[bolger] Re: Beaching Wheels/Dolly Page
David:
....Or if their blowholes are blocked with golf balls... LOL!
david
....Or if their blowholes are blocked with golf balls... LOL!
david
David Ryan wrote:
I thought when wheels beached themselves it was because they were sick.
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I thought when wheels beached themselves it was because they were sick.
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David Ryan
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In a message dated 99-11-12 20:05:32 EST, you write:
<< >Now the silly additions I am contemplating: a pair of wheels on one end
to the tiller. This rear wheel would act a a rudder in the water (due to the
solid cross section) and a steerable wheel on land. Could you then use it
for a "land yacht"? It would be similar to the old Amphicar...sail it across
the parking lot, down the ramp, into the water an keep going! Regards, Warren
<< >Now the silly additions I am contemplating: a pair of wheels on one end
> --------------------------------How about two front wheels and a solid cross-section rear wheel mounted
> I've just made a start at archiving beaching wheel/dolly resources and
> references at ("Boats with Wheels"): >>
to the tiller. This rear wheel would act a a rudder in the water (due to the
solid cross section) and a steerable wheel on land. Could you then use it
for a "land yacht"? It would be similar to the old Amphicar...sail it across
the parking lot, down the ramp, into the water an keep going! Regards, Warren
You may have it listed already, but Thomas Firth Jones shows a garvey with
a "built into the hull" front (bow) wheel. Handles on the back and
everything.
Richard Barnes
a "built into the hull" front (bow) wheel. Handles on the back and
everything.
Richard Barnes
> >Now the silly additions I am contemplating: a pair of wheels on one end
> --------------------------------
> I've just made a start at archiving beaching wheel/dolly resources and
> references at ("Boats with Wheels"):
>
>http://www.alaska.net/~fritzf/Boats/Amphib/Amphib_boats.htm
>
> Anybody else with ideas on that theme please let me know and I will add
> to the list!!
>
> Fritz Funk
> My Boat Page:http://www.alaska.net/~fritzf/Boats/Boats.htm
> (Bolger Sneakeasy and other projects)
>
>
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>erni-@...wrote (743):--------------------------------
>Now the silly additions I am contemplating: a pair of wheels on one end
I've just made a start at archiving beaching wheel/dolly resources and
references at ("Boats with Wheels"):
http://www.alaska.net/~fritzf/Boats/Amphib/Amphib_boats.htm
Anybody else with ideas on that theme please let me know and I will add
to the list!!
Fritz Funk
My Boat Page:http://www.alaska.net/~fritzf/Boats/Boats.htm
(Bolger Sneakeasy and other projects)
> There has been a messabout at Lake Monroe..near Bloomington IN..around the ene of Sept. also Jim Michalak has one at Rend lake in
southern Illinois watch Jim's web site for the dates and times....
> Anyone know of a messabout closer to the midwest?approaching.
>
> I was able to go to the wooden boat festival in Madisonville, (St.
> Taminy Parish) LA. in October 1998, but the local law enforcement shut
> it down by 9 AM the first morning due to a large hurricane
> All of southern Louisiana up through New Orleans was evacuated.Quite
> a disappointment. There were some fine wooden boats there. That is12
> hours from home.
>
> Phil Lea
> Russellville
>
>hwa-@...wrote:
> original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/bolger/?start=736
> > In a message dated 11/8/1999 8:42:02 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> >HenryClann@...writes:
> > << we must have a south-eastern BolgerList messabout sometime...(in
> > Melbourne-Palm Bay)
> >
> > Larry Henry
> > Palm Bay, Florida >>
> > Hi Henry - We have an east coast flordia messabout every month! Two
> years
> > ago I started the halifax trailer sailors - most of us are centered
> in the
> > daytona beach area - but range as far south as merret island and
> north to
> > jacksonville and west to ocala. You will need to join us! Steve
> Anderson (
> > sailing a sea pearl and building martha jane)
>
Phil, a few are thinking about one on Lake Texoma in the Spring...
At 05:32 AM 11/10/1999 -0800, you wrote:
At 05:32 AM 11/10/1999 -0800, you wrote:
>Anyone know of a messabout closer to the midwest?
>
>I was able to go to the wooden boat festival in Madisonville, (St.
>Taminy Parish) LA. in October 1998, but the local law enforcement shut
>it down by 9 AM the first morning due to a large hurricane approaching.
