Re: [bolger] Re: Vacation at PB&F?

.Oh darn you guys who are closer to the source and read MAIB first and
then leave oh so tantalizing hints.

HJ Who flew by the back side of Baranof today with Sitka on the other
side. The sun was shining, the wind was rippling a thousand sheltered
coves that are awaiting the Explorer and salmon were splashing
everywhere.

> ===
> BTW: Is anybody else around here excited by the Sitka Explorer in the latest
> issue of MAIB, a blend of Tahiti and Topaz? I think it is really excellent.
> .

Bruce, The Sitka Explorer I saw in my first copy of my subscription
to MAIB looks wonderful. Now I know why everyone who reads MAIB is so
informed on Bolger designs. I was impressed with everything in the
magazine. No flash, just facts. Through this forum I was able to
stumble upon the gold mine of information in that wonderful magazine.

What good fortune to have a forum plus a magazine that delve into a
favorite and exciting subject(for me at least).

John

--- In bolger@y..., "Bruce Hallman" <bruceh@t...> wrote:
> > Anyone been in touch with the firm lately (the last week)?
>
> Phil Bolger responded to a message I faxed to him on Saturday,
with a
> handwritten note dated Monday, but faxed to me on Wednesday 8/31.
>
> He answered several questions about Micro Navigator:
>
> 1) The mainsheet is run from one sternpost to a pulley on the end
of the
> boom to another pulley on the other sternpost, and from there into
the
> cabin.
>
> 2) The diameter of the mainmast is measured 4" OUTSIDE diameter,
not inside
> diameter. [A wood stave mast would be OK too, untapered]
>
> 3) The reason for holding the berths away from the sides of the
boat is to
> avoid condensation coming into contact with the bedding.
>
> 4) A 4 h.p. - 4 Stroke outboard would be good.
>
> 5) They sell copies of Schorpeion for $15 ppd, but only if I will
promise
> not to take it seriously.
>
> ===
> BTW: Is anybody else around here excited by the Sitka Explorer in
the latest
> issue of MAIB, a blend of Tahiti and Topaz? I think it is really
excellent.

> Anyone been in touch with the firm lately (the last week)?

Phil Bolger responded to a message I faxed to him on Saturday, with a
handwritten note dated Monday, but faxed to me on Wednesday 8/31.

He answered several questions about Micro Navigator:

1) The mainsheet is run from one sternpost to a pulley on the end of the
boom to another pulley on the other sternpost, and from there into the
cabin.

2) The diameter of the mainmast is measured 4" OUTSIDE diameter, not inside
diameter. [A wood stave mast would be OK too, untapered]

3) The reason for holding the berths away from the sides of the boat is to
avoid condensation coming into contact with the bedding.

4) A 4 h.p. - 4 Stroke outboard would be good.

5) They sell copies of Schorpeion for $15 ppd, but only if I will promise
not to take it seriously.

===
BTW: Is anybody else around here excited by the Sitka Explorer in the latest
issue of MAIB, a blend of Tahiti and Topaz? I think it is really excellent.

> Anyone been in touch with the firm lately (the last week)? I usually
> get quick replies to my faxes but haven't heard anything for more
> than a week.
> Bjørn

I, too, have had quick replies in the past. However, no reply to
the fax I sent three weeks ago (on launching my Cabin Clam Skiff.)
So I mailed a letter.


Sakari Aaltonen

Anyone been in touch with the firm lately (the last week)? I usually
get quick replies to my faxes but haven't heard anything for more
than a week.
Bjørn