Re: Mippet

--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Peter" <pvanderwaart@...>

> Very pretty.
>
> I'd be afraid that using such light construction for a boat with a narrow bottom would produce a tippy boat. How does she go?
>

Thanks! She rows just dandy. Responsive and maneuverable, and rows well with two adults, also. A bit tippy, yes, but I ascribe that to her narrow beam. I'm sure displacement has something to do with that, but in any case, it's only something one notes - not a problem.

I'll post another pic in the file.

Dave Gentry

> I thought some of you might be interested in my take on Bolger's
> Amesbury Skiff "Mippet," as seen in his book "Small Boats."

Very pretty.

I'd be afraid that using such light construction for a boat with a narrow bottom would produce a tippy boat. How does she go?

I thought some of you might be interested in my take on Bolger's Amesbury Skiff "Mippet," as seen in his book "Small Boats."

She's not a real Mippet - and I wonder ifanyhave ever been built? - as mine is adapted to skin-on-frame construction. Mr. Bolger's design was meant for batten seam plywood construction, and SOF was a logical and relatively easy conversion. She's built in the non-traditional style that I often use, and constructed of WRC, marine ply and ballistic nylon.

9"6"x3'6" and weighs only about 30lbs without the thwarts, which I'll add tomorrow.

Pics can be seen in the "Amesbury Skiff Mippet" folder, here:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bolger/photos/album/1841670627/pic/list

Questions and comments welcomed!

Dave Gentry