Hi, Any views on the best abrasive paper to use for sanding epoxy and other coatings? I seem to spend a fortune on stuff that clogs rapidly and needs to be...
If I have to build a new mast, then the maximum length timber I can get is 6 metres (about 19.5') and 90mm x 90mm (3.5" square). I will have to scarph the...
The WSJ today has an article on Ellen McArthur's circumnavigation -- solo, non-stop. To quote: Late Monday a 28-year-old woman named Ellen MacArthur did the...
The 2005 Midwest Messabout will be held on June 10, 11, & 12 2005 @ Gun Creek Campground @ Rend Lake in South-central Illinois, USA. Details in message # 8882...
I have a couple of designs for a tabernacle for the Micro. One comes with the Navigator conversion and another I purchased from Duck Flat Wooden Boats in...
Rumor has it that someone built an aluminum Teal recently. I am debating 0.10 aluminum construction for a BeachCat knowing the added weight will have a weight...
Has anyone ever ordered the plans from the McNaughtons? Are they worth the $18? All best, Garth Here's all I have seen online about them: Making a Yuloh, by...
Every article I've read on scarfing plywood, the method used is by the bevelling of two edges at at least a 1:8 ratio, thickness of plywood : width of bevel....
A little Googling always helps . . . here are links to Ben Fuller's article "A Lesson in One-Oarsmanship" from Small Boat Journal Oct/Nov 1985, in parts 1, 2,...
This is my first post as a new member, apologies for a mish-mash of content. Here on the N. Oregon coast, we are blessed with many bays and tidally influenced...
I am searching for the right trailer to buy for use with a Bolger Cartopper. It should also be capable of handling my next project which will likely be a San ...
Hi everyone, I just thought I'd let you know that a start has been made on our latest project, a Phil Bolger designed "Bunny-R" lobsterboat. She's 28' 0" x 10'...
Reading the contest entries on Duckworks, I noted the following device referenced as a cheap, effective source of cabin comfort. Please where may I find out...
Some photos of my 12' FastBrick project have been posted. I have lots of other photos prior to these, but I still need to get them off of my wife's computer...
I have a couple of pictures of a houseboat that I believe is designed by Phil Bolger. It looks like a step-sharpie with the side hulls rising to meet the deck...
Festool-USA has an intro special on their new 5" Rotex RO 125 rotery sander. They usually come in first place in magazine tool tests in the "if price was no...
Hello all, some questions about the Bee - what is the weight of the Bee? - weight of the stretched version? And what is the carryingcapacity of both models? ...
We just got back from 10 days on the southern ocean with the schooner. the highlight was finally getting an experienced crewand then saing across the Esperence...
Just had the best day's sailing on the Harbour. Easterly winds 10 - 15 knots means a beat up the harbour from Lane Cove river. Clear blue sky, 27 Centigrade...
The groundhog saw his shadow today, and immediately headed back to his garage to finish his boat in time for the MN Messabout. It's only four months away....
I have received from PB the Micro II upgrades and have decided to go with the Chinese Gaffer Rig and so I have The Main & Mizzen Sailrite kit for sale. The...
Rav, sorry to contact you so publicly, but your name came up in a conversation with john Bell today, and I can't find an email for you. Would you be so kind as...
I want to buy a river cruiser Anyone have one for sale within decent driving disatnce of Knoxville TN??? I'm wanting a slow speed boat, with or without cabin,...
Is MDO used in the new waterproof laminate floors? I recently purchased a pallet of the stuff, and (undecorated) MDO appeared to be used as a pallet shim. Got...
Except for post 38002 by Bruce Holman there is no more mention of this boat its voyage or its current disposition. Does anyone have any news? After a ot af...
Aeneas was kind enough to send some hi res pics so I have added them to my website. Click on each small pic to open a high resolution version. Also, I guess...
When I saw the message shown below from Dave Culp, I realized that a lot of us that cruise about in small boats, fearful of the dreaded spinnaker sails, might...
