Re: [bolger] Looking for One Great Plan
The Martha Jane should do what you want. I've got one and it's a nice cruiser. I'm planning on powering the Champlain Canal in May.
Bolger has modified the design to include a raised house top, outside ballast, lee boards with positive fore and aft adjustment and sponsons. If I were building new I'd incorporate all of Bolger's improvements on my boat. If I ever get a covered work area I'm pretty sure I'd do everything but the new lee boards.
The raised house top transforms a nice pocket cruiser into something pretty spectacular.
Of course I'd also have to think about either a Bird Watcher or a Whale Watcher as an alternative if I was building new.
What I'd really like right now, at my present phase of enlightenment is a Le Chabotian.
Of course there's the incomplete Kolb Cruiser, White Eel, a couple of Adahs and The Arrogant what ever it is as well as a couple of dozen other Bolger designs like Joseph Banks and... Well, and, and, and, etc.
Well, you could start by looking at Martha Jane and Bird and Whale Watcher.
Phil Smith
----- Original Message ----
From: Ivan Ogburn <aogburn1@...>
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2006 11:22:14 PM
Subject: [bolger] Looking for One Great Plan
My name is Ivan.
I am a long time woodworker, builder and engineer, but I have yet to
attempt building a wooden boat.
Originally, I started looking for a small factory made cruiser, that
I could use on the lakes in Southeast Texas to day cruise and that
would have a small galley, head and room for two adults. But after
years of searching through new and used boats, power boats and
sailboats I found that either the boats that seemed to fit my needs
were too large or too expensive (usually both!) or the boats I could
(or wanted to) afford did not offer the cabin size I was looking
for. Then I started looking at boat plans and quickly realized that
I probably did not have the experience to construct a large wooden
power boat and that old boat engines can be more expensive than old
boats! So I have come to rest at Pocket Cruiser sailboats.
My question to the forum is what is a good Bolger pocket cruiser
plan for a first timer with some experience? I am looking for a
trailerable boat (16' 24' long), with a cabin (head/galley/bunks)
that would be relatively inexpensive to build, require moderate
skills, be easy to sail and have an overall classic shippy look.
This would be a long term project that would hopefully culminate in
a lake worthy boat!
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Bolger has modified the design to include a raised house top, outside ballast, lee boards with positive fore and aft adjustment and sponsons. If I were building new I'd incorporate all of Bolger's improvements on my boat. If I ever get a covered work area I'm pretty sure I'd do everything but the new lee boards.
The raised house top transforms a nice pocket cruiser into something pretty spectacular.
Of course I'd also have to think about either a Bird Watcher or a Whale Watcher as an alternative if I was building new.
What I'd really like right now, at my present phase of enlightenment is a Le Chabotian.
Of course there's the incomplete Kolb Cruiser, White Eel, a couple of Adahs and The Arrogant what ever it is as well as a couple of dozen other Bolger designs like Joseph Banks and... Well, and, and, and, etc.
Well, you could start by looking at Martha Jane and Bird and Whale Watcher.
Phil Smith
----- Original Message ----
From: Ivan Ogburn <aogburn1@...>
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2006 11:22:14 PM
Subject: [bolger] Looking for One Great Plan
My name is Ivan.
I am a long time woodworker, builder and engineer, but I have yet to
attempt building a wooden boat.
Originally, I started looking for a small factory made cruiser, that
I could use on the lakes in Southeast Texas to day cruise and that
would have a small galley, head and room for two adults. But after
years of searching through new and used boats, power boats and
sailboats I found that either the boats that seemed to fit my needs
were too large or too expensive (usually both!) or the boats I could
(or wanted to) afford did not offer the cabin size I was looking
for. Then I started looking at boat plans and quickly realized that
I probably did not have the experience to construct a large wooden
power boat and that old boat engines can be more expensive than old
boats! So I have come to rest at Pocket Cruiser sailboats.
