RE: [bolger] Re: Drain for June Bug
Mike
That is a great idea. Wish I'd thought of it.
Mike Galvin
I found the same solution for a drain plug in much the same location. I
used bolts but with countersunk heads underneath and the nuts on the
inside. Much more flush with the hull.
Mike
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That is a great idea. Wish I'd thought of it.
Mike Galvin
I found the same solution for a drain plug in much the same location. I
used bolts but with countersunk heads underneath and the nuts on the
inside. Much more flush with the hull.
Mike
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I found the same solution for a drain plug in much the same location. I
used bolts but with countersunk heads underneath and the nuts on the
inside. Much more flush with the hull.
Mike
used bolts but with countersunk heads underneath and the nuts on the
inside. Much more flush with the hull.
Mike
Some times we make things to complicated I think. Drilled a 3/4 hole, filled it with resin, drilled a 1/2 hole in the center, used a 7/16 nut & bolt with 2 rubber washers from a bike inner tube.
Michael Galvin <michaelgalvin@...> wrote: To drain my Junebug I settled upon a plastic screw-in drain, made by
Ronstan, sold for about $5. I've posted 3 photos on my website. One shows
the plug itself. The second shows where I positioned it in the hull,
namely, on the port side, aft of the middle seat bulkhead, just outboard of
the runner on the underside of the hull. The third photo shows the view
from underneath the hull, with the stainless bolts and nuts protruding a
bit, and the runner just behind the plug itself.
Go tohttp://mgalvin.com/boatbuilding/Junebug
<http://mgalvin.com/boatbuilding/Junebug%20Drain%20Plug> Drain Plug
Mike Galvin
Muskegon, Michigan
mgalvin.com/boatbuilding has items of interest to Bolgerphiles
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Michael Galvin <michaelgalvin@...> wrote: To drain my Junebug I settled upon a plastic screw-in drain, made by
Ronstan, sold for about $5. I've posted 3 photos on my website. One shows
the plug itself. The second shows where I positioned it in the hull,
namely, on the port side, aft of the middle seat bulkhead, just outboard of
the runner on the underside of the hull. The third photo shows the view
from underneath the hull, with the stainless bolts and nuts protruding a
bit, and the runner just behind the plug itself.
Go tohttp://mgalvin.com/boatbuilding/Junebug
<http://mgalvin.com/boatbuilding/Junebug%20Drain%20Plug> Drain Plug
Mike Galvin
Muskegon, Michigan
mgalvin.com/boatbuilding has items of interest to Bolgerphiles
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To drain my Junebug I settled upon a plastic screw-in drain, made by
Ronstan, sold for about $5. I've posted 3 photos on my website. One shows
the plug itself. The second shows where I positioned it in the hull,
namely, on the port side, aft of the middle seat bulkhead, just outboard of
the runner on the underside of the hull. The third photo shows the view
from underneath the hull, with the stainless bolts and nuts protruding a
bit, and the runner just behind the plug itself.
Go tohttp://mgalvin.com/boatbuilding/Junebug
<http://mgalvin.com/boatbuilding/Junebug%20Drain%20Plug> Drain Plug
Mike Galvin
Muskegon, Michigan
mgalvin.com/boatbuilding has items of interest to Bolgerphiles
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Ronstan, sold for about $5. I've posted 3 photos on my website. One shows
the plug itself. The second shows where I positioned it in the hull,
namely, on the port side, aft of the middle seat bulkhead, just outboard of
the runner on the underside of the hull. The third photo shows the view
from underneath the hull, with the stainless bolts and nuts protruding a
bit, and the runner just behind the plug itself.
Go tohttp://mgalvin.com/boatbuilding/Junebug
<http://mgalvin.com/boatbuilding/Junebug%20Drain%20Plug> Drain Plug
Mike Galvin
Muskegon, Michigan
mgalvin.com/boatbuilding has items of interest to Bolgerphiles
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Thanks to all who suggested ideas for a drain for my June Bug. I liked
Malcoms idea of brass plumbing fittings. It seemed, somehow, more
Bolgeresque to use parts from a plumbing supply house rather than parts from
a marine chandlery. Just as Malcolm predicted, I had trouble finding a
brass nut to thread over the 3/4 inch male part of the ½ inch to ¾ inch
bushing. I just didnt have time to track one down. Anyway, I did find a
plastic drain plug made by Ronstad at a local sailboat chandlery (Torresens
Marine, here in Muskegon). Plug, stainless bolts, nuts, and washers, all
for under $5. I posted a photograph of the assembly at
mgalvin.com/boatbuilding/JuneBugDrain.jpg
I intend to drill a ¾ inch hole in the bottom of the boat, squirt some
silicone adhesive around the hole, insert the plug, and fasten with
stainless bolts, washers and lock nuts, as shown in the photo. The plug has
plastic protrusions which hold it captive. These will probably snap off as
the boat slides over the bunks on my boat trailer, but they arent really
necessary anyway. After I insert it in the boat and try it out, Ill report
back here.
Once again, thanks for everyones suggestions.
Michael Galvin
Muskegon, MI
mgalvin.com/boatbuilding
From:bolger@yahoogroups.com[mailto:bolger@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Michael Galvin
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 2:41 PM
To: Bolger Yahoo Group
Subject: [bolger] Drain for June Bug
Can anyone suggest a good drain system for the bottom of June Bug? I sure
other builders of June Bug or other flat-bottomed boats have found some
simple, elegant solution.
