From: Frank San Miguel
Re: Sneakeasy, & silicon carbide grit (2 messages)
Tue Sep 09 2003
... to the ... two ... know ... Another source for carbide in larger grits and in limited quantities is DeepRock drilling (I assume a website is available).
thanks Bruce! (1 message)
Tue Sep 09 2003
Had a great time at the messabout, well worth the LOOONG drive and any worries about possibile officious foolishness at the border. Will have to buy new wallet
Re: Initial pics -- 2003 Ontario Messabout (6 messages)
Tue Sep 09 2003
... interested in the Champlain Power Sharpie and appreciate seeing those 2 pics. Anyone know where this one came from? ... Aloha - Jack Spoering - Ft
Re: [bolger] Re: Short list of Boat Books (kind of long) (4 messages)
Tue Sep 09 2003
Well, most of my favorites showed up, but you re missing: The Sailmaker s Apprentice by Emiliano Marino, International Marine, 1994, ISBN 0-07-157980-X. Fine
Re: Boathenge rules! (1 message)
Tue Sep 09 2003
... Very nice Bruce........but will she float! The again,you could fill each TIMBIT with styrofoam,secure them together in that upright postion and build a
Re: 'Saran Wrap' & Polyester Film (1 message)
Tue Sep 09 2003
Garth & Don, From the FWIW department . . . First, I ve used the Saran Wrap trick for a small OVERHEAD repair I had to do in the quarterberth of my Potter19.
Messabout Pics (1 message)
Tue Sep 09 2003
I posted my pics of the messabout at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Michalak_boats_photos_only_2 . Jim NJ
Ed's Surfer Girl (1 message)
Wed Sep 10 2003
See Ed s Surf in the files section of Bolger 3. I took a vid of her 3/4 done. Tell me what you think. Thanks...
Re: Polyester film -- sources (7 messages)
Wed Sep 10 2003
I got a reply today from John Blazy listing sources for the polyester ... Sorry for the delay. Been busy on the boat getting ready for launching in Northern
Hawkeye plans available (1 message)
Wed Sep 10 2003
Hi Group I have decided not to build a Bolger Hawkeye and have a brand new set of unused plans for sale. I paid $100 for them and will sell them for $80 post
Re: Kingston Messabout pics (3 messages)
Wed Sep 10 2003
... responding to your ... extra ... room on ... my ... explain ... messabout ... suppose I ... 16 MB for 35 pics! Those need to be compressed. Did you get
kingston messabout (1 message)
Wed Sep 10 2003
Congratulations to Bruce and Elaine for hosting a wonderful, fun filled and informative messabout. The location and events were perfect. Next year can t come
A new tool for scarfing plywood-invisable joints (1 message)
Thu Sep 11 2003
Hello all of my fellow Bolgeristas! It has been some time since I have posted but I have been busy writing and testing tools for my column at Duckworks and
Re: [bolger] Duckworks TIMS article (4 messages)
Thu Sep 11 2003
Bruce Hector, organizer of the event and captain of the TIMS unit beamed from ear to ear. Boy, that s a big one Bruce! What d you use for bait? Did it taste
Hawkeye Plans Sold! (1 message)
Thu Sep 11 2003
Thanks group, the plans have sold already! Steve Bosquette
Re: Richmond VA get togther Sept 13 (4 messages)
Thu Sep 11 2003
The forecast is not looking too good for this weekend - thunderstorms Friday and showers Saturday - this one might be a bust. I ll be there if the weather
re: preglassing (2 messages)
Thu Sep 11 2003
One possible solution to the lack of chemical bonding would be to run a length of strong (maybe glass reinforced) plastic tape around the edges of the panels
Scow was Re: Kingston Yambo-ree, Michalak Group Photos, #21 of 26 (1 message)
Thu Sep 11 2003
I had a chance to sail this. It was very slow, but fun. Used a sail made for sailing canoes. Windward ability seemed poor but that may be because it kept
haiku (1 message)
Thu Sep 11 2003
Evoked by Boatbuilding For Beginners On the sunlit porch The mast waits for more C-clamps
Re: [bolger] The addiction has started (3 messages)
Fri Sep 12 2003
If you want a driftbaot that s works good in the fast water, but also works good in flat water, even with an outboard motor, consider a Rapid Robert, designed
New poll for bolger (38 messages)
Fri Sep 12 2003
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the bolger group: Who would like to attend a messabout with Phil and Suzanne (They probably won t be
New Poll: will you attend? (1 message)
Fri Sep 12 2003
What do you say we get a real headcount? http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bolger/surveys?id=1135372 I made my vote! :-)
Re: Kingston Yambo-ree, Michalak Group Photos, #21 of 26 (4 messages)
Fri Sep 12 2003
Sorry about that. I added a photo of the Double Brick right side up. As for the photos all being in one spot, I have an Idea. I ll start a group dedicated to
[no subject] (1 message)
Fri Sep 12 2003
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/messabout/join Everyone that I ve chatted with wished that all the pictures from the messabout were posted in one place. I
New Group (1 message)
Fri Sep 12 2003
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/messabout/join I couldn t get the link to underline so you re going to have to type it in (I m technologically declined).