My question to the forum is what is a good Bolger pocket cruiser
plan for a first timer with some experience? I am looking for a
trailerable boat (16' 24' long), with a cabin (head/galley/bunks)
that would be relatively inexpensive to build, require moderate
skills, be easy to sail and have an overall classic shippy look.
This would be a long term project that would hopefully culminate in
a lake worthy boat!
Bolger rules!!!
- NO "GO AWAY SPAMMER!" posts!!! Please!
- no cursing, flaming, trolling, spamming, respamming, or flogging dead horses
- stay on topic, stay on thread, punctuate, no 'Ed, thanks, Fred' posts
- Pls add your comments at the TOP, SIGN your posts, and snip away
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--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "pvanderwaart" <pvanderwaart@...> wrote:
Regards,
John
If I recall correctly,Wish II was but a speculative design and
>Thank you both for the info,
> > Peter and Peter,
Regards,
John
If I recall correctly,Wish II was but a speculative design and
> > remains unfinshed/unbuilt. The only place I know to see a drawing is
> > in 30 Odd Boats.
>
> Bolger presented this design in MAIB one month. There is a version not
> shown in 30-Odd which has a conventional cockpit. One was built by a
> man who sailed down the Mississippis in it with his daughter. I think
> quite a lot of the distance was done under power which is typical of
> river work. The flat-bottomed sharpies is probably better under power
> than a round-bottom boat would be.
>
> Estheticly, this is a very severe design, with vertical sides, stem,
> and transom, large leeboards, and a cat yawl rig. PCB offered paint
> schemes to fool the eye.
>
> If I recall correctly,Wish II was but a speculative design andBolger presented this design in MAIB one month. There is a version not
> remains unfinshed/unbuilt. The only place I know to see a drawing is
> in 30 Odd Boats.
shown in 30-Odd which has a conventional cockpit. One was built by a
man who sailed down the Mississippis in it with his daughter. I think
quite a lot of the distance was done under power which is typical of
river work. The flat-bottomed sharpies is probably better under power
than a round-bottom boat would be.
Estheticly, this is a very severe design, with vertical sides, stem,
and transom, large leeboards, and a cat yawl rig. PCB offered paint
schemes to fool the eye.
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "mannthree" <johnmann@...> wrote:
If I recall correctly,Wish II was but a speculative design and
remains unfinshed/unbuilt. The only place I know to see a drawing is
in 30 Odd Boats.
Perhaps some kind sole with a)the book,b)a scanner and c) some
time, will kindly post it somewhere like Bolger Cartoons or Bolger
study plans :-)
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan
> Are there any pictures around of Wish II. I've had a qick lookaround
> all the Bolger sites but cant seem to find any,Hi John,
If I recall correctly,Wish II was but a speculative design and
remains unfinshed/unbuilt. The only place I know to see a drawing is
in 30 Odd Boats.
Perhaps some kind sole with a)the book,b)a scanner and c) some
time, will kindly post it somewhere like Bolger Cartoons or Bolger
study plans :-)
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "pvanderwaart" <pvanderwaart@...> wrote:
all the Bolger sites but cant seem to find any,
Regards,
John Mann
>Peter,Are there any pictures around of Wish II. I've had a qick look around
all the Bolger sites but cant seem to find any,
Regards,
John Mann
> Personal taste counts for so much, it's hard to offer specificadaptation.
> suggestions. A lot depends on what you like in appearance.
>
> For pure function, I think the Long Micro is pretty good. It has a
> really useable interior and probably sails a lot better than a Micro.
> You may not like the boxy styling, though. PCB thinks it's a better
> return on the effort and investment than the Micro.
>
> An interesting step up is the SeaBird '86. There is nice gaff rig
> version, so don't be put off by the lug rig. Also a Navigator
>
> If something really salty is required, take a look at Blueberry, a
> small gaff cutter.
>
> Once upon a time, PCB might have suggested the Martha Jane sharpie.
> Today, I think he would suggest Birdwatcher II instead. Interesting
> functionality, but not in the tradtional and salty category. If you
> like the sharpie type, the 20' Wish II has potential.
