January 2011
bobcat vs beetlecat (1 message)
Sat Jan 01 2011
Has anybody here sailed both a Bolger Bobcat and a real Beetlecat? I sailed a Beetlecat at Mystic in 07 and really loved it. But they re not really a dry-sail
Expedition version of a June Bug (1 message)
Sun Jan 02 2011
What is this?
Re: does water flow around or under boat hulls? (21 messages)
Tue Jan 04 2011
On the other hand if upright and deep bellied, then Bernouli will see the water flow under to the region of higher speed, lower pressure. Therefore note how,
Re: Gaff Nymph Sailing (3 messages)
Wed Jan 05 2011
Yep. Tender? No, stable as a rock compared to my sailboards Flotation? Class III dinghy sailor s PFD--oh, you meant the boat? Cold? No, I learned to windsurf
Re: foam sandwich retrofit question (20 messages)
Wed Jan 05 2011
Chris, by how much does the pink board deform under various loads? How soft or squmbly (tech term) is it? It doesn t have to be as stiff, tough, and etc as
November 8 last... (1 message)
Wed Jan 05 2011
Windermere pics were added!! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bolger/photos/album/92074226/pic/list
Micro for sale - Australia (1 message)
Thu Jan 06 2011
I have a Bolger Micro and registered trailer for sale in Yass, NSW, Australia. Boat is overengineered with 3/8 marine ply and comes on galvanised trailer with
Re: [bolger] Re: Modified Sneakeasy... (52 messages)
Thu Jan 06 2011
And you all do not know this, but you have offered me lots of encouragement as well. I have designed a new boat that is half-way between Phil Bolger s
Re: plan prices? (2 messages)
Fri Jan 07 2011
Check Database in this group, and then double check with PB&F. Ste
Re: [bolger] AS 39 Plans (2 messages)
Sat Jan 08 2011
I ll contact you directly with details. ... From: David I. Thomas To: bolger@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2011 6:55 AM Subject: [bolger] AS 39
Re: Chines (was: Bolger on sharpies) (18 messages)
Sat Jan 08 2011
Ruzer is on the money. The Lions Paw (30 Odd Boats) and Sir Joseph Banks (BWAOM last chapter) both had this feature for protection and easy of welding. NOT for
Re: [bolger] Phil´s Monhegan - Friends hip sloop (10 messages)
Sat Jan 08 2011
Thanks Carl ... Thanks Carl Den 08-01-2011 15:04, Susanne@comcast.net skrev: Yes on plans. Books cost mad postage... Correct on address.
RE: electric propulsion (1 message)
Sat Jan 08 2011
On a pure power boat, the energy density of batteries obviously makes them a poor choice for long distance/high speed. On a boat that s primarily sail using
Re: [bolger] Re: Micro help wanted (17 messages)
Sat Jan 08 2011
I am going to try an attachment of Micro s at the memorial that shows the rigging you are describing. HJ
Re: Chines (was: steel bottom) (4 messages)
Mon Jan 10 2011
That would be a very bad thing to do with plywood... it has no integrity in certain applications because it s has no grain, like real wood and will crumble in
Re:Chines (21 messages)
Mon Jan 10 2011
Dear all This method of construction is standard practice when constructing an English narrow canal boat(7ft beam) for the same reasons - ease of construction
Re: [bolger] Re: Dovekie and others (12 messages)
Tue Jan 11 2011
Check you abandon ship bag, protect the grog, and take no chances. We re thinking of you guys in the Oz, John Boy . It s the tides, man. They can either work
Re: Micro Building Cost (15 messages)
Wed Jan 12 2011
It took me 3 yrs. part-time to build my Old Shoe. I used the very best in materials. Total cost of the project, including trailer, engine, sails, etc. was
Re: Bolger Scow Schooner thread on WoodenBoat forum (9 messages)
Thu Jan 13 2011
Unfortunately, I wasn t an MAIB subscriber until a few months later. It would be great if somebody would scan the article and upload it to the cartoons group.