> All of southern Louisiana up through New Orleans was evacuated. Quite
>a disappointment. There were some fine wooden boats there. That is 12
>hours from home.
>
>Phil Lea
>Russellville
I propose the June Bug. The 3/8" ply will handle the bottom curve.
Very simple construction. Mine is still under contstruction but should
launch the row boat by December 7. Purported to sail and row well.
Anyone know of a messabout closer to the midwest?
I was able to go to the wooden boat festival in Madisonville, (St.
Taminy Parish) LA. in October 1998, but the local law enforcement shut
it down by 9 AM the first morning due to a large hurricane approaching.
All of southern Louisiana up through New Orleans was evacuated. Quite
a disappointment. There were some fine wooden boats there. That is 12
hours from home.
Phil Lea
Russellville
hwa-@...wrote:
original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/bolger/?start=736
Very simple construction. Mine is still under contstruction but should
launch the row boat by December 7. Purported to sail and row well.
Anyone know of a messabout closer to the midwest?
I was able to go to the wooden boat festival in Madisonville, (St.
Taminy Parish) LA. in October 1998, but the local law enforcement shut
it down by 9 AM the first morning due to a large hurricane approaching.
All of southern Louisiana up through New Orleans was evacuated. Quite
a disappointment. There were some fine wooden boats there. That is 12
hours from home.
Phil Lea
Russellville
hwa-@...wrote:
original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/bolger/?start=736
> In a message dated 11/8/1999 8:42:02 PM Eastern Standard Time,years
>HenryClann@...writes:
> << we must have a south-eastern BolgerList messabout sometime...(in
> Melbourne-Palm Bay)
>
> Larry Henry
> Palm Bay, Florida >>
> Hi Henry - We have an east coast flordia messabout every month! Two
> ago I started the halifax trailer sailors - most of us are centeredin the
> daytona beach area - but range as far south as merret island andnorth to
> jacksonville and west to ocala. You will need to join us! SteveAnderson (
> sailing a sea pearl and building martha jane)
In a message dated 11/9/99 11:52:10 AM Central Standard Time,
ernie@...writes:
<< A kind of an amphibious Brick. See? >>
Get a wheelbarrow...or better yet mount a wheelbarrow frame on bricks's nose?
Larry
ernie@...writes:
<< A kind of an amphibious Brick. See? >>
Get a wheelbarrow...or better yet mount a wheelbarrow frame on bricks's nose?
Larry
>ernie@...writes:one end
> << Now the silly additions I am contemplating: a pair of wheels on
For yet another take on the "dolly" idea take a look at what Bruce
Simonson (Bruce_Simonson@...) did with his Weekend
Skiff:
http://www.alaska.net/~fritzf/Boats/CloveTruck/CloveTruck.htm
Bruce left the gunwales hang out over the stern a foot or so, and
shaped them into "wheelbarrow handles" - novel concept!! Turns out to
be quite handy, and not really in the way of anything.
Fritz
----------
Fritz Funk
My Boat Page:http://www.alaska.net/~fritzf/Boats/Boats.htm
(Current Project: Sneakeasy, a Phil Bolger Power Sharpie)
Larry,
The launcher Frank built is a good idea (and nice work too), but
that's not quite what I had in mind. I mean the handle is built into
extended gunnel 1x2's. And the wheels are mounted to the chines up
forward. Permanent mountings too. A kind of an amphibious Brick. See?
<s>
henryclan-@...wrote:
original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/bolger/?start=748
The launcher Frank built is a good idea (and nice work too), but
that's not quite what I had in mind. I mean the handle is built into
extended gunnel 1x2's. And the wheels are mounted to the chines up
forward. Permanent mountings too. A kind of an amphibious Brick. See?
<s>
henryclan-@...wrote:
original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/bolger/?start=748
> In a message dated 11/8/99 10:44:21 PM Central Standard Time,one end
>ernie@...writes:
>
> << Now the silly additions I am contemplating: a pair of wheels on
> so I could roll it easily to the water⦠with the gunnels extendedout 6
> inches or so, with a 1" dowel connecting them⦠A grab handle! Itwould
> look and work like a big wheel barrow to push into the water with alllding/lau
> gear already inside it, loaded car side. Push it into the water, hop
> on, and LOOK OUT FISHIES!!!! >>
>
> That will work. This is what Frank one of my online friends did... <A
> HREF="http://sites.netscape.net/frankellinghaus/pages_English/boatbui
> ncher.htm">A cheap boatlauncher - how to build one.</A> He lives inweekend.