>
> There are several versions of the Chebacco. I get the sense you are
> looking at more a cabin boat than she was designed to be, though
> possibly you could get intrigued by the big cabin version.
>
> Peter
>
> I am looking for a trailerable boat (16' 24' long), with a cabinThere are several other designers with good boats. John Welsford has some nice "classic shippy" looking boats ... Penguin is one that may match your desires.
> that would be relatively inexpensive to build, require moderate
> skills, be easy to sail and have an overall classic shippy look.
:)
Kenneth Grome
Bagacay Boat Works
IVAN: I know nothing (my wife says I should stop here) about lakes in Texas
... but in Tennessee, a sail is either a sunshade (poor one, too) a nuisance,
or a danger. If you are not already an experienced sailor (using sails),
I'd suggest talking to a number of people already sailing on that lake(s) ...
and if you can't find any, then don't be a pioneer.
So far as building a boat - suggest you go slow - build a small rowboat /
small motor runabout first ... if it is any good you can sell it for MONEY after
you play with it for a summer. Otherwise ... just the knowledge gained will
save you MUCH on the next boat you build. When hoisting things other than a
sail, I sometimes reminiss about the many idiot mistakes I made on building
dinks that saved my skin when building a double sized sister boat.
But build something - Bolger has plans for a very nice peero(?) ...
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
... but in Tennessee, a sail is either a sunshade (poor one, too) a nuisance,
or a danger. If you are not already an experienced sailor (using sails),
I'd suggest talking to a number of people already sailing on that lake(s) ...
and if you can't find any, then don't be a pioneer.
So far as building a boat - suggest you go slow - build a small rowboat /
small motor runabout first ... if it is any good you can sell it for MONEY after
you play with it for a summer. Otherwise ... just the knowledge gained will
save you MUCH on the next boat you build. When hoisting things other than a
sail, I sometimes reminiss about the many idiot mistakes I made on building
dinks that saved my skin when building a double sized sister boat.
But build something - Bolger has plans for a very nice peero(?) ...
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Bruce Hallman" <bruce@...> wrote:
Boats".
http://instantboats.com/
If I were planning to build a Chebacco I would build a Nymph first
to test out the tack and tape method. If building a Long Micro I
would start with an Elegant Punt. Then you already have a tender for
the larger boat - using the same building method - only on a smaller
scale.
I also love the 25 foot Chebacco and the full cabin one that Bolger
describes as a motorsailer. I think a pilothouse on the 25 footer,
like on the off-shore version of the regular Chebacco would work as
well.
Be aware however that boatbuilding is highly addictive!
"The desire to build a boat ... begins as a little cloud on a serene
horizon. It ends by covering the whole sky so that you can think of
nothing else." Arthur Ransome
Nels
> I strongly recommend that you start small before getting big,Also I would get ahold of Dynamites book "Build the New Instant
> as this strategy will, in the end, save both time and cost.
> Make your mistakes on a small boat, and better yet,
> on boat models, before you dive in to a big project.
Boats".
http://instantboats.com/
If I were planning to build a Chebacco I would build a Nymph first
to test out the tack and tape method. If building a Long Micro I
would start with an Elegant Punt. Then you already have a tender for
the larger boat - using the same building method - only on a smaller
scale.
I also love the 25 foot Chebacco and the full cabin one that Bolger
describes as a motorsailer. I think a pilothouse on the 25 footer,
like on the off-shore version of the regular Chebacco would work as
well.
Be aware however that boatbuilding is highly addictive!
"The desire to build a boat ... begins as a little cloud on a serene
horizon. It ends by covering the whole sky so that you can think of
nothing else." Arthur Ransome
Nels
> I am a long time woodworker, builder and engineer, but I have yet toYou seem very similar to me, (less ten boats).
> attempt building a wooden boat.
I strongly recommend that you start small before getting big,
as this strategy will, in the end, save both time and cost.
Make your mistakes on a small boat, and better yet,
on boat models, before you dive in to a big project.
