New Member

Just a note to say hello to the group. I have been a fan of Phil Bolger since I became interested in boats many years ago. I read every "Small Boat Journal" magazine I could find and always looked to Phil's "Cartoons" first and usually spent many time going back over his designs many times before wearing out the magazine.

Phil had so many designs that caught my eye there is no way I could take up that much space nor could I remember them all but as I am looking to downsize my living space I can say the "Watervan" and the "Houseboat" are the two that mose interest me now. I am looking for information on both those at this time.

I look forward to searching the group files and pictures and seeing all those Bolger designs in an archive once again.

Thanks for letting me join this group and know that Phil will be missed even way down here in Texas.

Tracy Roberts
Andrew,
A warm welcome to the group and thanks for the link to your web
page! Looking over your construction pictures brought me back to when
I was building my Micro. I'll bet it will serve as an excellent
reference page for future Long Micro builders and many others seeking
to be inspired by your excellent building methods.Surely this is not
your first boat.........
The use of a strong-back has got to be the solo builders all time
best"tool" and your pictures certainly illustrate just how sensible a
boat building project can be when a strong-back is used.
Please keep us posted regarding your construction and continued
success with your Long Micro!
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan
Micro"LESTAT"


--- In bolger@y..., dukepryer@e... wrote:
> G'day having only recently joined the group ,I would like to say
what
> a great source of info it is. A well as a great sounding board for
> ideas.
>
> I am currently building a Long Micro and am constructing a web site
> documenting the same.
> Feel free to have a look athttp://members.tripod.com/rivalduke/
> I am trying to update as often as I can.
>
> If anyone out there has any feedback on the use of copper epoxy
> antifoul .I would welcome any feedback.
>
>
> Slowly progressing construction
>
> Andrew Pryer
>
> Victoria
> Austalia
--
Andrew,
Congratulations on a fantastic website - great photo,s
workmanship and a source of inspiration for my Micro project.

Regards

Col Mooney



- In bolger@y..., dukepryer@e... wrote:
> G'day having only recently joined the group ,I would like to say
what
> a great source of info it is. A well as a great sounding board for
> ideas.
>
> I am currently building a Long Micro and am constructing a web site
> documenting the same.
> Feel free to have a look athttp://members.tripod.com/rivalduke/
> I am trying to update as often as I can.
>
> If anyone out there has any feedback on the use of copper epoxy
> antifoul .I would welcome any feedback.
>
>
> Slowly progressing construction
>
> Andrew Pryer
>
> Victoria
> Austalia
the best construction site i ever saw!

jan
holland
----- Original Message -----
From:dukepryer@...
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 3:35 PM
Subject: [bolger] New Member


G'day having only recently joined the group ,I would like to say what
a great source of info it is. A well as a great sounding board for
ideas.

I am currently building a Long Micro and am constructing a web site
documenting the same.
Feel free to have a look athttp://members.tripod.com/rivalduke/
I am trying to update as often as I can.

If anyone out there has any feedback on the use of copper epoxy
antifoul .I would welcome any feedback.


Slowly progressing construction

Andrew Pryer

Victoria
Austalia



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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
G'day having only recently joined the group ,I would like to say what
a great source of info it is. A well as a great sounding board for
ideas.

I am currently building a Long Micro and am constructing a web site
documenting the same.
Feel free to have a look athttp://members.tripod.com/rivalduke/
I am trying to update as often as I can.

If anyone out there has any feedback on the use of copper epoxy
antifoul .I would welcome any feedback.


Slowly progressing construction

Andrew Pryer

Victoria
Austalia
I have recently purchased a small boatbuilding school on Vancouver
Island. As an expert in boat lumber, I leave a lot to be desired as a
builder. One of the areas that I need to "wrap my head around" is the
choice of boat designs for the upcoming year. (2000) While we are a
wooden boat school, dealing with small (18' or less) boats, I don't
want to be caught up in the "authentic" mode. I certainly appreciate
beautiful lapstrake boats, and Whitehalls, etc., but the demand around
here is for "functional" rather than "traditional". I have heard so
much about Mr. Bolgers "common sense boats" that I thought I might try
to find out more information.

