Re: Bolger design #400
Yes, this is one of the most versatile, easy to build and modify
boats I have ever seen.
I used to live in Arctic Canada on Baffin Island. I had need of a
boat I could transport by qamutiq (thats a sled) and set and retrieve
gillnets from. It had to be very tough to withstand the transport,
and stable enough for two people to stand and work. It had to take a
6 hp outboard. I also wanted something that was easy to build and
cheap, since, as planned, I ended up leaving it permanently at an
isolated lake.
I built a modified June Bug in about 3 days. I took all the stern
rocker out, and beefed up the transom to take the motor. It survived
the transport with no problem, and actually made a great sled box. It
planed nicely with a 6 hp and 2 adults aboard. It was also stable
enough, and the lack of flare made it great for setting and
retrieving nets. You could work right from the edge of the boat
without fear of capsizing.
I think June Bug, in some ways, is a masterpiece: an absolute
minimalist design, with no consessions to style or aesthetics. Pure
function. And in the end, it doesn't look too bad either.
Daniel Pike, from Tromso, Norway.
boats I have ever seen.
I used to live in Arctic Canada on Baffin Island. I had need of a
boat I could transport by qamutiq (thats a sled) and set and retrieve
gillnets from. It had to be very tough to withstand the transport,
and stable enough for two people to stand and work. It had to take a
6 hp outboard. I also wanted something that was easy to build and
cheap, since, as planned, I ended up leaving it permanently at an
isolated lake.
I built a modified June Bug in about 3 days. I took all the stern
rocker out, and beefed up the transom to take the motor. It survived
the transport with no problem, and actually made a great sled box. It
planed nicely with a 6 hp and 2 adults aboard. It was also stable
enough, and the lack of flare made it great for setting and
retrieving nets. You could work right from the edge of the boat
without fear of capsizing.
I think June Bug, in some ways, is a masterpiece: an absolute
minimalist design, with no consessions to style or aesthetics. Pure
function. And in the end, it doesn't look too bad either.
Daniel Pike, from Tromso, Norway.
--- Inbolger@egroups.com, "Jack E. Bearden" <jalo@i...> wrote:
> I suggest that smooth water be the rule for all 14'x40" boats
carrying 1000
> lbs.
>
> Four days of sailing with the tall ships (not to mention container
vessels,
> cruise ships, approx 10,000 power boats, sea doos and jet skis) in
Halifax
> Harbour, in what had to be the world's most erratic chop, I can
attest to
> the fact that June Bug has tolerances far beyond smooth. She's at
her
> sailing best with two people (total 300 - 400 lbs), skipper and
quick
> reacting crew/live ballast. I've frequently wind surfed her onto
the beach
> through 2-3 foot breaking waves.
>
> The design has a lot of flexibility. PCB even suggest lengthening or
> shortening to taste. Phil Lea added 5" to beam and 7' of sail area
to Shoe
> String, his JB. His performance at the Mahone Bay races (1st place
in all
> races) suggest that these modifications did no harm. However, I do
qualify
> this by saying that Phil's sailing skills were a major factor. In
other
> words add sail area at your own risk.
>
> jeb, waiting for the fog to lift on the shores of Fundy
I suggest that smooth water be the rule for all 14'x40" boats carrying 1000
lbs.
Four days of sailing with the tall ships (not to mention container vessels,
cruise ships, approx 10,000 power boats, sea doos and jet skis) in Halifax
Harbour, in what had to be the world's most erratic chop, I can attest to
the fact that June Bug has tolerances far beyond smooth. She's at her
sailing best with two people (total 300 - 400 lbs), skipper and quick
reacting crew/live ballast. I've frequently wind surfed her onto the beach
through 2-3 foot breaking waves.
The design has a lot of flexibility. PCB even suggest lengthening or
shortening to taste. Phil Lea added 5" to beam and 7' of sail area to Shoe
String, his JB. His performance at the Mahone Bay races (1st place in all
races) suggest that these modifications did no harm. However, I do qualify
this by saying that Phil's sailing skills were a major factor. In other
words add sail area at your own risk.
jeb, waiting for the fog to lift on the shores of Fundy
lbs.
Four days of sailing with the tall ships (not to mention container vessels,
cruise ships, approx 10,000 power boats, sea doos and jet skis) in Halifax
Harbour, in what had to be the world's most erratic chop, I can attest to
the fact that June Bug has tolerances far beyond smooth. She's at her
sailing best with two people (total 300 - 400 lbs), skipper and quick
reacting crew/live ballast. I've frequently wind surfed her onto the beach
through 2-3 foot breaking waves.
The design has a lot of flexibility. PCB even suggest lengthening or
shortening to taste. Phil Lea added 5" to beam and 7' of sail area to Shoe
String, his JB. His performance at the Mahone Bay races (1st place in all
races) suggest that these modifications did no harm. However, I do qualify
this by saying that Phil's sailing skills were a major factor. In other
words add sail area at your own risk.
jeb, waiting for the fog to lift on the shores of Fundy