I am trying to ind the plans, or the colection of plans that include, P. Bolger's "Idaho" design. Can anyone out there help me?...
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William D> Jochems
wjochems@...
Aug 2, 1999 5:37 pm
My name is Bill Jochems and I have built two Bolger boats. I launched my Martha Jane in '94 and in '98 I launched Bolger design #639 which he calls the William...
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GHC
ghartc@...
Aug 2, 1999 5:44 pm
There's a link on my site http://www.carlsondesign.com/lscooner.html has a link to Dynamite Payson as a starting point. Also, try the link to the other Light...
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GHC
ghartc@...
Aug 2, 1999 5:45 pm
Hi Bill, I would be interested to hear about your schooner and your experience with Bolger. The boat sounds familiar (was it described in "Messing About in ...
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CPCorreia@...
Aug 2, 1999 6:49 pm
Bill, What does the family schooner look like. Is there a cabin, and is it trailerable? What are the specs. Is there a plan any where on the net? I would...
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Donald Hodges
dhodges@...
Aug 2, 1999 8:24 pm
I'm not sure whats going on with the "Common Sense" outfit, but last time I looked, there was some Idaho material at www.common-sense-boats.com . ...
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GHC
ghartc@...
Aug 2, 1999 9:29 pm
Don, I don't know, but I would have to guess that Tennessee is at LEAST 3/8", since the Sneakeasy is. I think the rocker aft for planing should be less than 2...
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cpcorreia@...
Aug 3, 1999 4:21 am
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...
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Joe Bradford
bradford@...
Aug 3, 1999 1:13 pm
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? ...
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Chuck Leinweber
duckworks@...
Aug 3, 1999 1:50 pm
Joe: When I first bought the plans for the Tennessee that I built, I asked Bernie about an inboard for that boat. He thought that the boat was too quick and...
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GHC
ghartc@...
Aug 3, 1999 3:17 pm
Hi, The Sneakeasy is 4' wide (I think there is another boat by Jim Michalak called the Sneakbox), but is very stable. As with all Bolger's square boats, the...
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Donald Hodges
dhodges@...
Aug 3, 1999 3:49 pm
I'm certainly no expert, but I would guess wetted surface area is far more influential than finish, if finish is within reason. We are talking turbulent flow...
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GHC
ghartc@...
Aug 3, 1999 8:52 pm
You are probably right, but it seems it ought to make some difference...?...
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bradford@...
Aug 4, 1999 1:24 pm
Don't rely on me here, but I doubt if a fair bottom will get you near 30mph. Each successive unit of speed comes dearer than the last; a wild guess says your...
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bradford@...
Aug 4, 1999 1:25 pm
Thanks, Don, you ended my search! I also discvered that the beam of Idaho is only 63". Limits your interior options, not to mention the aesthetics. I notice...
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bradford@...
Aug 4, 1999 1:25 pm
I cannot imagine any financial reward in building a boat. I'd love to hear about your boat though. I've just got a thing for long, skinny boats. I'm...
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G Carlson
ghartc@...
Aug 4, 1999 1:44 pm
It seems like I got 16 mph on my original Mariner 15, so I was hoping for 25+ on my present Evinrude 25. With nothing in the boat but me, I can just get 22 on...
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Donald Hodges
dhodges@...
Aug 4, 1999 3:48 pm
Joe, Chuck Leinweber (on this list) has built Tennessee, and may jump in and answer some of your questions... (help, Chuck!). I only know Tennessee has a bit...
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pippobianco@...
Aug 7, 1999 9:03 am
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 -...
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Chuck Leinweber
duckworks@...
Aug 7, 1999 12:40 pm
Pippo: Congratulations on starting your project. Just to make sure, I consulted Bolger, and here is what he says; The lazy jacks have two purposes, 1) to act...
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pippobianco@...
Aug 8, 1999 8:55 am
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....
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Richard Barnes
oakbowerybarnes@...
Aug 8, 1999 11:53 am
Hello, If you are right handed buy a circular saw with the blade on the left side. That makes it easy to see the cut line. Porter Cable makes a really nice...
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KF4call@...
Aug 8, 1999 1:32 pm
Hello Pippo and all; I think that if one wants to scarph 1/4 inch ply, than a full size blade will be needed. I seem to recall the blade will have to be over...
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GHC
ghartc@...
Aug 8, 1999 3:07 pm
Pippo, Here's what I do: Buy a saw with a big blade and the deepest depth you can get, and spend a little bit on a high-quality carbide with a good set to the...
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GHC
ghartc@...
Aug 8, 1999 3:11 pm
Lazyjacks are right at home on a gaff-rigged catboat. They support the spars when down (topping lift), and gather up the sail of the deck until you can...
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Foster Price
foster.price@...
Aug 8, 1999 9:07 pm
Hello Pippo and Group I use a 7 1/4 inch saw to do 90% of my plywood cutting, even the curves. Two mistakes I made for a long time were to use a jigsaw...
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Jim Conlin
conlin@...
Aug 9, 1999 2:00 pm
By far the most common size of circular saw here is 7-1/4" blade. These cut plywood very well and can cut gentle curves. Use a blade intended for plywood...
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eurodata@...
Aug 9, 1999 3:32 pm
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 ?...
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oswald@...
Aug 9, 1999 3:34 pm
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...
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GHC
ghartc@...
Aug 9, 1999 9:10 pm
That's a good question; wish the owner would speak up somewhere. I believe tghere have some email sent but no answer; haven't tried myself. Bolger himself...
