December 2013
Re: Some sad news (8 messages)
Sun Dec 15 2013
Thanks for sending this along Peter. I always enjoyed reading his posts here. Happy sailing Bruce.
RE: [bolger] Options for ply thickness for similar sharpie construction on similar moderate LOA? (3 messages)
Mon Dec 23 2013
At least a couple of Micros have been built with all 3/8s. In general, small boats are stressed by point impact (hitting something or crew weight while
Re: Options for ply thickness for similar sharpie construction on simila [3 Attachments] (8 messages)
Tue Dec 24 2013
I heard the question to be Why the variation in scantlings for a bunch of basically similar boats? Maybe Susan will choose offer something more definitive.
Re: Options for ply thickness for similar sharpie construction on si (1 message)
Tue Dec 24 2013
G4MJW asked Where was the waterline That weight only put the boat an inch or so below the drawn waterline. Micro weighs over half a ton by herself (400+
Re: [bolger] glacial erratics > Options for ply thickness for similar sharpie construction on simila (1 message)
Tue Dec 24 2013
One variable that hasn t been mentioned yet is whether the boat will be used in a glaciated area or not. Here is a good picture of a beach with larger glacial
Chief's thoughts.. WAS [bolger] Options for ply thickness... (1 message)
Tue Dec 24 2013
Smile.. Thanks for that kind comment...If you ever get a chance to come this way stop in for a visit.. We would enjoy a visit. I have been dating my new lady
Re: 50% heavier.. WAS.. [bolger] Re: Options for ply thickness for similar sharpie construction on simila (18 messages)
Sun Dec 29 2013
1/3rd of 1/4 is 1/12th of an inch, so 1/3rd thicker would be 1/12 plus 3/12 (another way to say 1/4) = 4/12 or 1/3rd of an inch. Oddly enough this means 1/3
RE: [bolger] MJ Musings (11 messages)
Sun Dec 29 2013
Enjoy that recommended educational reading from below: