Re: AS29 or AS39 Navigator

--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "mauser6863" <mauser6863@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone in the group know if either the AS29 or AS39 have
received
> the "Navigator" treatment Ala the Micro Navigator. I really like both
> of these designs for a liveaboard, however I think it would be nice
to
> have an inside steering station for the damp and wet days on the
> intercoastal and a pointed bow for the rougher water in the
Carribean.
> An anti-slap pad would also be a good additional. I know there are
> other designs and designers out there, but what attracts be to the
> AS29 and AS39 in the shallow draught, folding mast and voluminous
> interior room. Thanks, Kevin
>


Hi Kevin,

There are photos of an AS39 "Le Cabotin" in the files section at both
Bolger3 and Bolger6. Maybe these will work?

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bolger3/files/le%20Cabotin%202003/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bolger5/files/Le%20Cabotin/

These files show an upgraded version of what used to be "Loose Moose"
as described in "Boats With An Open Mind." It is being build in
Quebec, Canada. It has an bow that is very modified and antislap with
a build in boarding/swim platform.

It also has what is better described as a hard dodger rather than a
pilot house and does not clearly show how one navigates under it, but
the view looks great! Perhaps Peter Lenihan, who supplied the photos
could better explain how this all works. Also clarify for us how the
off-centerboard and sails are handled when under way?

I expect an AS29 could easily be built the same way.

I love that forward view from under the dodger, towards that huge
tabernacle.

Tabernac!

Nels
Does anyone in the group know if either the AS29 or AS39 have received
the "Navigator" treatment Ala the Micro Navigator. I really like both
of these designs for a liveaboard, however I think it would be nice to
have an inside steering station for the damp and wet days on the
intercoastal and a pointed bow for the rougher water in the Carribean.
An anti-slap pad would also be a good additional. I know there are
other designs and designers out there, but what attracts be to the
AS29 and AS39 in the shallow draught, folding mast and voluminous
interior room. Thanks, Kevin