Chuck, This coming from a patternmaker... the most technical, finesse & precision oriented branch of woodbutchering???? Guys, I think maybe he's being IRONIC....
Has anyone here built either of the Music Boxes? I'm interested in a Bolger Micro but am a bit put off by the 450#s of lead. I think that a lug/mizzen sail...
What about Blobster? Similar size, but with water ballast and with a 'front door' making beaching on those islands easy. Has anybody built one yet? I really...
Chris: You have a good eye. Jim once told me that Blobster was his best small cruiser. I am tempted to build one myself. Chuck What about Blobster? Similar...
Ballast tank woes indeed.... If I can tear all you Northerners (hemisphere, that is) away from your holidays can anyone help with suggestions for drain plugs...
Well, I'm not a 'Northerner' either, but there is an answer at hand in a 'Duckworks' article... http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/06/columns/rob/index9.htm ...
I haven't built a Musicbox but I did buy the plans. Though it doesn't have a lead poured keel the plans do call for 400 lbs of ballast (lead,bar steel etc.) to...
Hey, Greg: I always recommend the plugs like you got since that is what I used in my Caprice. That boat has a one inch bottom, however so the plugs fit just ...
One thing I should add is that my ballast tanks don't drain entirely with flush drain holes. The boat is never sitting just right when I drain the tanks so I...
Hi Greg -- How about if you glued a square of 3/4" thick wood (maybe 4" x 4") down on the spot where you want your drain plug. But before you glue it down, you...
Doh! Just went back and read earlier posts. Sorry -- I didn't realize my "groovy" idea was already covered, and surpassed, by Tom and Rob. Garth ... your ... ...
Not to worry Garth. At least you thought of it! (I just tried it and wrote about it.) Another way is to add a faired bump to the outside of the hull, which...
well....that was a great response and thank you all very much. I shall read the articles and print off the posts so that I can take it all in. So thanks a lot...
Folks, I have posted some photos of my 18-foot daysailer at http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/Michalak_Boats_Photos_Only/photos?m= See the Toon 18 photo album. ...
Phil--Looks great! I thought about running over to your messabout with my Toon 19; ubfortunately, my wife has her high school reunion scheduled for the same...
The frames of the Toon2 were stretched ~17%. I wanted as much boat as I could single-hand and with a simple cat rig so that setup would be quick. Note the...
Hey Phil ! I have camping spot #56 reserved for Friday & Saturday night. Will be arriving around noon to 13:00 on Friday. I offered to take Jim M with me but...
Hi Guys: I am a new member with a question or two. Is the TOTO big enough for two seated men if the decks are shortened? Use would be on Michigan rivers as...
Hi, Jerry: Either build the Larsboat or two Toto's. My vote would be the latter. Doubling up in a small boat makes it tough to fish and tough to paddle. Two ...
My .02 In short, bit the bullet and build Larsboat. While Toto *could* transport two, it'd be too cramped and overloaded for two who are both fishing. You'll...
OK folks, Here's a question that is easy for some and difficult for me, since i have never seen this close up. All the boats i have owned were either outboard...
Mike: Typically the shaft runs in a tube of some kind. This tube has water flowing freely though it. On the end is a cutlass bearing which is just a piece of ...
Thanks for that, Uncle Ralph. I should have said the packing material was flax rather than cotton. I knew I didn't really have a firm grasp on the subject...
Chuck, I am a little bit surprised that you didn't suggest Jim Michalak's River Runner as a candidate for a double fisherman float boat...... Plans and...
The axle or output shaft penetrated the ... Since you are evidently looking to spend less money than a nice Buck-Algonquin packing gland would cost you, go to...
That is an excellent suggestion, Terry. Chuck Chuck, I am a little bit surprised that you didn't suggest Jim Michalak's River Runner as a candidate for a...
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