Re: light schooner (16 messages)
Fri Sep 12 2003
The plans are available via http://www.instantboats.com/ or directly from Mr. Bolger. His contact info is posted in numerous places on this site. Instant
Re: [bolger] Re: Preglassing and polyester film (5 messages)
Fri Sep 12 2003
Or you can spend $3 or $4 at your local hardware store, or Lee Valley or Wood Craft or ... Put scraper cabinet wood into Google and jump back. It s a MUST
Re: [bolger] foam fill the mast - unsinkable (2 messages)
Sat Sep 13 2003
I just filled the ends of my mast for the Trilars. It s a 2 sched. 40 which makes it about just over 2 1/4 wide. I have the two part foam from RAKA so I
Re: [bolger] Re: Kingston Messabout (16 messages)
Sat Sep 13 2003
Bruce Hector was kind enough to give me a list of Owners for the boats at Kingston Messabout. I ve just updated the site. www.4dw.net/cosailor/messabout.htm
Re: [bolger] OT Baltimore/DC area (6 messages)
Sat Sep 13 2003
Anapolis was my favorite, back when I was commuting to Columbia from Louisville. A friend showed me that, if you re both wearing suits and walking in step
Re: [bolger] Savannah (2 messages)
Sat Sep 13 2003
I posted this a while back and got no response. I am still looking for suggestions of activities in the area. I am going to be coming off of the group for a
Bantam Upgrade photos removed (1 message)
Sat Sep 13 2003
Sorry for the bad scans, I removed the photos.
RE: [bolger] Re: 'foam filled mast' (2 messages)
Sat Sep 13 2003
Howdy Lew ... A great Idea. Now put water ballast tanks in each sponson and keep them empty. When knocked down, pump water into the uppermost sponson. You
Viewing photos - full size? (1 message)
Sun Sep 14 2003
In the photo sections, if a photo is shown with a screen size and larger full size is there a way to view the full size ? Chris Stewart
Yellow Leaf weighing 44 lbs. (1 message)
Sun Sep 14 2003
Wanting a ligher boat for car topping, I put together a Yellow Leaf, which weighs 44 lbs, see: http://www.hallman.org/bolger/YellowLeaf/
Re: Canadian Maritime Report (9 messages)
Sun Sep 14 2003
... further. ... Those are the feries that sink with great violence on occasion. So your I60 may be better than you at first think. With amas you could go
Re: More on film and preglassing (7 messages)
Sun Sep 14 2003
... email.. ... He is really busy, all over the place building and giving workshops. A comon thread on his board is: Where is Derek.
5 online already (1 message)
Sun Sep 14 2003
Come on in to the chat room friends!
Re: [bolger] chat tonight? (6 messages)
Sun Sep 14 2003
Most of the times I ve tried I ve had trouble getting in. Just tried a few minutes ago and got in no problem. I ll try and get back in again later when you all
Re: Shoal draft cruising (1 message)
Sun Sep 14 2003
I found an interesting site that may help you in deciding how much of a blow can be handled in a sharpie. Also check out their equipment review. Sincerely,
Re: Photo Question (3 messages)
Mon Sep 15 2003
Thanks, Mr. Moderator. I just uploaded three photos to Bolger3. They are in the Capt. Tom s Boats folder. The Clam boat restoration and the Sneakeasy are my
Bright Thread sighting (1 message)
Mon Sep 15 2003
Was on a lunchtime sail on Thursday and saw a Bolger Bright Thread sailing in the Boston Harbor channel. We were about an hour out and had to turn back. We
Re: Building a Rubens Nymph {long} and with apologies (1 message)
Mon Sep 15 2003
Joe, First, let me apologize for taking so long to answer . A number of boat launching and truck engine problems have eaten up my time. Free advice is worth
[bolger] Re: shoal draft cruisers (2 messages)
Tue Sep 16 2003
... Ah, Meadowlark is a great boat (though Bolger, or someone, complains that LFH managed to make a simple sharpie difficult to build). There s an article on a
Surfscoter (1 message)
Tue Sep 16 2003
If someone might have interrest, my Surfscoter 25 can be seen on Duckworksmagazine. Claus
Isabel/Shoal Draft (1 message)
Tue Sep 16 2003
From another list:
Re: [bolger] Tyson's Bolger Boat Collection From Port Sorell,Tasmania,Australia (3 messages)
Tue Sep 16 2003
Of course I will post some drawings when I eventually get some myself, though if they re the usual full size plans getting them reduced to a scannable size may
RE: [bolger] Sitka Cruiser toilet room. (19 messages)
Wed Sep 17 2003
Bob Archibald, the former owner of Wizard (AS39) had a composting toilet. Anyone know who owns this boat now? --FrankB ... From: John Spoering
Re: "abondon ship" (3 messages)
Wed Sep 17 2003