> Washington DC area.
>
> I hope to get started on Brick or "White Shark Too" Yes TOO. next
> Work and Parenting classes this week, Wifey & i are getting Licensedto be
> Florida State sanctioned Foster Parents....(I must be crazy)...LOL
> Larry
In a message dated 11/9/99 2:29:41 AM !!!First Boot!!!,Hwal@...writes:
<< Hi Henry - We have an east coast flordia messabout every month! Two years
ago I started the halifax trailer sailors - most of us are centered in the
daytona beach area - but range as far south as merret island and north to
jacksonville and west to ocala. You will need to join us! Steve Anderson (
sailing a sea pearl and building martha jane)
I'm building a Gypsy in Ft. Lauderdale, I'd love to join this mess about when
my boat is done, if you don't mind. Let us know when and where and we'll
show up. Thanks!
Andi
<< Hi Henry - We have an east coast flordia messabout every month! Two years
ago I started the halifax trailer sailors - most of us are centered in the
daytona beach area - but range as far south as merret island and north to
jacksonville and west to ocala. You will need to join us! Steve Anderson (
sailing a sea pearl and building martha jane)
>>Hi There,
I'm building a Gypsy in Ft. Lauderdale, I'd love to join this mess about when
my boat is done, if you don't mind. Let us know when and where and we'll
show up. Thanks!
Andi
Thanks for all the replies to my questions. It's going to be a brick. I had a
similar boat in my youth built "heavy" of "pitch pine" & 3/8th marine ply.
Built in 1959 or '60 and atill going strong in the mid 1970s. No fiberglass,
no epoxy, just repainted every year and a half or so & kept out of the sun on
the carport. 8ft x 3&1/2 (at the bow stern was 4 ft across) x 14in. Painted
in oil based primer & oil based house paint.
I loved "WhiteShark"...
Larry off to the real world...(work)
similar boat in my youth built "heavy" of "pitch pine" & 3/8th marine ply.
Built in 1959 or '60 and atill going strong in the mid 1970s. No fiberglass,
no epoxy, just repainted every year and a half or so & kept out of the sun on
the carport. 8ft x 3&1/2 (at the bow stern was 4 ft across) x 14in. Painted
in oil based primer & oil based house paint.
I loved "WhiteShark"...
Larry off to the real world...(work)
In a message dated 11/8/99 10:44:21 PM Central Standard Time,
ernie@...writes:
<< Now the silly additions I am contemplating: a pair of wheels on one end
so I could roll it easily to the water… with the gunnels extended out 6
inches or so, with a 1" dowel connecting them… A grab handle! It would
look and work like a big wheel barrow to push into the water with all
gear already inside it, loaded car side. Push it into the water, hop
on, and LOOK OUT FISHIES!!!! >>
That will work. This is what Frank one of my online friends did... <A
HREF="http://sites.netscape.net/frankellinghaus/pages_English/boatbuilding/lau
ncher.htm">A cheap boatlauncher - how to build one.</A> He lives in
Washington DC area.
I hope to get started on Brick or "White Shark Too" Yes TOO. next weekend.
Work and Parenting classes this week, Wifey & i are getting Licensed to be
Florida State sanctioned Foster Parents....(I must be crazy)...LOL
Larry
ernie@...writes:
<< Now the silly additions I am contemplating: a pair of wheels on one end
so I could roll it easily to the water… with the gunnels extended out 6
inches or so, with a 1" dowel connecting them… A grab handle! It would
look and work like a big wheel barrow to push into the water with all
gear already inside it, loaded car side. Push it into the water, hop
on, and LOOK OUT FISHIES!!!! >>
That will work. This is what Frank one of my online friends did... <A
HREF="http://sites.netscape.net/frankellinghaus/pages_English/boatbuilding/lau
ncher.htm">A cheap boatlauncher - how to build one.</A> He lives in
Washington DC area.
I hope to get started on Brick or "White Shark Too" Yes TOO. next weekend.
Work and Parenting classes this week, Wifey & i are getting Licensed to be
Florida State sanctioned Foster Parents....(I must be crazy)...LOL
Larry
Marine ply? On a BRICK? Oh geesh, the dern thing is supposed to be a
DISPOSABLE boat! Payson used to sell em for 80 bucks a piece. So ugly
no sane thug would even think to disturb it at the public dink dock.
