Re: [bolger] Re: Want to see a Micro Trawler

Joe's memory is correct :) .

The Sunbrella soft-top worked wonderfully for us. Quick to set up at the launchramp or at anchor. It protected us from the sun and light rain. With the sides and rear panels zipped on we could handle bad weather and had a nice overnight cabin with full standing headroom in addition to the pilothouse. Also quick and easy to strike and stow when we wanted to be in "serious fishing mode".

Reddy is available for inspection for anyone within striking distance of the Salinas Valley, CA. We have had visitors from as far away as Mexico,Florida, Montreal Canada and evenEuropeover the years. I'll be happy to answer any questions that I can about Microtrawler or my experience (with Bolger's consent) building an "Open Cockpit" version.

There are tons of pics on the various Bolger sites and at least one article on Duckworks .. Somewhere-- not sure of the links now.

This link to aFlickrset of Reddy pics. Good times on a good boat....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/20872670@N03/sets/72157622505300127/

I need funds to finish my trailerable pilothouse tabernacled motorsailing bi-plane lug-rigged shoal-draft retirement getaway catamaran, so if anyone is looking for a nice Microtrawler contact me off group.

Rick

From:Joe T <scsbmsjoe@...>
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Sent:Thu, May 19, 2011 9:08:32 PM
Subject:[bolger] Re: Want to see a Micro Trawler

Reddy photo shows a canopy aft of the wheel house. Another shows the aft bulkhead with windows and a doorway, possibly with a sliding door. In milder climes It could be built open. When I saw it later Rick Bedard had the aft portion set up with a pro built soft, removable enclosure with plastic windows. It was a few years ago but that's the best I can recall. Maybe he will correct me. I thought it looked great, and workable.

http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/1194369/sn/1580227926/name/n_a

Joe T

--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "bruceprickett" <bruceprickett@...> wrote:
>
> Similar ideas in regards to increasing the length and doing away with the aft section of the cabin. Photos of Reedy on the Micro Trawler forum is close to my plan , but with a hard top extending over the aft deck with roll up side and stern screens for bad weather. Portable fuel tanks port and starboard takes care of the vent problems. Enclosed gas tanks are very dangerous. I am thinking of building a scale model first to test my ideas.
> Good luck with your project.
> Bruce.
>
> --- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, Wilderness Voice <thewildernessvoice@> wrote:
> >
> > Bruce:
> > A friend of mine built a microtrawler and I bought plans. I have been out on it several times but not for years. My impression is that this is a much larger boat than what it is. It is very economical with gas, it is easy to steer and the house top provides comfortable seating so you have the option of sitting in the house or on top of it and it effectively makes it feel like a bigger boat.
> > I think the tug look to it attractive and lets be honest, picking a boat is like picking a woman, much of our decision is based on looks. I can say when I build my microtrawler, I likely will build it a little longer than plans since the cabin is a little small for me and I am over 6'. Then I will curve the fwd exterior bulkhead for a more traditional look possibly routing in grooves to make it look like tongue and groove. Eliminating the aft part of the cabin and including a bimini (hope I spelled that right) is also popular.
> > Ecomonics, performance and value are its hallmarks. It can take 4 adults comfortably, I would be hesistant to put more. People have mentioned issues with the gas filler and venting, so you may want to make changes there.
> > I am planning to build it someday and these are the reasons why.
> >
> >
> > --- On Tue, 5/17/11, bruceprickett <bruceprickett@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: bruceprickett <bruceprickett@>
> > Subject: [bolger] Want to see a Micro Trawler
> > To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 4:48 AM
> >
> >
> > Â
> >
> >
> >
> > The Micro Trawler group seems to bee inactive. Took 2 weeks to get a response to join the group. Latest post were in 2010.
> > I have been studying the plans for Micro Trawler for a couple of years now and plan to build a modified version. Would like to see one for inspiration.
> > Is there anyone in the South East with one that would let me come take a look at their boat?
> > Thanks, Bruce
> >
>

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Joe's memory is correct :) .

The Sunbrella soft-top worked wonderfully for us. Quick to set up at the launchramp or at anchor. It protected us from the sun and light rain. With the sides and rear panels zipped on we could handle bad weather and had a nice overnight cabin with full standing headroom in addition to the pilothouse. Also quick and easy to strike and stow when we wanted to be in "serious fishing mode".

Reddy is available for inspection for anyone within striking distance of the Salinas Valley, CA. We have had visitors from as far away as Mexico, Florida, Montreal Canada and even Europe over the years. I'll be happy to answer any questions that I can about Microtrawler or my experience (with Bolger's consent) building an "Open Cockpit" version.

There are tons of pics on the various Bolger sites and at least one article on Duckworks .. Somewhere-- not sure of the links now.

This link MAY be to a Flickr set of Reddy pics. Good times on a good boat....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/20872670@N03/sets/72157622505300127/

By the way (shameless plug) Reddy is currently for sale --- I need funds to finish my trailerable pilothouse tabernacled motorsailing bi-plane lug-rigged shoal-draft retirement getaway catamaran. Contact me off group if you are interested.

