Leander, I'm just this minute making my second polytarp sail. I think they're great. I believe Jim Michalak has the most info in one place about them. (his...
Hello, Is there a single place (book, catalog, site, etc.) where all the Bolger plans may be seen? The only ones I have seen are the instant variety and the...
Greg, Thanks for the tips. I can't believe I missed your project page. It's great. That battened lug sail looks good. What were the battens made of? Were they...
I am looking to build my second boat. Looking for a sailboat plan with the following set of requirements: Big enough for 4 for a day, with a covered space for...
Has anyone sailed a Tortoise on open water with waves and boat wakes?...How much stability should I expect? How easily does it capsize (from forces other than...
Plans for OldShoe, Micro, Long Micro and Martha Jane used to be sold through Common Sense Designs. They went away. There is now an outfit on the web called...
Hi, in the book "small boats" by bolger there are the plans of a 24-something power boat - name of design is Halloween. Did anyone ever built one of those ?...
Dear all - I'm willing to buy an hand held circular saw (any boatbuilding book recommends it as one of the best tools) but I can't decide which one to choose....
Dear all - as anticipated, I'm about to start cutting wood for the Bobcat. Question: what are the lazyjacks for? Dynamite doesn't give the answer in his book -...
I saw the Sneakbox on the Carlson Designs web page. Such a unique and charming boat. I've heard it's similar to the Tennessee and Idaho, is that correct? ...
Hi Everyone, I'm a fairly new member, so let me know if a am out of line. I was just wondering if we could schedule a monthly or weekly chat time. I have...
Hey everybody, I hope the moderator doesn't mind, but I've created a phonebook that members can leave their name, email, phone # etc in, if they want to...just...
The teal in nearly done. I've got a spit coat of white paint drying overnight, and a pot of red paint to finish her off. Maiden voyage is going to be a crab...
Hello, I just joined this list and thought I'd give a brief description of my project. I'm building a June Bug. I have the sides assembled to the frames, have...
Hi anyone, I have just found this site and am hoping to ask a few questions of others who have had some experience with Bolger boats. I have decided over the...
I've been scouting around for some decent Douglas fir for the mast of my June Bug. I finally found some 2x4's that looked o.k., no.1 Douglas fir. But it turns...
As promised, here's a link for a shot of Bolger's 22-foot "RETRIEVER". PCB wrote a nice article on it last year, I'm working on scanning it for the web too......
I am just joining the group, have a couple of PB's books and subscribe to "Messing About in Boats", so I guess I qualify as "intrigued but not fascinated" by...
Gregg, Small world! Our 30-footer was (is) in Pensacola, at Rod &Reel Marina, we lived in Atlanta and had partners - couldn't get them to relocate it to ...
... John Welsford, a New Zealand designer of small boats (including a modified Glouschester Gull that I built) who says he has been inspired by PCB proposed...
First, thanks to Mr.Carlson for setting up this group. Second, I've just glued on the last gunnel on my teal. A couple of thwarts and she'll be ready for...
I first built FEATHERWIND in 1979, but fitted it with a lateen SUNFISH-type rig that Phil said was better than the designed rig. Then I built an OTTER II....
Rob - I don't have the book in front of me, but the console fisherman does it for me. Is it about 18'? The 9.8 might not be as much as you would want, but ...
Greetings All - new subscriber here; I'm looking for a design that will allow my wife and I to go fishing on the Potomac River/Ches Bay. I already have a 9.8...
Hello to those on the list, and thanks to Mr Carlson for setting it up - its a great idea. I hope it has a long and useful life ( for my own selfish sake!!) ...
I am modifying and building a June Bug (design #400) from the "New Instant Boats". Here are the changes I am making to improve aesthetics (in my eyes): ...
Gregg, you say on your web page that your schooner "planes", with bursts to 10 knots... Isn't this a displacement hull? Or do the lines fall into the...
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