January 2007
Re: San Juan bolgeristas? (2 messages)
Mon Jan 01 2007
To far from there but Roche Harbor on San Juan and Rosario on Anacotes are two of my favorite places. Jon
Re: Sprit Boom reefing and lacing (13 messages)
Mon Jan 01 2007
Noted. Thanks Lewis. Graeme ... and then order the chosen plans.
Re: [bolger] Re: Similar to Micro (12 messages)
Tue Jan 02 2007
... I ditto what Peter wrote. In hindsight, I too dreaded pouring lead. But after actually pouring a Micro keel, I realized it was pretty easy, quick and
Re: Long Micro update (4 messages)
Wed Jan 03 2007
I second the motion here. The stern is the best way to get back in from deeper water. When I solo, I keep a life harness on, and a coiled rope fastened to a
Re: [bolger] Re: Strange boat (9 messages)
Fri Jan 05 2007
This may have been a test rig for some kind of proof of concept, or perhaps practice with cold molding. V/R Chris
RE: [bolger] SHS (8 messages)
Mon Jan 08 2007
Scooner is the name of a specific boat. The design is in Payson s Build the New Instant Boat as Light Schooner. It is 23.5 feet long and has a transom. His
Re: [bolger] Bolger Topaz Adventure Photos (4 messages)
Fri Jan 12 2007
Wow--Raccajac looks great! A friend of mine has an article coming out in Messing About in Boats next month on a trip in Raccajac--then Spat--up the Hudson to
Re: [bolger] Re: Plywood for Cartoon 40 (11 messages)
Wed Jan 17 2007
I agree about the best way to avoid rot in plywood is to keep it high and dry when not in use. I also agree that my ten sheet estimate is short, and I agree
Re: AS-29 in Florida & Pilothouse (7 messages)
Wed Jan 17 2007
Jim, I don t know if I will still be around when you are, or in the same area of the Everglades, but if you see a Bolger Bantam, bright yellow in color, give
Re: Hi all (2 messages)
Thu Jan 18 2007
Dan, Welcome aboard. When I was a lad I used to go flounder fishing with my father, around Hull, MA. I just loved flounder fishing. As I recall there are a
Re: [bolger] Re: Pictures I took of Lions Paw 38 hull (w/link) (4 messages)
Thu Jan 18 2007
... I too really enjoyed and am grateful for those photos, thanks. My big impression is how the steel holds up but the plywood rotted. And, wow, is it the case
Re: [bolger] Re: Tortoise rudder. in the centre or at the corner? (12 messages)
Thu Jan 18 2007
... The seat of Tortoise is for rowing only, it is intended to be removed for sailing. Yes, the boat rows in the forward direction with an individual, but
2007 MIDWEST MESSABOUT !! (1 message)
Thu Jan 18 2007
The 2007 Midwest Messabout will be held on June 8, 9, & 10 2007 @ Gun Creek Campground @ Rend Lake in South-central Illinois, USA. We have been reserving
Re: New Tortoise Launched (8 messages)
Fri Jan 19 2007
Thx. The colors were chosen simply by the random choice of the Lowes OOPS bin. The red is a bit too berry for my tastes but it will do for now. It s cold
Moving small boat around on land ... (4 messages)
Fri Jan 19 2007
A great way to make small boats easier for one person to handle on land is to make them into push/pull carts ... Simply install a PVC pipe straight through the
Re: [bolger] UK Summer meet (2 messages)
Sat Jan 20 2007
I d be interested if the date was right. Could nt we have a group at the Wooden Boat Festival on the Thames ? Huw ... From: Alex Heywood To:
Re: Launch ramp with overnight parking near Monomoy Island? (2 messages)
Sun Jan 21 2007
That is the big issue in that neck of the woods. Call Tom Leach, Harbormaster in Harwich; or Stewart Smith, Harbormaster in Chatham. They know the area better
Re: Eastern Messabout June 15,16,17, 2007 (10 messages)
Sun Jan 21 2007
That is indeed what retirement is for! Best of luck, I ll have an article in Duckworks next summer that you can enjoy. Steve Bosquette ...
Re: Help needed.... (25 messages)
Mon Jan 22 2007
Your boat project sounds very nice. From what I ve seen of the San Juans, it is a beautiful place. I spent some time out there, plus Seattle and Bellingham.
