August 2011
MicroWave almost ready to launch (1 message)
Tue Aug 02 2011
I have posted a picture after hull paint. My interpretation of the Micro is probably not everyone s cup of tea but suits my wife and I. I couldn t decide if I
Re: Monet's Studio boat (4 messages)
Wed Aug 03 2011
The Ash Breeze, journal of the Traditional Small Craft Association, will have a brief article about Monet s studio boat and others in his fleet, in its Fall
RE: [bolger] Re: Does this Bolger design exist? (11 messages)
Wed Aug 03 2011
A little bigger than you had in mind-check out the triple Keel Sloop , design 328 in Different Boats. JohnT _____ From: bolger@yahoogroups.com
Re: [bolger] Master Hand Freindship slop (4 messages)
Thu Aug 04 2011
Good morning Mr. Andersen. Sorry about this inordinate delay in responding to your inquiry. In the trenches of a major on-going project building an
Re: Library of Congress? (17 messages)
Thu Aug 04 2011
seems too iffy not to be done
Re: CarTopper Sailboat (5 messages)
Sun Aug 07 2011
... Racks? ... Secondary stability? ... How s this relate to the OP query? What s on sale?
Re: Oldshoe Review! (24 messages)
Tue Aug 09 2011
Many factors, but. My Oldshoe never broached, probably because I stayed out of the rough stuff. The plan showed no end plate on Oldshoe but I saw it on other
Re: Rig 92 (2 messages)
Wed Aug 10 2011
Jon, interesting question. The deckplan and the Rondo II building key at 59. Thimble (NB not plural) for jib sheet lead. indicate Rondo II has but one jib
long micro bieng lifted onto a triler Video (1 message)
Wed Aug 10 2011
Some nice shots of the long micro hull as it is lifted onto a trailer. enjoy PAT
Re: Long micro being lifted onto a trailer (2 messages)
Thu Aug 11 2011
Exciting day! Your LM looks great too, and I must admit feeling some serious trailer envy. When will she see water? Bill, in Texas
Re: [bolger] Re: Cartopper sailboat (36 messages)
Sat Aug 13 2011
That s certainly an advantage of leeboards, as you re learning with your new boat. But Cartopper s centerboard is stuck up forward where it doesn t get in
Re: Micro "Wave" launch (3 messages)
Mon Aug 15 2011
Thanks, will do. Denis
Re: Micro Mast (12 messages)
Mon Aug 15 2011
Mason, Make some boom crutches that go in both mast steps and you can transport your spars that way. It makes for an easy boom tent and extra privacy if you
Re: Attaching the rudder (2 messages)
Wed Aug 17 2011
Lol! Answered my own question...just needed to know what the parts were actually called!! Gudgeons & Pintles. Silly indeed! Getting close to the finish and
Re: Bolger Bee (10 messages)
Sat Aug 20 2011
Bee adventure story here a few days ago http://rosslillistonewoodenboat.blogspot.com/
Re: Sailing Cartopper with 59 sq ft sprit boom rig (9 messages)
Mon Aug 22 2011
John, I really appreciated your details on the movable snotter, sounds like just the thing. I see from your picture that you reef moving the sprit forward. Do
Birdwatcher 2 for sale (1 message)
Tue Aug 23 2011
For sale: 23 6 Bolger Birdwatcher 2 with 2009 Aluminum Road King trailer. Solent lug rig with jib. Meranti Bs1088 plywood construction, Philipine Mahogany
Re: [bolger] Expansions from Bolger. Dart / Cartoon #30 / ... (13 messages)
Thu Aug 25 2011
This is supposed to be the best book on panel expansion, and was probably used by PCB when he was learning: Ship and Aircraft Fairing and Development: For
Seabird 86, anyone building? (1 message)
Thu Aug 25 2011
Anyone building the Seabird 86? I m aware of the one built in Europe and have seen the photos. There s one post here from the guy who just says he s now
Re: [bolger] Re: Masts for the 59 sq ft spritsail (20 messages)
Sat Aug 27 2011
Birdsmouth and something over 30 lb. ... -- John (jkohnen@boat-links.com) I shall allow no man to belittle my soul by making me hate him. (Booker T.
Re: Can you trust pb&f??? (1 message)
Sat Aug 27 2011
Posted by: pagansg pagansg@yahoo.com pagansg Oct 2008 i commissioned pb&f to do plans for small birdwatcher,article in maib displayed and discussed my
Re: [bolger] Can You Trust PB&F? (4 messages)
Sun Aug 28 2011
I second that Pete. Mike Allison... Two suggestions for consideration - first, when someone has an issue, let them deal directly with the responsible party and
Re: Nanocruiser (2 messages)
Sun Aug 28 2011
Well, I d like to see that! Maybe you can help me understand the very unBricklike curve at the stern.
Re: Can you trust pb&f??? (40 messages)
Mon Aug 29 2011
I had a commission done #630, The Illinois. (later the Chicago, because I lived there then,) Hallerman did a fine workup on this lovely design. A year or 2
Re: [bolger] Re: Stretched Bolger Bobcat (9 messages)
Mon Aug 29 2011
Yep, it s Mike Higgins s Jean Alden. ... -- John (jkohnen@boat-links.com) As for myself, the wonderful sea charmed me from the first. (Joshua Slocum)
Re: double rowing dories (15 messages)
Wed Aug 31 2011
Hi Bruce, ... True. The Long Light Dory has a few feet of overhanging bow and transom that reduce the waterline length. But it s oh so beautiful! I suspect