Anyone been in touch with the firm lately (the last week)? I usually get quick replies to my faxes but haven't heard anything for more than a week. Bjørn...
In my search for unusual boats I came across this really cool site http://www.squero.com/index.html It's the site of an Italian Gondola maker. It includes the...
This has been an interesting couple of days. I am finishing my Bobcat and yesterday evening I was facing a paint disaster. Blisters. Zillions of them all over...
'Proa' & 'Lincoln', I'm a big believer in 'generics', myself. Nor do I like to hand-sand '21st century rock'. Therefore, I went on this search sometime ago. ...
Mixed up too much epoxy for my Nymph repair job, and was greedy with the mix (too much fast and not enough slow hardener) because I knew I'd get it done fast....
I have used a ton of west 410 in the past, but I was wondering what kind of results I could expect using talc instead. I imagine it will float everywhere...
A Bolger concept has caught on in Finland. http://foxxaero.homestead.com/indrad_038.html Check the other designs out on the sites, some are very far out. John...
I own a Black Skimmer built in the 70's in Maine, I found her as a derelict in Annapolis and refurbed her, then sailed her in the Chesapeake (perfect "skinny...
Hello, all. For those who are interested, I posted some pics of the Dobler under construction at Duckworks and Chuck has been gracious enough to display them....
About an easy-to-raise&lower mast system for Black Skimmer (to avoid the tabernacle on such a long mast): I have sketches from Phil himself, for a gunter rig...
All, I am please to report that my "free" Birdwatcher is nearing the point of launchability. Some few fixes to a frame or two and the fore and aft deck...
Peter, you're too shy in your marketing, burying the fact that "Lestat" is for sale inside such a lovely. readable, but long post. So I made this post with a...
Well,it has finally come to this.......the WINDERMERE boatbuilding is just taking up way to much time and as much as I hate to admit this,there just hasn't...
I've been working on a Bolger Gypsy now for about a year. This is my first try at boat building. I keep reading about using bedding compounds when attaching...
On the way out of the harbormouth in the Chebacco last Saturday, we passed Bright Thread coming in. She's the one in the big photo on the cover of BWAOM. ...
Just wanted to say that I launched my Bolger Gypsy this weekend (rowboat mode). It was fantastic. No other experience quite like sitting in it the first time...
Inspired by Shoebox and the squareboats, I've come up with a middle way between Tortoise and Elegant Punt. Symmetrical fore and aft (just turn around and use...
FYI - While visiting friends in Chicago this weekend, I noticed a red Micro for sale on the side of the road near Lake Bluff, Il. It went by too fast for me...
Dito, although a bit coarser than the pro stuff mine has never ever let go and is as "hard as nails" and costs zip. John (keep dreaming) Blake ... From: Samson...
FBBB -- I just saw my first photo of Queen Mab. I must build one! Input from anyone who's built one or has one in process welcome! YIBB, David C.E.P. 415...
Greetings Bolger people. Can't remember all the terms like bolgerados, bolgerites, etc. I am having a grand boating summer using the smaller boats, a lot of...
Thinking of building a friend a very simple dinghy, but it needs to tow well. Also support maybe 300 lbs of crew (2 people). Considering Toroise and Elegant...
I need to put a bow eye in the Dobler for trailering purposes. I am not looking to use the eye to take the stress of winching the boat onto the trailer, but...
FBBB -- Sue and I had a set of topsides leftover from Gullapalooza, and I'm finally getting around to putting them into a boat. This Gull will be for my wife,...
FBBB -- I'd like to get an anchor for my Light Scooner, something I could use as mooring on an overnight trip or drop when I've just experienced a catastrophic...
Hello, Bolgeristas. I want to thank all for their suggestions regarding sheathing the exterior of my new boat in glass. I have decided that I am going to get...
