Re: [bolger] Sneakeasy Modification----Firebrand

Justin,

Thanks for jogging my memory...I have those plans from the book myself, and
will compare....

Norm

----- Original Message -----
From: "Justin Meddock" <jmeddock@...>
To: <bolger@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 12:22 PM
Subject: Re: [bolger] Sneakeasy Modification----Firebrand


> Norm,
> Firebrand #388 (30-Odd Boats) is nearly identical to Sneakeasy.

Norm,
Firebrand #388 (30-Odd Boats) is nearly identical to Sneakeasy.
The most striking differences are the full beam ducktails, the foredeck is
a canvas over light framing that is lower-crowned than Sneak,
and no windscreen or tall cockpit coaming. To me, the lower crown looks
better.
It was designed to use a steam boiler/engine that the commissioner owned.
Bolger took the design on the contingency that the fee would be refunded
if the boat would not outrun a rival steam launch in the builders home
waters,
the target speed was 12 knots with the 6hp steam engine.
If I get my scanner working I will Bolger3 the chapter, I also have to put
up
Kotick for Bjorn.

Justin Meddock

> Speaking of Sneakeasy mods, I seem to recall occasional mentions of
> inboard-powered Sneaks...is/are there any cartoons / sketches available

for

> this alternative power mod?
>
> Norm