Re: [bolger] Birdwatcher in northeast?
>I believe the original sailplan of the Birdwatcher is considerCorrect. I've got plans which show both rigs. The "Solent Lug" with
>undercanvas for light conditions, and a variation featuring a jib was
>drawn. It may even be show in BWAOM.
jib would seem to be better in most of the USA in the summer.
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I believe the original sailplan of the Birdwatcher is consider
undercanvas for light conditions, and a variation featuring a jib was
drawn. It may even be show in BWAOM.
Based on my experiences in the Light Scooner, it's impossible for me
to imagine that the Birdwatcher hull wouldn't sail beautifully as
long as the amount of sail being flown was matched to the conditions.
Those simple sharpie hulls want to go fast! I love my Scooner, but if
I had it to do again I'd build a Birdwatcher. Simply a better boat
for me and my pre-school aged daughter.
YIBB,
David
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undercanvas for light conditions, and a variation featuring a jib was
drawn. It may even be show in BWAOM.
Based on my experiences in the Light Scooner, it's impossible for me
to imagine that the Birdwatcher hull wouldn't sail beautifully as
long as the amount of sail being flown was matched to the conditions.
Those simple sharpie hulls want to go fast! I love my Scooner, but if
I had it to do again I'd build a Birdwatcher. Simply a better boat
for me and my pre-school aged daughter.
YIBB,
David
>Greetings from a newcomer:--
>
> I am thinking of building a Birdwatcher. Having studied the
>articles and drawings for what seems to be forever, I'd like to see
>and possibly sail one before I make the decision to build.
> I live near Augusta, Maine and am willing to travel within a 500
>mile radius for the opportunity. Also, I will be near Stuart,
>Florida 15-19 June if there is anyone down there (or within say 200
>miles) with a Birdwatcher.
> About 20 years ago I sailed a Dovekie (about 6 times and in
>light air). Although I appreciated many of her virtues I thought
>her sailing to be lackluster. I'm sure much of that can be
>attributed to youthful expectations (I was only a few years away
>from Star boats and racing dinghys). Since those days are long
>gone, I believe that my expectations are more realistic today.
> I am quite curious about the sailing and rowing performance of
>the Birdwatcher as well as how it "feels" to sail without a cockpit.
> Thanks - any help would be appreciated - Ken
>
>
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>Greetings from a newcomer:Ken,
>
> I am thinking of building a Birdwatcher. Having studied the
>articles and drawings for what seems to be forever, I'd like to see
>and possibly sail one before I make the decision to build.
> I live near Augusta, Maine and am willing to travel within a 500
>mile radius for the opportunity. Also, I will be near Stuart,
>Florida 15-19 June if there is anyone down there (or within say 200
>miles) with a Birdwatcher.
> About 20 years ago I sailed a Dovekie (about 6 times and in
>light air). Although I appreciated many of her virtues I thought
>her sailing to be lackluster. I'm sure much of that can be
>attributed to youthful expectations (I was only a few years away
>from Star boats and racing dinghys). Since those days are long
>gone, I believe that my expectations are more realistic today.
> I am quite curious about the sailing and rowing performance of
>the Birdwatcher as well as how it "feels" to sail without a cockpit.
> Thanks - any help would be appreciated - Ken
I have one "in rehab" which may be in the water by mid-June. If not,
you are welcome to come see it as-is, it might be instructive to see
one that's not quite fully reassembled.
Craig O'D
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American Proas, the Bolger Boat Honor Roll,
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Greetings from a newcomer:
I am thinking of building a Birdwatcher. Having studied the articles and drawings for what seems to be forever, I'd like to see and possibly sail one before I make the decision to build.
I live near Augusta, Maine and am willing to travel within a 500 mile radius for the opportunity. Also, I will be near Stuart, Florida 15-19 June if there is anyone down there (or within say 200 miles) with a Birdwatcher.
About 20 years ago I sailed a Dovekie (about 6 times and in light air). Although I appreciated many of her virtues I thought her sailing to be lackluster. I'm sure much of that can be attributed to youthful expectations (I was only a few years away from Star boats and racing dinghys). Since those days are long gone, I believe that my expectations are more realistic today.
I am quite curious about the sailing and rowing performance of the Birdwatcher as well as how it "feels" to sail without a cockpit.
Thanks - any help would be appreciated - Ken
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I am thinking of building a Birdwatcher. Having studied the articles and drawings for what seems to be forever, I'd like to see and possibly sail one before I make the decision to build.
I live near Augusta, Maine and am willing to travel within a 500 mile radius for the opportunity. Also, I will be near Stuart, Florida 15-19 June if there is anyone down there (or within say 200 miles) with a Birdwatcher.
About 20 years ago I sailed a Dovekie (about 6 times and in light air). Although I appreciated many of her virtues I thought her sailing to be lackluster. I'm sure much of that can be attributed to youthful expectations (I was only a few years away from Star boats and racing dinghys). Since those days are long gone, I believe that my expectations are more realistic today.
I am quite curious about the sailing and rowing performance of the Birdwatcher as well as how it "feels" to sail without a cockpit.
Thanks - any help would be appreciated - Ken
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