Re: Microtrawler
Just to clarify;
There is a Microtrawler group here on Yahoo.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microtrawler/
Bolger is the designer and sells the plans with the latest updates and
his support. I believe the price you have is correct.
Yes it is an "Instant" boat but the step keel adds some complexity as
does all the superstructure. Lots of good pics at the microtrawler group.
There is an unauthorized outfit that sells old versions of the plans
called Common Sense Designs. They are in Canada, and Bolger has been
unable to prevent the theft. Please buy your plans from Bolger.
You'll find his fax, and snail mail at the bottom of most posts
emailed to you from here.
There is a Microtrawler group here on Yahoo.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microtrawler/
Bolger is the designer and sells the plans with the latest updates and
his support. I believe the price you have is correct.
Yes it is an "Instant" boat but the step keel adds some complexity as
does all the superstructure. Lots of good pics at the microtrawler group.
There is an unauthorized outfit that sells old versions of the plans
called Common Sense Designs. They are in Canada, and Bolger has been
unable to prevent the theft. Please buy your plans from Bolger.
You'll find his fax, and snail mail at the bottom of most posts
emailed to you from here.
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "s4a9m8" <sammi13@f...> wrote:
>
> I'm looking for a little more information on the Microtrawler than is
> given in Boats with an Open Mind. Is the construction of the plywood
> instant boat type? What size engine is typical? What is the draft? I
> ran a search on this group, and discovered the plans are $150. Is this
> accurate?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ron
>
Ron,
Bolger lays out simple and straightforward steps (56 if I recall correctly) to go from 15 sheets of plywood to a Microtrawler. Dimensions for each piece are clear on the drawings and a neat isometric sketch gives you a good understanding of how it all goes together. Some of the plans drawings are published in Bolger's "Boats With an Open Mind".
The prefered engine is a Yamaha T-50. My MT, and two others I know, of use 9.9hp, but run at displacement speed only. Most run 25-40hp, the lower hp having difficulty planing with any load.
Draft is 8 inches unloaded.
Best to buy plans directly from Bolger and benefit from his full support.
Snail mail or fax;
Plans: Mr. Philip C. Bolger, P.O. Box 1209, Gloucester, MA, 01930, Fax: (978) 282-1349
Check out the Microtrawler group for photos and other builders...
Rick
Bolger lays out simple and straightforward steps (56 if I recall correctly) to go from 15 sheets of plywood to a Microtrawler. Dimensions for each piece are clear on the drawings and a neat isometric sketch gives you a good understanding of how it all goes together. Some of the plans drawings are published in Bolger's "Boats With an Open Mind".
The prefered engine is a Yamaha T-50. My MT, and two others I know, of use 9.9hp, but run at displacement speed only. Most run 25-40hp, the lower hp having difficulty planing with any load.
Draft is 8 inches unloaded.
Best to buy plans directly from Bolger and benefit from his full support.
Snail mail or fax;
Plans: Mr. Philip C. Bolger, P.O. Box 1209, Gloucester, MA, 01930, Fax: (978) 282-1349
Check out the Microtrawler group for photos and other builders...
Rick
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "s4a9m8" <sammi13@f...> wrote:
>
> I'm looking for a little more information on the Microtrawler than is
> given in Boats with an Open Mind. Is the construction of the plywood
> instant boat type? What size engine is typical? What is the draft? I
> ran a search on this group, and discovered the plans are $150. Is this
> accurate?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ron
>
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You might ask your question on the microtrawler site. Anyway yes the
Microtrawler is plywood construction and does not require lofting but
it is not really an instant boat. I think the typical engine being
used for Microtrawler is probably a Honda 40 4 cycle though I'm sure
there are other engines being used. Draft is around 12-15" I no longer
have the plans so am not sure. I would suggest you get the plans from
Bolger or Harold Payson for the latest.
Bob Chamberland
Microtrawler is plywood construction and does not require lofting but
it is not really an instant boat. I think the typical engine being
used for Microtrawler is probably a Honda 40 4 cycle though I'm sure
there are other engines being used. Draft is around 12-15" I no longer
have the plans so am not sure. I would suggest you get the plans from
Bolger or Harold Payson for the latest.
Bob Chamberland
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "s4a9m8" <sammi13@f...> wrote:
>
> I'm looking for a little more information on the Microtrawler than is
> given in Boats with an Open Mind. Is the construction of the plywood
> instant boat type? What size engine is typical? What is the draft? I
> ran a search on this group, and discovered the plans are $150. Is this
> accurate?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ron
>
I think my previous attempt at posting was incorrect. If this is a
duplicate, I apologize.
I'm looking for more information on the Microtrawler than is given in
Boats with an Open Mind. Is the construction of the plywood - instant
boat type? What engine size is typically used? What is the draft?