Don't let the sail cost bother you, cause this is an excellent
application for a polytarp sail. You can buy that completely finished
for $89.50 delivered to your door! It's even white! Or roll your own
(in blue or green admittedly) for a quarter of that.
If I were you, I'd carefully pack away the marine ply for another
project (don't forget the pointy skiff) and go down and get your three
sheets of ¼ ACX ply for 50 bucks and a couple nice 2 by's. Just enough
epoxy and glass tape to cover the plywood edges. Slap some linseed oil
and paint it, get 5 years out of it I betcha. Not a bad boat for around
$150.
I've been thinking of a similar project myself a nice small cartopper
I could drop a trolling motor in and drive to the beach. Would have
built it for the fall run this year but family duties intervened. For
my needs, I'd go with the Tortoise as it's 1 sheet of ply lighter so I
could get it on top of the car by myself, and I'd have 2 people max
aboard at once.
Now the silly additions I am contemplating: a pair of wheels on one end
so I could roll it easily to the water with the gunnels extended out 6
inches or so, with a 1" dowel connecting them A grab handle! It would
look and work like a big wheel barrow to push into the water with all
gear already inside it, loaded car side. Push it into the water, hop
on, and LOOK OUT FISHIES!!!!
Enjoy
henryclan-@...wrote:
original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/bolger/?start=734
DISPOSABLE boat! Payson used to sell em for 80 bucks a piece. So ugly
no sane thug would even think to disturb it at the public dink dock.
Don't let the sail cost bother you, cause this is an excellent
application for a polytarp sail. You can buy that completely finished
for $89.50 delivered to your door! It's even white! Or roll your own
(in blue or green admittedly) for a quarter of that.
If I were you, I'd carefully pack away the marine ply for another
project (don't forget the pointy skiff) and go down and get your three
sheets of ¼ ACX ply for 50 bucks and a couple nice 2 by's. Just enough
epoxy and glass tape to cover the plywood edges. Slap some linseed oil
and paint it, get 5 years out of it I betcha. Not a bad boat for around
$150.
I've been thinking of a similar project myself a nice small cartopper
I could drop a trolling motor in and drive to the beach. Would have
built it for the fall run this year but family duties intervened. For
my needs, I'd go with the Tortoise as it's 1 sheet of ply lighter so I
could get it on top of the car by myself, and I'd have 2 people max
aboard at once.
Now the silly additions I am contemplating: a pair of wheels on one end
so I could roll it easily to the water with the gunnels extended out 6
inches or so, with a 1" dowel connecting them A grab handle! It would
look and work like a big wheel barrow to push into the water with all
gear already inside it, loaded car side. Push it into the water, hop
on, and LOOK OUT FISHIES!!!!
Enjoy
henryclan-@...wrote:
original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/bolger/?start=734
> Evening all,Pointy
>
> A friend slapped me up side the head today and put some branes there.
> Skiff is Cancelled. He pointed out to me thatbookshelf.
>
> 1.) I've always wanted a sailboat.
> 2.) Pointy Skiff is not a sailbaot.
> 3.) Brick IS a sailboat.
> 4.) Bricks plans are in "Boats with an Open Mind" sitting on my
> 5.) The wood i bought to make Pointy Skiff will make Brick!enough
>
> NOW the question for all you builders out there. Will 3/8th-4ply bend
> to make Brick's bottom? It's marine ply. I have 2 sheets of 3-ply 1/4in
> marine for everything else. Help me please?.....Y'all.....htm">The
>
> we must have a south-eastern BolgerList messabout sometime...(in
> Melbourne-Palm Bay)
>
> Larry Henry
> Palm Bay, Florida
> <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/henryclann/Boats/amatureboats.index
> Careenage & Blue Lagoon, A page for Home Built Boats & Owners!</A>by
> Remember; the Titanic was built by the professionals, but Noah's Ark
> amatuers!
At 10:02 PM 11/08/1999 EST, you wrote:
radius. There's a reference somewhere that gives the minimum radius a given
thickness of play can safely bend. Perhaps some other listwain can find it
for us. The added thickness on te bottome maight even make a better boat.
It will be more durable than $2,000,000 carbon fiber composite America's
Cup yacht, anyway!
JB
John Bell
Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
-----------------------------------------------
jmbell@...
http://jmbell.home.mindspring.com
>Good point! Build what will work best for your situation.
