September 2009
Tortoise sail rigs (1 message)
Sun Sep 06 2009
What other sail rigs have other builders used with success on the Tortoise? Thanks
Re: [bolger] I'm coming! (15 messages)
Mon Sep 07 2009
Look forward to meeting you in person, Bruce. See you in 12 days. Susanne ... From: Bruce Hallman To: bolger@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009
Re: [bolger] Re: Planning for Bolger Memorial Event (13 messages)
Mon Sep 07 2009
I hope the postings on the Event do help re lodging. Look forward ro meeting you. Susanne ... From: Paul To: bolger@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 20,
Re: [bolger] any one going to the port Townsend wooden boat show? (5 messages)
Tue Sep 08 2009
I ll be there, with my Jewelbox, Jr., Sage. ... -- John The man who is always waving the flag usually waives what it stands for.
Re: tennessee plans (8 messages)
Wed Sep 09 2009
Since Mr Bolger s passing,Susanne has been handling things.I am sure she is backed up.Please give it a little time.She is on this group and responds to
Re: long micro nearing completion Thailand new pics (14 messages)
Thu Sep 10 2009
So then Pat, did you clear finish the spars for your beautiful Micro? Probably a very nice colour contrast, hey? I tried to keep the bright work to a minimum.
Re: Brick Lug Sail (6 messages)
Thu Sep 10 2009
If you go to the PDRacer group (have to join), and check out the photos, you will see a bunch of Puddle Duck Racers (mine included) with lug sails. The PD
Birdwatcher sighting (1 message)
Sat Sep 12 2009
There was a Birdwatcher in Wellfleet over the Labor Day Week-End. Dark green. Saw it several times, launching and sailing on Friday, sailing a couple of other
Re: [bolger] Phil's passing (2 messages)
Sat Sep 12 2009
Here is Susanne s posting on the memorial event this coming weekend. - *A Memorial Event will be held over the weekend of September 19th & 20th of September
Next weekend (1 message)
Sat Sep 12 2009
First of all i will be there next weekend. I have been trying to refinish the inside of my Martha Jane but i do not think she will be ready for the trip. My
Re: General Topaz info wanted (13 messages)
Sun Sep 13 2009
from what I recall from MAIB, one of the commercial fishing boat designs he was working on (the smaller one) is based on the topaz hull, I m not sure if it is
Re: Becky Thatcher modification (2 messages)
Tue Sep 15 2009
Thanks for the comment. The hull paint is Kirby s #7 C Green. Tom Andrews
Re: Black Skimmer Illustrations (9 messages)
Tue Sep 15 2009
Jay, Under the main Bolger group page there s a list on the far left of the page. Photos is listed. Bill
Re: [bolger] Re: Micro rounded bottom (10 messages)
Wed Sep 16 2009
I too would like to buy the extra sheets for Micro II. If Suzanne is monitoring the group perhaps she could post the cost and address to send the money just
Re: [bolger] buying plans (2 messages)
Wed Sep 16 2009
Lon, See the group home page. Address is posted as the last line under Bolger Rules V/R Chris
Re: [bolger] so another two to three weeks?? (5 messages)
Thu Sep 17 2009
And I second the motion. The lack of sensitivity boggles the mind. Dennis ... From: Andrew Wallace Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Re: [bolger] Re: Selling plans to anyone (4 messages)
Thu Sep 17 2009
Susanne, As a retired farmer, I know how easy it is to fall into doing everything yourself. However, sometimes it s better to hire some extra help. I don t
questions answered...I think (1 message)
Thu Sep 17 2009
After reading the posts from the last couple of days many of my questions have been answered. At least I know I am not the only one waiting. Hopefully after
Re: Bolger Memorial Event Sept. 19 '09, Gloucester, MA (3 messages)
Thu Sep 17 2009
My daughter and I plan to attend Sat and I will attend at least part of Sunday. Eric and Leta
