Re: Micro Tabernacle
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "robert181605" <fuzzwurzle@...> wrote:
showing some details of the latest modifications.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bolger4/files/
These plans are available for $50 from Bolger, who feels they are
useful to consider for a standard Micro was well as the NAV version.
Changes include an end plate on the rudder, slightly different keel
profile forward, to accomoddate the anti-slap pad, bow-well much like
that on the Long Micro with a tabernacle and staff that results in a
"pointy bow." The bow floatation located somewhat differently, being
along the sides, covered by a cutaway deck and of course a forward
companionway and hatch.
Nels
>There is a file at Bolger4 named MICRO NAVIGATOR that has some scans
> Thanks Bruce, John,
> Yes please pictures would be great.
>
> Bob
showing some details of the latest modifications.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bolger4/files/
These plans are available for $50 from Bolger, who feels they are
useful to consider for a standard Micro was well as the NAV version.
Changes include an end plate on the rudder, slightly different keel
profile forward, to accomoddate the anti-slap pad, bow-well much like
that on the Long Micro with a tabernacle and staff that results in a
"pointy bow." The bow floatation located somewhat differently, being
along the sides, covered by a cutaway deck and of course a forward
companionway and hatch.
Nels
> I never found stepping the Nicro mast a trivial exercise. FromWell, my mast is 20 feet long, and definitely weighs more than 35
> memory, my mast weighed about 35lbs and at 23 feet, it was a tricky
> manouvre to get it into or out of the slot, especially with a wet
> deck.
pounds. The problem is not so much the weight as the awkwardness.
Essential is a place to hold the mast at the balance point prior to
rotation. The Micro Navigator cabin roof is located at exactly the
right spot. Starting with the mast resting on the cabin alongships,
my body facing athwardships, I just clean-and-jerk the mast to
shoulder height, rotate my body 90 degrees, rest the mast on my
shoulder, and lower the but of the mast down into the mast step. A
quick one man operation. I would hesitate to do it floating out on
rough cold water alone. It probably could be done, but I always find
a way to do it tied up next to the dock or on the trailer.
Thanks Bruce, John,
Sorry I didn't search before postings but is helps anyway, the latest
mod to the bow to stop wave slap and with the tabernacle I will check
out if pictures can be sent I'd appreciate it, could just put the
tabernacle where the mast is in the Micro drawings. The reason for
asking is mostly safety I have slight balance problems and would like
the option if building so I can use canals without assistance and ease
of fixing something up top in rouch weather.
Yes please pictures would be great.
Bob
Sorry I didn't search before postings but is helps anyway, the latest
mod to the bow to stop wave slap and with the tabernacle I will check
out if pictures can be sent I'd appreciate it, could just put the
tabernacle where the mast is in the Micro drawings. The reason for
asking is mostly safety I have slight balance problems and would like
the option if building so I can use canals without assistance and ease
of fixing something up top in rouch weather.
Yes please pictures would be great.
Bob
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "mannthree" <johnmann@...> wrote:
>
> Bruce,
>
> I never found stepping the Nicro mast a trivial exercise. From
> memory, my mast weighed about 35lbs and at 23 feet, it was a tricky
> manouvre to get it into or out of the slot, especially with a wet
> deck. I think that if you are a keen sailor and want to sail every
> weekend, and you store the boat at home, then the tabernacle is almost
> essential. It is not a problem for me now because my mast is only 17
> feet long and I keep my boat on a swing mooring. I had a tabernacle,
> but it fractured because I used (bad advice) unsuitable wood but I
> found it extremely helpful when getting the boat into and out of the
> water. I would be interested to hear any comments from you in making
> the mast lighter to aid stepping and unstepping,
>
> Regards,
>
> John Mann
>
>
>
> --- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Bruce Hallman" <bruce@> wrote:
> >
> > On 5/31/07, robert181605 <fuzzwurzle@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi am building a Micro, the LM is too much, does anyone know of
> > > drawings or pictures of a Micro with mainmast in a tabernacle? Or
> > > suggestions?
> > >
> > > Bob
> >
> > I own the Chinese Gaff Navigator type of Micro, and I do not feel any
> > need for a tabernacle. Stepping the mast is easy and handy, due to
> > the ability to stand on top of the cabin (at the balance point of the
> > mast) to insert the mast into the mast step. Easy. The hard thing is
> > keeping the vertical lines and halyards untangled (while they droop on
> > the horizontal). That problem would be identical with a tabernacle or
> > not.
> >
> > If I was building the standard sprit rig cuddy type of Micro, I most
> > certainly would avoid all things that increased the complexity. The
> > beauty of that design is the elegant simplicity. Don't ruin the
> > simplicity. Do you need to pass under a low bridge very often? Even
> > if yes, consider that the mast can be potentially light enough to step
> > and unstep conventionally, taking just moderate+ strength.