>Also i am a big guy at 6ft 2in & 330lbs. I got 3 gradeschool age brandsons
>that want to sail too. Brick will hold us better than Pointy Skiff...
>Still waiting on that answer to the 3/8th question will 3/8th rocker BricksI would think it would take the bend just fine. It's not *that* tight a
>bottom?
radius. There's a reference somewhere that gives the minimum radius a given
thickness of play can safely bend. Perhaps some other listwain can find it
for us. The added thickness on te bottome maight even make a better boat.
It will be more durable than $2,000,000 carbon fiber composite America's
Cup yacht, anyway!
JB
John Bell
Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
-----------------------------------------------
jmbell@...
http://jmbell.home.mindspring.com
.) I've always wanted a sailboat.
2.) Pointy Skiff is not a sailbaot.
3.) Brick IS a sailboat.
4.) Bricks plans are in "Boats with an Open Mind" sitting on my bookshelf.
5.) The wood i bought to make Pointy Skiff will make Brick!
NOW the question for all you builders out there. Will 3/8th-4ply bend enough
to make Brick's bottom? It's marine ply. I have 2 sheets of 3-ply 1/4 in
marine for everything else. Help me please?.....Y'all....
we must have a south-eastern BolgerList messabout sometime...(i
Larry,
I built Tortoise (which is a little bit like Brick) and sometimes wished
for the other 1 1/2 ft of length. To the extent it is like Tortoise, Brick
is probably a quick boat to build. I did Tortoise to build my confidence
that I could actually follow-through from the plans to something usable. (my
only other wood project, a bookshelf, was a dismal failure). For this
purpose I think the Tortoise was a success, although it is also true that I
would like a larger, prettier boat. I do not regret my choice, although if
doing it again I would choose a Brick or a Big Tortoise to be able to share
the joy of a sail with others.
I would be concerned about bending the 3/8 ths ply. Perhaps you could
do a mock-up of the extent of the curve by bending the 3/8 ply over some
stacks of 2X4's of the right height to get an equivalent curve. I recall
reading that wetting down the outside of the curve will ease the bending
process. If not, just switch around and make the sides from the 3/8ths.
Having seen the newsletter of the trailer sailor group, I can tell you
that Steve's organization sounds as if it is populated by personable folks.
Perhaps they could be persuaded to schedule one of thier outings in the Palm
Bay-Melbourne- Indian River Lagoon area to see how many of us southerners
could be enticed out of the lower half of the state. As an added attraction
to them, perhaps they could come on a rocket launch day (if that is ever
done on Saturday) and the put in site could be closer to the cape. How 'bout
that?
Regards, Warren
2.) Pointy Skiff is not a sailbaot.
3.) Brick IS a sailboat.
4.) Bricks plans are in "Boats with an Open Mind" sitting on my bookshelf.
5.) The wood i bought to make Pointy Skiff will make Brick!
NOW the question for all you builders out there. Will 3/8th-4ply bend enough
to make Brick's bottom? It's marine ply. I have 2 sheets of 3-ply 1/4 in
marine for everything else. Help me please?.....Y'all....
we must have a south-eastern BolgerList messabout sometime...(i
Larry,
I built Tortoise (which is a little bit like Brick) and sometimes wished
for the other 1 1/2 ft of length. To the extent it is like Tortoise, Brick
is probably a quick boat to build. I did Tortoise to build my confidence
that I could actually follow-through from the plans to something usable. (my
only other wood project, a bookshelf, was a dismal failure). For this
purpose I think the Tortoise was a success, although it is also true that I
would like a larger, prettier boat. I do not regret my choice, although if
doing it again I would choose a Brick or a Big Tortoise to be able to share
the joy of a sail with others.
I would be concerned about bending the 3/8 ths ply. Perhaps you could
do a mock-up of the extent of the curve by bending the 3/8 ply over some
stacks of 2X4's of the right height to get an equivalent curve. I recall
reading that wetting down the outside of the curve will ease the bending
process. If not, just switch around and make the sides from the 3/8ths.
Having seen the newsletter of the trailer sailor group, I can tell you
that Steve's organization sounds as if it is populated by personable folks.
Perhaps they could be persuaded to schedule one of thier outings in the Palm
Bay-Melbourne- Indian River Lagoon area to see how many of us southerners
could be enticed out of the lower half of the state. As an added attraction
to them, perhaps they could come on a rocket launch day (if that is ever
done on Saturday) and the put in site could be closer to the cape. How 'bout
that?