Re: how do i purchase plans (4 messages)
Fri Sep 18 2009
Good advice, especially since the rarer Bolger books have collector price tags attached. I eventually bought 30 Odd Boats in excellent condition, and
Re: Micro Motor Cruiser for Puget Sound and Beyond? (15 messages)
Sat Sep 19 2009
... I recall what Jim Michalak wrote a few issues ago in his online newsletter reminiscance/eulogy article about how Phil had once told him a boat designer
Offer of free web hosting for full size photo albums of Gloucester Gettogether (1 message)
Sun Sep 20 2009
I can make unlimited free web space available for anyone who would like to post full size photo images of today s Gloucester event. I don t know about you, but
RE: [bolger] Re: Happy thoughts and best wishes (3 messages)
Sun Sep 20 2009
I agree. I also wish I could have been there this weekend. John _____ From: bolger@yahoogroups.com [mailto:bolger@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of hs Sent:
Re:Bolger Memorial Weekend. - Please shoot video! (17 messages)
Tue Sep 22 2009
Thanks HJ Will look forward to the youtube footage when it is up. Great to see these images. We had our own little Phil Bolger Memorial weekend on Port
Sunday's Flotilla (1 message)
Tue Sep 22 2009
What a treat to be able to see the places mentioned in Phil s books from the cockpit of a Bolger boat, while in the company of a flotilla of Bolger boats.
Re: wetherillc... (2 messages)
Wed Sep 23 2009
Sonny, I also don t know when plans might be available but here s my constructive input: I have never seen such an over-the-top rude and profane post on this
Australian "OldShoe" for sale (1 message)
Wed Sep 23 2009
Just to let all you Aussie Bolger fans know that Duckflat Wooden Boats have a great looking Oldshoe for sale called Wee Dumpy . I have seen this boat and was
Re: [bolger] Re: Photo album of Bolger Memorial on Flickr (12 messages)
Wed Sep 23 2009
Rob: If you set up a Flickr account you can post comments about other s photos, and you could put the info you have given about Noyes s boat and Brunette s
Re: [bolger] Re: now that the memorial is over (5 messages)
Wed Sep 23 2009
I am very sorry to see that some of the members are displaying a total lack of class during an extremely difficult period! ... From: noneof yourbusiness
Re: [bolger] Re: plan sales (3 messages)
Wed Sep 23 2009
... I agree with the other advice given, don t feed the fire, let this thread drop. And ultimately, none of us can know the answer to his questions, so
Re: [bolger] plans sales (6 messages)
Wed Sep 23 2009
Obnoxious posters usually go away faster if simply ignored rather than challenged. ... From: Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 6:51 AM
Memorial (9 messages)
Wed Sep 23 2009
I am off from Alaska tomorrow in the AM. Will get into Gloucester early on Fri. I am linking up with Seth Macinko and Bruce Hallman on Chuck s old Tennessee
Re: Grieving vs. Plans Sales (17 messages)
Wed Sep 23 2009
I think it s about time for me to open my big mouth . . . Enough time has gone by, the Memorial has been held, everyone knows the story, and everyone has
Small Motorsailer (1 message)
Wed Sep 23 2009
Of all Phil s designs, I have found myself drawn back over and over again to this one, and wondered why it never attracted more attention:
Re: [bolger] Re: purchasing plans (3 messages)
Wed Sep 23 2009
Payson doesn t sell Tennessee Plans. HJ
Defender strake layout, three sheets of plywood. (1 message)
Thu Sep 24 2009
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hallman/3952366052/sizes/o/ After seeing the gorgeous Defender over the weekend I was curious about the strake layout, so I loaded
Re: [bolger] Rob Grogan's photos (2 messages)
Thu Sep 24 2009
Thank you both, Bruce and Rob for the inspiring pics. It has made me dream of my future Micro ... Andre.
