December 2006
Re: Champlain slow progress.......... (4 messages)
Fri Dec 01 2006
... maudite anglais ? Jah na comprendez pass tabernac Peeaire! Nels
Re: Birdwatcher 2 FOR SALE (3 messages)
Sat Dec 02 2006
I used a small galvenized trailer. I thougth it would be to small but I extended the skides and few feet and the Birdwatcher balances nicley on it. I was very
Re: [bolger] Expired orthopedic casting tape (2 messages)
Sun Dec 03 2006
I ve used this stuff as emergency patching aboard, I believe it is a type of water-activated polyurethane resin. Paul Esterle Freelance Boating Writer Columbia
2007 Coot Calendar (1 message)
Mon Dec 04 2006
Once again I m making a calendar with photos from the various gatherings of our local messabout group. I m guessing the price this year will be $17 plus
Re:Steel ASharpies/Lions Paw update/Weston Martyr (11 messages)
Mon Dec 04 2006
ps Chesterfield canal cuckoos were 72ft long which makes WM look relatively fat.Unfortunately the last original one fell apart under the tender care of the
contact (1 message)
Tue Dec 05 2006
Have just had a 45 minute phone call from Phil and Suzanne! It seems they are doing some spring cleaning and found a CD full of our Bolger boats that my
Re: water ballast vs lead, iron, etc (25 messages)
Tue Dec 05 2006
Thanks for warning me about lathe. I would want to do any scarfing myself. Regarding the enthusiasm problem, middle school kids can get enthused about
Re: Bolger's power mitihulls (23 messages)
Thu Dec 07 2006
Kristine, you have probably already seen this. But it comes as close to being economical, fast to build, resaleable, and seriously useful as one is likely to
What I remember from my Lions Paw visit (1 message)
Sat Dec 09 2006
Yeah, it s only a hours drive up there for us and I beat MYSELF up for no camera. I may be going back in a week or so and will shoot pix if so. Allan said he
Re: Breweries and parking (1 message)
Mon Dec 11 2006
Chester,Roger,Krisse and Garth. Thanks for the replies! Checking the marinas makes good sense. Fortunately my guidebooks give good info on the marinas. I
Re: Walkure in Mobile (4 messages)
Tue Dec 12 2006
Mike Just a small adendum to Greg Carlsons post. Pirates Cove, that last I heard was still suffering from Ivan and Katrina. If they are up and running be aware
Re: Fast Motorsailer 32 Footer?? (7 messages)
Tue Dec 12 2006
... time live-a-board coastal trawler - to cruise the Pacific coast of Canada and the USA (and Mexico?). ... longer/stretched version of the Fast Motorsailer?
Micro at Duckworks (1 message)
Fri Dec 15 2006
Hi all, My Micro and Long Micro radar has detected a new blip, in Italy. Another Italian Micro, and Duckworks Magazine has the scoop.
Romp down under (1 message)
Sat Dec 16 2006
Ah! The joy of finding some thing new at the end of a night of sleepless googling. A page story with photos of Romp Beluga Two . Wouldn t have known to look
Re: Birdwatcher vs. Birdwatcher II (5 messages)
Sat Dec 16 2006
I agree that BWI is probably slightly easier to build, but sitting on a damp floor does not appeal to me. the insulation is not too expensive and does not
Re: My recent 38 Lions Paw visit/viewing/our liveaboard heresy (35 messages)
Sat Dec 16 2006
... The master of sharpiedom has designed various other boats that would be easier to live on than Lion s Paw which, among other things, lacks standing
Tennessee rough riders (1 message)
Sun Dec 17 2006
Sharpies are known for harsh ride due to the relative flatness of the hull. Bolger boats take this flatness to the extreme as a means of enabling simple
"Woodenboat" (1 message)
Sun Dec 17 2006
I am sorting books for our local libraries annual book sale. I ve come across a copy of Canoeing Michigan Rivers by Jerry Dennis and Craig Date. There is
Sailing report - Bolger Light Scooner - Houston, tx (1 message)
Mon Dec 18 2006
Just a quick sailing report. I m in Houston, TX, and met up with the Sea Scout group for a little sail at Northshore Park in The Woodlands, TX (about 6 miles
Re: [bolger] Bruce ,about right angle grinders (22 messages)
Tue Dec 19 2006
I have a setup like this for a 6 grinder; installed on my 4.5 dewalt. It is a handfull and not for onehand sculpting, but it will eat most anything. Clyde
Re: Spur 11 price for plan (7 messages)
Tue Dec 19 2006
Whalewatcher??????? cheers Andy Airey(tongue firmly in cheek) ___________________________________________________________ Now you can scan emails quickly with
Re: [bolger] Bantam Boater nabbed for Nudity (2 messages)
Wed Dec 20 2006
Well sorry to hear you got caught with your pants down.... But most of those people know where all the little hiddie holes are! Yes most of the time they are
Huge load of boat building plywood ... (10 messages)
Thu Dec 21 2006
... If anyone *really* wants 400+ sheets of excellent boat building plywood -- 100% Meranti (Red Lauan) plies with NO CORE VOIDS and NO PLASTIC FILLER and WBP
Re: [bolger] Single Handed Schooner Keel (1 message)
Fri Dec 22 2006
I vote for heavy and unweildy. In fitting my daggerboard (keel) on my SHS I first used a small multiple block and tackle but now have a chain hoist on it
Re: [bolger] Maximo's Auxiliary (4 messages)
Fri Dec 22 2006
Hola, Maximo, and thanks for the information. I have a 30 troller-type boat and I am considering the boats you mention and others for tenders, but as with
Re: Box keel (13 messages)
Sat Dec 23 2006
Batteries make great ballast but aren t you risking a short circuit by having them in the bilge if you ship too much water. cheers andrew airey ps Happy
Re: Peep Hen (4 messages)
Sun Dec 24 2006
... Bolger s Different Boats. It s not a bad idea, thought I might prefer the Micro. If I ever get it built. Merry Christmas Charles Rouse ... - ... many
Re: Paradox-like Design (6 messages)
Sun Dec 24 2006
Yes George. Fiji Yawl by Bolger could be the ticket. Look in Bolger Cartoons - Files for Fiji Yawl. And you could bring all the family. Roger, de Matane,Qué.
MERRY CHRISTMAS BOLGERADOS!! (2 messages)
Sun Dec 24 2006
May all you boat dreams come true whether you are building planning to build or just plain boat crazy! keep a good thought for those you love and those who are
Re: Martha Jane in my Minds Eye (2 messages)
Thu Dec 28 2006
As you probably know Bolger did at least one pedal boat of that type, it s in one of the books. Might give you what you want as a departure.
Re: Micro, Matilda Jean's outing this Christmas... (9 messages)
Sun Dec 31 2006
Yes Graeme, Actually I can t now see why I thought the whole thing was such a t0-do?? Anyway, it really is much easier than I had decided that it was...beats
Re: [bolger] Re: Rescue Minor (7 messages)
Sun Dec 31 2006
You know the Alligators tunnle looks like what Higgens used on the LCP and LCVP in world war 2 they were both about 36 feet, right at 9 feet on the chines and
Thanks to all! (1 message)
Sun Dec 31 2006
Excellent technical and philosophical input from many group members regarding Micro, her keel, her towing, etc. Must now make sawdust and post photos. Josh