Re: [bolger] Re: The Great SuperBrick Challenge!
brucehector wrote:
> As to sails, I'd allow anything. But of course, stitched together oldLOL. I was thinking polytarp, but you've got me beat! What a mental picture.
> burlap bags (preferably with various seed mill logos visible)
> couldn't be beat.
Heck, I didn't know Phil had ever actually got it to the buildable
plans stage.
Just double everything for a reg. Brick and build in the furniture.
Super Brick might just fit in a standard container, making local and
international shipping easy, if not cheap.
As to sails, I'd allow anything. But of course, stitched together old
burlap bags (preferably with various seed mill logos visible)
couldn't be beat.
plans stage.
Just double everything for a reg. Brick and build in the furniture.
Super Brick might just fit in a standard container, making local and
international shipping easy, if not cheap.
As to sails, I'd allow anything. But of course, stitched together old
burlap bags (preferably with various seed mill logos visible)
couldn't be beat.
Anyone here with a set of Superbrick plans come up with a materials
list?
Rick
(already penciling in a "build slot" for Superbrick in this winter's
calender)
list?
Rick
(already penciling in a "build slot" for Superbrick in this winter's
calender)
>But a local messabout would allow access for thegreatest number of eyeballs.
>>What about shipping Superbrick to different cruising grounds
> Stew
throughout the year? How much would it cost to ship a 20' x 8' x 6'
2500# box? Anyone on the list have connections to a freight company?
Rick
I was going to suggest inspection and sail trials at a centrally located (continental, not global) messabout. But I'll have to agree that allowing the builder to choose the location seems only fair; he/she will have to trailer it there. We should be able to get three of the 50 investors/gamblers to the site at the least, no matter where it is located. But a local messabout would allow access for the greatest number of eyeballs.
Should we allow a store-bought sail, or require a homemade one?
Stew
Should we allow a store-bought sail, or require a homemade one?
Stew
In a message dated 8/9/02 1:52:14 PM Central Daylight Time,
s_paskey@...writes:
I'll put up $50, via PayPal! (I purchased Chuck's Duckworks' CD that way.
Received a nice note from him thanking me for enabling one of his numerous
offspring to wear shoes to school for a change. Wouldn't think shoes would be
necessary in Texas anymore - still doesn't snow there and I thought the
Rockefeller Foundation had more or less erradicated hookworm years ago.)
In all seriousness, I'd like to enable some nutcase. The only stipulation I
would suggest is that the progress and results be posted to Bolger2.
Sign me up!
Ciao for Niao,
Bill in MN
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s_paskey@...writes:
> Is this crazy?Yes, seriously crazy! (It was just a rhetorical question, anyway, right?)
I'll put up $50, via PayPal! (I purchased Chuck's Duckworks' CD that way.
Received a nice note from him thanking me for enabling one of his numerous
offspring to wear shoes to school for a change. Wouldn't think shoes would be
necessary in Texas anymore - still doesn't snow there and I thought the
Rockefeller Foundation had more or less erradicated hookworm years ago.)
In all seriousness, I'd like to enable some nutcase. The only stipulation I
would suggest is that the progress and results be posted to Bolger2.
Sign me up!
Ciao for Niao,
Bill in MN
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The east coast thing would knock me out of the water as far as
building it. However if you guys could round up the cost of materials
I'd build it, and finish it by spring '03. Then launch it in the
middle of a thousand miles of waterways --California Delta--- Perfect
cruising grounds. All contributors could sign up for a weeks cruise
or
whatever......
Rick Bedard
--- In bolger@y..., "Michial Thompson (At Work)" <michialt@u...>
wrote:
Texas
away
building it. However if you guys could round up the cost of materials
I'd build it, and finish it by spring '03. Then launch it in the
middle of a thousand miles of waterways --California Delta--- Perfect
cruising grounds. All contributors could sign up for a weeks cruise
or
whatever......
Rick Bedard
--- In bolger@y..., "Michial Thompson (At Work)" <michialt@u...>
wrote:
> In all fairness to the person that builds it, I think that theIf you
> inspection/test sail should be at the builders choice of locations.
> specify East coast inspections, chances are you will alienate thosethose
> that are too far from the inspection location such as myself herein
Texas
> not that I would even attempt to build it.should
>
> As for deviation from plans, materials, amenities and cabin layout
> be the builder's choice, perhaps minimum amenities such as births,head,
> galley that must be incorporated to prevent someone from building abare
> hull with empty cabin.hour's
>
> If it wasn't for it being so ugly, and my building shop being an
> drive from my home I would probably try to take y'all up on it.Especially
> if there was enough of an incentive. But my shop is too far for meto
> build a project that size in 24 months.logical
>
>
> At 06:50 PM 8/9/2002 +0000, you wrote:
> >After further reflection, I think we should take this to its
> >conclusion: a formal challenge, with written rules, to beposts
> >announced here, in Duckworks, and in MAIB.
> >
> >Think of it: if 50 people agree to pony up $50 each, that's $2500.
> >Even at $20 each, that's $1,000. Here's what I have in mind.
> >
> >Participants would agree to pay a certain sum to the first person
> >who builds a SuperBrick in accord with the rules and makes it
> >available for inspection and a test sail.
> >
> >The rules would create a 3-person judging committee (to be
> >elected by participants). The committee would make the final
> >decision as to whether the rules have been met and the money
> >is paid.
> >
> >The rules should specify, at a minimum, (a) a deadline for
> >completion of construction and the test sail; (b) the extent to
> >which modifications are permitted.
> >
> >As far as the test sail goes, I'm thinking that the boat should be
> >available for inspection and sailing over a two-day weekend in
> >the eastern U.S. , the exact date and location to be arranged with
> >the judging committee and announced in advance so that as
> >many participants as possible can attend.