Rick

--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "bruceprickett" <bruceprickett@...> wrote:
>
> Similar ideas in regards to increasing the length and doing away with the aft section of the cabin. Photos of Reedy on the Micro Trawler forum is close to my plan , but with a hard top extending over the aft deck with roll up side and stern screens for bad weather. Portable fuel tanks port and starboard takes care of the vent problems. Enclosed gas tanks are very dangerous. I am thinking of building a scale model first to test my ideas.
> Good luck with your project.
> Bruce.
>
> --- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, Wilderness Voice <thewildernessvoice@> wrote:
> >
> > Bruce:
> > A friend of mine built a microtrawler and I bought plans. I have been out on it several times but not for years. My impression is that this is a much larger boat than what it is. It is very economical with gas, it is easy to steer and the house top provides comfortable seating so you have the option of sitting in the house or on top of it and it effectively makes it feel like a bigger boat.
> > I think the tug look to it attractive and lets be honest, picking a boat is like picking a woman, much of our decision is based on looks. I can say when I build my microtrawler, I likely will build it a little longer than plans since the cabin is a little small for me and I am over 6'. Then I will curve the fwd exterior bulkhead for a more traditional look possibly routing in grooves to make it look like tongue and groove. Eliminating the aft part of the cabin and including a bimini (hope I spelled that right) is also popular.
> > Ecomonics, performance and value are its hallmarks. It can take 4 adults comfortably, I would be hesistant to put more. People have mentioned issues with the gas filler and venting, so you may want to make changes there.
> > I am planning to build it someday and these are the reasons why.
> >
> >
> > --- On Tue, 5/17/11, bruceprickett <bruceprickett@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: bruceprickett <bruceprickett@>
> > Subject: [bolger] Want to see a Micro Trawler
> > To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 4:48 AM
> >
> >
> > Â
> >
> >
> >
> > The Micro Trawler group seems to bee inactive. Took 2 weeks to get a response to join the group. Latest post were in 2010.
> > I have been studying the plans for Micro Trawler for a couple of years now and plan to build a modified version. Would like to see one for inspiration.
> > Is there anyone in the South East with one that would let me come take a look at their boat?
> > Thanks, Bruce
> >
>

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Reddy photo shows a canopy aft of the wheel house. Another shows the aft bulkhead with windows and a doorway, possibly with a sliding door. In milder climes It could be built open. When I saw it later Rick Bedard had the aft portion set up with a pro built soft, removable enclosure with plastic windows. It was a few years ago but that's the best I can recall. Maybe he will correct me. I thought it looked great, and workable.

http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/1194369/sn/1580227926/name/n_a

Joe T

--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "bruceprickett" <bruceprickett@...> wrote:
>
> Similar ideas in regards to increasing the length and doing away with the aft section of the cabin. Photos of Reedy on the Micro Trawler forum is close to my plan , but with a hard top extending over the aft deck with roll up side and stern screens for bad weather. Portable fuel tanks port and starboard takes care of the vent problems. Enclosed gas tanks are very dangerous. I am thinking of building a scale model first to test my ideas.
> Good luck with your project.
> Bruce.
>
> --- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, Wilderness Voice <thewildernessvoice@> wrote:
> >
> > Bruce:
> > A friend of mine built a microtrawler and I bought plans. I have been out on it several times but not for years. My impression is that this is a much larger boat than what it is. It is very economical with gas, it is easy to steer and the house top provides comfortable seating so you have the option of sitting in the house or on top of it and it effectively makes it feel like a bigger boat.
> > I think the tug look to it attractive and lets be honest, picking a boat is like picking a woman, much of our decision is based on looks. I can say when I build my microtrawler, I likely will build it a little longer than plans since the cabin is a little small for me and I am over 6'. Then I will curve the fwd exterior bulkhead for a more traditional look possibly routing in grooves to make it look like tongue and groove. Eliminating the aft part of the cabin and including a bimini (hope I spelled that right) is also popular.
> > Ecomonics, performance and value are its hallmarks. It can take 4 adults comfortably, I would be hesistant to put more. People have mentioned issues with the gas filler and venting, so you may want to make changes there.
> > I am planning to build it someday and these are the reasons why.
> >
> >
> > --- On Tue, 5/17/11, bruceprickett <bruceprickett@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: bruceprickett <bruceprickett@>
> > Subject: [bolger] Want to see a Micro Trawler
> > To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 4:48 AM
> >
> >
> > Â
> >
> >
> >
> > The Micro Trawler group seems to bee inactive. Took 2 weeks to get a response to join the group. Latest post were in 2010.
> > I have been studying the plans for Micro Trawler for a couple of years now and plan to build a modified version. Would like to see one for inspiration.
> > Is there anyone in the South East with one that would let me come take a look at their boat?
> > Thanks, Bruce
> >
>

Similar ideas in regards to increasing the length and doing away with the aft section of the cabin. Photos of Reedy on the Micro Trawler forum is close to my plan , but with a hard top extending over the aft deck with roll up side and stern screens for bad weather. Portable fuel tanks port and starboard takes care of the vent problems. Enclosed gas tanks are very dangerous. I am thinking of building a scale model first to test my ideas.
Good luck with your project.
Bruce.

--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, Wilderness Voice <thewildernessvoice@...> wrote:
>
> Bruce:
> A friend of mine built a microtrawler and I bought plans. I have been out on it several times but not for years. My impression is that this is a much larger boat than what it is. It is very economical with gas, it is easy to steer and the house top provides comfortable seating so you have the option of sitting in the house or on top of it and it effectively makes it feel like a bigger boat.
> I think the tug look to it attractive and lets be honest, picking a boat is like picking a woman, much of our decision is based on looks. I can say when I build my microtrawler, I likely will build it a little longer than plans since the cabin is a little small for me and I am over 6'. Then I will curve the fwd exterior bulkhead for a more traditional look possibly routing in grooves to make it look like tongue and groove. Eliminating the aft part of the cabin and including a bimini (hope I spelled that right) is also popular.
> Ecomonics, performance and value are its hallmarks. It can take 4 adults comfortably, I would be hesistant to put more. People have mentioned issues with the gas filler and venting, so you may want to make changes there.
> I am planning to build it someday and these are the reasons why.
>
>
> --- On Tue, 5/17/11, bruceprickett <bruceprickett@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: bruceprickett <bruceprickett@...>
> Subject: [bolger] Want to see a Micro Trawler
> To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 4:48 AM
>
>
> Â
>
>
>
> The Micro Trawler group seems to bee inactive. Took 2 weeks to get a response to join the group. Latest post were in 2010.
> I have been studying the plans for Micro Trawler for a couple of years now and plan to build a modified version. Would like to see one for inspiration.
> Is there anyone in the South East with one that would let me come take a look at their boat?
> Thanks, Bruce
>

I met a guy named Pat Johnson on the Florida 120 from Pensacola who's building one. He's to the point of finishing the helm and final trimmings. Man that's a big little boat. PM me if P-cola is close enough and I'll send you his e-mail and phone number.

John Boy

Living the dream...

From:bruceprickett <bruceprickett@...>
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Sent:Tue, May 17, 2011 6:48:22 AM
Subject:[bolger] Want to see a Micro Trawler

The Micro Trawler group seems to bee inactive. Took 2 weeks to get a response to join the group. Latest post were in 2010.
I have been studying the plans for Micro Trawler for a couple of years now and plan to build a modified version. Would like to see one for inspiration.
Is there anyone in the South East with one that would let me come take a look at their boat?
Thanks, Bruce

There are a few in the photo section here and also in the files section.Did you check those sections over on the Micro Trawler group?Have you done a search onhttp://www.duckworksmagazine.com/.There are quite a few builds list there as well.

Ben

--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "bruceprickett" <bruceprickett@...> wrote:
>
> The Micro Trawler group seems to bee inactive. Took 2 weeks to get a response to join the group. Latest post were in 2010.
> I have been studying the plans for Micro Trawler for a couple of years now and plan to build a modified version. Would like to see one for inspiration.
> Is there anyone in the South East with one that would let me come take a look at their boat?
> Thanks, Bruce
>

Bruce:

A friend of mine built a microtrawler and I bought plans. I have been out on it several times but not for years. My impression is that this is a much larger boat than what it is. It is very economical with gas, it is easy to steer and the house top provides comfortable seating so you have the option of sitting in the house or on top of it and it effectively makes it feel like a bigger boat.

I think the tug look to it attractive and lets be honest, picking a boat is like picking a woman, much of our decision is based on looks. I can say when I build my microtrawler, I likely will build it a little longer than plans since the cabin is a little small for me and I am over 6'. Then I will curve the fwd exterior bulkhead for a more traditional look possibly routing in grooves to make it look like tongue and groove. Eliminating the aft part of the cabin and including a bimini (hope I spelled that right) is also popular.

Ecomonics, performance and value are its hallmarks. It can take 4 adults comfortably, I would be hesistant to put more. People have mentioned issues with the gas filler and venting, so you may want to make changes there.

I am planning to build it someday and these are the reasons why.

--- OnTue, 5/17/11, bruceprickett<bruceprickett@...>wrote:

From: bruceprickett <bruceprickett@...>
Subject: [bolger] Want to see a Micro Trawler
To: bolger@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 4:48 AM

The Micro Trawler group seems to bee inactive. Took 2 weeks to get a response to join the group. Latest post were in 2010.
I have been studying the plans for Micro Trawler for a couple of years now and plan to build a modified version. Would like to see one for inspiration.
Is there anyone in the South East with one that would let me come take a look at their boat?
Thanks, Bruce