I'm asking because, when I retrieved my June Bug from winter storage
recently, I found several inches of water in her, built up as melted snow
and rain leaked through holes in my sun-deteriorated, polytarp cover. The
standing water led to the paint on the inside of June Bug's bottom to bubble
and peel. Now I have some scraping and repainting to do. I figure a
drain-hole of some kind would prevent this in the future, and would prevent
me having to bail or sponge her dry after use.
Michael Galvin
Muskegon, MI
P.S. My web site at mgalvin.com/boatbuilding has items of interest to Bolger
boat enthusiasts (building Nymph, June Bug, & oars, Bolger's live-aboard
boat (Resolution), and Dynamite Payson's shop)
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Malcoms idea of brass plumbing fittings. It seemed, somehow, more
Bolgeresque to use parts from a plumbing supply house rather than parts from
a marine chandlery. Just as Malcolm predicted, I had trouble finding a
brass nut to thread over the 3/4 inch male part of the ½ inch to ¾ inch
bushing. I just didnt have time to track one down. Anyway, I did find a
plastic drain plug made by Ronstad at a local sailboat chandlery (Torresens
Marine, here in Muskegon). Plug, stainless bolts, nuts, and washers, all
for under $5. I posted a photograph of the assembly at
mgalvin.com/boatbuilding/JuneBugDrain.jpg
I intend to drill a ¾ inch hole in the bottom of the boat, squirt some
silicone adhesive around the hole, insert the plug, and fasten with
stainless bolts, washers and lock nuts, as shown in the photo. The plug has
plastic protrusions which hold it captive. These will probably snap off as
the boat slides over the bunks on my boat trailer, but they arent really
necessary anyway. After I insert it in the boat and try it out, Ill report
back here.
Once again, thanks for everyones suggestions.
Michael Galvin
Muskegon, MI
mgalvin.com/boatbuilding
From:bolger@yahoogroups.com[mailto:bolger@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Michael Galvin
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 2:41 PM
To: Bolger Yahoo Group
Subject: [bolger] Drain for June Bug
Can anyone suggest a good drain system for the bottom of June Bug? I sure
other builders of June Bug or other flat-bottomed boats have found some
simple, elegant solution.
I'm asking because, when I retrieved my June Bug from winter storage
recently, I found several inches of water in her, built up as melted snow
and rain leaked through holes in my sun-deteriorated, polytarp cover. The
standing water led to the paint on the inside of June Bug's bottom to bubble
and peel. Now I have some scraping and repainting to do. I figure a
drain-hole of some kind would prevent this in the future, and would prevent
me having to bail or sponge her dry after use.
Michael Galvin
Muskegon, MI
P.S. My web site at mgalvin.com/boatbuilding has items of interest to Bolger
boat enthusiasts (building Nymph, June Bug, & oars, Bolger's live-aboard
boat (Resolution), and Dynamite Payson's shop)
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If you have the other brass plumbing parts, you an use a threaded brass
plug. The hard ware store will fix you up with the right sized plug.
Actually the wooden plug is not half bad - if you can use one. Over
fifty years ago we used a simple wooden plug on a lanyard in the Coast
Guard Monomoys (an ocean going 10 man pulling boat carried aboard all
cutters). The trick is to have a sturdy bottom in your boat. While
just fine in a one inch plank, they wouldn't work in modern light weight
stitch & glue boats with 1/4 inch thick bottoms.
Calm Seas & A Prosperous Voyage
Malcolm
Michael Galvin wrote:
plug. The hard ware store will fix you up with the right sized plug.
Actually the wooden plug is not half bad - if you can use one. Over
fifty years ago we used a simple wooden plug on a lanyard in the Coast
Guard Monomoys (an ocean going 10 man pulling boat carried aboard all
cutters). The trick is to have a sturdy bottom in your boat. While
just fine in a one inch plank, they wouldn't work in modern light weight
stitch & glue boats with 1/4 inch thick bottoms.
Calm Seas & A Prosperous Voyage
Malcolm
Michael Galvin wrote:
>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> Malcolm
>
> Thanks for that idea. I am ignorant of plumbing parts. What would ask for
> to plug the hole? Are you suggesting a simple cork plug, or some brass
> fitting to screw into the female part of the adapter from the inside?
> Forgive my ignorance.
>
> Michael Galvin
>
> Muskegon, MI
>
> mgalvin.com/boatbuilding for stuff of interest to Bolgerphiles
>
> From:bolger@yahoogroups.com<mailto:bolger%40yahoogroups.com>
> [mailto:bolger@yahoogroups.com<mailto:bolger%40yahoogroups.com>] On
> Behalf Of
> malcolmf
> Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 9:10 PM
> To:bolger@yahoogroups.com<mailto:bolger%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [bolger] Drain for June Bug
>
> Michael;
> I'm with you on this one. It is easy enough to turn a small boat over,
> but if it is on the trailer, it has to come off, it has to be emptied
> out, then turned over and hoisted on to saw horses or the equivalent.
> When you want to use the boat the whole process is reversed.
> Then too, it is amazing how much water winds up in the boat if you have
> to tow it through a rainstorm.