Well, maybe it isn t that bad. I built a version of the OSS for my son, and like pointy skiff it has a pretty flat bottom. And I also used exterior grade
Re: Hello to all. (12 messages)
Wed Sep 17 2003
... ago (1968), ... I was TDY (Young Tiger - KC135 tankers) at Utapao (Royal Thai Naval Air Station) and spent some time on the beach at Sattahip. We would
Re: "abandon ship" (1 message)
Wed Sep 17 2003
I suspect, if it s really leaking through the wood and not thru the screw holes or something, that the wood isn t really exterior ply. If you have some scraps,
Re: Bolger Chinese Gaff? (46 messages)
Wed Sep 17 2003
... No, they are the same section all the way. Actually, when we were racing dinghies with stressed full batten rigs, the experts always reckoned the cut of
Re: Family paddling boat? (2 messages)
Thu Sep 18 2003
... Hi Sue -- There s a prototype 15 Long Mouse that Gavin Atkin has in the Mouseboats group files. It was designed with this exactly family scenario in
Re: [bolger] FastBrick? (7 messages)
Thu Sep 18 2003
... ...and with sheets of foam flotation/insulation laminated to the inside of the bottom of the boat, I am curious, is this simply adhered? Or, is it
(1 message)
Thu Sep 18 2003
Just finishing 20 Bolger houseboat.... has anybody seen one or built one ? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: PL 9000? (2 messages)
Thu Sep 18 2003
I ve no idea Marc. I know Lew Clayman (Lew, are you on this group?) has said Accept no substitutes. . Personally, considering we re only talking a few $$
Re: Thomaston Galley help (3 messages)
Thu Sep 18 2003
This book from Payson features a detailed building sequence for the Galley, including many construction pix. http://www.instantboats.com/gbyob.htm It may be
Re: [bolger] 20'houseboat (2 messages)
Thu Sep 18 2003
This is Bolger s design # ??? Do you have any photos posted ? Rick-
Re: [bolger] Re: Thompsons Waterseal? (6 messages)
Thu Sep 18 2003
I used bondo over epoxy/fiberglass and then just good ole 20 year exterior latex Bill Derby ... From: Mark To: bolger@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September
Re: Bevel Angels-Black Gauntlet (2 messages)
Thu Sep 18 2003
... Probably not. What bevel do you need? In the drawnings printed in The Folding Schooner, there are a bunch of bevels illustrated at the top of the lines
Re: Hey lenihan! (2 messages)
Thu Sep 18 2003
... and ... Hi Don, No need to holler,I hear ya! Glad to hear that PCB& F s replied promptly.......nothing like getting your answers straight from the horses
Re: Hiking board on a Gypsy (2 messages)
Fri Sep 19 2003
... wrote: As it is, I doubt I will ever use the ... counterbalance ... Considering that the other option is apparently letting her fall by the wayside from
Re: LESTAT has sailed off into the sunset (10 messages)
Fri Sep 19 2003
... Champlain a Windmere or is Windmere a Champlain or are they un-related Don, CHAMPLAIN is a Bolger design of 22 and WINDERMERE is the big sister at 31 .I m
Harr! (1 message)
Fri Sep 19 2003
Avast, ye scurvy swabs! Tis International Talk Like A Pirate Day today! http://www.talklikeapirateday.com/ Harr, mateys! -- The Dread Pirate Davis
Re: [bolger] Re: Kiln dried Douglas Fir (8 messages)
Sat Sep 20 2003
Rick, I miss it sometimes but at 44 I really don t want to climb anymore especially since I m 50lbs over weight. I now sell bulbs and perennials to the garden
Re: [bolger] Flood of Virus 'messages' (2 messages)
Sat Sep 20 2003
Ron, I ve got 46 yesterday and another 21 today...most which are spoofs of Microsoft updates . I ve checked all of the many addresses associated with these
Re: [bolger] Re: Knots {was CarTopping} (5 messages)
Sat Sep 20 2003
Ron, The official name of at least one monk s belt knot is capuchin knot , it s a multiple overhand carefully tightened to form an oval knot with the cord
Re: [bolger] Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival (2 messages)
Sun Sep 21 2003
... I ll be there with my world s slowest rehab Birdwatcher . -- Craig O Donnell Sinepuxent Ancestors & Boats
Re: [bolger] Re: Cartopping (4 messages)
Sun Sep 21 2003
Search for tubular webbing on West Marines site or cut and paste this URL if you want to see what it looks like. Lots of deep water cruisers use it for a
Chatting now! (1 message)
Sun Sep 21 2003
6 online now, from Belgium, Spain, California, Ontario, Quebec and Denver. With such an eclectic group, how can you resist? Come on in. Bruce Hector
Re: [bolger] Re: Bolger boat for sale on Ebay (5 messages)
Mon Sep 22 2003