Regards, Warren
In a message dated 11/8/99 8:29:46 PM Central Standard Time,Hwal@...
writes:
<< Hi Henry - We have an east coast flordia messabout every month! Two years
ago I started the halifax trailer sailors - most of us are centered in the
daytona beach area - but range as far south as merret island and north to
jacksonville and west to ocala. You will need to join us! Steve Anderson (
sailing a sea pearl and building martha jane) >>
Definitely Steve! Email me privately with more info? @HenryClann@...
NOW will 3/8th rocker the bottom of Brick? Anyone?
Larry
writes:
<< Hi Henry - We have an east coast flordia messabout every month! Two years
ago I started the halifax trailer sailors - most of us are centered in the
daytona beach area - but range as far south as merret island and north to
jacksonville and west to ocala. You will need to join us! Steve Anderson (
sailing a sea pearl and building martha jane) >>
Definitely Steve! Email me privately with more info? @HenryClann@...
NOW will 3/8th rocker the bottom of Brick? Anyone?
Larry
In a message dated 11/8/99 8:15:05 PM Central Standard Time,
jmbell@...writes:
<< Build a Teal, or a Surf, or a ... anything but a Brick!! Pointy skiff is a
nice looking boat, Brick ain't! <grin> A Rueben's Nymph would also be a
good choice. >>
Ah but i want a big boxy boat. Had one as a boy. Thing of Brick with half the
ricker gone, just straight out to a rectangluar & perpendicular transome.
Built of "Pitch Pine" & 3/8th marine & Weldwood & Paint "The WhiteShark"
(what the hell is fiberglass & epoxy?) Built in 1959 and still going strong
in 1972 when we sold her. It is a retro-regression thingy back to my
childhood...LOL
Also i am a big guy at 6ft 2in & 330lbs. I got 3 gradeschool age brandsons
that want to sail too. Brick will hold us better than Pointy Skiff...
Still waiting on that answer to the 3/8th question will 3/8th rocker Bricks
bottom?
larry
Long Live the "WhiteShark Too"
jmbell@...writes:
<< Build a Teal, or a Surf, or a ... anything but a Brick!! Pointy skiff is a
nice looking boat, Brick ain't! <grin> A Rueben's Nymph would also be a
good choice. >>
Ah but i want a big boxy boat. Had one as a boy. Thing of Brick with half the
ricker gone, just straight out to a rectangluar & perpendicular transome.
Built of "Pitch Pine" & 3/8th marine & Weldwood & Paint "The WhiteShark"
(what the hell is fiberglass & epoxy?) Built in 1959 and still going strong
in 1972 when we sold her. It is a retro-regression thingy back to my
childhood...LOL
Also i am a big guy at 6ft 2in & 330lbs. I got 3 gradeschool age brandsons
that want to sail too. Brick will hold us better than Pointy Skiff...
Still waiting on that answer to the 3/8th question will 3/8th rocker Bricks
bottom?
larry
Long Live the "WhiteShark Too"
In a message dated 11/8/1999 8:42:02 PM Eastern Standard Time,
HenryClann@...writes:
<< we must have a south-eastern BolgerList messabout sometime...(in
Melbourne-Palm Bay)
Larry Henry
Palm Bay, Florida >>
Hi Henry - We have an east coast flordia messabout every month! Two years
ago I started the halifax trailer sailors - most of us are centered in the
daytona beach area - but range as far south as merret island and north to
jacksonville and west to ocala. You will need to join us! Steve Anderson (
sailing a sea pearl and building martha jane)
HenryClann@...writes:
<< we must have a south-eastern BolgerList messabout sometime...(in
Melbourne-Palm Bay)
Larry Henry
Palm Bay, Florida >>
Hi Henry - We have an east coast flordia messabout every month! Two years
ago I started the halifax trailer sailors - most of us are centered in the
daytona beach area - but range as far south as merret island and north to
jacksonville and west to ocala. You will need to join us! Steve Anderson (
sailing a sea pearl and building martha jane)
At 08:40 PM 11/08/1999 EST, you wrote:
nice looking boat, Brick ain't! <grin> A Rueben's Nymph would also be a
good choice.
Is it totally out of the budget to buy a couple more sheets of plywood?
If the budget is a problem, remember you'll spend nearly as much on the
sailing rig as the rest of the boat. Your best bet is to build somthing
that will accept the 59 sq.ft. leg o'mutton found on Bolger's Gypsy, Teal,
etc. (and the Brick, too). Dynamite will sell you a nice sail for about
$200 made by Bohndell. A great deal, indeed.
