In my previous post I asked about seaworthiness of ladybug. I would like your opinion about differences between ladybug and family skiff. The last weights 100...
OK, I know it's coming late this year, but I missed having my PDRacer calendar on my desk when 2013 rolled in. I wasn't going to do a calendar this year...
Congratulations Wojtek. Luke S. ... From: "wwbaginski" <citystudio@...> To: <Michalak@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2003 12:52 AM ...
I bought some RV vents at a close-out at local RV Store with the thought of using them on boat hatch. There is a photo showing one just placed on the front...
Everyone may know about this Safety Recall for Sears Radial arm Saws made from 1958 thru 1995, however I learned it only last night! •Emerson Tool Co. (ETC)...
Put a small lug on my larsboat, 19sqft, the intent is to sail without adding amas. Test sail in really light air went pretty well, still have to add the real...
Okay I'm requesting assistance from the brain trust again, this time regarding the tiller arrangements for a Caroline. Originally I had planned on building a...
Jim writes that AF2 and Normsboat sail are the same, just one rigged as a lug and one a gaff. My question is, could AF3's rig be made into a gaffer, Moving the...
Friends and Fiends, I would like to formerly invite all of you guys down to Elk Neck State Park in MD May 31. June 1, and June 3 for our annual messabout. we...
There are some photos at this link if you page down. http://www.wwpotterowners.com/Modification108.html I think the first reef with a Laguna is just drop the...
Has anyone tried Sunfish rig on Piccup pram? I have a sunfish and two rigs.thought it would be handy to be able to use it on Piccup Pram also but it's 75 sq...
It looks as if the downhaul on the foot of the sail might be moved aft along the boom when the boom is lifted to reduce sail area and then reef points tied in...
I think Wooboto offers more of a range of sailing than the Mayfly with better performance. I am not an experienced sailor at all but have read 1000's of pages...
I will be building a second boat soon (first was a pdracer) and am seriously considering the mayfly 14 or 16 but have a couple quick questions. The primary...
I created a File called Hatch Closures http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Michalak/files/Hatch%20Closures/ I has a couple of diagrams illustrating conventional...
During the 2012 Sail Oklahoma Boating Festival, I was able to talk with Jim Michalak for a few minutes. What a nice guy he is! I asked him if he knew of anyone...
Part one of a build article with a link to part 2. http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/09/projects/wooboto/index1.htm Nels [Non-text portions of this message have...
Daniel, Here is a link to Jim's boat building book: www.duckworksbbs.com/media/books/michalak/index.htm Jim shares such detailed design and construction...
For those who haven't heard Graham, John and Jim talking. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrhnU5NG9pM Nels [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Hello All, I'm about to begin construction of a Toon2 rigged with an AF3 lugsail. Can anyone supply me with the spar dimensions, the plans show only a ...
Hi all, Merry Christmas! My wife's grandad gave me what we thought was a bimini for Christmas, but it turns out that what I'd put on the "wish list" is just a...
Has anybody built a balance rudder? What would be a good ratio for Caroline? It's probably the same ratio for most small sailboats? I've seen ratio's on the...
I'm shopping for a depth sounder for my Michalak Twister and thinking that it's time to shop for some good advice at the same time. If possible, I'd like to...
I ve cut out two sets of sides and frames for an 8 footer like the Optimist Pram. Dave Grey sold me the 35 sq ft pram sail and I plan to have them ready for...
I think the Yuloh concept is inherently more efficient than a paddle device for the same reason the propeller is more efficient than the paddle wheel. ((The...
Thanks Rob. It was a good story! I'm glad though that Caroline's stern is about the same size as Philsboat. One less thing to think about. Next question: ...