The same people tried to sell the same kayak about six months ago, but the reserve was $1900. I guess the guy want s to get money for the labor for building
save my friend from mediocrity (1 message)
Mon Sep 22 2003
A friend is thinking about getting a skiff or runabout with maybe a 30 horse motor to take his wife and kids around Salem harbor (near Boston) and nearby
Re: [bolger] Re: Olefin? - Xynole... (20 messages)
Mon Sep 22 2003
That was the one on this group about using Polyester Film that Garth started. I found it fascinating and will try it some day. He reported and article on
Re: Rose & Israel (3 messages)
Mon Sep 22 2003
There was an article in one of the Canadian papers about a Canadian who is an expert on naval history, particularly the Napoleonic period, was an advisor on
Re: Re: CarTopping, which way up? (18 messages)
Mon Sep 22 2003
I prefer the straps where you tug on the end and then flip down a buckle to hold. I think the ratchet type are powerful enough to crush your boat, rack, or
Re: [bolger] Bolger hollywood?-Hector's Carrier (21 messages)
Mon Sep 22 2003
... Would Bruce Hector really build an aircraft carrier? I ve seen his idea proposal to Bolger and it certainly looks interesting but the cost would be huge,
Re: [bolger] Re: Glue/Epoxy - building a Teal (9 messages)
Mon Sep 22 2003
Lincoln, Your right! Also Larry at RAKA is always available to answer questions. I you figure out the cost per ounce for titebond vs Raka you find very little
Re: [bolger] Plywood prices (8 messages)
Mon Sep 22 2003
... Charles, I suspect that they ve become quite addicted to the current pricing. Georgia Pacific and Durango both closed sawmills in my area recently, both of
RE: [bolger] re: shoal draft cruising (5 messages)
Tue Sep 23 2003
Another is Fiji. I think there s a file at Bolger2 in file called big boats, or big sharpies, or something like that. --FrankB ... From: Philip Smith
Re: Fisherman's Skiff (5 messages)
Tue Sep 23 2003
Several years ago, when I was looking at skiff designs, I had a discussion with Dynamite Payson. While Pointy Skiff goes together nicely, Fisherman s
Re: [bolger] Nylon Cleats (4 messages)
Tue Sep 23 2003
... Noooo0 reason, but use nice large cleats. See the Cheap Pages for many patterns for cleats U Make U Sef. -- Craig O Donnell Sinepuxent Ancestors & Boats
Re: steam bent wood (1 message)
Wed Sep 24 2003
Thomas Firth Jones recommends Sassafras
Re: [bolger] Re: Steam bent frames. (12 messages)
Wed Sep 24 2003
... I found it fascinating to compare Bolger s take on the minimal, frugal daysailer to L.F. Herreshoff s. LFH s Rozinante is much more beautiful, but PCB s is
Plastic Smoothing method for Fiberglass (1 message)
Wed Sep 24 2003
FWIW, I used a variation on this method the other day to repair a plastic seat on an old canoe. The previous owner had lost a bolt and let the seat hang by
Re: [bolger] That Power Cat (2 messages)
Wed Sep 24 2003
Craig, I am the lucky successor owner of St. Jan the Martyr, and she is right here on the Delmarva peninsula. Feel free to e-mail me directly with any
Re: Plastic smoothing (1 message)
Thu Sep 25 2003
Someone was asking about glass weight. I d recommend 6 oz where you need abrasion resistance. If weight is critical, then 1 0z glass where you only need to
Re: Haz Mat suit (1 message)
Thu Sep 25 2003
Further idea re Haz Mat: make sure you can open the hood really fast in case someone trips over the cord. Or especially if some prankster switches the hose
Bolger dory plans on ebay (1 message)
Thu Sep 25 2003
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4248&item=3147333884 I have to sell some plans so I can have a boat drawn up. Mike
Bolger Proa Racer - historical design (1 message)
Fri Sep 26 2003
The first Bolger design ever to draw my attention, was his entry in a major design competition, sponsered by the venerable english magazine, Yachting World,
Re: [bolger] Re: Caveat re;Plastic Smoothing method for Fiberglass. (26 messages)
Fri Sep 26 2003
Yep, they are noisy, and some of the dust gets through the filter. Try one of those dustless sanding setups for drywall, i.e. bubble the dirty air through a
Re: [bolger] Seabird '86 (2 messages)
Fri Sep 26 2003
I have it. If you want to send me your snail mail address off-list, I ll run a copy and stick it in an envelope. An e-mail attachment would get pretty long if
Re: Hector's Aircraft Carrier-ideal plane (16 messages)
Fri Sep 26 2003
... snip ... Yes. Obsolete lithium ion cell phone battery. ... snip ... snip I dunno. It was so easy I have to think SOMEONE else has done it.
