... Puget Sound, and the Inside Passage was in my mind when I chose the Micro Navigator. San Francisco is nearly always cool and windy also. I like it so...
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mannthree
Dec 28, 2004 5:02 am
... The photos and the boat are absolutely fabulous. I envy your large protected cabin with good visibility. I can hardly wait to see some shots of her...
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Will Samson
willsamson
Dec 28, 2004 8:38 am
I guess if the usual Bolger philosophy is applied you mix and match features of the two designs to give a compromise that is convenient for yourself; or maybe...
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Bjorn Harbo
bjharbo
Dec 28, 2004 9:30 am
... Beautiful photos and a great boat! Please don't hesitate to post pics of Rose under sail!! Congratulations! Well done!...
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MARTIN FEAVIOUR
martin304919
Dec 28, 2004 7:39 pm
... As promised, here are photos of my Christmas Day launching of my Bolger Micro Navigator. http://community.webshots.com/album/238506707FOsBFw well done...
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Bruce Hallman
brucehallman
Dec 28, 2004 8:26 pm
... I encourage you to build a Micro Navigator. The windows could be made smaller, as long as you realize that the Micro Navigator has no conventional outside...
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Nels
recree8
Dec 28, 2004 11:22 pm
... Writing in MAIB, Phil Bolger shared a similar experience to Bruce when he sailed Birdwatcher. When he returned to shore he was still only wearing his...
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Bruce Hallman
brucehallman
Dec 29, 2004 4:15 am
... I put 3/4" insulation in the sides and the roof. Bolger's design calls for a 'ceiling' on the sides to keep condensation from getting the bedding wet, and...
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dbaldnz
Dec 29, 2004 7:51 am
... Hi Bruce, Congratulations upon your launching. She looks a beauty, and hardly surprising that she attracted a crowd. I think you built her stronger than...
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Peter Lenihan
ellengaestbo...
Dec 29, 2004 8:18 am
... to ... BRAVO! to your Dad! Hugo and thanks for the wonderful builders photo diary you've provided. Greyfax is an absolute museum specimen and should be...
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Peter Lenihan
ellengaestbo...
Dec 29, 2004 8:31 am
... purchased Michalak's ... for ... Wow! Now there's a bit of text that no PR man likes to hear! I always thought that one or the other was meant to make...
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mannthree
Dec 29, 2004 8:46 am
... As a keen Micro Sailor I eagerly await your stories and pics on the Navigator's sailing capabilities. I have written to PB&F re modifications for the...
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Peter Lenihan
ellengaestbo...
Dec 29, 2004 8:52 am
... Great Good News Bruce! Hooray and Bravo! Ya done it! What an awesome sense of relief it must be for you to finally launch her and that with your launch day...
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Peter Lenihan
ellengaestbo...
Dec 29, 2004 9:13 am
... Hmmmmm....let's see here,"summer holidays","rain";,lots of loose talk about "launchings","moorings" and other warm weather boating activities...Yup, that...
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Bruce C. Dillahunty
bdillahu
Dec 29, 2004 2:23 pm
... Well, I'm not planning on that boat, but I have been seriously considering MDO and would love some free advice :-) Bruce...
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Bruce Hallman
brucehallman
Dec 29, 2004 2:25 pm
... Built to original plan scantlings, but had second thoughts about the chine, rough cut and epoxied in some beefy chine reinforcement. Whether that chine...
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Rob Mouradian
R_Mouradian
Dec 29, 2004 5:21 pm
Robert, You may be getting more advice than you want at this point. But, if you want more, you can check the bateau.com web site. They sell many stitch and...
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dbaldnz
Dec 29, 2004 5:36 pm
Hi Peter, good to hear from you. We have the warmth, but as I speak, 45knot winds and heavy rain. It's been like this pretty much since xmas, and forecast for...
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Ronald Fossum
angsiglar
Dec 29, 2004 6:22 pm
Go to your yahoo groups and ask for Michalak. Ron Fossum ... From: Peter Lenihan To: bolger@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 12:30 AM ...
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Harry James
harryjak
Dec 30, 2004 1:32 am
Nels As an Alaskan I have been thinking about the single pane issue also. Anybody who has cruised in these climes knows about windows literally running with...
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Harry James
harryjak
Dec 30, 2004 2:03 am
I am sure that I am not alone in wanting to see all those lines attached to the sails while they are flying. I eagerly await the first sailing pictures....
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jhkohnen@...
jhkohnen
Dec 30, 2004 4:04 am
I wonder if a packet of silica gel placed between the panes would prevent condensation? If one of the panes was easily removable you could replace or dry out...
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Joe Nelson
jolly_roger_...
Dec 30, 2004 5:21 am
I ordered the BS plans from Payson...what a bargain! When I ordered I was thinking that it was just to verify that the BS was not going to meet my...
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pauldayau
Dec 30, 2004 8:05 am
I havent heard any folding schooner news for months. Any builders got anything to report? After a winter of saling on a dam we are heading to the southern ...
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John Blake
vk6blake
Dec 30, 2004 9:59 am
For reference for anyone in Aus. I faxed FB&F the other day for a price on Micro plans posted to Aus. Got the reply today. $150 USD if anyone needs to know. ...
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Bjoern Harbo
bjharbo
Dec 30, 2004 10:04 am
... FWIW: I used straight from the shelf unselected construction lumber 2x4 for my WDJ masts with big knots and all. No problems so far. Bjorn [Non-text...
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Roger Derby
derbyrm
Dec 30, 2004 3:21 pm
It's a bit fussy, but, when doing the rub rails on Dadink, a dinghy, I used construction grade spruce (think leftover Christmas tree equivalents). Terribly...
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Bruce Hallman
brucehallman
Dec 30, 2004 4:03 pm
... I too used construction grade 2x4 lumber for my masts, though I selected the best sticks out of the pile, still with knots. Lately, I have been selecting...
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Bruce Hallman
brucehallman
Dec 30, 2004 4:10 pm
... I think Bolger addresses the 'condensation' problem by trying to eliminate the water vapor from the cabin. Most his designs have vents located for strong...
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doug6949
Dec 30, 2004 4:16 pm
Most of the 2X4 and 2X6 lumber we get here in Georgia is Canadian spruce. If you make regular visits to the lumber yard you will occasionally find excellent...