> A hole in the bottom is the easy out. I use a brass plumbing bushing or
> adapter, from female 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch male. The tricky bit is to
> find a nut that will fit the 3/4" pipe thread, but they do exist - maybe
> not in Home Depot, but you should find one in a regular hardware store
> or plumbing supply. Drill a hole to fit the 3/4", and you can use a
> combination of bedding compound and/or a very large rubber washer (they
> also exist). I find that I can drill a hole that requires screwing the
> bushing into the ply from the inside, which results in a very snug fit.
> Then on with the washer & nut (on the outside ). A half inch plug
> inside and you are set to go. I have two dories set up this way and am
> in process of installing the same set up in my new Sweet Pea.
> In the summer I leave the dory outside on its trailer, open side up, but
> put the sail, mast an oars in the garage. A normal amount of rain will
> not bother a well painted boat, given a modest amount of care and
> sponging out residual water.
> Calm Seas & A Prosperous Voyage
> Malcolm
>
Mike
That sounds like a good solution to me. My original message has led to the
posting of several good ideas here, an embarrassment of riches. I'm going
to see which of the solutions is easiest to find locally. I have a notion
my local West Marine will carry what you suggest. Malcolm F.'s idea of
brass plumbing parts sounds good to me too.
Mike Galvin
From: bolger@yahoogroups.com [mailto:bolger@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Mike John
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 7:02 PM
To: bolger@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [bolger] Drain for June Bug
Mike,
I placed a standard plastic boat bung on the port side of the boat in the
bottom near midships. It is good when it rains when towing. I sealed it well
into the bottom ply and it does not leak. It is flush with the bottom
underneath. You could also use an old fashioned venturi.
Mike
To: bolger@yahoogroups.comFrom <mailto:bolger%40yahoogroups.comFrom> :
michaelgalvin@... <mailto:michaelgalvin%40verizon.netDate> :
Sat, 10 May 2008 17:41:10 -0400Subject: RE: [bolger] Drain for June Bug
PierceCertainly I could store the boat upside down. What I've done has been
tostore it on a trailer, with the oars, leeboard, rudder, and oars inside
theboat. I leave the sail rolled up on the mast, and use the mast as
a"ridgepole" for the polytarp cover. It all fits nicely. The only reason
Ihad trouble this year was that my tarp rotted and leaked.Mike GalvinFrom:
bolger@yahoogroups.com <mailto:bolger%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto:bolger@yahoogroups.com <mailto:bolger%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf
OfPierce NicholsSent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 3:16 PMTo:
bolger@yahoogroups.comSubject <mailto:bolger%40yahoogroups.comSubject> : Re:
[bolger] Drain for June BugA June Bug is a pretty small boat... is there any
reason not to store herupside down instead?-pOn Sat, May 10, 2008 at 11:40
AM, Michael Galvin <michaelgalvin@...
<mailto:michaelgalvin%40verizon.net> <mailto:michaelgalvin%40verizon.net>
some> simple, elegant solution.>>>> I'm asking because, when I retrieved my
June Bug from winter storage> recently, I found several inches of water in
her, built up as melted snow> and rain leaked through holes in my
sun-deteriorated, polytarp cover. The> standing water led to the paint on
the inside of June Bug's bottom to> bubble> and peel. Now I have some
scraping and repainting to do. I figure a> drain-hole of some kind would
prevent this in the future, and wouldprevent> me having to bail or sponge
her dry after use.>>>> Michael Galvin>> Muskegon, MI>>>> P.S. My web site at
mgalvin.com/boatbuilding has items of interest to> Bolger> boat enthusiasts
(building Nymph, June Bug, & oars, Bolger's live-aboard> boat (Resolution),
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That sounds like a good solution to me. My original message has led to the
posting of several good ideas here, an embarrassment of riches. I'm going
to see which of the solutions is easiest to find locally. I have a notion
my local West Marine will carry what you suggest. Malcolm F.'s idea of
brass plumbing parts sounds good to me too.
Mike Galvin
From: bolger@yahoogroups.com [mailto:bolger@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Mike John
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 7:02 PM
To: bolger@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [bolger] Drain for June Bug
Mike,
I placed a standard plastic boat bung on the port side of the boat in the
bottom near midships. It is good when it rains when towing. I sealed it well
into the bottom ply and it does not leak. It is flush with the bottom
underneath. You could also use an old fashioned venturi.
Mike
To: bolger@yahoogroups.comFrom <mailto:bolger%40yahoogroups.comFrom> :
michaelgalvin@... <mailto:michaelgalvin%40verizon.netDate> :
Sat, 10 May 2008 17:41:10 -0400Subject: RE: [bolger] Drain for June Bug
PierceCertainly I could store the boat upside down. What I've done has been
tostore it on a trailer, with the oars, leeboard, rudder, and oars inside
theboat. I leave the sail rolled up on the mast, and use the mast as
a"ridgepole" for the polytarp cover. It all fits nicely. The only reason
Ihad trouble this year was that my tarp rotted and leaked.Mike GalvinFrom:
bolger@yahoogroups.com <mailto:bolger%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto:bolger@yahoogroups.com <mailto:bolger%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf
OfPierce NicholsSent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 3:16 PMTo:
bolger@yahoogroups.comSubject <mailto:bolger%40yahoogroups.comSubject> : Re:
[bolger] Drain for June BugA June Bug is a pretty small boat... is there any
reason not to store herupside down instead?-pOn Sat, May 10, 2008 at 11:40
AM, Michael Galvin <michaelgalvin@...