Looking forward to hearing your comments, suggestions and ideas.
"chuck leinweber" <duckwork-@...> wrote:
original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/bolger/?start=365
> Robert:
>
> Welcome to the group. It has only been in existence for a couple of
months,
> so you haven't missed much (in case you haven't read the archives)
>
> Common sense boats is what used to be CSD. A you may remember that a
while
> back Bernie took on Jerry Estes as a partner. Well, now Jerry is the
> apparent sole proprietor of the slightly renamed business. Bernie
may still
> be doing the html stuff. Here is the url:
>http://www.common-sense-boats.com/
>
> I still have some of the old newsletters from Bernie too. I bought
the
> plans for my Tennessee from CSD.
>
> I like the pumps. The manufacturers all seem to have them, and they
seem to
> fit each others jugs. I use a lot of polyurethane casting resin in
my work.
> It comes in paint type cans and I mix it in plastic containers using a
> measuring stick like David suggested. It works fine, and If I didn't
have
> pumps, I would measure epoxy that way too.
>
> I think you will like the table saw, Robert. Many years ago, I had
to sell
> and old craftsman cast iron one like you described, when we moved, and
> couldn't take it. I soon had to get a Delta model to replace it. I
use
> mine a lot.
>
> Chuck
>
> > Hello All!
> >
> > Just joined this list. Can't believe it took so long to find it.
> >
> > A few questions:
> >
> > There have been several comments about a "Common Sense Boats" web
site.
> > What is the address and is it still run by Bernie? I really miss
the old
> > newsletter. I think I have almost every issue, including the old
ones
> from
> > Elrow LaRowe.
> >
> > Like many of you, I own multiple plans (but no boats yet!)
including Micro
> > (Bought 1990!), Windsprint and the 15'6" Work Skiff. Am planning
to start
> > Windsprint next week. Several of you have used Fiberglass
Coatings, my
> > hometown store (a really neat store to visit). My only problem
with them
> is
> > the lack of the really clever West System metered pumps. How do you
> > measure? With the little graduated cups?
> >
> > Finally, I've read every post over the past few days and noticed
some
> > discussion about saws (circular and table). About two months ago I
went
> to
> > Home Depot to buy one of the $189.00 bench top table saws. Right
next to
> it
> > was the Dewalt at $469.00. I left with the Dewalt and the $69.00
stand.
> > Yes it is horribly expensive. But with the addition of the
accessory
> > (another $90) side and outfeed extensions, I have better
functionality
> than
> > my dad's full sized 1962 Craftsman Cast Iron Tablesaw (because of
the rack
> > and pinion fence). And it rests happily under my workbench in the
Garage
> > when not in use. This saw is proff that Black and Decker engineers
can
> make
> > really good tools (B&D owns DeWalt)

Just saw this message. Think you made a really good decision on the
Dewalt. We looked at all the options really hard. The fences and angle
setting capacity of most of the portable table top saws just wasn't
very good. We opted for a small Jet cast iron table saw that was
comprable in price to some of the better portable saws but still covet
the DeWalt. The Fence system is superb.
Best Wishes on Your Project.
Leander
> >
> > Again, thanks Gregg for starting this up!
> >
> > Robert & Amy Lundy
> > St. Petersburg, Fla.
> >rnlundy@...<mailto:rnlundy@...>
> >rlundy@...<mailto:rlundy@...>
> > 727-526-9329
> > 727-528-8104 FAX
> >
> >
Robert:

Welcome to the group. It has only been in existence for a couple of months,
so you haven't missed much (in case you haven't read the archives)

Common sense boats is what used to be CSD. A you may remember that a while
back Bernie took on Jerry Estes as a partner. Well, now Jerry is the
apparent sole proprietor of the slightly renamed business. Bernie may still
be doing the html stuff. Here is the url:
http://www.common-sense-boats.com/

I still have some of the old newsletters from Bernie too. I bought the
plans for my Tennessee from CSD.

I like the pumps. The manufacturers all seem to have them, and they seem to
fit each others jugs. I use a lot of polyurethane casting resin in my work.
It comes in paint type cans and I mix it in plastic containers using a
measuring stick like David suggested. It works fine, and If I didn't have
pumps, I would measure epoxy that way too.

I think you will like the table saw, Robert. Many years ago, I had to sell
and old craftsman cast iron one like you described, when we moved, and
couldn't take it. I soon had to get a Delta model to replace it. I use
mine a lot.

