Re: [bolger] Nice article on Micro Nav. Update

> I agree, it is a darn good boat, for purposes.
> I can think of almost no other boat that meets
> the same purpose; that is a safe small cabin
> cruising
> sailboat that fits on a trailer in my driveway.
>
> > for stargazing,
>

The modified Martha Jane is a pretty good candidate.

If I was solo or didn't expect to have as much money
available as I hope to have, I'd build Tahiti.

Phil Smith
On 5/18/05, seagulloutb <dickburnham1@...> wrote:
> Latest MAIB (May 15'05) has a wonderful article by PCB on Micro
> Navigator Update.

More than usual, I can't wait for the next issue of MAIB
to arrive in the mailbox.

> I'd be strongly inclined to build one with the
> Chinese Gaffer rig if it weren't quite true that I'm slave to
> completing a Chebacco.

I have a similar problem, the urge to build too many boats,
especially Bolger boats. Building models helps somewhat!

> In fact, I cannot think of a finer boat as
> permanent backyard vessel of choice --

I agree, it is a darn good boat, for purposes.
I can think of almost no other boat that meets
the same purpose; that is a safe small cabin cruising
sailboat that fits on a trailer in my driveway.

> for stargazing,

Well...there is the roof, and no cockpit, so not so good.

> faux navigating, dreaming by self or with others.

A definite yes.

> Wife thinks it darned cute
> and I do too. -- dick b.

It is funny how many people say that.
Latest MAIB (May 15'05) has a wonderful article by PCB on Micro
Navigator Update. I'd be strongly inclined to build one with the
Chinese Gaffer rig if it weren't quite true that I'm slave to
completing a Chebacco. In fact, I cannot think of a finer boat as
permanent backyard vessel of choice -- for stargazing, faux navigating,
dreaming by self or with others. Bruce Hallman quoted a length. Can
one imagine going from Africa to the Cape Verde Islands in this
toy...or is it not a serious boat afterall. Wife thinks it darned cute
and I do too. -- dick b.