Re: [bolger] Re: 75% Micro owner now!
Wow, one weekend and you've got the keel poured, the hull built and
you're working on deck beams : )
This boat is now in the right hands...It's begging for the Navigator
version.
Years ago I sailed on a friends Folkboat that he converted to chinese
junk rig, lots of fun.
Keep us all posted on your progress, and pics, we need pictures !!!!
Rick
brucehallman wrote:
you're working on deck beams : )
This boat is now in the right hands...It's begging for the Navigator
version.
Years ago I sailed on a friends Folkboat that he converted to chinese
junk rig, lots of fun.
Keep us all posted on your progress, and pics, we need pictures !!!!
Rick
brucehallman wrote:
> --- In bolger@y..., "John Cupp" <caj@k...> wrote:
> > I hope you opt to make the changes
> > for the Navigator...
>
> Yes, I have decided to go with a
> Navigator. The Navigator plans
> presume that you are modifying
> a standard Micro anyway. [As
> they call for you to take your
> dimensions from measurments from
> the hull.] Plus, I am curious to
> try a Chinese Gaff rig.
>
> Ironically, Rennie had started
> the hull as a Navigator, and then
> after his dad got sick, he cut it
> down to the standard Micro.
>
> I spent yesterday working on a bunch of
> tasks, the biggest being removing
> and replacing portions of the keel backbone
> strip, which was crooking by over an inch.
> [I had to fix it, as a crooked keel seemed
> like trouble.]
>
> I also laminated the curved beam
> that will support the aft end of
> the forward deck. Hope to install that
> beam today. Plus, I plan to remove
> Rennie's transom and replace it with
> the one that I had already built, as
> I liked my motor mount board more than
> his, [and he chose to put the boomkin
> hole on the 'wrong' side, at least
> according to my taste].
>
> I also schemed up a way to calculate the
> weight of my lead keel. Using a lever
> arm, and my 200 lb body, & moving the
> fulcrum to find the balance point, using
> algebra, it calcs out at only 350 pounds,
> versus the specified 400 lbs. As I
> plan to have two lead/acid batteries
> in the cabin, I am undecided whether to
> add some weight to the keel.
>
> > This boat was always destined for your
> > use so you should name it with that in mind.
>
> I am still favoring the name: "PCB's"
>
--- In bolger@y..., "John Cupp" <caj@k...> wrote:
Navigator. The Navigator plans
presume that you are modifying
a standard Micro anyway. [As
they call for you to take your
dimensions from measurments from
the hull.] Plus, I am curious to
try a Chinese Gaff rig.
Ironically, Rennie had started
the hull as a Navigator, and then
after his dad got sick, he cut it
down to the standard Micro.
I spent yesterday working on a bunch of
tasks, the biggest being removing
and replacing portions of the keel backbone
strip, which was crooking by over an inch.
[I had to fix it, as a crooked keel seemed
like trouble.]
I also laminated the curved beam
that will support the aft end of
the forward deck. Hope to install that
beam today. Plus, I plan to remove
Rennie's transom and replace it with
the one that I had already built, as
I liked my motor mount board more than
his, [and he chose to put the boomkin
hole on the 'wrong' side, at least
according to my taste].
I also schemed up a way to calculate the
weight of my lead keel. Using a lever
arm, and my 200 lb body, & moving the
fulcrum to find the balance point, using
algebra, it calcs out at only 350 pounds,
versus the specified 400 lbs. As I
plan to have two lead/acid batteries
in the cabin, I am undecided whether to
add some weight to the keel.
> I hope you opt to make the changesYes, I have decided to go with a
> for the Navigator...
Navigator. The Navigator plans
presume that you are modifying
a standard Micro anyway. [As
they call for you to take your
dimensions from measurments from
the hull.] Plus, I am curious to
try a Chinese Gaff rig.
Ironically, Rennie had started
the hull as a Navigator, and then
after his dad got sick, he cut it
down to the standard Micro.
I spent yesterday working on a bunch of
tasks, the biggest being removing
and replacing portions of the keel backbone
strip, which was crooking by over an inch.
[I had to fix it, as a crooked keel seemed
like trouble.]
I also laminated the curved beam
that will support the aft end of
the forward deck. Hope to install that
beam today. Plus, I plan to remove
Rennie's transom and replace it with
the one that I had already built, as
I liked my motor mount board more than
his, [and he chose to put the boomkin
hole on the 'wrong' side, at least
according to my taste].
I also schemed up a way to calculate the
weight of my lead keel. Using a lever
arm, and my 200 lb body, & moving the
fulcrum to find the balance point, using
algebra, it calcs out at only 350 pounds,
versus the specified 400 lbs. As I
plan to have two lead/acid batteries
in the cabin, I am undecided whether to
add some weight to the keel.
> This boat was always destined for yourI am still favoring the name: "PCB's"
> use so you should name it with that in mind.
