[bolger] Re: Micro Navigator's rig on a "normal" Micro?
Gavin:
Try Chuck Merrell's site:
http://members.xoom.com/merrellc1/Files/navigator1.pdf
Chuck Leinweber
Duckworks Magazine
http://www.hilconet.com/~dworksmg
Try Chuck Merrell's site:
http://members.xoom.com/merrellc1/Files/navigator1.pdf
Chuck Leinweber
Duckworks Magazine
http://www.hilconet.com/~dworksmg
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From: gmatkin <gmatkin@...>
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Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 1999 6:57 PM
Subject: [bolger] Re: Micro Navigator's rig on a "normal" Micro?
> Is there anywhere where we can see pics of the Micro Navigator? I've never
> heard of it before this thread, and I'm curious...
>
> thanks, Gavin
>
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Pippo.
I'll have to dig out my copy of MAIB to be sure, but I think PCB presented the Micro Navigator as a mod to an existing Micro. I don't remember that there were any changes to the existing hull below the waterline, so unless the windage of the house had a significant effect, I don't see why you couldn't just do the rig mod without the superstructure mod.
Why not order the supplemental Micro Navigator drawing from PCB, and ask him?
YIBB <--- (I learn something every day....)
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I'll have to dig out my copy of MAIB to be sure, but I think PCB presented the Micro Navigator as a mod to an existing Micro. I don't remember that there were any changes to the existing hull below the waterline, so unless the windage of the house had a significant effect, I don't see why you couldn't just do the rig mod without the superstructure mod.
Why not order the supplemental Micro Navigator drawing from PCB, and ask him?
YIBB <--- (I learn something every day....)
Matthew
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Matthew Long & Agnes Peillet
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, USA
Visit our homepage & the Bolger Brick "Tetard" pages at:
http://www.gis.net/~owlnmole
On Wed, 22 Dec 1999 12:53:43 Giuseppe 'Pippo' Bianco wrote:
>Dear all,
>
>As you may know ;-), I'm building a Micro. At least from my perspective,
>masts and spars are going to be the most demanding part of the project,
>because a 7 meter long mast simply cannot fit into my garage...
>My question is: do you think it would be possible to adapt the Micro
>Navigator's "Chinese Gaff Cat Yawl" rig to a normal Micro? The increased
>sail area and the use of simple aluminum poles instead of wooden masts
>would be a double bonus to me. On the other hand, I don't care for the
>Micro Navigator by itself: I still prefer the original Micro in terms of
>overall design.
>
>Best, Pippo
>
>
>
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Hi Bill, and thanks
I remember that Phil Bolger in person was against this possibility (I
guess I've read that on an old CSD newsletter) saying that it works
better on paper than on the boat. The nice thing about aluminum is that
it's easy to find and it has not to be shaped! Also, the Navigator rig
adds about 30% more sail area...
I've been thinking to a classic gaff though, but then PCB&F have
already designed a whole new rig...
Best
Pippo
P.S.: did you get my msg ;-)?
"samson family" <bill.samso-@...> wrote:
original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/bolger/?start=1364
I remember that Phil Bolger in person was against this possibility (I
guess I've read that on an old CSD newsletter) saying that it works
better on paper than on the boat. The nice thing about aluminum is that
it's easy to find and it has not to be shaped! Also, the Navigator rig
adds about 30% more sail area...
I've been thinking to a classic gaff though, but then PCB&F have
already designed a whole new rig...
Best
Pippo
P.S.: did you get my msg ;-)?
"samson family" <bill.samso-@...> wrote:
original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/bolger/?start=1364
> Hi Pippo,with a
>
> One alternative you might consider is replacing the jibheaded rig
> Solent Lug rig. This gives effectively the same sail shape, but onshorter
> spars. That way you keep the looks of the original Micro.
>
Hi Pippo,
One alternative you might consider is replacing the jibheaded rig with a
Solent Lug rig. This gives effectively the same sail shape, but on shorter
spars. That way you keep the looks of the original Micro.