<mailto:michaelgalvin%40verizon.net> <mailto:michaelgalvin%40verizon.net>
>wrote:> Can anyone suggest a good drain system for the bottom of June Bug?I sure> other builders of June Bug or other flat-bottomed boats have found
some> simple, elegant solution.>>>> I'm asking because, when I retrieved my
June Bug from winter storage> recently, I found several inches of water in
her, built up as melted snow> and rain leaked through holes in my
sun-deteriorated, polytarp cover. The> standing water led to the paint on
the inside of June Bug's bottom to> bubble> and peel. Now I have some
scraping and repainting to do. I figure a> drain-hole of some kind would
prevent this in the future, and wouldprevent> me having to bail or sponge
her dry after use.>>>> Michael Galvin>> Muskegon, MI>>>> P.S. My web site at
mgalvin.com/boatbuilding has items of interest to> Bolger> boat enthusiasts
(building Nymph, June Bug, & oars, Bolger's live-aboard> boat (Resolution),
and Dynamite Payson's shop)>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been
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Malcolm
Thanks for that idea. I am ignorant of plumbing parts. What would ask for
to plug the hole? Are you suggesting a simple cork plug, or some brass
fitting to screw into the female part of the adapter from the inside?
Forgive my ignorance.
Michael Galvin
Muskegon, MI
mgalvin.com/boatbuilding for stuff of interest to Bolgerphiles
From:bolger@yahoogroups.com[mailto:bolger@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
malcolmf
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 9:10 PM
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [bolger] Drain for June Bug
Michael;
I'm with you on this one. It is easy enough to turn a small boat over,
but if it is on the trailer, it has to come off, it has to be emptied
out, then turned over and hoisted on to saw horses or the equivalent.
When you want to use the boat the whole process is reversed.
Then too, it is amazing how much water winds up in the boat if you have
to tow it through a rainstorm.
A hole in the bottom is the easy out. I use a brass plumbing bushing or
adapter, from female 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch male. The tricky bit is to
find a nut that will fit the 3/4" pipe thread, but they do exist - maybe
not in Home Depot, but you should find one in a regular hardware store
or plumbing supply. Drill a hole to fit the 3/4", and you can use a
combination of bedding compound and/or a very large rubber washer (they
also exist). I find that I can drill a hole that requires screwing the
bushing into the ply from the inside, which results in a very snug fit.
Then on with the washer & nut (on the outside ). A half inch plug
inside and you are set to go. I have two dories set up this way and am
in process of installing the same set up in my new Sweet Pea.
In the summer I leave the dory outside on its trailer, open side up, but
put the sail, mast an oars in the garage. A normal amount of rain will
not bother a well painted boat, given a modest amount of care and
sponging out residual water.
Calm Seas & A Prosperous Voyage
Malcolm
Michael Galvin wrote:
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Thanks for that idea. I am ignorant of plumbing parts. What would ask for
to plug the hole? Are you suggesting a simple cork plug, or some brass
fitting to screw into the female part of the adapter from the inside?
Forgive my ignorance.
Michael Galvin
Muskegon, MI
mgalvin.com/boatbuilding for stuff of interest to Bolgerphiles
From:bolger@yahoogroups.com[mailto:bolger@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
malcolmf
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 9:10 PM
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [bolger] Drain for June Bug
Michael;
I'm with you on this one. It is easy enough to turn a small boat over,
but if it is on the trailer, it has to come off, it has to be emptied
out, then turned over and hoisted on to saw horses or the equivalent.
When you want to use the boat the whole process is reversed.
Then too, it is amazing how much water winds up in the boat if you have
to tow it through a rainstorm.
A hole in the bottom is the easy out. I use a brass plumbing bushing or
adapter, from female 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch male. The tricky bit is to
find a nut that will fit the 3/4" pipe thread, but they do exist - maybe
not in Home Depot, but you should find one in a regular hardware store
or plumbing supply. Drill a hole to fit the 3/4", and you can use a
combination of bedding compound and/or a very large rubber washer (they
also exist). I find that I can drill a hole that requires screwing the
bushing into the ply from the inside, which results in a very snug fit.
Then on with the washer & nut (on the outside ). A half inch plug
inside and you are set to go. I have two dories set up this way and am
in process of installing the same set up in my new Sweet Pea.
In the summer I leave the dory outside on its trailer, open side up, but
put the sail, mast an oars in the garage. A normal amount of rain will
not bother a well painted boat, given a modest amount of care and
sponging out residual water.
Calm Seas & A Prosperous Voyage
Malcolm
Michael Galvin wrote:
><mailto:bolger%40yahoogroups.com>
> Pierce
>
> Certainly I could store the boat upside down. What I've done has been to
> store it on a trailer, with the oars, leeboard, rudder, and oars
> inside the
> boat. I leave the sail rolled up on the mast, and use the mast as a
> "ridgepole" for the polytarp cover. It all fits nicely. The only reason I
> had trouble this year was that my tarp rotted and leaked.