Don't underestimate the joys of a small, simple row boat either. I built a
sailboat, then a row boat. To tell the truth, I have just as much fun in
the rowboat at much less cost and complication. I'd finish the skiff if I
were you. You'll enjoy it a lot and the building process will be
educational. The education you get on the first boat will be valsuable when
you tackle the next boat - a sailboat. You may also have the confidence to
tackle a more challenging and complex (and yes, beautiful <g>) boat than a
Brick.
Amen on the Southeast Messabout! Where and when? I think the Florida
panhandle would be nice.
JB
John Bell
Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
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jmbell@...
http://jmbell.home.mindspring.com
>Evening all,Build a Teal, or a Surf, or a ... anything but a Brick!! Pointy skiff is a
>
>A friend slapped me up side the head today and put some branes there. Pointy
>Skiff is Cancelled. He pointed out to me that
>
>1.) I've always wanted a sailboat.
>2.) Pointy Skiff is not a sailbaot.
>3.) Brick IS a sailboat.
>4.) Bricks plans are in "Boats with an Open Mind" sitting on my bookshelf.
>5.) The wood i bought to make Pointy Skiff will make Brick!
nice looking boat, Brick ain't! <grin> A Rueben's Nymph would also be a
good choice.
Is it totally out of the budget to buy a couple more sheets of plywood?
If the budget is a problem, remember you'll spend nearly as much on the
sailing rig as the rest of the boat. Your best bet is to build somthing
that will accept the 59 sq.ft. leg o'mutton found on Bolger's Gypsy, Teal,
etc. (and the Brick, too). Dynamite will sell you a nice sail for about
$200 made by Bohndell. A great deal, indeed.
Don't underestimate the joys of a small, simple row boat either. I built a
sailboat, then a row boat. To tell the truth, I have just as much fun in
the rowboat at much less cost and complication. I'd finish the skiff if I
were you. You'll enjoy it a lot and the building process will be
educational. The education you get on the first boat will be valsuable when
you tackle the next boat - a sailboat. You may also have the confidence to
tackle a more challenging and complex (and yes, beautiful <g>) boat than a
Brick.
Amen on the Southeast Messabout! Where and when? I think the Florida
panhandle would be nice.
JB
John Bell
Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
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jmbell@...
http://jmbell.home.mindspring.com
Evening all,
A friend slapped me up side the head today and put some branes there. Pointy
Skiff is Cancelled. He pointed out to me that
1.) I've always wanted a sailboat.
2.) Pointy Skiff is not a sailbaot.
3.) Brick IS a sailboat.
4.) Bricks plans are in "Boats with an Open Mind" sitting on my bookshelf.
5.) The wood i bought to make Pointy Skiff will make Brick!
NOW the question for all you builders out there. Will 3/8th-4ply bend enough
to make Brick's bottom? It's marine ply. I have 2 sheets of 3-ply 1/4 in
marine for everything else. Help me please?.....Y'all....
we must have a south-eastern BolgerList messabout sometime...(in
Melbourne-Palm Bay)
Larry Henry
Palm Bay, Florida
<A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/henryclann/Boats/amatureboats.index.htm">The
Careenage & Blue Lagoon, A page for Home Built Boats & Owners!</A>
Remember; the Titanic was built by the professionals, but Noah's Ark by
amatuers!
A friend slapped me up side the head today and put some branes there. Pointy
Skiff is Cancelled. He pointed out to me that
1.) I've always wanted a sailboat.
2.) Pointy Skiff is not a sailbaot.
3.) Brick IS a sailboat.
4.) Bricks plans are in "Boats with an Open Mind" sitting on my bookshelf.
5.) The wood i bought to make Pointy Skiff will make Brick!
NOW the question for all you builders out there. Will 3/8th-4ply bend enough
to make Brick's bottom? It's marine ply. I have 2 sheets of 3-ply 1/4 in
marine for everything else. Help me please?.....Y'all....
we must have a south-eastern BolgerList messabout sometime...(in
Melbourne-Palm Bay)
Larry Henry
Palm Bay, Florida
<A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/henryclann/Boats/amatureboats.index.htm">The
Careenage & Blue Lagoon, A page for Home Built Boats & Owners!</A>
Remember; the Titanic was built by the professionals, but Noah's Ark by
amatuers!