Re: Elegant Punt and Nymph? (14 messages)
Fri Sep 25 2009
My Teal takes the 59sf sail but at the time I had a smaller Pirogue spritsail. I added a boom and it worked fine even without adjusting the mast position. The
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Fri Sep 25 2009
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Re: [bolger] Re: Wasps and Speed (11 messages)
Fri Sep 25 2009
The transonic area rule relates to the formation of shocks, which is a phenomenon related to the compressibility of air. Since water is incompressible for all
Does anyone have any finished picture of the shiveree or the fisherman's launch? (1 message)
Sat Sep 26 2009
? thanks Mike
measurments (1 message)
Sun Sep 27 2009
this copy from a book isnt good enough to read the numbers without guessing. i tried blowing it up and that just made it worse. i dont really want to build
Re: [bolger] measurements (15 messages)
Sun Sep 27 2009
The lack of a complete catalog is a continuing source of discussion. Dynamite Payson sells some Bolger plans for Instant Boats on his web site. Otherwise you
Re: ?'s about measurements (7 messages)
Sun Sep 27 2009
Loose Moose 2 was a metric design and given a choice it would be my choice for any future boat build. Metric makes all kinds of sense! Bob
Bolger "Daisy" plans? (1 message)
Sun Sep 27 2009
has anyone ordered these plans?
Re: [bolger] Re: Eight inch wheels (20 messages)
Sun Sep 27 2009
The over speed argument on the bearings is a red herring, IMO. I ve towed thousands of miles without bearing failure on 8 wheels at 70 mph (touching wood
Re: Atlas Boat Works in Florida (4 messages)
Mon Sep 28 2009
... I think you dip your french fries in it. (sorry, couldn t help myself)
22' Tunnel Stern Power Skiff (1 message)
Mon Sep 28 2009
Nice looking hull. Just needs a new bottom an engine overhaul and minor deck repairs and paint:-)
Re: eight inch wheels (8 messages)
Mon Sep 28 2009
The difference is more extreme than you find in auto wheel sizes, but for all those folks who love their boats like they love their babies, I can remember
Re: [bolger] Re: How do you know which boat (2 messages)
Mon Sep 28 2009
With over 700 boats the PB designed, some are very hard to find. I will have to wait some time to find his DAISY design, a cedarstrip runabout. Even
ahh makes sense... (1 message)
Mon Sep 28 2009
I didn t even think of that. You can tell this is something I need to learn a lot more about. Thanks for the info.
Re: [bolger] How do you know which boat (5 messages)
Mon Sep 28 2009
Dick, The best and quickest way to see the most boats if the book Boats With and Open Mind . I believe Duckworks Magazine has it. They also have a lot of
[bolger] Payson, was > Good Information from all Thanks (1 message)
Mon Sep 28 2009
Hi Dick, Most of the boat designs that Payson sells have building instructions in one of his books. www.instantboats.com While there is some overlap from book
Re: [bolger] Good Information from all Thanks (2 messages)
Mon Sep 28 2009
Dick, If you are considering a Brick, go to PDRacer.com and check out the modified brick specked out there. Over 300 have been built and registered. Can even
Re: Henway or Pycost (7 messages)
Mon Sep 28 2009
and my name is Dick too!!!
Re: Idaho, Clam Skiff, Tenn, Atkin ideas (44 messages)
Tue Sep 29 2009
I had and have seen at places like West Marine, a little rectangular (2 x 4 x 3/4 maybe) screen/crud protector for bilge pumps. The back and sides are solid
Re: usablility of the Bolger plans? (4 messages)
Tue Sep 29 2009
... They vary. As noted, if it was a plan meant for amateurs from the beginning, there is lots of detail, and usually a numbered key with additional info for
Re: plywood joints (5 messages)
Wed Sep 30 2009
It is much stronger because, as Eric and Christopher noted, the bulkhead is not wide enough to keep the sides bending fair, and prevent the seam from opening