>
> Mike Galvin
>
> From:bolger@yahoogroups.com<mailto:bolger%40yahoogroups.com>
> [mailto:bolger@yahoogroups.com<mailto:bolger%40yahoogroups.com><mailto:bolger%40yahoogroups.com>] On
> Behalf Of<mailto:bolger%40yahoogroups.com>
> Pierce Nichols
> Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 3:16 PM
> To:bolger@yahoogroups.com<mailto:bolger%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [bolger] Drain for June Bug<mailto:michaelgalvin%40verizon.net>
>
> A June Bug is a pretty small boat... is there any reason not to store her
> upside down instead?
>
> -p
>
> On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 11:40 AM, Michael Galvin
> <michaelgalvin@...<mailto:michaelgalvin%40verizon.net>
> <mailto:michaelgalvin%40verizon.net> >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> wrote:
>
> > Can anyone suggest a good drain system for the bottom of June Bug? I
> sure
> > other builders of June Bug or other flat-bottomed boats have found some
> > simple, elegant solution.
> >
> >
> >
> > I'm asking because, when I retrieved my June Bug from winter storage
> > recently, I found several inches of water in her, built up as melted
> snow
> > and rain leaked through holes in my sun-deteriorated, polytarp
> cover. The
> > standing water led to the paint on the inside of June Bug's bottom to
> > bubble
> > and peel. Now I have some scraping and repainting to do. I figure a
> > drain-hole of some kind would prevent this in the future, and would
> prevent
> > me having to bail or sponge her dry after use.
> >
> >
> >
> > Michael Galvin
> >
> > Muskegon, MI
> >
> >
> >
> > P.S. My web site at mgalvin.com/boatbuilding has items of interest to
> > Bolger
> > boat enthusiasts (building Nymph, June Bug, & oars, Bolger's live-aboard
> > boat (Resolution), and Dynamite Payson's shop)
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
>
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Might as well give it up! I have suggested a tapered wooden pug to
probaobly 50 people over the years an as far as I know not one has tried
it. Most will happily buy something that costs a bunch of money that is
not on cent better than your cork. Go figure!
Doug
ost wrote:
probaobly 50 people over the years an as far as I know not one has tried
it. Most will happily buy something that costs a bunch of money that is
not on cent better than your cork. Go figure!
Doug
ost wrote:
>
> My 1968 Enterprise sailboat has had a simple 3/4" hole in the floor
> about 1" before the transom. There is a cork stuck in it. I have
> sailed this boat for 40 years with this system and never had a problem
> other than once accidentally knocking the cork out while under way.
> This is as simple as it gets. A tight fitting tapered cork is hard to
> knock out. Good luck!
>
> I hope to get started on my own June Bug as soon as the house project
> is completed.
>
> David Jost, between boats.
>
>
My 1968 Enterprise sailboat has had a simple 3/4" hole in the floor
about 1" before the transom. There is a cork stuck in it. I have
sailed this boat for 40 years with this system and never had a problem
other than once accidentally knocking the cork out while under way.
This is as simple as it gets. A tight fitting tapered cork is hard to
knock out. Good luck!
I hope to get started on my own June Bug as soon as the house project
is completed.
David Jost, between boats.
about 1" before the transom. There is a cork stuck in it. I have
sailed this boat for 40 years with this system and never had a problem
other than once accidentally knocking the cork out while under way.
This is as simple as it gets. A tight fitting tapered cork is hard to
knock out. Good luck!
I hope to get started on my own June Bug as soon as the house project
is completed.
David Jost, between boats.
Hi Michael, I almost sent the turn upside down message earlier but was doing other email stuff. So I'm doing it now, because of the storage issue with gear... add to the interior six loops, when gear in inside, run cord down one side, crisscrossing to other side & back, run cord down the other side. You get the idea. This will hold your gear while it's upside down.
Good luck, Mike
Good luck, Mike
--- On Sat, 5/10/08, Michael Galvin <michaelgalvin@...> wrote:
> From: Michael Galvin <michaelgalvin@...>
> Subject: [bolger] Drain for June Bug
> To: "Bolger Yahoo Group" <bolger@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Saturday, May 10, 2008, 6:40 PM
> Can anyone suggest a good drain system for the bottom of
> June Bug? I sure
> other builders of June Bug or other flat-bottomed boats
> have found some
> simple, elegant solution.
>
>
>
> I'm asking because, when I retrieved my June Bug from
> winter storage
> recently, I found several inches of water in her, built up
> as melted snow
> and rain leaked through holes in my sun-deteriorated,
> polytarp cover. The
> standing water led to the paint on the inside of June
> Bug's bottom to bubble
> and peel. Now I have some scraping and repainting to do. I
> figure a
> drain-hole of some kind would prevent this in the future,
> and would prevent
> me having to bail or sponge her dry after use.
>
>
>
> Michael Galvin
>
> Muskegon, MI
>
>
>
> P.S. My web site at mgalvin.com/boatbuilding has items of
> interest to Bolger
> boat enthusiasts (building Nymph, June Bug, & oars,
> Bolger's live-aboard
> boat (Resolution), and Dynamite Payson's shop)
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
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> thanks, Fred' posts
> - Pls add your comments at the TOP, SIGN your posts, and
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Michael;
I'm with you on this one. It is easy enough to turn a small boat over,
but if it is on the trailer, it has to come off, it has to be emptied
out, then turned over and hoisted on to saw horses or the equivalent.
When you want to use the boat the whole process is reversed.
Then too, it is amazing how much water winds up in the boat if you have
to tow it through a rainstorm.
