June 2009
Boats, boats, and Bolger (1 message)
Mon Jun 01 2009
There are boats whose sheer beauty is enough to justify their existence. There are boats so ugly they pass over into the cute category. There are boats so
Re: [bolger] Stretched Gypsy Launched (2 messages)
Tue Jun 02 2009
She begs for a sail. I agree the boat looks great stretched. bruce in nj ... From: adventures_in_astrophotography To:
Cyber flotilla (1 message)
Thu Jun 04 2009
Full size: June Bug 1/8 scale models: June Bug, Reubens Nymph, Nymph
AS-19 Plans (1 message)
Fri Jun 05 2009
Hey Graeme! I finally relocated the plans and they will be in the mail shortly. What happened was I wanted to get a stronger envelope to mail them in (tyvek of
Looking for Micro Builder Jay Kammerzell (1 message)
Fri Jun 05 2009
Hi all, I met a gentleman named Jay Kammerzell at Sucia Island in 2005 who sailed there in a Bolger Micro. As I recall, he was from Everett, Washington. I m
Bolger tribute(s) (1 message)
Fri Jun 05 2009
Hello, Thomas Armstrong here. I just recently joined the group, just writing to alert you to a PB tribute just posted on 70.8%
Re: Fern Ridge Messabout Photos-Bob Larkins Wave Watcher (8 messages)
Sat Jun 06 2009
Thank you.
Has anyone built the Fisherman's launch/ Shivaree in "canoe style" cedar strip? (1 message)
Sat Jun 06 2009
there is a nice picture of one built by a man named Don Riley on the http://ewmag.epoxyworks.com/ EW issue 22. thanks Mike [Non-text portions of
Re: [SPAM]Re: [bolger] Re: OTTER experience (10 messages)
Sun Jun 07 2009
Regrettably, no, Harry, I don t seem to have a single surviving picture of that boat. It was, of course, over 30 years ago, long before the days of digital
Re: OK I'm stumped (7 messages)
Mon Jun 08 2009
... ...snip... The sketch you re referring to is in an old Common Sense Designs catalog I got when Bernie Wolfard owned the business. Bolger is quoted as
Re: [bolger] Bolger Lynx Keel Catboat (2 messages)
Mon Jun 08 2009
Try this link instead http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F205041 You will have more luck. On 9/6/09 12:48 AM, wilf.bishop@btinternet.com ... --
Re: Esmeralda WDJ (3 messages)
Tue Jun 09 2009
Hello Doc, No, I have not. Actually I have not visited this group for a couple of years (a fact of which I am not proud). Only after having posted the picture
Re: Romp sailing photos (5 messages)
Tue Jun 09 2009
I was onboard the original Romp (the one from 30 Odd Boats ) that was for sale in a Key West boat yard in March 1990. I really wanted to buy that boat and
Oregon Coots Wooden Boat Show, August 1 (1 message)
Wed Jun 10 2009
The Oregon Coots Chapter of the Traditional Small Craft Association and the Eugene Yacht Club would like to invite you to a Wooden Boat Show at the Eugene
Re: Gryphon (10 messages)
Sat Jun 13 2009
No real need to do that for the now upgraded yahoo group photos facility. Lately, there s been some very big files in the photos when viewed at original
40 foot boat study plans needed (1 message)
Sat Jun 13 2009
I wrote a letter to the FOB asking about 40 foot plans but never heard from them; They may have been a FOB but they don t answer mail. Does anyone have a 39 or
Re:S (1 message)
Sat Jun 13 2009
Streched Dory Stairway to Heaven Hi I have built the stretched version. A beautiful design and a dream to row. I did not install the longitudinal beams for
Re: S&G Gloucester Gull (4 messages)
Mon Jun 15 2009
... Apparently, the rules of the dory racing association specified no foot braces, so I left them out. I agree, they are very useful.
Bolger tribute (1 message)
Wed Jun 17 2009
Jim Michalak s recent newsletter offers his tribute to Bolger. http://www.jimsboats.com/15apr09.htm Joe T
Re: [bolger] Re: skimmer modifications (3 messages)
Wed Jun 17 2009
Hey toni - I did the very same thing when building hull #225; however, I think that was the smallest of my building mistakes.... I was able to saw (with a good
Re: S & G Gloucester gull (22 messages)
Thu Jun 18 2009
... Frenchmans Bay, Penobscot Bay. That picture was taken on the Penobscot river in the Frankfort conservation area. I live in Bangor, Maine.
Re: The saddest of news (49 messages)
Fri Jun 19 2009
I think that it is very nice that you have done this Pippo, like so many others, I think you must feel this as a truly tragic loss. Well, I know that s the way
Re: Bad URL (4 messages)
Fri Jun 19 2009
Jon, Thanks very much, great website. Especially got stuck for a long time in your Diablo construction. Stephen
Re: I dunno, how about "Legacy" (4 messages)
Sun Jun 21 2009
... Not sure of that, but I have the 19thC booklet/plan reprint #5649 from DN Goodchild, a 16ft punt (lug rigged sharpie actually) by H. F. Hobden, that
Re: [bolger] Re: Bolger Tribute on Duckworks web site (10 messages)
Mon Jun 22 2009
Been there, done that, no luck. Bill Howard Nellysford VA
RE: [bolger] Re: alum. mast (13 messages)
Mon Jun 22 2009
Sounds like your idea is working well too! My usage included some extended periods of forgottonness/neglect, and I suspect that the rot issues I had on the
Encapsulation (2 messages)
Tue Jun 23 2009
How about some of the new roofing paints for the inside.According to the blurb these can be put on wet timber(if necessary) and the paint will breathe to let
Two paths two boats? AS 19 scantlings (1 message)
Tue Jun 23 2009
It begins, DESIGN #550, AS 19, KEY TO PLANS The specified scantlings are very heavy for the size of the boat and ought not to be increased. She could be built
Re: AS 29 specs (2 messages)
Tue Jun 23 2009
http://www.image-ination.com/sailcalc.html Then select Bolger in part 1 to see details below in part 2 Graeme
Re: [bolger] homemade fiberglass tubing? (6 messages)
Wed Jun 24 2009
My buddy being paranoid, with good reason wouldn t divulge any real trade tricks. I was wondering if the peel ply should be wrapped around the laminate or
Re: encapsulation (84 messages)
Fri Jun 26 2009
I should add to this silver chloride is what is used in old photography it is photo turning purple then dark brown. It will stain you skin untill it wears off