Bolger Seabird Doghouse Picture (1 message)
Fri Sep 26 2003
I have posted a picture of the Seabird Doghouse vesion to the Photo section of this Group, under Seabird . Bolger says this is the version he prefers. DonB
Re: shoal draft cruising-Yadda Yadda Yadda (92 messages)
Sat Sep 27 2003
In fact, Deutz offers an cabin heater option. Deutz engines are not like diesel truck engines. There is no glycol-water coolant. Instead, oil circulates
A Most Useful Tool! (1 message)
Sun Sep 28 2003
I needed to do some repairs in the bilgeboard cases of Alisa and couldn t get my grinder, random orbital sander or mini belt sander in there. I tried making
pics from conroe messabout (1 message)
Sun Sep 28 2003
The photos of the Conroe Messabout on Sep 20th 2003 are uploaded: http://www.shortypen.com/events/conroe6/ Had a really fun time, and we ran a $50 sailboat
Re: hp, hull, what happens? (5 messages)
Sun Sep 28 2003
Keep in mind that, for a relatively slow hull (i.e. not a light planing skiff) a 4 stroke will swing a bigger prop and probably give more thrust for the same
Re: Leeboard pivot (4 messages)
Sun Sep 28 2003
Our Brick weighs 75 pounds or so. I think in your weight calculations, you forgot to subtract all that framing wood that could be eliminated. Plus you could
Re: Brick weights (1 message)
Sun Sep 28 2003
Lincoln, You caught me. I did provide the rosy scenario. Wanting to be sure the boat would be any easy cartopper, most all was weighed before it went together.
Chat ????? (1 message)
Sun Sep 28 2003
See you soon Stephan
RE: [bolger] hp, hull, etc. (5 messages)
Mon Sep 29 2003
Generally speaking, my first impression that my 6 hp Seagull needs fuel is when it simply quits, solving the engine off issue. The tank is, I think,
Re: Seabird on the water. (8 messages)
Mon Sep 29 2003
Thanks for the reply, yes, I agree, these boats are never done . Every spring, I do a project or two to improve my Long Micro...all part of the fun...
Re: which bolger design has (7 messages)
Mon Sep 29 2003
You might want to look at either Gypsy or the Thomaston Galley. Both are just shy of 16 ft. I don t know if they can be lengthened by 18 to make 17 feet.
RE: Laminated Bends and Glues (was Steam Bent Frames) (2 messages)
Mon Sep 29 2003
... Matt, The sides on mine stiffened up greatly after adding plywood end decks. Mark
Re: [bolger] Honey...I shrank the boat! (2 messages)
Mon Sep 29 2003
... Be sure to have a dance party on the upright bottom before adding the hull panels and roof. If you wait til after the guest list will have to be cut in
Re: Sneakeasy-like boat (12 messages)
Mon Sep 29 2003
Thanks Chris. If I go digging I should have that issue of MAIB. Steve H
Re: [bolger] Re: Epoxy and Wal-Mart 30 mil Plastic (9 messages)
Tue Sep 30 2003
One mil = one thousandth of an inch. So yes, technically we are talking milli-inches.
Kelly axe update (1 message)
Tue Sep 30 2003
After following the leads you all gave me I now know that that kelly axe from Canada was made at the welland Vale Manufacturing Plant in St catharines Ontario
Re: [bolger] Folding schooner out of storage, outboards, Hello to Tyson (3 messages)
Tue Sep 30 2003
Too many Tysons, eh? pauldayau wrote:waltzing matilda is out of storage after being covered up for 7 monthsdue to lack of