A hole in the bottom is the easy out. I use a brass plumbing bushing or
adapter, from female 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch male. The tricky bit is to
find a nut that will fit the 3/4" pipe thread, but they do exist - maybe
not in Home Depot, but you should find one in a regular hardware store
or plumbing supply. Drill a hole to fit the 3/4", and you can use a
combination of bedding compound and/or a very large rubber washer (they
also exist). I find that I can drill a hole that requires screwing the
bushing into the ply from the inside, which results in a very snug fit.
Then on with the washer & nut (on the outside ). A half inch plug
inside and you are set to go. I have two dories set up this way and am
in process of installing the same set up in my new Sweet Pea.
In the summer I leave the dory outside on its trailer, open side up, but
put the sail, mast an oars in the garage. A normal amount of rain will
not bother a well painted boat, given a modest amount of care and
sponging out residual water.
Calm Seas & A Prosperous Voyage
Malcolm
Michael Galvin wrote:
I'm with you on this one. It is easy enough to turn a small boat over,
but if it is on the trailer, it has to come off, it has to be emptied
out, then turned over and hoisted on to saw horses or the equivalent.
When you want to use the boat the whole process is reversed.
Then too, it is amazing how much water winds up in the boat if you have
to tow it through a rainstorm.
A hole in the bottom is the easy out. I use a brass plumbing bushing or
adapter, from female 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch male. The tricky bit is to
find a nut that will fit the 3/4" pipe thread, but they do exist - maybe
not in Home Depot, but you should find one in a regular hardware store
or plumbing supply. Drill a hole to fit the 3/4", and you can use a
combination of bedding compound and/or a very large rubber washer (they
also exist). I find that I can drill a hole that requires screwing the
bushing into the ply from the inside, which results in a very snug fit.
Then on with the washer & nut (on the outside ). A half inch plug
inside and you are set to go. I have two dories set up this way and am
in process of installing the same set up in my new Sweet Pea.
In the summer I leave the dory outside on its trailer, open side up, but
put the sail, mast an oars in the garage. A normal amount of rain will
not bother a well painted boat, given a modest amount of care and
sponging out residual water.
Calm Seas & A Prosperous Voyage
Malcolm
Michael Galvin wrote:
>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> Pierce
>
> Certainly I could store the boat upside down. What I've done has been to
> store it on a trailer, with the oars, leeboard, rudder, and oars
> inside the
> boat. I leave the sail rolled up on the mast, and use the mast as a
> "ridgepole" for the polytarp cover. It all fits nicely. The only reason I
> had trouble this year was that my tarp rotted and leaked.
>
> Mike Galvin
>
> From:bolger@yahoogroups.com<mailto:bolger%40yahoogroups.com>
> [mailto:bolger@yahoogroups.com<mailto:bolger%40yahoogroups.com>] On
> Behalf Of
> Pierce Nichols
> Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 3:16 PM
> To:bolger@yahoogroups.com<mailto:bolger%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [bolger] Drain for June Bug
>
> A June Bug is a pretty small boat... is there any reason not to store her
> upside down instead?
>
> -p
>
> On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 11:40 AM, Michael Galvin
> <michaelgalvin@...<mailto:michaelgalvin%40verizon.net>
> <mailto:michaelgalvin%40verizon.net> >
> wrote:
>
> > Can anyone suggest a good drain system for the bottom of June Bug? I
> sure
> > other builders of June Bug or other flat-bottomed boats have found some
> > simple, elegant solution.
> >
> >
> >
> > I'm asking because, when I retrieved my June Bug from winter storage
> > recently, I found several inches of water in her, built up as melted
> snow
> > and rain leaked through holes in my sun-deteriorated, polytarp
> cover. The
> > standing water led to the paint on the inside of June Bug's bottom to
> > bubble
> > and peel. Now I have some scraping and repainting to do. I figure a
> > drain-hole of some kind would prevent this in the future, and would
> prevent
> > me having to bail or sponge her dry after use.
> >
> >
> >
> > Michael Galvin
> >
> > Muskegon, MI
> >
> >
> >
> > P.S. My web site at mgalvin.com/boatbuilding has items of interest to
> > Bolger
> > boat enthusiasts (building Nymph, June Bug, & oars, Bolger's live-aboard
> > boat (Resolution), and Dynamite Payson's shop)
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
>
Mike,
I placed a standard plastic boat bung on the port side of the boat in the bottom near midships. It is good when it rains when towing. I sealed it well into the bottom ply and it does not leak. It is flush with the bottom underneath. You could also use an old fashioned venturi.
