My wife said I have to get my Micro out of the yard. I'll give it to the first person who can haul it home. It is constructed of 3/8" MDO with a double...
My wife recently bought a saw I have always wanted as a present. It is a Makita 7 1/4" hypoid drive circular saw. I wanted to get a few blades for it so I went...
Any Bolgerista's along the Trans Canada Highway willing to share a pint or cuppa' over a boat yarn or two? I'm driving from Vancover to Kingston, Ontario in a...
Who out there is building a Bolger clam skiff with cabin? I got a message from someone in Michigan but lost his address. Could you e-mail me again? I'd like...
Saturday April 19th, 2003 (4 weeks from now) Come on down and have a fun day messing about in boats at Lake Conroe which is just North of Houston Texas. For...
I rummaged around in the archives of the group but couldn't find the answer to my question: Does epoxy bond well to the paper-and-resin side of MDO? Do you...
I asked Jim Michalak about my windage question. Here's his very prompt reply. ... It is in pounds. it works out to about a pound per square foot in a twelve...
Interested in the effect of windage on the large house, Bolger power boats like Cabin Clam Skiff, SBJ Cartoon #9 and Idaho, I had a look at one of Jim...
I read the series to my daughter when she was 4/5 years old. We found Peter Duck quite violent & disturbing; it was hard to remember that it was just a...
Bolgeristas, I'm planning to repower my Chebacco, and I find that Nissan offers a 6-horse outboard (four-stroke) with an optional alternator. This is a...
Hi All, Just poking around MAIB index of articles and saw this boat mentioned. It would be fun to see the info and pics. Could we post the article and pics...
Has anyone in the group had experience with, or seen, a balanced lugsail with a jib? Boat Design Quarterly No10 has a small cartoon of Bolger's "Sainte Valery"...
Hello, all I bought plans for Cabin Clam Skiff (PCB #606 II) a while back but I'm now not certain that I should build it. A prime reason is power requirement. ...
Just a reminder to fellow boatbuilders NOT to use original plans in the workshop. I had an hour to spare yesterday so decided to attack the rudder and...
I fell in love with this design several years ago and finally bought a set of plans from Bolger $ Friends. Unfortunately, failing health has eviscerated my...
I am interested in the Bantam. I guess that the plans are available from Mr. Boger. Does anyone know how much the plans would be? Also, how detailed are...
Thanks Ron for your input. I like the Rubens Nymph, but doubt it would take my 4hp outboard. The banana keel line would poke the bow right up wouldn't it? I...
After promising the wife I wouldnt start a new boat, I came home early and caught her cutting out the bits for her next Quilt, so after washing the dishes and...
Has anyone gotten the list of dory skiff plans that Payson offers? How many boats, what sizes? They are only asking $3 for it so I will probably bite. All...
I would like to know more about this design. Is there a picture of the actual boat anywhere? Its design is shown in Bolger's BWAOM. The website lists it as ...
This is a quick survey question. I've never subscribed to Woodenboat Magazine. I know it's popular for antique method buffs (caravel, strip plank etc.) and...
I'm busting with joy here!! I found Paysons book "Go Build Your Own Boat" in the local used book store. On the inside cover is a personal note to Bob Steward...
Hello all, I was wondering if someone could answer a few questions for me that I have regarding the Pointy Skiff. Is the Pointy Skiff a stable boat? I am...
FBBB, I've put my wood butchery to work by building a dining room table. Without the benefit of epoxy joinery there are some gaps and nail holes that will need...
I just have to chime in here with a different opinion. I have subscribed to Woodenboat for 5-6 years and look forward to every issue. While my modest...
i rarely buy boat mags due to the expense in Aust. but actually bought WB last week for the article on Skin boats and Harvey golden. I couldnt seem to memorize...