> My question to the forum is what is a good Bolger pocket cruiserA dedicated head and galley is a tight fit in a boat this small, and curtains
> plan for a first timer with some experience? I am looking for a
> trailerable boat (16' – 24' long), with a cabin (head/galley/bunks)
and a portable toilet, and a dual use space with a campstore to serve as
your galley is what you should expect in this size boat.
> that would be relatively inexpensive to build, require moderateHaving built both boxy and curvy boats, my experience (which may
> skills, be easy to sail and have an overall classic shippy look.
differ from other people) is that *if* you can accept cosmetic defects,
that ease of construction is about the same for both boxy and curvy.
So if you want a curvy 'shippy' shape, go for it!
[Start with a cardboard model.]
Personal taste counts for so much, it's hard to offer specific
suggestions. A lot depends on what you like in appearance.
For pure function, I think the Long Micro is pretty good. It has a
really useable interior and probably sails a lot better than a Micro.
You may not like the boxy styling, though. PCB thinks it's a better
return on the effort and investment than the Micro.
An interesting step up is the SeaBird '86. There is nice gaff rig
version, so don't be put off by the lug rig. Also a Navigator adaptation.
If something really salty is required, take a look at Blueberry, a
small gaff cutter.
Once upon a time, PCB might have suggested the Martha Jane sharpie.
Today, I think he would suggest Birdwatcher II instead. Interesting
functionality, but not in the tradtional and salty category. If you
like the sharpie type, the 20' Wish II has potential.
There are several versions of the Chebacco. I get the sense you are
looking at more a cabin boat than she was designed to be, though
possibly you could get intrigued by the big cabin version.
Peter
suggestions. A lot depends on what you like in appearance.
For pure function, I think the Long Micro is pretty good. It has a
really useable interior and probably sails a lot better than a Micro.
You may not like the boxy styling, though. PCB thinks it's a better
return on the effort and investment than the Micro.
An interesting step up is the SeaBird '86. There is nice gaff rig
version, so don't be put off by the lug rig. Also a Navigator adaptation.
If something really salty is required, take a look at Blueberry, a
small gaff cutter.
Once upon a time, PCB might have suggested the Martha Jane sharpie.
Today, I think he would suggest Birdwatcher II instead. Interesting
functionality, but not in the tradtional and salty category. If you
like the sharpie type, the 20' Wish II has potential.
There are several versions of the Chebacco. I get the sense you are
looking at more a cabin boat than she was designed to be, though
possibly you could get intrigued by the big cabin version.
Peter
All great suggestions - Thanks.
I am off to do more research. OBTW - I did consider the Weekender,
but it looked a little claustrophobic in the cabin!
Ivan
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Lenihan" <peterlenihan@...>
wrote:
I am off to do more research. OBTW - I did consider the Weekender,
but it looked a little claustrophobic in the cabin!
Ivan
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Lenihan" <peterlenihan@...>
wrote:
>inexpensive" ..............from which you will discover and latter
> Depending on how you define"long term" and "relatively
> elaborate more definately your own personal specifics/needsbits
> regarding what YOU find to be truly essential for your pleasure on
> the water.That's what the second boat is for :-)
>
> Happy shopping !
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Peter Lenihan,off to ye olde confessional,yet again, for untold
> of blasphamy and sins various,from along the shores of the
> St.Lawrence.........
>
Great boat and from your pictures it looks like one heck of a story! :)
Ivan
Ivan
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Bruce Hallman" <bruce@...> wrote:
>
> Also consider a Micro Navigator, though perhaps just little too
small
> for your wishes.
>
>
http://community.webshots.com/photo/238506707/1238507709051159125iuLqLY
>
Also consider a Micro Navigator, though perhaps just little too small
for your wishes.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/238506707/1238507709051159125iuLqLY
for your wishes.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/238506707/1238507709051159125iuLqLY
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Ivan Ogburn" <aogburn1@...> wrote:
other options present themselves beside the Chebacco previously
mentioned.
Blueberry
Micro
Long Micro
Birdwatcher
Martha Jane
Jesse Cooper
All but the first one will challenge your sense of"overall classic
shippy look" yet remain very much lake worthy!