If you haven't come across this rig, I might be able to find a picture I can
send to you.
Bill
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-----Original Message-----
From: Giuseppe 'Pippo' Bianco <giuseppe.bianco@...>
To:bolger@egroups.com<bolger@egroups.com>
Date: 22 December 1999 12:24
Subject: [bolger] Micro Navigator's rig on a "normal" Micro?
One alternative you might consider is replacing the jibheaded rig with a
Solent Lug rig. This gives effectively the same sail shape, but on shorter
spars. That way you keep the looks of the original Micro.
If you haven't come across this rig, I might be able to find a picture I can
send to you.
Bill
--bill.samson@...
Chebacco News can be viewed on:
http://members.xoom.com/billsamson
-----Original Message-----
From: Giuseppe 'Pippo' Bianco <giuseppe.bianco@...>
To:bolger@egroups.com<bolger@egroups.com>
Date: 22 December 1999 12:24
Subject: [bolger] Micro Navigator's rig on a "normal" Micro?
>Dear all,
>
>As you may know ;-), I'm building a Micro. At least from my perspective,
>
>masts and spars are going to be the most demanding part of the project,
>because a 7 meter long mast simply cannot fit into my garage...
>My question is: do you think it would be possible to adapt the Micro
>Navigator's "Chinese Gaff Cat Yawl" rig to a normal Micro? The increased
>
>sail area and the use of simple aluminum poles instead of wooden masts
>would be a double bonus to me. On the other hand, I don't care for the
>Micro Navigator by itself: I still prefer the original Micro in terms of
>
>overall design.
>
>Best, Pippo
>
>
>
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Dear all,
As you may know ;-), I'm building a Micro. At least from my perspective,
masts and spars are going to be the most demanding part of the project,
because a 7 meter long mast simply cannot fit into my garage...
My question is: do you think it would be possible to adapt the Micro
Navigator's "Chinese Gaff Cat Yawl" rig to a normal Micro? The increased
sail area and the use of simple aluminum poles instead of wooden masts
would be a double bonus to me. On the other hand, I don't care for the
Micro Navigator by itself: I still prefer the original Micro in terms of
overall design.
Best, Pippo
As you may know ;-), I'm building a Micro. At least from my perspective,
masts and spars are going to be the most demanding part of the project,
because a 7 meter long mast simply cannot fit into my garage...
My question is: do you think it would be possible to adapt the Micro
Navigator's "Chinese Gaff Cat Yawl" rig to a normal Micro? The increased
sail area and the use of simple aluminum poles instead of wooden masts
would be a double bonus to me. On the other hand, I don't care for the
Micro Navigator by itself: I still prefer the original Micro in terms of
overall design.
Best, Pippo
Dear all,
As you may know ;-), I'm building a Micro. At least from my perspective,
masts and spars are going to be the most demanding part of the project,
because a 7 meter long mast simply cannot fit into my garage...
My question is: do you think it would be possible to adapt the Micro
Navigator's "Chinese Gaff Cat Yawl" rig to a normal Micro? The increased
sail area and the use of simple aluminum poles instead of wooden masts
would be a double bonus to me. On the other hand, I don't care for the
Micro Navigator by itself: I still prefer the original Micro in terms of
overall design.
Best, Pippo
As you may know ;-), I'm building a Micro. At least from my perspective,
masts and spars are going to be the most demanding part of the project,
because a 7 meter long mast simply cannot fit into my garage...
My question is: do you think it would be possible to adapt the Micro
Navigator's "Chinese Gaff Cat Yawl" rig to a normal Micro? The increased
sail area and the use of simple aluminum poles instead of wooden masts
would be a double bonus to me. On the other hand, I don't care for the
Micro Navigator by itself: I still prefer the original Micro in terms of
overall design.
Best, Pippo
Is there anywhere where we can see pics of the Micro Navigator? I've never
heard of it before this thread, and I'm curious...
thanks, Gavin
heard of it before this thread, and I'm curious...
thanks, Gavin