[bolger] Re: The perfect solution for car topping!

cpcorrei-@...wrote:
original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/bolger/?start=2912
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> SOLUTION: Make the JB in two sections, something like a nesting FB11

found

> on Bateau.com, or any nesting dingy. Even if it won't nest

perfectly,

> lifting half the boat at a time solves the weight problem.
>
> Would this work?
>
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> Chuck C.

I'm sure it would, but it would also be a lot of work. I think it would
be easier to use the fancy plywood (and then do the extra work to
justify using it). Even better, use the fancy ply and make a Zephyr in
3 chunks. Doesn't suit original plan to get in water fast, however.
Leaning toward conversion of Nymph into Rubens Nymph for that.

The answer to the 400 lb payload, 2 person, good rowing, great sailing,
cartopable boat has already been indicated, it is the JB.

Such a great boat, and a favorite of many. Alas, its only fault lies in its
weight. A bit to heavy to put on the top of a car.

SOLUTION: Make the JB in two sections, something like a nesting FB11 found
on Bateau.com, or any nesting dingy. Even if it won't nest perfectly,
lifting half the boat at a time solves the weight problem.

Would this work?

On the shores of the San Francisco Bay, waiting for spring and the maiden
sail of my Folding Schooner,

Chuck C.