Re: Catfish beach cruiser (4 messages)
Fri Jan 14 2011
Don t know about Beach Cat ergonomics but here is a photo of four adults comfortably seated in my Oldshoe. Comfortable as an old shoe --- by design. Note that
Re: Catalina 22 Keel Repair (7 messages)
Fri Jan 14 2011
Try catalina22.org. They have a wealth of information. Also a great article in Sailing magazine a couple of years ago on what usually needs doing on an older C
Re: [bolger] Re: Electric (10 messages)
Sun Jan 16 2011
I ve thought some about the combination of a generator, electric boat motor, charge controller, and a small amount of battery capacity for running lights and
Re: Plywood 12 1/2 (7 messages)
Mon Jan 17 2011
Yes it fine work in Plywood. I have today been over in my bank and make a cheque for $150, and look forward to receiving the drawings to this lovely boat. Carl
Dakini (10 messages)
Mon Jan 17 2011
If you take a look at the classifieds in the December Woodenboat, page 131, there s a sailing dory that looks almost exactly like dakini, only with a box cabin
Re: [bolger] Matsue Traveler? (2 messages)
Mon Jan 17 2011
... It was published in the December 2010 issue of the magazine _Messing About in Boats_ This magazine is a MUST READ for any Bolgerphile. (Like with the
Re: Index page of isometrics (6 messages)
Mon Jan 17 2011
Hey Bruce, this is a goldmine!!! Since my MAIB subscription is taking more trouble and time that I expected, what about a nice rendering of AS-34? Thanx and
Re: [bolger] winter tarps (6 messages)
Mon Jan 17 2011
Uh, Florida? John Boy . It s the tides, man. They can either work for you or they can work against you... Confidentially, I ve had this problem with the
Re: [bolger] Re: ROMP (13 messages)
Tue Jan 18 2011
Sorry Nels, getting your name mixed up with Bruce! ________________________________ From: Hugo Tyson To: bolger@yahoogroups.com Sent:
Presto-style isometric (was Re: Bolger on sharpies) (10 messages)
Wed Jan 19 2011
Another one from WB#77 July/August 1987, BOATBROKERS, p134: 35 Bolger Gentleman s Presto Type - flush decked, gaff cat, $125k. (ad for Nantucket brokers)
Re: Pointer isometric (6 messages)
Wed Jan 19 2011
IIRC PCB kept Pointer for 11 years. Refit and rerigged (huh?) another 11 years later. Scant detail in - WB#86 asking $12000; WB#88 May/June 1989, CLASSIFIED,
Re: [bolger] Re: Re. DAKINI (3 messages)
Wed Jan 19 2011
FWIW, I owned the presto boat Sam Crocker-designed Macaw in the 80 s . She has a relatively short rig and was not fast, but a very good sea boat. Easy motion
Re: Isometric, Cartoon 40, Casual Sailing Dinghy (5 messages)
Wed Jan 19 2011
also, the thing itself and why http://hallman.org/SBJ/64/ ~.~ ~.~ ````` ~.~ / | / | ~ ~ ~ ~ / | / |___ ~ ~ ~ ~
Windermere plans for sale (2 messages)
Sat Jan 22 2011
Never used complete set of building plans for Windermere, design #633, Two-some coastal liveaboard trailerable powerboat. Includes right to build one boat.
Jochems plans for sale (1 message)
Sat Jan 22 2011
Never used complete set of building plans for William D. Jochems, a trailerable leeboard schooner, design no. 639. Includes right to build one boat. Never
EASTERN MESSABOUT June 3-4-5, 2011 ELK NECK STATE PARK, MD. (1 message)
Mon Jan 24 2011
IT s ON ! An informal gathering for people who want to mess about in boats .. sailboats, powerboats, canoe & kayak; home-built or commercial. Nail & glue,
Cheap lateen sail setup on ebay (1 message)
Mon Jan 24 2011
I saw this sail/mast/boom on ebay last night, and thought it might fit some of the smaller boats being built here. 45square foot lateen rig like a sunfish. I
Rod's Micro (1 message)
Mon Jan 24 2011
Hi Rod, Found the photos recently posted to be interesting. Of course the raised deckhouse especially. From photo #9 I am wondering if you are planning an open
Lake Pepin Messsabout - June 3-5 (1 message)
Mon Jan 24 2011
Once again the messabout will be in Lake City, MN on the border between Wisconsin and Minnesota. Full details, and photos from last year s event can be found
Re: Workskiff 15 Changes (7 messages)
Tue Jan 25 2011
That s right Payson s new book has complete building instructions for both the 15 & 18 foot Clamskiffs. David
Re: Fisherman's Launch isometric (2 messages)
Thu Jan 27 2011
... Nice work, as usual, Bruce! For everyone else, here s the site of a guy building a real one: http://www.marlew.com/Just%20Because.htm
Re: daysailer ID (4 messages)
Fri Jan 28 2011
Thanks John/Chris.. AMF somehow feels right... I ll see if I can find any of their models online d
Re: Isometric, Design 501, Live-a-board Scow Schooner (7 messages)
Sat Jan 29 2011
Does anyone have a link to the MAIB article? It s in the May 1, 2001 issue, and while I think I have all the magazines from that era, they re not accessible
Re: [bolger] Archiving MAIB (1 message)
Sun Jan 30 2011
I m a long-time subscriber but don t have all my copies. I d gladly pay for a CD. The Early American Industries Association (EAIA) did this a while back,
Inside Ballast (1 message)
Mon Jan 31 2011
Jim Michalak has a design (Picara) with 500 pounds of steel plates as ballast. This seems an elegant way to combine very shallow draft with stability. Per
Re: Temp boat building ideas? Whalewatcher (12 messages)
Mon Jan 31 2011
The Stimson Bowsheds have served boatbuilders adequately for years. Proven design. Just sturdy enough. One of the least expensive workable options. Cheers,