Chuck

> Hello All!
>
> Just joined this list. Can't believe it took so long to find it.
>
> A few questions:
>
> There have been several comments about a "Common Sense Boats" web site.
> What is the address and is it still run by Bernie? I really miss the old
> newsletter. I think I have almost every issue, including the old ones
from
> Elrow LaRowe.
>
> Like many of you, I own multiple plans (but no boats yet!) including Micro
> (Bought 1990!), Windsprint and the 15'6" Work Skiff. Am planning to start
> Windsprint next week. Several of you have used Fiberglass Coatings, my
> hometown store (a really neat store to visit). My only problem with them
is
> the lack of the really clever West System metered pumps. How do you
> measure? With the little graduated cups?
>
> Finally, I've read every post over the past few days and noticed some
> discussion about saws (circular and table). About two months ago I went
to
> Home Depot to buy one of the $189.00 bench top table saws. Right next to
it
> was the Dewalt at $469.00. I left with the Dewalt and the $69.00 stand.
> Yes it is horribly expensive. But with the addition of the accessory
> (another $90) side and outfeed extensions, I have better functionality
than
> my dad's full sized 1962 Craftsman Cast Iron Tablesaw (because of the rack
> and pinion fence). And it rests happily under my workbench in the Garage
> when not in use. This saw is proff that Black and Decker engineers can
make
> really good tools (B&D owns DeWalt)
>
> Again, thanks Gregg for starting this up!
>
> Robert & Amy Lundy
> St. Petersburg, Fla.
>rnlundy@...<mailto:rnlundy@...>
>rlundy@...<mailto:rlundy@...>
> 727-526-9329
> 727-528-8104 FAX
>
>
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>
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>
>
>
>
>
Yea, those old newsletters were really fun to read - I saved quite a few,
too.

I think Bernie had a partner who has formed a new business of a similar name.

Anyway - welcome.

Gregg Carlson

>Hello All!
>
>Just joined this list. Can't believe it took so long to find it.
>
>A few questions:
>
>There have been several comments about a "Common Sense Boats" web site.
>What is the address and is it still run by Bernie? I really miss the old
>newsletter. I think I have almost every issue, including the old ones from
>Elrow LaRowe.
>
>Like many of you, I own multiple plans (but no boats yet!) including Micro
>(Bought 1990!), Windsprint and the 15'6" Work Skiff. Am planning to start
>Windsprint next week. Several of you have used Fiberglass Coatings, my
>hometown store (a really neat store to visit). My only problem with them is
>the lack of the really clever West System metered pumps. How do you
>measure? With the little graduated cups?
>
>Finally, I've read every post over the past few days and noticed some
>discussion about saws (circular and table). About two months ago I went to
>Home Depot to buy one of the $189.00 bench top table saws. Right next to it
>was the Dewalt at $469.00. I left with the Dewalt and the $69.00 stand.
>Yes it is horribly expensive. But with the addition of the accessory
>(another $90) side and outfeed extensions, I have better functionality than
>my dad's full sized 1962 Craftsman Cast Iron Tablesaw (because of the rack
>and pinion fence). And it rests happily under my workbench in the Garage
>when not in use. This saw is proff that Black and Decker engineers can make
>really good tools (B&D owns DeWalt)
>
>Again, thanks Gregg for starting this up!
>
>Robert & Amy Lundy
>St. Petersburg, Fla.
>rnlundy@...<mailto:rnlundy@...>
>rlundy@...<mailto:rlundy@...>
>727-526-9329
>727-528-8104 FAX
>
>
>------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>eGroups.com home:http://www.egroups.com/group/bolger
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Welcome to the list Robert!
I think the pumps do work best, but another measuring trick that
makes measuring pretty painless is to use popsicle sticks or tongue
depressors as stirrers. using water and a sample one of your mixing cups
(I use small yogurt containers a lot) Pour in your ratios and mark them
on you mixing stick. Keep this stick as a template to transfer marks to
other sticks. Then just hold a marked stick to the bottom of your
container while you pour in the resin and hardener. Works pretty well.
(not as well as the pumps though)
Good luck on Windsprint - keep us posted!
David

Robert N. Lundy wrote:

>
> Hello All!

Just joined this list. Can't believe it took so long to find it.

A few questions:

There have been several comments about a "Common Sense Boats" web site.
What is the address and is it still run by Bernie? I really miss the old
newsletter. I think I have almost every issue, including the old ones from
Elrow LaRowe.