> >
> >Is this crazy? Post your suggestions and comments and, if
> >there's enough interest, I will draw up a draft set of rules for
> >comment. (I always knew that some day my law degree would
> >come in handy for something!)
> >
> >Steve
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Bolger rules!!!
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> >- stay on topic, stay on thread, punctuate, no 'Ed, thanks, Fred'
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away
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In all fairness to the person that builds it, I think that the
inspection/test sail should be at the builders choice of locations. If you
specify East coast inspections, chances are you will alienate those those
that are too far from the inspection location such as myself here in Texas
not that I would even attempt to build it.
As for deviation from plans, materials, amenities and cabin layout should
be the builder's choice, perhaps minimum amenities such as births, head,
galley that must be incorporated to prevent someone from building a bare
hull with empty cabin.
If it wasn't for it being so ugly, and my building shop being an hour's
drive from my home I would probably try to take y'all up on it. Especially
if there was enough of an incentive. But my shop is too far for me to
build a project that size in 24 months.
At 06:50 PM 8/9/2002 +0000, you wrote:
inspection/test sail should be at the builders choice of locations. If you
specify East coast inspections, chances are you will alienate those those
that are too far from the inspection location such as myself here in Texas
not that I would even attempt to build it.
As for deviation from plans, materials, amenities and cabin layout should
be the builder's choice, perhaps minimum amenities such as births, head,
galley that must be incorporated to prevent someone from building a bare
hull with empty cabin.
If it wasn't for it being so ugly, and my building shop being an hour's
drive from my home I would probably try to take y'all up on it. Especially
if there was enough of an incentive. But my shop is too far for me to
build a project that size in 24 months.
At 06:50 PM 8/9/2002 +0000, you wrote:
>After further reflection, I think we should take this to its logical
>conclusion: a formal challenge, with written rules, to be
>announced here, in Duckworks, and in MAIB.
>
>Think of it: if 50 people agree to pony up $50 each, that's $2500.
>Even at $20 each, that's $1,000. Here's what I have in mind.
>
>Participants would agree to pay a certain sum to the first person
>who builds a SuperBrick in accord with the rules and makes it
>available for inspection and a test sail.
>
>The rules would create a 3-person judging committee (to be
>elected by participants). The committee would make the final
>decision as to whether the rules have been met and the money
>is paid.
>
>The rules should specify, at a minimum, (a) a deadline for
>completion of construction and the test sail; (b) the extent to
>which modifications are permitted.
>
>As far as the test sail goes, I'm thinking that the boat should be
>available for inspection and sailing over a two-day weekend in
>the eastern U.S. , the exact date and location to be arranged with
>the judging committee and announced in advance so that as
>many participants as possible can attend.
>
>Is this crazy? Post your suggestions and comments and, if
>there's enough interest, I will draw up a draft set of rules for
>comment. (I always knew that some day my law degree would
>come in handy for something!)
>
>Steve
>
>
>
>
>Bolger rules!!!
>- no cursing, flaming, trolling, spamming, or flogging dead horses
>- stay on topic, stay on thread, punctuate, no 'Ed, thanks, Fred' posts
>- add your comments at the TOP and SIGN your posts and <snip> away
>- To order plans: Mr. Philip C. Bolger, P.O. Box 1209, Gloucester, MA,
>01930, Fax: (978) 282-1349
>- Unsubscribe:bolger-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
>- Open discussion:bolger_coffee_lounge-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
>
>Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject tohttp://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
After further reflection, I think we should take this to its logical
conclusion: a formal challenge, with written rules, to be
announced here, in Duckworks, and in MAIB.
Think of it: if 50 people agree to pony up $50 each, that's $2500.
Even at $20 each, that's $1,000. Here's what I have in mind.
Participants would agree to pay a certain sum to the first person
who builds a SuperBrick in accord with the rules and makes it
available for inspection and a test sail.
The rules would create a 3-person judging committee (to be
elected by participants). The committee would make the final
decision as to whether the rules have been met and the money
is paid.
The rules should specify, at a minimum, (a) a deadline for
completion of construction and the test sail; (b) the extent to
which modifications are permitted.
As far as the test sail goes, I'm thinking that the boat should be
available for inspection and sailing over a two-day weekend in
the eastern U.S. , the exact date and location to be arranged with
the judging committee and announced in advance so that as
many participants as possible can attend.
Is this crazy? Post your suggestions and comments and, if
there's enough interest, I will draw up a draft set of rules for
comment. (I always knew that some day my law degree would
come in handy for something!)
Steve
conclusion: a formal challenge, with written rules, to be
announced here, in Duckworks, and in MAIB.
Think of it: if 50 people agree to pony up $50 each, that's $2500.
Even at $20 each, that's $1,000. Here's what I have in mind.
Participants would agree to pay a certain sum to the first person
who builds a SuperBrick in accord with the rules and makes it
available for inspection and a test sail.
The rules would create a 3-person judging committee (to be
elected by participants). The committee would make the final
decision as to whether the rules have been met and the money
is paid.
The rules should specify, at a minimum, (a) a deadline for
completion of construction and the test sail; (b) the extent to
which modifications are permitted.
As far as the test sail goes, I'm thinking that the boat should be
available for inspection and sailing over a two-day weekend in
the eastern U.S. , the exact date and location to be arranged with
the judging committee and announced in advance so that as
many participants as possible can attend.
Is this crazy? Post your suggestions and comments and, if
there's enough interest, I will draw up a draft set of rules for
comment. (I always knew that some day my law degree would
come in handy for something!)
Steve