Mike
To:bolger@yahoogroups.comFrom:michaelgalvin@...: Sat, 10 May 2008 17:41:10 -0400Subject: RE: [bolger] Drain for June Bug
PierceCertainly I could store the boat upside down. What I've done has been tostore it on a trailer, with the oars, leeboard, rudder, and oars inside theboat. I leave the sail rolled up on the mast, and use the mast as a"ridgepole" for the polytarp cover. It all fits nicely. The only reason Ihad trouble this year was that my tarp rotted and leaked.Mike GalvinFrom:bolger@yahoogroups.com[mailto:bolger@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf OfPierce NicholsSent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 3:16 PMTo:bolger@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re: [bolger] Drain for June BugA June Bug is a pretty small boat... is there any reason not to store herupside down instead?-pOn Sat, May 10, 2008 at 11:40 AM, Michael Galvin <michaelgalvin@...<mailto:michaelgalvin%40verizon.net> >wrote:> Can anyone suggest a good drain system for the bottom of June Bug? I sure> other builders of June Bug or other flat-bottomed boats have found some> simple, elegant solution.>>>> I'm asking because, when I retrieved my June Bug from winter storage> recently, I found several inches of water in her, built up as melted snow> and rain leaked through holes in my sun-deteriorated, polytarp cover. The> standing water led to the paint on the inside of June Bug's bottom to> bubble> and peel. Now I have some scraping and repainting to do. I figure a> drain-hole of some kind would prevent this in the future, and wouldprevent> me having to bail or sponge her dry after use.>>>> Michael Galvin>> Muskegon, MI>>>> P.S. My web site at mgalvin.com/boatbuilding has items of interest to> Bolger> boat enthusiasts (building Nymph, June Bug, & oars, Bolger's live-aboard> boat (Resolution), and Dynamite Payson's shop)>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]>>> ------------------------------------>> 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<mailto:bolger-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > - Open discussion:bolger_coffee_lounge-subscribe@yahoogroups.com<mailto:bolger_coffee_lounge-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com> Yahoo!> Groups Links>>>>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed][Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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I placed a standard plastic boat bung on the port side of the boat in the bottom near midships. It is good when it rains when towing. I sealed it well into the bottom ply and it does not leak. It is flush with the bottom underneath. You could also use an old fashioned venturi.
Mike
To:bolger@yahoogroups.comFrom:michaelgalvin@...: Sat, 10 May 2008 17:41:10 -0400Subject: RE: [bolger] Drain for June Bug
PierceCertainly I could store the boat upside down. What I've done has been tostore it on a trailer, with the oars, leeboard, rudder, and oars inside theboat. I leave the sail rolled up on the mast, and use the mast as a"ridgepole" for the polytarp cover. It all fits nicely. The only reason Ihad trouble this year was that my tarp rotted and leaked.Mike GalvinFrom:bolger@yahoogroups.com[mailto:bolger@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf OfPierce NicholsSent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 3:16 PMTo:bolger@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re: [bolger] Drain for June BugA June Bug is a pretty small boat... is there any reason not to store herupside down instead?-pOn Sat, May 10, 2008 at 11:40 AM, Michael Galvin <michaelgalvin@...<mailto:michaelgalvin%40verizon.net> >wrote:> Can anyone suggest a good drain system for the bottom of June Bug? I sure> other builders of June Bug or other flat-bottomed boats have found some> simple, elegant solution.>>>> I'm asking because, when I retrieved my June Bug from winter storage> recently, I found several inches of water in her, built up as melted snow> and rain leaked through holes in my sun-deteriorated, polytarp cover. The> standing water led to the paint on the inside of June Bug's bottom to> bubble> and peel. Now I have some scraping and repainting to do. I figure a> drain-hole of some kind would prevent this in the future, and wouldprevent> me having to bail or sponge her dry after use.>>>> Michael Galvin>> Muskegon, MI>>>> P.S. My web site at mgalvin.com/boatbuilding has items of interest to> Bolger> boat enthusiasts (building Nymph, June Bug, & oars, Bolger's live-aboard> boat (Resolution), and Dynamite Payson's shop)>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]>>> ------------------------------------>> 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<mailto:bolger-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > - Open discussion:bolger_coffee_lounge-subscribe@yahoogroups.com<mailto:bolger_coffee_lounge-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com> Yahoo!> Groups Links>>>>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed][Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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I remember seeing what a guy did for hes boat on Duckworks. It took a little doing to make the parts and install them but it sure worked for him! I wish I could find the page again... The hassle of having a computer drive crash.
Blessings Kriss
Michael Galvin <michaelgalvin@...> wrote: Can anyone suggest a good drain system for the bottom of June Bug? I sure
other builders of June Bug or other flat-bottomed boats have found some
simple, elegant solution.
I'm asking because, when I retrieved my June Bug from winter storage
recently, I found several inches of water in her, built up as melted snow
and rain leaked through holes in my sun-deteriorated, polytarp cover. The
standing water led to the paint on the inside of June Bug's bottom to bubble
and peel. Now I have some scraping and repainting to do. I figure a
drain-hole of some kind would prevent this in the future, and would prevent
me having to bail or sponge her dry after use.
Michael Galvin
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Blessings Kriss
Michael Galvin <michaelgalvin@...> wrote: Can anyone suggest a good drain system for the bottom of June Bug? I sure
other builders of June Bug or other flat-bottomed boats have found some
simple, elegant solution.
I'm asking because, when I retrieved my June Bug from winter storage
recently, I found several inches of water in her, built up as melted snow
and rain leaked through holes in my sun-deteriorated, polytarp cover. The
standing water led to the paint on the inside of June Bug's bottom to bubble
and peel. Now I have some scraping and repainting to do. I figure a
drain-hole of some kind would prevent this in the future, and would prevent
me having to bail or sponge her dry after use.
Michael Galvin
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Pierce
Certainly I could store the boat upside down. What I've done has been to
store it on a trailer, with the oars, leeboard, rudder, and oars inside the
boat. I leave the sail rolled up on the mast, and use the mast as a
"ridgepole" for the polytarp cover. It all fits nicely. The only reason I
had trouble this year was that my tarp rotted and leaked.