Like many of you, I own multiple plans (but no boats yet!) including Micro
(Bought 1990!), Windsprint and the 15'6" Work Skiff. Am planning to start
Windsprint next week. Several of you have used Fiberglass Coatings, my
hometown store (a really neat store to visit). My only problem with them is
the lack of the really clever West System metered pumps. How do you
measure? With the little graduated cups?

Finally, I've read every post over the past few days and noticed some
discussion about saws (circular and table). About two months ago I went to
Home Depot to buy one of the $189.00 bench top table saws. Right next to it
was the Dewalt at $469.00. I left with the Dewalt and the $69.00 stand.
Yes it is horribly expensive. But with the addition of the accessory
(another $90) side and outfeed extensions, I have better functionality than
my dad's full sized 1962 Craftsman Cast Iron Tablesaw (because of the rack
and pinion fence). And it rests happily under my workbench in the Garage
when not in use. This saw is proff that Black and Decker engineers can make
really good tools (B&D owns DeWalt)

Again, thanks Gregg for starting this up!

Robert & Amy Lundy
St. Petersburg, Fla.
rnlundy@...<mailto:rnlundy@...>
rlundy@...<mailto:rlundy@...>
727-526-9329
727-528-8104 FAX

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"Robert N. Lundy" wrote:

> Windsprint next week. Several of you have used Fiberglass Coatings, my
> hometown store (a really neat store to visit). My only problem with them is
> the lack of the really clever West System metered pumps. How do you
> measure? With the little graduated cups?
>

The "really clever" pumps are the same pumps you use for catsup and mustard...
Anyway, I get the 2:1 pumps from West Marine, and remove the spacer for the
hardener
pump to use the 1:1 from Fiberglass Coatings.

Also, you have to be sure to specify the plastic jugs and not the metal "paint"
cans.

>
> eGroups.com home:http://www.egroups.com/group/bolger
>http://www.egroups.com- Simplifying group communications
Hello All!

Just joined this list. Can't believe it took so long to find it.

A few questions:

There have been several comments about a "Common Sense Boats" web site.
What is the address and is it still run by Bernie? I really miss the old
newsletter. I think I have almost every issue, including the old ones from
Elrow LaRowe.

Like many of you, I own multiple plans (but no boats yet!) including Micro
(Bought 1990!), Windsprint and the 15'6" Work Skiff. Am planning to start
Windsprint next week. Several of you have used Fiberglass Coatings, my
hometown store (a really neat store to visit). My only problem with them is
the lack of the really clever West System metered pumps. How do you
measure? With the little graduated cups?

Finally, I've read every post over the past few days and noticed some
discussion about saws (circular and table). About two months ago I went to
Home Depot to buy one of the $189.00 bench top table saws. Right next to it
was the Dewalt at $469.00. I left with the Dewalt and the $69.00 stand.
Yes it is horribly expensive. But with the addition of the accessory
(another $90) side and outfeed extensions, I have better functionality than
my dad's full sized 1962 Craftsman Cast Iron Tablesaw (because of the rack
and pinion fence). And it rests happily under my workbench in the Garage
when not in use. This saw is proff that Black and Decker engineers can make
really good tools (B&D owns DeWalt)

Again, thanks Gregg for starting this up!

Robert & Amy Lundy
St. Petersburg, Fla.
rnlundy@...<mailto:rnlundy@...>
rlundy@...<mailto:rlundy@...>
727-526-9329
727-528-8104 FAX
Bob and Sheila:

Welcome! I believe your have the AS39? Love that boat and would enjoy
hearing about it! Where did you hear about the (new) list?

We cruise around Pensacola with a 55' mast and 6.5' draft, so you can just
imagine the appeal of the "AS's" (can I say that?)!

Gregg Carlson


>Just heard about and subscribed to the list. So far have built a bunch of
>Bolger boats from a Tortoise (great boat by the way) up to the boat Phil
>designed for us Loose Moose 2.
>
>Glad to be aboard.
>
>Bob & Sheila Wise
>St Thomas USVI
Hi

Just heard about and subscribed to the list. So far have built a bunch of
Bolger boats from a Tortoise (great boat by the way) up to the boat Phil
designed for us Loose Moose 2.

Glad to be aboard.

Bob & Sheila Wise
St Thomas USVI