Re: Bolger Work Skiff - Digest Number 507
Guys,
I had been thinking of building some sort of 'mini-lobsterboat' for my
wife and the hull of Diablo looked like a good platform. A note from
Phil dissuaded me from that specific hull . . . he recommended the
DIABLO GRANDE as the proper and stable platform.
A little modification of the scantlings and additional reinforcement at
stress points and she might suit your purpose. I'd suggest you FAX (HIS
preferred method of contact) Phil for his opinion & recommendations.
Regards,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop
I had been thinking of building some sort of 'mini-lobsterboat' for my
wife and the hull of Diablo looked like a good platform. A note from
Phil dissuaded me from that specific hull . . . he recommended the
DIABLO GRANDE as the proper and stable platform.
A little modification of the scantlings and additional reinforcement at
stress points and she might suit your purpose. I'd suggest you FAX (HIS
preferred method of contact) Phil for his opinion & recommendations.
Regards,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop
> Message: 1Cheers,
> Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 10:28:21 -0000
> From:scrawford@...
> Subject: Re: Bolger's Workskiff
>
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>
> In bolger@y..., bgbeck55@y... wrote:
> > I've been kicking around the idea of building a Workskiff
> (15')but
> > not building as heavy as designed. The primary use would be as a
> > fishing platform rather than as lobstering or work boat. . . .
> >
> Bruce
>
> I would suggest Diablo would be a good compromise. My father built one
> out of DD construction ply (cheapest available here) and epoxy sealed
> about eight years ago useing 7mm for the sides and 12mm for the
> bottom. . . .