Mike Galvin
From:bolger@yahoogroups.com[mailto:bolger@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Pierce Nichols
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 3:16 PM
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [bolger] Drain for June Bug
A June Bug is a pretty small boat... is there any reason not to store her
upside down instead?
-p
On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 11:40 AM, Michael Galvin <michaelgalvin@...
<mailto:michaelgalvin%40verizon.net> >
wrote:
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Certainly I could store the boat upside down. What I've done has been to
store it on a trailer, with the oars, leeboard, rudder, and oars inside the
boat. I leave the sail rolled up on the mast, and use the mast as a
"ridgepole" for the polytarp cover. It all fits nicely. The only reason I
had trouble this year was that my tarp rotted and leaked.
Mike Galvin
From:bolger@yahoogroups.com[mailto:bolger@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Pierce Nichols
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 3:16 PM
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [bolger] Drain for June Bug
A June Bug is a pretty small boat... is there any reason not to store her
upside down instead?
-p
On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 11:40 AM, Michael Galvin <michaelgalvin@...
<mailto:michaelgalvin%40verizon.net> >
wrote:
> Can anyone suggest a good drain system for the bottom of June Bug? I sureprevent
> other builders of June Bug or other flat-bottomed boats have found some
> simple, elegant solution.
>
>
>
> I'm asking because, when I retrieved my June Bug from winter storage
> recently, I found several inches of water in her, built up as melted snow
> and rain leaked through holes in my sun-deteriorated, polytarp cover. The
> standing water led to the paint on the inside of June Bug's bottom to
> bubble
> and peel. Now I have some scraping and repainting to do. I figure a
> drain-hole of some kind would prevent this in the future, and would
> me having to bail or sponge her dry after use.<mailto:bolger-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com>
>
>
>
> Michael Galvin
>
> Muskegon, MI
>
>
>
> P.S. My web site at mgalvin.com/boatbuilding has items of interest to
> Bolger
> boat enthusiasts (building Nymph, June Bug, & oars, Bolger's live-aboard
> boat (Resolution), and Dynamite Payson's shop)
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
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> - 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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A June Bug is a pretty small boat... is there any reason not to store her
upside down instead?
-p
On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 11:40 AM, Michael Galvin <michaelgalvin@...>
wrote:
upside down instead?
-p
On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 11:40 AM, Michael Galvin <michaelgalvin@...>
wrote:
> Can anyone suggest a good drain system for the bottom of June Bug? I sure[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> other builders of June Bug or other flat-bottomed boats have found some
> simple, elegant solution.
>
>
>
> I'm asking because, when I retrieved my June Bug from winter storage
> recently, I found several inches of water in her, built up as melted snow
> and rain leaked through holes in my sun-deteriorated, polytarp cover. The
> standing water led to the paint on the inside of June Bug's bottom to
> bubble
> and peel. Now I have some scraping and repainting to do. I figure a
> drain-hole of some kind would prevent this in the future, and would prevent
> me having to bail or sponge her dry after use.
>
>
>
> Michael Galvin
>
> Muskegon, MI
>
>
>
> P.S. My web site at mgalvin.com/boatbuilding has items of interest to
> Bolger
> boat enthusiasts (building Nymph, June Bug, & oars, Bolger's live-aboard
> boat (Resolution), and Dynamite Payson's shop)
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> 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
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Light enough to roll over?
Michael Galvin wrote:
Michael Galvin wrote:
> Can anyone suggest a good drain system for the bottom of June Bug? I sure[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> other builders of June Bug or other flat-bottomed boats have found some
> simple, elegant solution.
>
>
>
>
Can anyone suggest a good drain system for the bottom of June Bug? I sure
other builders of June Bug or other flat-bottomed boats have found some
simple, elegant solution.
I'm asking because, when I retrieved my June Bug from winter storage
recently, I found several inches of water in her, built up as melted snow
and rain leaked through holes in my sun-deteriorated, polytarp cover. The
standing water led to the paint on the inside of June Bug's bottom to bubble
and peel. Now I have some scraping and repainting to do. I figure a
drain-hole of some kind would prevent this in the future, and would prevent
me having to bail or sponge her dry after use.
Michael Galvin
Muskegon, MI
P.S. My web site at mgalvin.com/boatbuilding has items of interest to Bolger
boat enthusiasts (building Nymph, June Bug, & oars, Bolger's live-aboard
boat (Resolution), and Dynamite Payson's shop)
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
other builders of June Bug or other flat-bottomed boats have found some
simple, elegant solution.
I'm asking because, when I retrieved my June Bug from winter storage
recently, I found several inches of water in her, built up as melted snow
and rain leaked through holes in my sun-deteriorated, polytarp cover. The
standing water led to the paint on the inside of June Bug's bottom to bubble
and peel. Now I have some scraping and repainting to do. I figure a
drain-hole of some kind would prevent this in the future, and would prevent
me having to bail or sponge her dry after use.
Michael Galvin
Muskegon, MI
P.S. My web site at mgalvin.com/boatbuilding has items of interest to Bolger
boat enthusiasts (building Nymph, June Bug, & oars, Bolger's live-aboard
boat (Resolution), and Dynamite Payson's shop)
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