January 2008
Re: Bolger Black Snake or Blacksnake (3 messages)
Tue Jan 01 2008
To continue another step, since Spur was heavy, Boger designed a lighter boat of the same general type called Victoria which he thought would be better for
* * * * * MIDWEST MESSABOUT 2008 * * * * * (1 message)
Thu Jan 03 2008
THE 19TH ANNUAL MIDWEST MESSABOUT WILL BE HELD THE WEEKEND OF JUNE 6, 7, & 8 2008 @ GUN CREEK CAMPGROUND @ REND LAKE IN SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS. Although the
Re: [bolger] Re: DAY :ashes in new year, Chinese yet soon too? I'll be blowe... (1 message)
Fri Jan 04 2008
I d say more like Malcom Lowry blended with William S. Burroughs.. Tyson in Galveston ************** Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape.
Re: RE:Plywood again (4 messages)
Sun Jan 06 2008
Thanks DaveI stand corected on the Crezon. Jon ... to do ... house ... voids ... overlay. ... under ... came
Re: [bolger] Re: DAY :ashes in new year, Chinese yet soon too? I'll be blowed: drink? (6 messages)
Sun Jan 06 2008
Had a good friend that lived in the dunes of Truro back in the 60 s that waxed profound in the same manner as Mr. Day. Sure miss that man and his wonderful
Re: [bolger] Black Skimmer by Nexus (2 messages)
Tue Jan 08 2008
It was built by a professional yard over a fairly long period of time. Nothing but first class equipment and sails. Kristine can give a little more local view
Re: [bolger] Re: Pictures of tahiti? anywhere? (7 messages)
Tue Jan 08 2008
... Two years ago when we discussed this last, I did a Google search and found a W. Obanion listed on Big Pine Key, and looking at the aerial photos of the
Re:Pictures of existing Lions Paw 38 steel sharpie (w/link to pix) (3 messages)
Tue Jan 08 2008
Tough and relatively inexpensive for the size.British canal narrowboats are built on the same principle - overlapping bottoms to protect the sides,although not
Re: Black Skimmer for $600 on Craig's List (4 messages)
Tue Jan 08 2008
Hi The Black Skimmer is here: http://slo.craigslist.org/boa/527227891.html As an aside, you can search many Craigslists at once using this:
Re: [bolger] Re: Plywood Again??? Forget Marine Ply!!! (49 messages)
Wed Jan 09 2008
That s exactly what I did. I don t know how thick their skins are; but If I were in a position to order a boat build that way I d insist on a filling of the
Re: [bolger] Re: sneakeasy (24 messages)
Wed Jan 09 2008
For a boat of this magnitude, I would think that it would be worth paying the $50 plus whatever fee to get a money order in US currency to have the full size
Re: [bolger] sneakeasy plans (11 messages)
Thu Jan 10 2008
... For what it is worth, Sneakeasy was originally described (complete with two drawings, the body plan sheet and the bulkhead sheet) in an old, hard to find
polycrylic minwax for glassing (1 message)
Fri Jan 11 2008
I ve used minwax before on RC models for fiberglassing. It s much more of a pleasure to work with than epoxy or polyester resin. I ve also used it to seal the
WTB plywood epoxy sailboat boat near Dallas Texas (1 message)
Fri Jan 11 2008
I am looking to buy a wood epoxy boat before summer 2008 within driving distance of DFW Tx. I want something that will sleep at least one overnight on calm
Re: Lions Paw 38 steel sharpie pictures... last chance to print out (3 messages)
Sun Jan 13 2008
... Search Lions Paw here. I recall that some members of this forum traveled to see the boat within the last 2 years or so. The builder got stalled by either
Re: Freeship/Delftship models of Bolger designs (2 messages)
Mon Jan 14 2008
... http://www.hapby.v-nam.net.v/FREEship/index.html ... See http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bolger/message/55582 Cheers, Stefan
Re: Small Clam Skiff (6 messages)
Tue Jan 15 2008
Cool!!. Pics!! Must have construction pics!! Gad, Paul, you re really up and running on this one. Do you have insider knowledge that the Rideau will be open
Re: [bolger] Re: Is there an online site where one can buy the larger Bolger designs (17 messages)
Wed Jan 16 2008
... Payson sells plans for the Folding Schooner, a real bargain at $45. http://www.instantboats.com/pricetxt.html
Re: [bolger] Re: I’m trying to decide on a boat to build (4 messages)
Thu Jan 17 2008
Not a Bolger; and slightly longer (15 ) than what you are looking for. However a beautiful sailing canoe; easy to build (Bolger box-like) and still a great
Re: Tugs (16 messages)
Thu Jan 17 2008
... Steve Lewis has an own Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lewisboats/ Several of his Chugger, as well as of others of his designs have been built
Re: [bolger] New member intro (6 messages)
Thu Jan 17 2008
For what its worth Fritz lives 2 doors down from me, its my shop in the Klondike page on his web site. If global warming ever backs the tide up to flood us we
Dovekie for sale (1 message)
Sat Jan 19 2008
I just posted my Dovekie for sale on the Bolger4sale site. If anyone is interested I can be contacted at gunkholer@comcast.net I also have many photos I can
Re: Mystery Motorsailer (2 messages)
Mon Jan 21 2008
Hi Jeb, ... Bolger ... than Stephen ... design ... Does anyone ... under ... automatically ... ...snip That s the Alaska Cargo Boat, which appears in a couple
Re: Silicon bronze ring nails (19 messages)
Mon Jan 21 2008
FYI - here is the link. http://www.clenchnails.org/clenchnails_catalogs.htm I bought my first three bags about twenty years ago for around $8 per bag. $27 US
Re: Tennessee or similar (36 messages)
Mon Jan 21 2008
Maybe too heavy? http://classics.nu/boat/joli.html Stefan
Re: Sea Hawk (7 messages)
Tue Jan 22 2008
... Sea Hawk is an elegant boat. Best of luck. I join the chorus encouraging you to keep the ladder jig. If you really wanted to go S&G, the thing to do is
Re: A Cold-Water sailboard (5 messages)
Fri Jan 25 2008
John, that LIVELY by Uffa Fox does have a nice profile http://www.woodenboatstore.com/prodinfo.asp?number=150%2D045 A few Bolger sharpies approach that sheer
John Boat plans????? (1 message)
Sat Jan 26 2008
Good morning everyone,just about every designer has a Jon boat in his prints,just wondering if MrBolger has one and it is not in his active designs,I have
Re:Black Skimmer weight (4 messages)
Sat Jan 26 2008
Oh yeah, that 2700 lb weight includes 4.5hp Evinrude two-cylinder two-stroke long-shaft, AND group 24 deep-cycle battery. Wayne Gilham [Non-text portions of
Re: goofy Martha Jane Revised movie (3 messages)
Sat Jan 26 2008
I don t remember for that shot, but generally speaking, with the mast in motoring position (horizontal, but boosted up a little to accommodate the bimini) if I
Re: Black Skimmer for sale (8 messages)
Sat Jan 26 2008
A few on the Bolger list have found my previously-posted search criteria doesn t work on YachtWorld. Ooops. Just enter Black Skimmer in Yachtworld.com s
Re: Chebacco Study Plans (13 messages)
Sun Jan 27 2008
I want to thank everyone for their input. I took the advice and bought Paysons New book. Ihave now been able to compare the differences between the two
Madagascar. Boating Business Partner Sought. (1 message)
Tue Jan 29 2008
Hi all. My wife and I own a guest house on the edge of Madagascar s 3rd largest lake, Lac Itasy. We are looking for a business partner who would like to get
Re: [bolger] Re: Soloing the Light schooner (7 messages)
Wed Jan 30 2008
I found I could manage my Scooner singlehanded by sailing under main alone. There was noticeable weather helm... JohnT ... From: alias1719 To:
Re: [bolger] Re: Ultralight Tortoise (17 messages)
Thu Jan 31 2008
... I never feel the need to drag mine. I also installed a couple pieces of 8 rope, tied to a 3/4 wooden dowel, which serves as a handle at the midships