Max (1 message)
Mon Jan 22 2007
Could you put an announcement on the Michalak forum announcing the Eastern Messabout, June 15,16,17 2007 in Kingston,NY? Thanks Steve Bosquette
Lake Pepin Messabout (1 message)
Mon Jan 22 2007
Greetings, homebuilt boat enthusiasts. It s my pleasure to invite you to the Lake Pepin Messabout on June 1-3 in beautiful Lake City, MN. You can find all the
RE: [SPAM] Re: [bolger] UK Summer meet (4 messages)
Mon Jan 22 2007
HH Payson s write-up is dated 1973 ... From: bolger@yahoogroups.com [mailto:bolger@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Patrick Crockett Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007
Re: [bolger] Rigging for a steadying sale (18 messages)
Tue Jan 23 2007
Wow--great idea--a double duty sail! Thanks for all the feedback. Boom jaws, Bolger gooseneck, etc., what a resource this group is. Sam ...
Re: [bolger] Illinois [ I allways want to build the last boat I saw] (2 messages)
Wed Jan 24 2007
... got 53 sheets...to build a wharram cat, ... I think that a good way to estimate boat building time is hours per sheet of plywood . 400 is 8 times more
4' Nymph (1 message)
Thu Jan 25 2007
What length oars did you use on the 4 beam? Were you able to get it from 2 sheets? Jeff
Ilex (1 message)
Fri Jan 26 2007
The 22 foot x 7 6 Ilex looks like a simple elegant day cruiser, easy build too I wish I had access to a white oak tree from which to cut and steam some ribs.
re: four foot Nymph (1 message)
Sun Jan 28 2007
On Fri, 26 Jan 2007 01:14:21 -0000 ... Sadly, I can t remember the sheet usage. I had some partial sheets of okume around and I used them. The oars are 6 +
Re: [bolger] Re: Copperpoxy antifouling (5 messages)
Sun Jan 28 2007
I used the original Copperpoxy (no longer available) on both the Bolger boats I built - the Micro and the AS-29. I never had any hard growth on either boat,
[SPAM] [bolger] Re: HOW ABOUT A SOUTHEASTERN MESSAGBOUT? (2 messages)
Sun Jan 28 2007
I DON T HAVE A BOLGER BOAT, BUT I HAVE A LITTLE SAILBOAT AND AM IN RICHMOND HILL, GA. I COULD PROBABLY FAKE A BRICK OR SOMETHING IN A MONTH OR TWO IF I HAVE
Re: [bolger] Re: Spur11 (6 messages)
Sun Jan 28 2007
That Spur II was a spur of the moment thing. I built it quickly without knowing anything about lapstrake technique. In other words, it was a learning
Bolgers other side (18 messages)
Sun Jan 28 2007
You know that is an intersting quote. It is intersting to read that from PCB. But then again most attackers don t see a woman as a threat to them most of the
Re: basic electrical system (?) (18 messages)
Mon Jan 29 2007
And just in case someone is not aware of this: because hydrogen is very light the vent needs to be at the top of the box. Howard ... the ... to ... outside ...
Re: Illinois model in 3D (42 messages)
Mon Jan 29 2007
... it ... To my knowledge no. Illinois is complete, has a design number, and a price for the plans quoted in the MAIB article. Don Schultz
Re: [bolger] Re: Red Zinger photos? (15 messages)
Mon Jan 29 2007
... http://www.flickr.com/photos/hallman/tags/redzinger/ I am pretty sure that these photos are screen grabs from that Red Zinger for sale listing.
whacky Super Brick drawing (1 message)
Mon Jan 29 2007
I must appoligize to this group for playing around with a drawing of the superbrick and making a somewhat superbrick yawl. This is not a plan boat but a
Re: Puffer (30 messages)
Mon Jan 29 2007
... For what it is worth, the surface area of the Puffer model works out to 2,369 SF. If made of 1/4 steel, that would weigh 25,000 lbs. I have lost track,
Re: Plexiglass window tint for Philsboat (Birdwatcher style boat) (4 messages)
Mon Jan 29 2007
For boats that will see much sun Lexon is prefered over plexyglass as it is harder stronger more scrach resistand and takes UV better but it is about 3X more.
Re: [bolger] Red Zinger vs. Chebacco vs. Sea Bird 86 (4 messages)
Tue Jan 30 2007
Boats With An Open Mind page 336
Re: [bolger] Ilex or is it Mikkim? (3 messages)
Tue Jan 30 2007
Yes Mikkim is design # 376, I ve just checked. I m sure it is in 30 Odd Boats, but I haven t got the book with me as its my father s book but I do have a
Re: Wider Nymph (5 messages)
Tue Jan 30 2007
Have you guys ever heard of a Fatty Knees Dinghy ? Put out by Eddy & Duff several years ago . . a Big Buck$ builder. The rocker on Nymph, and consequently
Re: How's Nels? (3 messages)
Wed Jan 31 2007
... wrote: Does anyone know? ... Can t say that I know for certain, and I do most sincerely hope that all is well with him but here are my three best guesses: