Re: Jochems schooner completed
Jeb: I installed two six volt golf cart batteries on the starboard
side and two dead twelve volt batteries on the port side where
Bolger specifies. I reduced the height of the mast to the extent
that Bolger indicated in his revisions. I have not put in any extra
ballast. The boat has a list to starboard due to the weight of the
masts. I may add some lead in the bilge on the port side, which is
what Bolger suggested when I told him about the list. I would not
want to comment on her ultimate capabilities since I have not tested
them. Bolger states that given good construction and seamanship she
would survive off shore. I am a long way from testing that. She's
all tucked in for now, so any report on sailing performance will
have to wait until spring. Very frustrating to have the boat done
and not be able to use it. I spent three weeks in the Washington
San juan Islands in august and sept but didn't have much wind.
Richard--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Jack&Lois" <jalo@i...> wrote:
side and two dead twelve volt batteries on the port side where
Bolger specifies. I reduced the height of the mast to the extent
that Bolger indicated in his revisions. I have not put in any extra
ballast. The boat has a list to starboard due to the weight of the
masts. I may add some lead in the bilge on the port side, which is
what Bolger suggested when I told him about the list. I would not
want to comment on her ultimate capabilities since I have not tested
them. Bolger states that given good construction and seamanship she
would survive off shore. I am a long way from testing that. She's
all tucked in for now, so any report on sailing performance will
have to wait until spring. Very frustrating to have the boat done
and not be able to use it. I spent three weeks in the Washington
San juan Islands in august and sept but didn't have much wind.
Richard--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Jack&Lois" <jalo@i...> wrote:
>impressed and
> A beautiful job, Richard. WDJ is undeniably a head turner. I'm
> more than a bit envious. I've owned a set of WDJ plans since 1997but have
> yet to get underway with construction. Distractions and financesare the
> main delays. The distractions are mostly in the form of acquiringdiscarded
> or hurricane ravaged Bolger boats that I have restored or intendto restore.
> Most recent restoration is a Micro and the next restoration willbe a Jessie
> Cooper, which I intend to radically "Jochemize". I don't even wantto know
> what Bolger might think of my intentions until after the fact. Atany rate I
> do hope you'll keep us posted on your experiences with Trimara. Iespecially
> would like to know more about your interest in extra ballast. Doyou carry
> the 300 lbs. of batteries Bolger calls for in the design? WilliamD. Jochems
> (person, not boat) told me that he had not installed thosebatteries prior
> to his comments about the schooner's apparent tenderness. He alsosaid that
> he had not reduced mast height as much as Bolger suggested (12"-16") I'd
> especially like to know how far off shore you feel comfortabletaking
> Trimara. Happy Sailing.
>
> jeb
>
A beautiful job, Richard. WDJ is undeniably a head turner. I'm impressed and
more than a bit envious. I've owned a set of WDJ plans since 1997 but have
yet to get underway with construction. Distractions and finances are the
main delays. The distractions are mostly in the form of acquiring discarded
or hurricane ravaged Bolger boats that I have restored or intend to restore.
Most recent restoration is a Micro and the next restoration will be a Jessie
Cooper, which I intend to radically "Jochemize". I don't even want to know
what Bolger might think of my intentions until after the fact. At any rate I
do hope you'll keep us posted on your experiences with Trimara. I especially
would like to know more about your interest in extra ballast. Do you carry
the 300 lbs. of batteries Bolger calls for in the design? William D. Jochems
(person, not boat) told me that he had not installed those batteries prior
to his comments about the schooner's apparent tenderness. He also said that
he had not reduced mast height as much as Bolger suggested (12"-16") I'd
especially like to know how far off shore you feel comfortable taking
Trimara. Happy Sailing.
jeb
more than a bit envious. I've owned a set of WDJ plans since 1997 but have
yet to get underway with construction. Distractions and finances are the
main delays. The distractions are mostly in the form of acquiring discarded
or hurricane ravaged Bolger boats that I have restored or intend to restore.
Most recent restoration is a Micro and the next restoration will be a Jessie
Cooper, which I intend to radically "Jochemize". I don't even want to know
what Bolger might think of my intentions until after the fact. At any rate I
do hope you'll keep us posted on your experiences with Trimara. I especially
would like to know more about your interest in extra ballast. Do you carry
the 300 lbs. of batteries Bolger calls for in the design? William D. Jochems
(person, not boat) told me that he had not installed those batteries prior
to his comments about the schooner's apparent tenderness. He also said that
he had not reduced mast height as much as Bolger suggested (12"-16") I'd
especially like to know how far off shore you feel comfortable taking
Trimara. Happy Sailing.
jeb
Hi All,
Being from Portland also, I met Richard and saw his Jochems Schooner
at the Portland Wooden Boat Show this summer, and chatted with him for
a while. Also just sat aboard, soaking up the ambiance. It's a narrow
boat, but it's amazing how large it feels inside. It's darned near all
cabin except for a smallish cockpit and a very small foredeck. The
windows also add hugely to the pleasant atmosphere, as does the
folding slot-top. Leeboards keep the cabin uncluttered by a
centerboard trunk. All in all, I don't think I've ever been aboard a
more pleasant sailboat anywhere near its size. I also saw her at Port
Townsend, but I was too hurried to stop and beg a ride. Wish I had. I
saw her going out on Saturday. She was quite lovely. Also, Richard did
quite a nice job of construction and finishing. Good Work!
Cheers,
David Graybeal
Portland, OR.
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but
habit" - Aristotle
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Being from Portland also, I met Richard and saw his Jochems Schooner
at the Portland Wooden Boat Show this summer, and chatted with him for
a while. Also just sat aboard, soaking up the ambiance. It's a narrow
boat, but it's amazing how large it feels inside. It's darned near all
cabin except for a smallish cockpit and a very small foredeck. The
windows also add hugely to the pleasant atmosphere, as does the
folding slot-top. Leeboards keep the cabin uncluttered by a
centerboard trunk. All in all, I don't think I've ever been aboard a
more pleasant sailboat anywhere near its size. I also saw her at Port
Townsend, but I was too hurried to stop and beg a ride. Wish I had. I
saw her going out on Saturday. She was quite lovely. Also, Richard did
quite a nice job of construction and finishing. Good Work!
Cheers,
David Graybeal
Portland, OR.
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but
habit" - Aristotle
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--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "stoverr97213" <stoverr@z...> wrote:
>
> Just finished Bolger's Jochems Schooner design 639, this summer.
> Cruised in the San Juan Islands of Washington state and showed it at
> the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Show. The project was started roughly
> six years ago. At that time I only knew of two others being built. I
> would be interested in comparing notes with anyone regarding this
> design. Especially looking at extra ballasting and any rough water
> expereice. Richard Stover, Portland Oregon
>
Beautiful. Reminds us all of what we strive for and why we are so
bonkers about Bolger boats. And nice large box boats, Bruce.
Gary Blankenship
bonkers about Bolger boats. And nice large box boats, Bruce.
Gary Blankenship
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "stoverr97213" <stoverr@z...> wrote:
>
> Photos of Jochems Schooner athttp://photos.yahoo.com/stoverr97213
>
That little two-master astern of Richard's boat is a William Garden designed
Eel canoe yawl, Pick Pocket. She's a beauty! The red topsail in the
background belongs to Paul Gartside's cutter, Surprise. Richard's WDJ
schooner, Trimara, beat Surprise in the small boat race Friday afternoon and
Paul was chagrined that he'd been beaten by a Bolger boat -- not just a
Bolger boat, but one of the BOXY ones! ;o) Somehow I never got any photos of
Pick Pocket or Trimara under sail. But here are a couple sans canvas:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43145927@N00/52373977/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43145927@N00/52373976/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43145927@N00/52373975/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43145927@N00/sets/967562/
Eel canoe yawl, Pick Pocket. She's a beauty! The red topsail in the
background belongs to Paul Gartside's cutter, Surprise. Richard's WDJ
schooner, Trimara, beat Surprise in the small boat race Friday afternoon and
Paul was chagrined that he'd been beaten by a Bolger boat -- not just a
Bolger boat, but one of the BOXY ones! ;o) Somehow I never got any photos of
Pick Pocket or Trimara under sail. But here are a couple sans canvas:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43145927@N00/52373977/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43145927@N00/52373976/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43145927@N00/52373975/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43145927@N00/sets/967562/
On Thu, 13 Oct 2005 20:08:03 -0000, Susan wrote:
> >
> > Photos of Jochems Schooner athttp://photos.yahoo.com/stoverr97213
>
> Pretty boat!
>
> -- Sue --
> (What's that schooner docked astern of you in the third photo?)
--
John <jkohnen@...>
http://www.boat-links.com/
What is more pleasant than a friendly little yacht, a long stretch of
smooth water, a gentle breeze, the stars? <Billy Atkin>
Stunning....
You should be proud....
Does she have a name?
How bout some interior pics?
You should be proud....
Does she have a name?
How bout some interior pics?
> (What's that schooner docked astern of you in the third photo?)Schooner or ketch? Looks similar to a Garden Eel.
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "stoverr97213" <stoverr@z...> wrote:
-- Sue --
(What's that schooner docked astern of you in the third photo?)
--
Susan Davis <sue@...>
>Pretty boat!
> Photos of Jochems Schooner athttp://photos.yahoo.com/stoverr97213
-- Sue --
(What's that schooner docked astern of you in the third photo?)
--
Susan Davis <sue@...>
> Photos of Jochems Schooner athttp://photos.yahoo.com/stoverr97213Extremely nifty! Highest praise!
I like the color choice.
Peter
Nice boat, and a heck of an accomplishment!
Bjorn Harbo, who hangs around here sometimes, also has built a
WDJochems schooner.
If I am not mistaken, there was also one sighted in the 'north bay'
region of the San Francisco Bay.
Bjorn Harbo, who hangs around here sometimes, also has built a
WDJochems schooner.
If I am not mistaken, there was also one sighted in the 'north bay'
region of the San Francisco Bay.
On 10/13/05, stoverr97213 <stoverr@...> wrote:
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Photos of Jochems Schooner athttp://photos.yahoo.com/stoverr97213
Just finished Bolger's Jochems Schooner design 639, this summer.
Cruised in the San Juan Islands of Washington state and showed it at
the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Show. The project was started roughly
six years ago. At that time I only knew of two others being built. I
would be interested in comparing notes with anyone regarding this
design. Especially looking at extra ballasting and any rough water
expereice. Richard Stover, Portland Oregon
Cruised in the San Juan Islands of Washington state and showed it at
the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Show. The project was started roughly
six years ago. At that time I only knew of two others being built. I
would be interested in comparing notes with anyone regarding this
design. Especially looking at extra ballasting and any rough water
expereice. Richard Stover, Portland Oregon