> >
>
Bruce,
I never found stepping the Nicro mast a trivial exercise. From
memory, my mast weighed about 35lbs and at 23 feet, it was a tricky
manouvre to get it into or out of the slot, especially with a wet
deck. I think that if you are a keen sailor and want to sail every
weekend, and you store the boat at home, then the tabernacle is almost
essential. It is not a problem for me now because my mast is only 17
feet long and I keep my boat on a swing mooring. I had a tabernacle,
but it fractured because I used (bad advice) unsuitable wood but I
found it extremely helpful when getting the boat into and out of the
water. I would be interested to hear any comments from you in making
the mast lighter to aid stepping and unstepping,
Regards,
John Mann
I never found stepping the Nicro mast a trivial exercise. From
memory, my mast weighed about 35lbs and at 23 feet, it was a tricky
manouvre to get it into or out of the slot, especially with a wet
deck. I think that if you are a keen sailor and want to sail every
weekend, and you store the boat at home, then the tabernacle is almost
essential. It is not a problem for me now because my mast is only 17
feet long and I keep my boat on a swing mooring. I had a tabernacle,
but it fractured because I used (bad advice) unsuitable wood but I
found it extremely helpful when getting the boat into and out of the
water. I would be interested to hear any comments from you in making
the mast lighter to aid stepping and unstepping,
Regards,
John Mann
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Bruce Hallman" <bruce@...> wrote:
>
> On 5/31/07, robert181605 <fuzzwurzle@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hi am building a Micro, the LM is too much, does anyone know of
> > drawings or pictures of a Micro with mainmast in a tabernacle? Or
> > suggestions?
> >
> > Bob
>
> I own the Chinese Gaff Navigator type of Micro, and I do not feel any
> need for a tabernacle. Stepping the mast is easy and handy, due to
> the ability to stand on top of the cabin (at the balance point of the
> mast) to insert the mast into the mast step. Easy. The hard thing is
> keeping the vertical lines and halyards untangled (while they droop on
> the horizontal). That problem would be identical with a tabernacle or
> not.
>
> If I was building the standard sprit rig cuddy type of Micro, I most
> certainly would avoid all things that increased the complexity. The
> beauty of that design is the elegant simplicity. Don't ruin the
> simplicity. Do you need to pass under a low bridge very often? Even
> if yes, consider that the mast can be potentially light enough to step
> and unstep conventionally, taking just moderate+ strength.
>
On 5/31/07, robert181605 <fuzzwurzle@...> wrote:
need for a tabernacle. Stepping the mast is easy and handy, due to
the ability to stand on top of the cabin (at the balance point of the
mast) to insert the mast into the mast step. Easy. The hard thing is
keeping the vertical lines and halyards untangled (while they droop on
the horizontal). That problem would be identical with a tabernacle or
not.
If I was building the standard sprit rig cuddy type of Micro, I most
certainly would avoid all things that increased the complexity. The
beauty of that design is the elegant simplicity. Don't ruin the
simplicity. Do you need to pass under a low bridge very often? Even
if yes, consider that the mast can be potentially light enough to step
and unstep conventionally, taking just moderate+ strength.
>I own the Chinese Gaff Navigator type of Micro, and I do not feel any
> Hi am building a Micro, the LM is too much, does anyone know of
> drawings or pictures of a Micro with mainmast in a tabernacle? Or
> suggestions?
>
> Bob
need for a tabernacle. Stepping the mast is easy and handy, due to
the ability to stand on top of the cabin (at the balance point of the
mast) to insert the mast into the mast step. Easy. The hard thing is
keeping the vertical lines and halyards untangled (while they droop on
the horizontal). That problem would be identical with a tabernacle or
not.
If I was building the standard sprit rig cuddy type of Micro, I most
certainly would avoid all things that increased the complexity. The
beauty of that design is the elegant simplicity. Don't ruin the
simplicity. Do you need to pass under a low bridge very often? Even
if yes, consider that the mast can be potentially light enough to step
and unstep conventionally, taking just moderate+ strength.
Hi Bob
There is a Bolger & Friends tabernacle design for the Micro, almost
certainly available from them as an upgrade sheet or two for your existing
Micro plans. The tabernacle is mounted forward of the original bow transom,
and the mizzen sail is amended to maintain sail balance. That would probably
be the most sensible bet.
Alternatively, our Micro has a tabernacled mast which retains the mast in
the same fore and aft position as the original design, leaving sail balance
unaltered. Of what do you need pictures?
cheers
Derek
There is a Bolger & Friends tabernacle design for the Micro, almost
certainly available from them as an upgrade sheet or two for your existing
Micro plans. The tabernacle is mounted forward of the original bow transom,
and the mizzen sail is amended to maintain sail balance. That would probably
be the most sensible bet.
Alternatively, our Micro has a tabernacled mast which retains the mast in
the same fore and aft position as the original design, leaving sail balance
unaltered. Of what do you need pictures?
cheers
Derek
Hi am building a Micro, the LM is too much, does anyone know of
drawings or pictures of a Micro with mainmast in a tabernacle? Or
suggestions?
Bob
drawings or pictures of a Micro with mainmast in a tabernacle? Or
suggestions?
Bob