November 2007
Re: Gypsy glass schedule (5 messages)
Thu Nov 01 2007
I built a Gypsy some years ago and covered the outside with 6 oz. glass set in epoxy. Epoxy and paint on the inside. Seemed like more than adequate. I added a
Fast Motor Sailor (1 message)
Thu Nov 01 2007
Kevin posted this over on Bolger4Sale, but it is worth repeating here, a Fast Motor Sailor for sale in Dallas. Nice photos to see in the advertisement at:
Re: Light Dory (6 messages)
Sun Nov 04 2007
I used inside chine logs. Outside would be much easier I think, but I don t think the boat would row as well. I m very happy with the result.
Re: Ping. Where's Nels? (3 messages)
Wed Nov 07 2007
No, I ve not seen him post anywhere since about that time. Nels was an active participant in quite a number of Yahoo boating groups, then went quiet - he s
Re: [bolger] Deutz Engine (4 messages)
Thu Nov 08 2007
Thanks, Bruce, as always. Clyde ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: Payson's New Book (42 messages)
Thu Nov 08 2007
You get an autographed copy if you buy it directly from Dynamite here... http://www.instantboats.com/books.htm Jim
Queen Mab info request (1 message)
Fri Nov 09 2007
Does anyone have, or know of, a link to a build log of Queen Mab? Text, pictures or both would be great. Thanks, David
Re: [bolger] MICRO PLANS WANTED (2 messages)
Fri Nov 09 2007
Have you tried sending a postal letter to Mr. Philip C. Bolger, P.O. Box 1209, Gloucester, MA, 01930 asking? Their price is pretty cheap and worth every
Re: Birdwatcher on Sydney Harbour (22 messages)
Sat Nov 10 2007
... boat ... IIRC some time ago I read somewhere in some of the Chuck Merrell collection old CSD Newletters of Elrow LaRowe --
Microtrawler on Craigslist (1 message)
Sat Nov 10 2007
Heads up. A Microtrawler on Craigslist San Francisco. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/boa/475092707.html Be advised, I do know the builder ;) Rick
Mahone Bay Windsprints (1 message)
Sun Nov 11 2007
Not to much online from the event this year http://www.google.com.au/search?q=Mahone+Bay Foredeck
Re: [bolger] Re: Puget Sound (6 messages)
Mon Nov 12 2007
... An old friend of mine is an ex-seaman on the ferries, with lots of first hand experience with Puget Sound waters. His comments on those photos is copied
Re: Heresy (2 messages)
Mon Nov 12 2007
... You are forgiven, my son. Now go forth and enjoy! Pastor Peter
Re: SF oil spill (5 messages)
Tue Nov 13 2007
The vessel which struck the pileings around the Bay Bridge tower was under the control of a San Francisco bar pilot. They bring these vessels in and out of
Re: SF Oil Spill (4 messages)
Wed Nov 14 2007
I ride the ferry from Vallejo to San Francisco M-F. For the first two days after the spill the whole downtown area smelled of Bunker Oil. It was nasty and was
Re: [bolger] Windsprint Virtual Model (2 messages)
Thu Nov 15 2007
Thanks to Stefan, just the hull is still fourth one down here. http://www.hapby.v-nam.net/FREEship/
Stretched Dory in a Chop (1 message)
Thu Nov 15 2007
Thanks, Sam. That s good to know. I have installed water ballast as well as cast iron plates amidships, which seems to help. She s sweet to row. I think to
Re: Stretched dory in a steep chop (6 messages)
Sat Nov 17 2007
Howdy, I was thinking of dropping it in the water at Sausalito, then heading over to the GG bridge area. Whereabouts in Petaluma do you keep your dory? Mine
Re: Bolger River Cruisers (60 messages)
Sun Nov 18 2007
I have seen a fast motor sailer in person, it was set up as a power cruiser only. I thought it was very roomy for such a small boat, I would recommend looking
1970 65' ECHO - motor cruiser - magazine review & blueprint (1 message)
Tue Nov 20 2007
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&rd=1&item=180180150753&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008
Link to Australian Micro For Sale (1 message)
Wed Nov 21 2007
Greetings, Just a quick note to link anyone interested to Bolger4sale site where I have my Micro for sale, Cheers, John
Re: [bolger] Re: Long Micro launched! (23 messages)
Wed Nov 21 2007
What at this wonderful math fails to take into account is what happens, if you hit a rock at speed. The solid lead casting will absorb the impact, along with a
Re: New micro builder (14 messages)
Sun Nov 25 2007
By the way, I don t know whether its kosher to pinch someone elses colour scheme, but I d love to copy the boat in one of the storage files under Queensland
Re: Lead prices [was New Micro keel] (8 messages)
Tue Nov 27 2007
In the last month lead has been slipping down as well as most industry metals. Gold is over $800 but a little spendy for balest.