August 2007
Reefing Little Superior - Reefing Dipping Lug Club for Brick (1 message)
Wed Aug 01 2007
To go without motor; or not? Not meant as brick throwing, but... really... I ask you, BRICK... rowing? It s pull on the oars and there s a surge forward, then
Re: [bolger] Re: Shorthanded Cruising AS19 (26 messages)
Thu Aug 02 2007
What s really smokin is the almost 7 knots Bob Larkin s Birdwatcher 2 makes with a 2 hp. Honda! Maybe I m misremembering, but the day he first launched her we
Re: Modified Super Bee (3 messages)
Fri Aug 03 2007
... * ... * ... * ... * ... * ******* That s better than 5 stars already I see an added Vee bottom aft too. What else? :-) XLNT Graeme
Re: New Name - Long Micro Modifications (2 messages)
Fri Aug 03 2007
Gene, you seem to have a clear picture in mind of what you require and what each boat will do. I ll tell you what though - I m sure I d have to get the plans
Re: Eeek!amaran (and Camper Trimaran #554) (was Flotation in an open boat [etc]) (23 messages)
Sat Aug 04 2007
Here s a neat link to a blog on beachcrusing in a Wharram Tiki 21 catamaran--not Bolger, but a great amateur-built design and a fun, excentric designer with a
Re: [bolger] Cruising the Keys (2 messages)
Sat Aug 04 2007
Michael, The web site http://managingthewaterway.com/ should have some current information. They publish a book that covers that area and supplement it with
Re: Warning! Suspect Yahoo Email (3 messages)
Sun Aug 05 2007
As an old retired IT Specialist I have these words of wisdom for anyone who receives this type spam. First always check the source and subject on any email you
Re: camper #640 (2 messages)
Wed Aug 08 2007
... group built one of these? ... I don t think so.
Re: Smaller Sneakeasy (21 messages)
Wed Aug 08 2007
I got a little farther with the design. Still need to refine the sheer a little. I raked the bow stem a tiny bit so if you trim the weight a little forward
Light Schooner detailed build (1 message)
Thu Aug 09 2007
Hello all, I hope this isn t considered spam. But I m in the process of designing a detailed site for the light schooner build. Here name is Valsarae and
Re: Bernie Wolford's "Common Sense Design Book" (3 messages)
Fri Aug 10 2007
... Yes please. Graeme
Re: a question (8 messages)
Fri Aug 10 2007
... One of Phil s missing boats.... ... involved letting loose some micros (from Ireland?) into the Atlantic, unmanned, with autopilots. At least I think I
Re: Isometric rendering of AS19 (7 messages)
Sat Aug 11 2007
Yes, the boards are somewhat heavy, but you don t haul the boards onto the guards when tacking; I just haul them clear of the water. My system could be
Re: [bolger] Re: Big Dig epoxy (10 messages)
Sat Aug 11 2007
I ve been wondering if the epoxy around the bolts is really acting as an adhesive, or whether it s just a really well fitted wedge. Using wedged bolts has
Re: [bolger] Re: New Instant boats yahoo group (39 messages)
Sat Aug 11 2007
I sort of hate the idea -- I enjoy seeing stuff about Micros and Tortoises, but I m not likely to join fifteen groups to cover all types of Bolger boats.
Re: [bolger] Re: Tortoise (29 messages)
Sat Aug 11 2007
I mixed Brightsides sapphire blue with a bit of yellow and white to make a nice aqua for the bottom of a kayak. Unfortunately, when I wanted to touch up after
Re: transoceanic micros (4 messages)
Sat Aug 11 2007
... an ... Cripes! Wish I could find one of them washed up somewhere! I read somewhere that a Martha Jane had crossed Bass Straight to Tasmania. not sure about
Re: bolger designs (15 messages)
Mon Aug 13 2007
... To the best of my knowledge, there were a total of 6 built. Now I need to figure out what needs to be changed. I am a shipwright/rebuilder. Not the best
Re: [bolger] Re: fast canoes and slow canoes at slow speed?? (10 messages)
Tue Aug 14 2007
... Last week, those three girls weighed 22 stone and 12 pounds total, rowing in still water with plenty of freeboard in reserve. I weigh 14 stone, and had no
Re: Birdwatcher 2 update (3 messages)
Thu Aug 16 2007
We sealed the chamber with epoxy and filled all of the voids with foam. Compartment will be glassed and sealed thoroughly later today. Have to clean up some of
Re: [bolger] Re: silver coins (21 messages)
Thu Aug 16 2007
Hmmmm intersting. Seeing how I was rased around the fishing boats. I was told you could change the boat name if she could back down hard enough to wash the
Re: "Salty" Phils design/built 30 footer. Also called the 'Out O' Gloucester" (3 messages)
Fri Aug 17 2007
... a couple owners who knew or did anything except pay the moorage fees. I had to rebuild the transome due water laying up in the bilge against the heel. It
Re: [bolger] Its a boat! (2 messages)
Fri Aug 17 2007
Dennis save yourself some hassle and just put on the wetsuit and have your fins handy....OH before you splash the boat dive in the water to cool off so the
diablo replacement (1 message)
Sat Aug 18 2007
I would suggest that the diablo will be a hard act to follow. It sounds like you are using it by your self. If you are going to use it solo I would use a
Re: spar dimensions for small lugsail? (3 messages)
Sat Aug 18 2007
... Auray Punt... Hmmm, sailing an Auray -- sounds fun. As for scantlings, this might be germane: I put a balanced lug on a Cartopper, and loved it! It was 64
Re: [bolger] Re:Blackliner (4 messages)
Sun Aug 19 2007
The Blackliner has been featured in the last three issues of Messing About In Boats. A great idea, I think, and is definitely a PB&F design, that is...it is a
Re: [bolger] final photo posted (4 messages)
Mon Aug 20 2007
... Actually, I find it natural to see that wooden boats have a finite life span. I recall Bolger writing that the conventional view about wood boats used to
Bloomington, IN Lake Monroe Messabout Sep 21, 22, 23 (1 message)
Mon Aug 20 2007
The 16th Annual Lake Monroe Messabout September 21, 22, 23, 2007 Get in one last fling before winter. The Lake Monroe Messabout brings together enthusiasts
Arkansas Messabout (1 message)
Wed Aug 22 2007
Folks, It is almost upon us! The first weekend of Fall is the Arkansas Messabout, at Russellville, AR. -- September 22-23. Only a few weeks away. There
Re: [bolger] ID this boat. " ARCEBUS" (7 messages)
Wed Aug 22 2007
... Thanks. It looks similar, but not the same, as the Bolger Super Mouse. http://community.webshots.com/album/508738461gJTgAm
Spyware/Spam alert (1 message)
Wed Aug 22 2007
The youtube link worked, but the new anti-spam software I just installed flagged (and rejected) 20 intrusive items, mostly cookies, but also header data.
Re: good substitute for fir ply, rescinded (12 messages)
Wed Aug 22 2007
Harry - I did discover that the 61 lbs. listed on the distributor s site was a general figure for shipping, not the weight. Aquatek is 30lbs per 1/4 4X8
Re: Houseboat #481 Happy Adventure/Kingston Messabout (2 messages)
Wed Aug 22 2007
Hi Paul. Sounds like you re having a ball this summer. Looking forward to seeing you in September. Nice mods! Need to talk to you at Kingston about them.
RE: [bolger] Re: Diablo demise, suggestions welcome (22 messages)
Thu Aug 23 2007
Stipulated, I would seek advice from PCB&F before buying materials. Chris ... From: bolger@yahoogroups.com [mailto:bolger@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Stefan
Kingston Messabout 2007 (1 message)
Thu Aug 23 2007
Just a last confirmation, The Kingston Ontario Messabout is a go for the weekend after Labour Day. Sept 6, 7 and 8.. Location Rideau Acres Campground,
Re: [bolger] Re: Help please...Bolger photo catalog (8 messages)
Fri Aug 24 2007
... I don t view these features as mine . Only a first stab to get things going. The embedded Flickr element was just something that was easy quick and
PIRATE - a charter fishing boat (1 message)
Sun Aug 26 2007
39x37 2 x11 x3 1952 review/add page from Yachting . An eBay auction: http://tinyurl.com/24uml7
Re: Long Micro floating pics (6 messages)
Mon Aug 27 2007
--tks for sharing Bill, A tribute to PCB and your building skills. Would love to see some sailing shots when you get crew. ahahahhah... 10ftrs indeed! Best
Re: Help identify this schooner (8 messages)
Tue Aug 28 2007
... Maybe it comes from mixed origins? Parts are Bolger-ish, eg. the glasshouse (pilot station?) (instead of a bubble?) before the mainmast. Parts are Benford,
Row-tow tenders for small boats (1 message)
Wed Aug 29 2007
The New Photo in the AS series album, Blue AS19 , brings to mind something I ve been wondering about - a rowing boat/tender to tow this or a similar sized
Weston Martyr (1 message)
Wed Aug 29 2007
http://flickr.com/photos/hallman/1269285013/ 45 ft LOA
Re: Doubled Brick (2 messages)
Thu Aug 30 2007
I like it, the water ballast keeps it light for moving it when out of the water and certainly simpler than making the connector fit two hulls smoothly Paul H.
Plywood research findings (1 message)
Thu Aug 30 2007
Dear Group - Since the demise of Diablo, I have been seeking out varying suppliers of plywood for the best material at the best price to build the next boat,