Bruce, I am so glad that you picked that Micro up. It seems almost
like fate as you have the lead for the keel already. I hope you opt
to make the changes for the navigator as sometimes on the bay a
larger cockpit works much better to get in from the weather.
This boat was always destined for your use so you should name it
with that in mind.
John
like fate as you have the lead for the keel already. I hope you opt
to make the changes for the navigator as sometimes on the bay a
larger cockpit works much better to get in from the weather.
This boat was always destined for your use so you should name it
with that in mind.
John
--- In bolger@y..., "brucehallman" <brucehallman@y...> wrote:
> I am feeling pretty excited with a new 75% complete Micro in the
> driveway! Pictures to follow.
>
> All things went smooth picking her up, except the darn thing didn't
> fit in the U-Haul trailer that I rented; (that is until we tipped
> her on her side). U-Haul specs a 6'2" bed to their 6x12 trailer,
> but the hinges for the gate are only about 5'10" clear, with Micro
> being 6'0" wide.
>
> I ratcheted Micro down with nylon web straps. I think I was a sight
> on the freeway. I estimate the weight of the hull at 350 pounds,
> light enough for three people to lift, and for one person to drag.
> So me, Rennie (the builder) and his 19 year old son, loaded it on
> the trailer. I was able to pull it off and tip it on it's side
> single handed.
>
> Rennie was a fun guy, and a Bolger nut, this being his 20th boat
> built. His first was a Teal made in his apartment in college.
>
> The Micro is made of nice 5 ply 1/4" Okume with glass and epoxy on
> the outsides. Much of the framing is oak and has lots of Silicon
> Bronze screws and nails.
>
> My neighbor, dying of curiosity, (after eyeing me for 15 minutes),
> strolled over and asked "What-cha doing?" I casually
> replied, "Nothin'". <g>
>
> [& then explained everything]
>
> I had planned on build the Micro Navigator version, but
> the 'standard' Micro seems so roomy that I am having second
thoughts
> about Navigator. I will post pictures of my new 'Micro' soon
enough.
> It seems rather "Big", and capable. And fun.
I am feeling pretty excited with a new 75% complete Micro in the
driveway! Pictures to follow.
All things went smooth picking her up, except the darn thing didn't
fit in the U-Haul trailer that I rented; (that is until we tipped
her on her side). U-Haul specs a 6'2" bed to their 6x12 trailer,
but the hinges for the gate are only about 5'10" clear, with Micro
being 6'0" wide.
I ratcheted Micro down with nylon web straps. I think I was a sight
on the freeway. I estimate the weight of the hull at 350 pounds,
light enough for three people to lift, and for one person to drag.
So me, Rennie (the builder) and his 19 year old son, loaded it on
the trailer. I was able to pull it off and tip it on it's side
single handed.
Rennie was a fun guy, and a Bolger nut, this being his 20th boat
built. His first was a Teal made in his apartment in college.
The Micro is made of nice 5 ply 1/4" Okume with glass and epoxy on
the outsides. Much of the framing is oak and has lots of Silicon
Bronze screws and nails.
My neighbor, dying of curiosity, (after eyeing me for 15 minutes),
strolled over and asked "What-cha doing?" I casually
replied, "Nothin'". <g>
[& then explained everything]
I had planned on build the Micro Navigator version, but
the 'standard' Micro seems so roomy that I am having second thoughts
about Navigator. I will post pictures of my new 'Micro' soon enough.
It seems rather "Big", and capable. And fun.
driveway! Pictures to follow.
All things went smooth picking her up, except the darn thing didn't
fit in the U-Haul trailer that I rented; (that is until we tipped
her on her side). U-Haul specs a 6'2" bed to their 6x12 trailer,
but the hinges for the gate are only about 5'10" clear, with Micro
being 6'0" wide.
I ratcheted Micro down with nylon web straps. I think I was a sight
on the freeway. I estimate the weight of the hull at 350 pounds,
light enough for three people to lift, and for one person to drag.
So me, Rennie (the builder) and his 19 year old son, loaded it on
the trailer. I was able to pull it off and tip it on it's side
single handed.
Rennie was a fun guy, and a Bolger nut, this being his 20th boat
built. His first was a Teal made in his apartment in college.
The Micro is made of nice 5 ply 1/4" Okume with glass and epoxy on
the outsides. Much of the framing is oak and has lots of Silicon
Bronze screws and nails.
My neighbor, dying of curiosity, (after eyeing me for 15 minutes),
strolled over and asked "What-cha doing?" I casually
replied, "Nothin'". <g>
[& then explained everything]
I had planned on build the Micro Navigator version, but
the 'standard' Micro seems so roomy that I am having second thoughts
about Navigator. I will post pictures of my new 'Micro' soon enough.
It seems rather "Big", and capable. And fun.