Another option might be a removable side board. Slip in place when heading for the docks or as needed. It would be simple to make the supports, one on the...
... area ... I though I should add that on the Wyo, that is located about 32 feet aft of the bow. That should make it about 16 feet on the Sneakeasy....
Am building June Bug. Sides, bulkhead, transom, stem, chine logs all in place. Using Luan, which I have had good luck with. Wil glas and epoxy sides and...
Your glass will add more than the additional layer of luan, me thinks. Instead, why don't you glass both sides of the bottom (prior to assembly)? ... From:...
Hi Gregg It's nice to hear from you, hope all is well. Thanks for your kind words about my cabin idea. Your site was what convinced me to build Sneakeasy in...
Just a comment on Gregg's bimini dodger idea. I made a bimini like in Bolger's design with open sides and a gap above the windshield but the spray was still...
... thinks. ... I don't think I am too concerned about weight. Have had a June Bug in the past and was concerned not only about abrasion (the reason for ...
I sailed Endeavour when she sailed from Philadelphia to New York. Yes it is a kick to climb the rigging, especially when you find out about the futtock...
I don't think that's quite right. Glass is pretty strong, but it's not all that stiff. And the total thickness, which is really the way to get stiffness, is...
You might gain a lot. A board would have a higher aspect ratio, which would make it respond better to changes in drift angle. Of course it might just stall...
When I ask Mr. Bolger about putting a keel of sorts on the Wyo versus a CB, he came back saying that a double layer of 2x4's for most of her length would work...
Stunts like this were not ever NECESSARY, in any day or age. Necessary isn't always the point. It isn't necessary to build boats out of wood. ;o) As long as...
I have used luan building a 12' mayfly . I used luan on the sides but opted for 3/8 d/f for the bottom . I glassed the chines with two layers of 8.7 oz. cloth...
If weight is not an issue, and all will be glassed, seems like 3/8 fir would be a good choice monetarily while adding a good deal of stiffness, if it is type...
FBBB -- As you all know, I am a big advocate of glassing over plywood anywhere the sun beat down on it. Theres's simply no comparison between how long a...
... glas ... good ... have ... first ... layers. ... Our JB has a standard bottom 1/4 marine ply. with 3 runners of hardwood glued and screwed. The botomm was...
... I have used, (but haven't tested) that Xynole fabric, which I recall is rated for much better impact resistance than fiberglass. I have some of that fabric...
I must say I'm getting more and more confused about these attractive Sneakeasy variations in the files sections of Bolger Groups. They are appearing under...
The interesting thing about glassing the hull for "impact resistance" is that we all put it on the wrong side! Durring a big impact the outside of the hull is...
Lookee here: http://www.oneoceankayaks.com/Abrasion.htm ...for one builder's take on the "good, bad and ugly" of differing reinforcement fabrics. ... ...
I am building Surf, which I believe is a similar design to June Bug. (4 sheets of 1/4 inch ply?) I will build her with the 1/4 inch bottom, fiberglassed on...
I just visited this site and one of us is mistaken. I purchased Olefin from Defender and it looks and lays up exactly like the Dynel shown on this site. Also,...
... delaminates, ... I wonder David if the plywood is sucking out some of the resin from the glass as it cures? Do you precoat the plywood first with a ...
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To all... We update our site about Le Cabotin, you will see the new design of the AS39 So enjoy it... Jean et Gaby http://cf.geocities.com/lecabotin/ ...
I continue to advocate UHMW for all the reasons sited in this thread. With UHMW your boat acts like it has a Teflon shell and will slid up and over submerged...
... At time like this I wish I could read and write French! I get an error message, and I understand just enough to realize, I need to 'plus tard' and have...
... I am intrigued by the stuff. Has PCB expressed an opinion? Beyond the advantages that John mentions, I imagine that barnacles, etc. will not attach to...