Another thought/suggestion may also be a Stevenson "Weekender".Oh
yeah,I know it is not a Bolger and I am risking ex-communication
from the Church of Phil, but it does have what I am guessing are the
classic shippy looks you seek.
A Redmond "Elver" may also fill the bill if you can live with a zero
tolerance for modifications/alterations/personal building
prejudices/ etc approach from the designer.....
If this is your first boat, then perhaps it is not too unfair to
further suggest building anyone of these(or any other for that
matter) and to just use it. This first boat will be a pleasent and
rewarding building experience,certainly, but more importantly, will
serve as the platform from which you will discover and latter
elaborate more definately your own personal specifics/needs
regarding what YOU find to be truly essential for your pleasure on
the water.That's what the second boat is for :-)
Happy shopping !
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,off to ye olde confessional,yet again, for untold bits
of blasphamy and sins various,from along the shores of the
St.Lawrence.........
>to
> My name is Ivan.
>
> I am a long time woodworker, builder and engineer, but I have yet
> attempt building a wooden boat.that
>
> Originally, I started looking for a small factory made cruiser,
> I could use on the lakes in Southeast Texas to day cruise and thatcould
> would have a small galley, head and room for two adults. But after
> years of searching through new and used boats, power boats and
> sailboats I found that either the boats that seemed to fit my needs
> were too large or too expensive (usually both!) or the boats I
> (or wanted to) afford did not offer the cabin size I was looking(head/galley/bunks)
> for. Then I started looking at boat plans and quickly realized that
> I probably did not have the experience to construct a large wooden
> power boat and that old boat engines can be more expensive than old
> boats! So I have come to rest at Pocket Cruiser sailboats.
>
> My question to the forum is what is a good Bolger pocket cruiser
> plan for a first timer with some experience? I am looking for a
> trailerable boat (16' 24' long), with a cabin
> that would be relatively inexpensive to build, require moderatein
> skills, be easy to sail and have an overall classic shippy look.
> This would be a long term project that would hopefully culminate
> a lake worthy boat!Depending on how you define"long term" and "relatively inexpensive"
other options present themselves beside the Chebacco previously
mentioned.
Blueberry
Micro
Long Micro
Birdwatcher
Martha Jane
Jesse Cooper
All but the first one will challenge your sense of"overall classic
shippy look" yet remain very much lake worthy!
Another thought/suggestion may also be a Stevenson "Weekender".Oh
yeah,I know it is not a Bolger and I am risking ex-communication
from the Church of Phil, but it does have what I am guessing are the
classic shippy looks you seek.
A Redmond "Elver" may also fill the bill if you can live with a zero
tolerance for modifications/alterations/personal building
prejudices/ etc approach from the designer.....
If this is your first boat, then perhaps it is not too unfair to
further suggest building anyone of these(or any other for that
matter) and to just use it. This first boat will be a pleasent and
rewarding building experience,certainly, but more importantly, will
serve as the platform from which you will discover and latter
elaborate more definately your own personal specifics/needs
regarding what YOU find to be truly essential for your pleasure on
the water.That's what the second boat is for :-)
Happy shopping !
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,off to ye olde confessional,yet again, for untold bits
of blasphamy and sins various,from along the shores of the
St.Lawrence.........
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, Patrick Crockett <pcrockett@...> wrote:
possibility of finding a production fiberglass boat that comes
anywhere even close to the drop dead gorgeous styling of a Chebacco :-)
I'll send the choice for a Chebacco !
Peter L.
>used
> Chebacco.
>
> Note that building a wood boat (even plywood, even using Home
> Depot-grade lumber) will probably be more expensive than buying a
> fiberglass boat.All very true! Equally true too is the very thin to non-existant
>
> Patrick
possibility of finding a production fiberglass boat that comes
anywhere even close to the drop dead gorgeous styling of a Chebacco :-)
I'll send the choice for a Chebacco !
Peter L.
Chebacco.
