October 2009
Re: Light Boat Trailer Woes (10 messages)
Thu Oct 01 2009
We have them all over where I live. The pipe spacing is about 6 I would say. I used to slow right down when going over them. Now I find the faster the
Big Tortoise (3 messages)
Sun Oct 04 2009
Dynamite Payson provides building instructions for this boat in Chapter 10 of his latest book. Instant Boatbuilding With Dynamite Payson. Says Phil Bolger
Re: [bolger] IP Address test (4 messages)
Sun Oct 04 2009
Below are truncated headers from 2 test messages. The original (bottom) was sent from my home machine via my e-mail client. Note that the Originating IP is
Moderator: IP witchhunt (1 message)
Sun Oct 04 2009
Gentlemen: The recent IP discussion is OFF TOPIC. If you are rude, crude, and off-topic, I will deal with you when I see it. Otherwise, BACK TO BOATBUILDING,
Re: [bolger] Acquiring and usibility of Bolger plans (32 messages)
Mon Oct 05 2009
I believe Bolger s excuse was he designed the Gloucester Gull not I design small boats. Its in one of the books. HJ
Re: Unused Bolger Pirogue Plan #451 wanted, anyone built one? (2 messages)
Mon Oct 05 2009
http://www.duckworksbbs.com/plans/jim/piragua/index.htm Piragua is quite similar to the peero you are looking at from common sense . the problem with
Re: Micro, with Junk and Polytarp sail Video (7 messages)
Mon Oct 05 2009
Martin, FANTASTIC! I had seen an earlier video of your boat on its mooring and was hoping for more. The new video is great, both from the technical
Fwd: [bolger] 25' Chebacco? (1 message)
Mon Oct 05 2009
Tried to reply off list but your corporate server rejected my email. It s a more complex build to be sure, but what a lovely creature she is.
Re: brick plans (1 message)
Mon Oct 05 2009
Chebacco cruising model (1 message)
Mon Oct 05 2009
Does anyone know if a cruising model with the Birdwatcher style hatches for mast raising has been built? Probably a dangerous thing to look at another
Re: [bolger] Re: Boat design question (7 messages)
Mon Oct 05 2009
... A few years back in MAIB I recall a redesign of the Plywood 12 1/2 which increased the freeboard by about 6 inches or so. Pretty boat in those pictures, I
Re: On topic (19 messages)
Tue Oct 06 2009
I take it you didn t tell him how many years it took to build a PDR named Shreder is it. Jon
Re: this is getting a little creepy (1 message)
Tue Oct 06 2009
Jamie, This is the kind of crap that indicates the beginning of Cabin Fever . If it s starting NOW . . . it s going to be a LONG Winter !!!! Ron Magen
Re: [bolger] What are "torts" ; Long Micro (2 messages)
Wed Oct 07 2009
I am guessing that torts is a misspelling of bolts . I looked torts and tort up, and also did a word usage search, in the Oxford English Dictionary
Re: Identify this Bolger Boat : Slight Correction (11 messages)
Thu Oct 08 2009
That is a nice looking design. I m glad you saved it from the landfill. Good luck on completing the build. Ralph
Becky Thatcher modification YouTube video (1 message)
Thu Oct 08 2009
Video of modification of Becky Thatcher on Erie Canal, Fairport, NY
Re: Micro flotation foam (41 messages)
Fri Oct 09 2009
Brian Thanks for pointing this. T don t remember the EU regulations consider the cabin as flotation, but I will take a closer look to the regulations... and
Re: [bolger] Re: 25' Chebacco? (39 messages)
Fri Oct 09 2009
Bruce Do you have a Freeship on the 25? How about Strake layout. HJ
Re: Fog, was > Micro flotation foam (3 messages)
Fri Oct 09 2009
Roger - I am obviliously inclined to agree with you as sailing in fog is not a planned event in most cases. While saving money on the hull is frugal and my
Re: Brazilian Micro (3 messages)
Sat Oct 10 2009
Sorry all, I mistyped the e-mail address........
Re: [bolger] Anhinga (147 messages)
Sun Oct 11 2009
... The Sandy Bottoms is the only Anhinga built that I have heard about. The Anhinga is a remarkable design in that it is a spare, simple, big boat. I think
Re: new photos of new skimmer (2 messages)
Sun Oct 11 2009
... Looks great - congrats! It has a strangely appealing shape . . . . Dave Gentry
Pictures (1 message)
Mon Oct 12 2009
I added some pictures into the Memorial folder that I took on Saturday. Perhaps someone can better name them, I m just a row boat passenger. If you d like me
Re: [bolger] New Book Index (4 messages)
Tue Oct 13 2009
Thank you. Great suggestions. ... -- Mike http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/r/indexes.htm
Re: {Disarmed} [bolger] Re: Bolger-Boat, Navy and Overseas Realities (2 messages)
Wed Oct 14 2009
Suzanne, Said so much better than I had planned in response. Thank you.
Re: Modest Progress (2 messages)
Sat Oct 17 2009
Hello Susanne thanks for the sermons take care of yourself .
Thanks to you all. (3 messages)
Sun Oct 18 2009
Quick response is heartening. Thanks for both lists and the other references. Good night. Susanne ... From: Mike John To: bolger@yahoogroups.com Sent:
Re: [bolger] Re: Duckworks plans sales (28 messages)
Wed Oct 21 2009
Yahoo small business provide web services for only $ 11.00 per month and the software ( Yahoo SiteBuilder) is free and extremly user fiendly and simple to
Re: [bolger] River Skiff Launch (2 messages)
Thu Oct 22 2009
Jon: On tracking without a skeg in flat water (or, worse, with a cross-wind in flat water): Some kayaks have a retractable skeg. You could do a similar thing
Glouester Opinion piece (1 message)
Fri Oct 23 2009
GDT Columnist Jim Munn can be cranky in his perspective - and at times with good reason. Working-stiff -background and sympathies, mild center-left leanings,
Re: [bolger] Re: Gloucester times opinion piece (7 messages)
Sat Oct 24 2009
You want to know about the AS-29? You need to sign on and read Mike Wagner s travels aboard Walkure, his AS-29: http://walkurevoyages.blogspot.com/ Mike and
Re: [bolger] yahoo pics new navy high speed boat today (2 messages)
Mon Oct 26 2009
No. Susanne Altenburger, PB&F ... From: captjbturtle To: bolger@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 10:27 AM Subject: [bolger] yahoo pics new navy
Re: micro reefing (was long micro) (3 messages)
Tue Oct 27 2009
Goodboat, Yes, I use the jiffy line for the outhaul as well. MylesJ
Re: Junk-rigged micro (32 messages)
Tue Oct 27 2009
Martin, Right you are. After further reflection I am looking at following the instructions given in Mike Mulcahy s great Duckworks article.
Re: Robin Jean for sale on ebay (14 messages)
Wed Oct 28 2009
I would think so.It would surely help in cross winds.She ll track a little more true.
Re: Long micro Pics from PAT update (2 messages)
Wed Oct 28 2009
Hi Pat, ... ...snip... Wow! Another gorgeous LM. That s some first-rate build quality. Jon
Re: [bolger] recent photos of Topaz Spyder (13 messages)
Thu Oct 29 2009
... Harry, I don t know. I am pretty sure that the above water portion will weigh enough to sink the below water portion. If not, it would be a simple matter
Becky Thatcher modification (1 message)
Fri Oct 30 2009
Pictures posted in Photos. There is a short video on YouTube ( becky thatcher erie canal ), showing the disturbance at the bow at about 5 mph, with none seen