Re: Launch
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "daschultz2000" <daschultz8275@...> wrote:
Graeme
> I would guess there is a good year of work organizing and preparing groups of designs for market, though some could be rolled out quickly.I've been sweating on a set of unused AS19 plans I was offered. I believe I shall not see them turn up, so I think in time I will obtain them from PB&F. AS19 is the smallest of her set, although some believe you can rope in the June Bug. If you are a purist then AS19 was a "smaller and more extreme (yummy) Martha Jane", which in turn was a more trailerable version of Black Skimmer, and so on out to the 7th degree of seperation/connection. Micro belongs to another set, that goes up to a mooted 55'er. The small open boat you are thinking of is quite likely Old Shoe. An open Micro was built, sloop rigged IIRC, and sailed coastwise. Long live PB&F.
>
> IE, the AS-xx as a series, from Micro to the AS-39. Ooops, I forgot the smallest of that set, the open boat. The larger AS with the foam/glass cladding sounds like a good idea.
>
Graeme
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, echo172@... wrote:
I would guess there is a good year of work organizing and preparing groups of designs for market, though some could be rolled out quickly.
IE, the AS-xx as a series, from Micro to the AS-39. Ooops, I forgot the smallest of that set, the open boat. The larger AS with the foam/glass cladding sounds like a good idea.
The Chebacco series may be the most popular Bolger sail designs.
In the power set: Bee, MicroTrawler, Hawkeye, and Retriever.
Also: Diablo, Diablo G, FMS-1 (built by McKibben)
Then there is Fast Motor Sailer from BWAOM.
And the most current power designs, Topaz and Robyn Jean, completing Sitka Explorer (stretched Robyn Jean?).
Your results may vary. ;-)
Don
>I have always been amazed by the lack of marketing savvy at PB&F. It will be up to his wife to bring PB&F into the 21st century, if that is her desire. I don't know the lady at all, but in my experience, being widowed, it may be a year before she can get the energy together to start on such a project. In the mean time, I would hope she could accept and fulfill orders for the existing popular plans. We'll see where things go.
>
>....I only wish all his work could be compiled.....
> Bruce in NJ
>
I would guess there is a good year of work organizing and preparing groups of designs for market, though some could be rolled out quickly.
IE, the AS-xx as a series, from Micro to the AS-39. Ooops, I forgot the smallest of that set, the open boat. The larger AS with the foam/glass cladding sounds like a good idea.
The Chebacco series may be the most popular Bolger sail designs.
In the power set: Bee, MicroTrawler, Hawkeye, and Retriever.
Also: Diablo, Diablo G, FMS-1 (built by McKibben)
Then there is Fast Motor Sailer from BWAOM.
And the most current power designs, Topaz and Robyn Jean, completing Sitka Explorer (stretched Robyn Jean?).
Your results may vary. ;-)
Don
I have followed a number of Bolger projects and lurk with an eye on the "ultimate" Bolger design for sail or power. Shivaree is my power choice and sail is still open. I am speaking of small boats of course. I am looking forward to the Gypsy reports.
It is so ironic that my subscription renewal to MAIB is due, a publication I subscribed to just for the Bolger reports. I will renew with hopes the pages continue to be filled somehow.
My girlfriend and I have been discussing a overnighter to build and I have no short list. I guess a floating apartment is what a woman wants and the designs Bolger has for past clients will keep us busy reading. I only wish all his work could be compiled. It would make a nice DVD and the revenue could keep his legacy going.
Bruce in NJ
It is so ironic that my subscription renewal to MAIB is due, a publication I subscribed to just for the Bolger reports. I will renew with hopes the pages continue to be filled somehow.
My girlfriend and I have been discussing a overnighter to build and I have no short list. I guess a floating apartment is what a woman wants and the designs Bolger has for past clients will keep us busy reading. I only wish all his work could be compiled. It would make a nice DVD and the revenue could keep his legacy going.
Bruce in NJ
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From: "adventures_in_astrophotography" <jon@...>
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, May 29, 2009 3:00:04 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [bolger] Launch
It's hard to convey the effect Phil had on me, and I still can't find the words to express it since his death. I had some idea of his health problems from a phone conversation last year, but I had no idea it would come to this.
Ironically, or serendipitously depending on your outlook, we launched the 25% stretched Gypsy I built last winter on the Monday after his death, completely unaware of what had happened. It's easily the nicest of the dozen boats I've built so far and seems a fitting, if inadvertant, way to celebrate his life and work. I'll post a photo on my website soon.
A memorial flotilla is a great way to honor Phil's memory. Unfortunately, I expect be laid off the first week of July, and although I'll have plenty of time on my hands, we can't justify the expense of travelling to the east coast. I trust that the eight PCB designs I built will be well represented in my absence.
Jon
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It's hard to convey the effect Phil had on me, and I still can't find the words to express it since his death. I had some idea of his health problems from a phone conversation last year, but I had no idea it would come to this.
Ironically, or serendipitously depending on your outlook, we launched the 25% stretched Gypsy I built last winter on the Monday after his death, completely unaware of what had happened. It's easily the nicest of the dozen boats I've built so far and seems a fitting, if inadvertant, way to celebrate his life and work. I'll post a photo on my website soon.
A memorial flotilla is a great way to honor Phil's memory. Unfortunately, I expect be laid off the first week of July, and although I'll have plenty of time on my hands, we can't justify the expense of travelling to the east coast. I trust that the eight PCB designs I built will be well represented in my absence.
Jon
Ironically, or serendipitously depending on your outlook, we launched the 25% stretched Gypsy I built last winter on the Monday after his death, completely unaware of what had happened. It's easily the nicest of the dozen boats I've built so far and seems a fitting, if inadvertant, way to celebrate his life and work. I'll post a photo on my website soon.
A memorial flotilla is a great way to honor Phil's memory. Unfortunately, I expect be laid off the first week of July, and although I'll have plenty of time on my hands, we can't justify the expense of travelling to the east coast. I trust that the eight PCB designs I built will be well represented in my absence.
Jon