Note that building a wood boat (even plywood, even using Home
Depot-grade lumber) will probably be more expensive than buying a used
fiberglass boat.
Patrick
Ivan Ogburn wrote:
Note that building a wood boat (even plywood, even using Home
Depot-grade lumber) will probably be more expensive than buying a used
fiberglass boat.
Patrick
Ivan Ogburn wrote:
>My name is Ivan.
>
>I am a long time woodworker, builder and engineer, but I have yet to
>attempt building a wooden boat.
>
>Originally, I started looking for a small factory made cruiser, that
>I could use on the lakes in Southeast Texas to day cruise and that
>would have a small galley, head and room for two adults. But after
>years of searching through new and used boats, power boats and
>sailboats I found that either the boats that seemed to fit my needs
>were too large or too expensive (usually both!) or the boats I could
>(or wanted to) afford did not offer the cabin size I was looking
>for. Then I started looking at boat plans and quickly realized that
>I probably did not have the experience to construct a large wooden
>power boat and that old boat engines can be more expensive than old
>boats! So I have come to rest at Pocket Cruiser sailboats.
>
>My question to the forum is what is a good Bolger pocket cruiser
>plan for a first timer with some experience? I am looking for a
>trailerable boat (16' – 24' long), with a cabin (head/galley/bunks)
>that would be relatively inexpensive to build, require moderate
>skills, be easy to sail and have an overall classic shippy look.
>This would be a long term project that would hopefully culminate in
>a lake worthy boat!
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>Bolger rules!!!
>- NO "GO AWAY SPAMMER!" posts!!! Please!
>- no cursing, flaming, trolling, spamming, respamming, or flogging dead horses
>- stay on topic, stay on thread, punctuate, no 'Ed, thanks, Fred' posts
>- Pls add your comments at the TOP, SIGN your posts, and snip away
>- Plans: Mr. Philip C. Bolger, P.O. Box 1209, Gloucester, MA, 01930, Fax: (978) 282-1349
>- Unsubscribe:bolger-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
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>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
My name is Ivan.
I am a long time woodworker, builder and engineer, but I have yet to
attempt building a wooden boat.
Originally, I started looking for a small factory made cruiser, that
I could use on the lakes in Southeast Texas to day cruise and that
would have a small galley, head and room for two adults. But after
years of searching through new and used boats, power boats and
sailboats I found that either the boats that seemed to fit my needs
were too large or too expensive (usually both!) or the boats I could
(or wanted to) afford did not offer the cabin size I was looking
for. Then I started looking at boat plans and quickly realized that
I probably did not have the experience to construct a large wooden
power boat and that old boat engines can be more expensive than old
boats! So I have come to rest at Pocket Cruiser sailboats.
My question to the forum is what is a good Bolger pocket cruiser
plan for a first timer with some experience? I am looking for a
trailerable boat (16' 24' long), with a cabin (head/galley/bunks)
that would be relatively inexpensive to build, require moderate
skills, be easy to sail and have an overall classic shippy look.
This would be a long term project that would hopefully culminate in
a lake worthy boat!
I am a long time woodworker, builder and engineer, but I have yet to
attempt building a wooden boat.
Originally, I started looking for a small factory made cruiser, that
I could use on the lakes in Southeast Texas to day cruise and that
would have a small galley, head and room for two adults. But after
years of searching through new and used boats, power boats and
sailboats I found that either the boats that seemed to fit my needs
were too large or too expensive (usually both!) or the boats I could
(or wanted to) afford did not offer the cabin size I was looking
for. Then I started looking at boat plans and quickly realized that
I probably did not have the experience to construct a large wooden
power boat and that old boat engines can be more expensive than old
boats! So I have come to rest at Pocket Cruiser sailboats.
My question to the forum is what is a good Bolger pocket cruiser
plan for a first timer with some experience? I am looking for a
trailerable boat (16' 24' long), with a cabin (head/galley/bunks)
that would be relatively inexpensive to build, require moderate
skills, be easy to sail and have an overall classic shippy look.
This would be a long term project that would hopefully culminate in
a lake worthy boat!