Re: [bolger] Re: Bolger designs for handicap use
The Wyo would require extensive modifications to be wheel chair
compatible. I would doubt that it could without a complete
redesign.
Jeff
compatible. I would doubt that it could without a complete
redesign.
Jeff
--- In bolger@y..., "Bruce Hector" <bruce_hector@h...> wrote:
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The famous example of this is the boat
PCB designed for Bernie Wolfard who
is wheelchair'ed. ...One of the state
class sharpies, I forget which.
Bernie was trying to sell that boat
in a MAIB classified advertisment
several years back.
I don't have my history straight
enough to repeat it correctly,
but I'll try anyway. Anyone,
please chime in to correct me.
Bernie built one of the first
Micro's I think, a design
comissioned by Rev. Elrond
LaRowe, for a boat plan
business called something
like 'Common Sense Designs'.
Rev. LaRowe died, and Bernie
aquired the business, and
[details fuzzy here] sold
a bunch of plans. They/he
used to publish a very
entertaining catalogue and
newsletter.
Bernie belongs to our
egroup, but hasn't been active
in a couple years it seems.
> ...PB's designSend PB&F a fax asking this question.
>... wheelchair accessible
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The famous example of this is the boat
PCB designed for Bernie Wolfard who
is wheelchair'ed. ...One of the state
class sharpies, I forget which.
Bernie was trying to sell that boat
in a MAIB classified advertisment
several years back.
I don't have my history straight
enough to repeat it correctly,
but I'll try anyway. Anyone,
please chime in to correct me.
Bernie built one of the first
Micro's I think, a design
comissioned by Rev. Elrond
LaRowe, for a boat plan
business called something
like 'Common Sense Designs'.
Rev. LaRowe died, and Bernie
aquired the business, and
[details fuzzy here] sold
a bunch of plans. They/he
used to publish a very
entertaining catalogue and
newsletter.
Bernie belongs to our
egroup, but hasn't been active
in a couple years it seems.
Certainly the larger power sharpies (Dakota, Wyoming) are candidate
hulls for a wheelchair accessible boat since the accomodations
naturally fall on one level. Bolger has referred here and there to
custom interiors for handicapped persons, and it would definitely be
worth a fax to PB&F to see what they have.
There are some sailboats that come close as well, e.g. the Breakdown
Schooner and Berengaria.
How much does the person want a boat, and how much just a floating
house?
Tanton did a 55' fiberglass cat ketch for a wheelchair-bound client.
Peter
hulls for a wheelchair accessible boat since the accomodations
naturally fall on one level. Bolger has referred here and there to
custom interiors for handicapped persons, and it would definitely be
worth a fax to PB&F to see what they have.
There are some sailboats that come close as well, e.g. the Breakdown
Schooner and Berengaria.
How much does the person want a boat, and how much just a floating
house?
Tanton did a 55' fiberglass cat ketch for a wheelchair-bound client.
Peter
The Idaho was design for wheel chair use and the original builder built it
while in a wheel chair. Minimal size for liveaboard but usable.
Jeff
while in a wheel chair. Minimal size for liveaboard but usable.
Jeff
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Hector" <bruce_hector@...>
To: <bolger@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 8:20 PM
Subject: [bolger] Bolger designs for handicap use
> Anyone aware of any of PB's design that would work as a fully
> wheelchair accessible and crewable (no legged help at all)
> liveaboard? A new member at the Shantyboat eGroup is in that state
> and interested.
>
> Bruce Hector
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On Thursday 12 September 2002 10:20, Bruce Hector wrote:
mind. While it would not normally be considered suitable for a
liveaboard, it might be okay for a single wheelchair bound occupant,
if his requirements were (quite) modest.
--
Bruce Fountain (fountainb@...)
Senior Software Engineer
Union Switch and Signal Pty Ltd
Perth Western Australia
tel: +618 9256 0083
> Anyone aware of any of PB's design that would work as a fullyI believe that the idaho was designed with wheelchair access in
> wheelchair accessible and crewable (no legged help at all)
> liveaboard? A new member at the Shantyboat eGroup is in that state
> and interested.
mind. While it would not normally be considered suitable for a
liveaboard, it might be okay for a single wheelchair bound occupant,
if his requirements were (quite) modest.
--
Bruce Fountain (fountainb@...)
Senior Software Engineer
Union Switch and Signal Pty Ltd
Perth Western Australia
tel: +618 9256 0083
Anyone aware of any of PB's design that would work as a fully
wheelchair accessible and crewable (no legged help at all)
liveaboard? A new member at the Shantyboat eGroup is in that state
and interested.
Bruce Hector
wheelchair accessible and crewable (no legged help at all)
liveaboard? A new member at the Shantyboat eGroup is in that state
and interested.
Bruce Hector