January 2010
Tribute to Bolger (2 messages)
Fri Jan 01 2010
Happy New Year everyone. There is not a day goes by that I am thankful to Mr. Bolger for enriching my life and also those around me. The picture in the files
Confusione, (1 message)
Fri Jan 01 2010
Hi, Everyon
Re: Maybe I'll Keep Her (2 messages)
Sun Jan 03 2010
Okay. I ve made my decision; I m keeping her and starting the outfitting for extended cruising. When I left the corporate world back in 83, it was to sail
Re: Design Question (8 messages)
Sun Jan 03 2010
... Perhaps you should look at the Fiji Yawl - same length as the AS39, with an extended pilothouse.
Re: [bolger] robin Jean on Craig's list (5 messages)
Mon Jan 04 2010
Here is the ebay URL http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120512640416
Re: confusion, (7 messages)
Mon Jan 04 2010
... One must remember that the advantage of the swept (up)(sailing) hull is probably no real advantage since it happens at an extreme trim that only a land
Re: [bolger] Re: Just what do I get for my $40.00 / Update (5 messages)
Sat Jan 09 2010
I also would guess that the steam engine plans were not an original design but a copy of somebody else s design. The original designer not making a dime from
Re: [bolger] Re: What do I get for my $40.00 ? (how many pages and there size) (1 message)
Sat Jan 09 2010
Number of pages depends on the design. The plans will include a building key that outlines the construction process. They are simple but complete. I have built
Re: How much for materials to build whalewatcher? shts of plywood? etc (5 messages)
Sun Jan 10 2010
There are several pictures over in the photo area under Island Time. Tom
Re: Off topic / Reubens Nymph / Build (2 messages)
Sun Jan 10 2010
Greg, King Neptune is listening. I would be highly suspicious of the seaworthiness of that boat you want to build. It s already over burdened with a ton of
Re: [bolger] Let's be calm (4 messages)
Sun Jan 10 2010
Ron - I don;t think you were any part of the problem. No worries
Re: [bolger] Re: Cyber Stalking (2 messages)
Sun Jan 10 2010
Now there s a thought. Why don t you just jot down your address on your next post? It has been my experience that some people are so devoid of friends and
Re: [bolger] Re:Buying plans (27 messages)
Sun Jan 10 2010
No, they do not work through Paypal.
Re: Hi (94 messages)
Mon Jan 11 2010
i don t know about best , but i have been building (very part-time) a sailing version of the Elegant Punt since early october and am nearly finished with it.
Re:Buying Plans (4 messages)
Mon Jan 11 2010
Thanks Ron.I ll try that.The last time I tried Moneygram the fees were horrendous whereas I ve used Paypal very successfully and economically for porchases
Re: Off season musings from New England frozen waters (the doldrums). (4 messages)
Mon Jan 11 2010
Well yes...I will have the Work Skiff by the summer and then will need a proper compliment to it that utilizes nature s engine as propulsion. Good thinking
Re: [bolger] Re: Micro Navigator Keel attachment... (17 messages)
Tue Jan 12 2010
One of the first steps in this project was measuring the door. It should just fit although as work progresses and I build the keel I and cabin, I am concerned
June 4-6 Lake Pepin Messabout (1 message)
Wed Jan 13 2010
The event website (lakepepinmessabout.com) has been updated for 2010, with the details for this year s messabout. One of the more interesting boats last year
Re: [bolger] Re: Fiji Design (7 messages)
Wed Jan 13 2010
... I am curious about the status of Tahiti, having never heard of her launch. As a fellow multi-year builder of a big boat , I am full of empathy.
1000 Days at Sea (1 message)
Wed Jan 13 2010
This is slightly off our topic, but I thought you guys would be interested in this. I left the original links to recognized and give credit to the folks who
Wish II modeled in Google SketchUp (1 message)
Sun Jan 17 2010
Hey All! Haven t been around in a while. But the boat building obsession never really went away... In the interest of feeding the obsession, and not believing
Presto (1 message)
Wed Jan 20 2010
It may be worth noting Mr. Bolger mentions that Commodore Munro s Presto required 10,000 lbs of ballast. (Page 258 BWAOM) Holy crap! I wonder how that compares
Micro to Navigator Conversion (1 message)
Sun Jan 24 2010
I see new pics posted on December 22nd last. Nice to see Oink again, and looking so good. Hooray!! Did Don post at all on developments? If so I missed it :(
Re: [bolger] Not a box. (5 messages)
Sun Jan 24 2010
Oops, didn t notice the specs button on the original link. Both list designer as PCB.
Re: What is the Micro 2? and the plus and minus (4 messages)
Tue Jan 26 2010
Re: Alternative coverings (51 messages)
Tue Jan 26 2010
Cool, it s always fun to try the unusual. They do cover expensive canoes with the aircraft dacron, a material I am always trying to find new uses for... On
Re: Bolger Brick story and question (4 messages)
Tue Jan 26 2010
Great collection of photos, Bruce. I need to upload those to a photot frame or something and just keep playing them in the workshop...
Re: [bolger] Ecopoxy (4 messages)
Thu Jan 28 2010
I am not aware about epoxy made with oranges or soy beans but I tested several varnish removers made with such products. The sale people are always very nice,
Re: AS29, LM2, WW and Similar Rudders (4 messages)
Fri Jan 29 2010
Thanks for the very informative and helpful responses on these rudders. Jon
Re: Chinese Gaff (3 messages)
Fri Jan 29 2010
Bruce, Thanks for the informative reply. Sounds like an effective rig. Jon
Re: [bolger] Re: Flotation Help (32 messages)
Sat Jan 30 2010
My solution is to build the compartments with big limber holes at the low point and big vent holes up high (are they still limbers when up high?) and set in a