Re: My talk this Wednesday 12/14/16 at 7:30pm at Maritime Gloucester, Harbor Loop Gloucester

Ah ha, I found the other "Boatbuilding" post:


Boatbuilding in Home Port Forum 

Go well, Susanne.


I found one of thosechat room links, and went from it to another link from 2012:


Bolger boat discussion Maritime Gloucester Wed. 7:30 pm in Home Port Forum

In my rush, I cut this clean off: 
“Here from the ‘Northshore Chapter of the Traditional Small Craft Association (TSCA)
https://www.facebook.com/northshoretsca/posts/1307102562692954
”
Susanne Altenburger, PB&F
 
Sent:Monday, December 12, 2016 11:20 AM
Subject:My talk this Wednesday 12/14/16 at 7:30pm at Maritime Gloucester, Harbor Loop Gloucester
 
Hello All.

WHAT: Traditional Small Craft Association Meeting

WHEN: Wednesday, December 14, 7:30pm

WHERE: Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA

 

This Wednesday, December 14, the TSCA welcomes Susanne Altenburger of the world-famous design firm Phil Bolger & Friends. Susanne will discuss the design and construction of a 39-foot prototype military patrol boat, which was recently completed after an epic building process.

 

The boat was originally commissioned by the US Navy as a military craft that could be built and operated by nations that didn't have access to traditional patrol craft. The design needed to be efficient, built of sustainable materials, and able to be constructed by non-professional boat builders. Oh, and it also had to fit inside a standard shipping container.

 

Despite these design challenges, and the unfortunate timing of the recession and subsequent spending cuts, Susanne persevered and launched a fully operational vessel. Subsequent on-water testing has proven the validity of the design parameters, and this boat could point the way towards a future for highly efficient, sustainable vessels for fishing, commercial or pleasure use.

 

Susanne has been designing boats as part of Phil Bolger & Friends for over twenty years, and she has continued that firm's innovative and often "outside the box" approach. Much of that time has been spent emphasizing efficient and sustainable designs. She has deep convictions on the future of boating as well as the maritime industry in Gloucester, and she is candid in sharing what direction she thinks we should be headed. Much like the best Bolger-designed boats, you may not agree with everything, but you just may end up questioning the things you think you know. It should be a fascinating evening, hope to see you there!
”

And here two related entries by different folks on one of our local chat-rooms (one that banned me years ago...for too much substance on boats, fishing-policy, boat-building etc. I gather...):  http://capeannonline.yuku.com/forum/view/id/1#.WE7BKaUzWUk
You’ll get some of the local ‘spirit’ from the no-can-do obstructionist ‘dark side’...


Susanne Altenburger, PB&F
Hello All.

WHAT: Traditional Small Craft Association Meeting

WHEN: Wednesday, December 14, 7:30pm

WHERE: Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA

 

This Wednesday, December 14, the TSCA welcomes Susanne Altenburger of the world-famous design firm Phil Bolger & Friends. Susanne will discuss the design and construction of a 39-foot prototype military patrol boat, which was recently completed after an epic building process.

 

The boat was originally commissioned by the US Navy as a military craft that could be built and operated by nations that didn't have access to traditional patrol craft. The design needed to be efficient, built of sustainable materials, and able to be constructed by non-professional boat builders. Oh, and it also had to fit inside a standard shipping container.

 

Despite these design challenges, and the unfortunate timing of the recession and subsequent spending cuts, Susanne persevered and launched a fully operational vessel. Subsequent on-water testing has proven the validity of the design parameters, and this boat could point the way towards a future for highly efficient, sustainable vessels for fishing, commercial or pleasure use.

 

Susanne has been designing boats as part of Phil Bolger & Friends for over twenty years, and she has continued that firm's innovative and often "outside the box" approach. Much of that time has been spent emphasizing efficient and sustainable designs. She has deep convictions on the future of boating as well as the maritime industry in Gloucester, and she is candid in sharing what direction she thinks we should be headed. Much like the best Bolger-designed boats, you may not agree with everything, but you just may end up questioning the things you think you know. It should be a fascinating evening, hope to see you there!
”

And here two related entries by different folks on one of our local chat-rooms (one that banned me years ago...for too much substance on boats, fishing-policy, boat-building etc. I gather...):  http://capeannonline.yuku.com/forum/view/id/1#.WE7BKaUzWUk
You’ll get some of the local ‘spirit’ from the no-can-do obstructionist ‘dark side’...


Susanne Altenburger, PB&F