Elsewhere in this group I saw a post indicating that the cost of plans
is $150. Is this accurate?
Thanks,
Ron
duplicate, I apologize.
I'm looking for more information on the Microtrawler than is given in
Boats with an Open Mind. Is the construction of the plywood - instant
boat type? What engine size is typically used? What is the draft?
Elsewhere in this group I saw a post indicating that the cost of plans
is $150. Is this accurate?
Thanks,
Ron
I'm looking for a little more information on the Microtrawler than is
given in Boats with an Open Mind. Is the construction of the plywood
instant boat type? What size engine is typical? What is the draft? I
ran a search on this group, and discovered the plans are $150. Is this
accurate?
Thanks,
Ron
given in Boats with an Open Mind. Is the construction of the plywood
instant boat type? What size engine is typical? What is the draft? I
ran a search on this group, and discovered the plans are $150. Is this
accurate?
Thanks,
Ron
Hello Chuck,
Thank you very much for your quick answer. I found it a very
interesting page which gave a nice impresseion of the construction of
the boat. Please stay in contact if you have any nieuws.
Helmut from Holland
----- Origineel Bericht -----
Van: "Chuck Leinweber" <chuck@...>
Datum: Donderdag 28 September 2000 5:10
Onderwerp: Re: [bolger] Microtrawler
Thank you very much for your quick answer. I found it a very
interesting page which gave a nice impresseion of the construction of
the boat. Please stay in contact if you have any nieuws.
Helmut from Holland
----- Origineel Bericht -----
Van: "Chuck Leinweber" <chuck@...>
Datum: Donderdag 28 September 2000 5:10
Onderwerp: Re: [bolger] Microtrawler
> Helmut:
>
> George Shannon built a Microtrawler and wrote this article about it:
>http://www.duckworksmagazine.co
>
> His e-mail address is on the page. Write to him, he is a great
> guy who
> likes to talk boat building.
>
> Chuck
>
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I just joined the groep, and I should like to recieve some
> > information and stories from people who already built the boat, and
> > have experienced how she behaved on the water.
> > I am looking forward to hear from you.
> >
> > Greetings Helmut
> >
> >
> >
> > Bolger rules!!!
> > - no cursing
> > - stay on topic
> > - use punctuation
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> > - add some content: send "thanks!" and "ditto!" posts off-list.
> >
> >
>
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>
Hi
I have purchased the plans for the Microtrawler but have not started
building yet.
But I am building a model to help with construction.
Also I started a mailing list at e-groups for Microtrawler builders, not
much action yet.
The subscription address is on the following web page.
http://www.geocities.com/cjstein_2000/micro_trawler.html
Jim Stein
helmutwams@...wrote:
I have purchased the plans for the Microtrawler but have not started
building yet.
But I am building a model to help with construction.
Also I started a mailing list at e-groups for Microtrawler builders, not
much action yet.
The subscription address is on the following web page.
http://www.geocities.com/cjstein_2000/micro_trawler.html
Jim Stein
helmutwams@...wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I just joined the groep, and I should like to recieve some
> information and stories from people who already built the boat, and
> have experienced how she behaved on the water.
> I am looking forward to hear from you.
>
> Greetings Helmut
>
>
> Bolger rules!!!
> - no cursing
> - stay on topic
> - use punctuation
> - add your comments at the TOP and SIGN your posts
> - add some content: send "thanks!" and "ditto!" posts off-list.
Helmut:
George Shannon built a Microtrawler and wrote this article about it:
http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/articles/microtrawler/index.htm
His e-mail address is on the page. Write to him, he is a great guy who
likes to talk boat building.
Chuck
George Shannon built a Microtrawler and wrote this article about it:
http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/articles/microtrawler/index.htm
His e-mail address is on the page. Write to him, he is a great guy who
likes to talk boat building.
Chuck
> Hello,
>
> I just joined the groep, and I should like to recieve some
> information and stories from people who already built the boat, and
> have experienced how she behaved on the water.
> I am looking forward to hear from you.
>
> Greetings Helmut
>
>
>
> Bolger rules!!!
> - no cursing
> - stay on topic
> - use punctuation
> - add your comments at the TOP and SIGN your posts
> - add some content: send "thanks!" and "ditto!" posts off-list.
>
>
Hello,
I just joined the groep, and I should like to recieve some
information and stories from people who already built the boat, and
have experienced how she behaved on the water.
I am looking forward to hear from you.
Greetings Helmut
I just joined the groep, and I should like to recieve some
information and stories from people who already built the boat, and
have experienced how she behaved on the water.
I am looking forward to hear from you.
Greetings Helmut