Ditto! What a great accomplishment launching a Long Micro! Congratulations....
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Susanne@...
phil.bolger
Jan 9, 2012 5:06 pm
Inspiring project with intriguing visuals of a 'far-away' place and its distinct culture, Phil may scarcely have hoped for to eventually see a LONG MICRO serve...
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Susanne@...
phil.bolger
Jan 9, 2012 5:10 pm
An up-date: The project was moved out uneventfully on Friday the 30th '11. By Thursday, Jan. 5th she arrived alongside RESOLUTION, to nestle there for the next...
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Susanne@...
phil.bolger
Jan 9, 2012 5:23 pm
A few notes on Lazlo's project. Making things fit your needs is often a driving force behind design-modifications. If you embark on the effort to build a boat...
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brucehallman
Jan 9, 2012 5:41 pm
On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 9:10 AM, Susanne@... ... Susanne, This is exciting! Judging from the photos in MAIB the boat looks to be nearly ready to...
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White & Laur White
omegacubedtoo
Jan 10, 2012 3:56 am
The great semantic antic of analysis of rules if fascinating, but it seems most of the trouble sailors have with the RRS is that they keep changing. Usually...
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lboatman@...
lboatman...
Jan 10, 2012 11:09 am
You are absolutely correct and that is my plan. I was just a bit sloppy in my statement. Laszlo ... will break before the underlying wood flexes enough to take...
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lboatman@...
lboatman...
Jan 10, 2012 11:30 am
Mike, Thanks for the heads-up on the sailing characteristics. That will be very reassuring to have in the back of my mind when it starts to heel on the maiden...
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lboatman@...
lboatman...
Jan 10, 2012 12:18 pm
Lots of good stuff and very valid points here. Definitely the best solution is to go with stock plans if they meet your needs. Everything else will cost more...
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Peter
pvanderwaart
Jan 10, 2012 2:16 pm
... Mast abeam!...
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Harry James
harryjak
Jan 10, 2012 6:59 pm
I use Xnole a lot on bottoms, I need the abrasion resistance because where I live we have shorelines not beaches. It is a real pain to finish, I am trying out...
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fritzdfk
Jan 11, 2012 5:08 am
30 Odd Boats for sale on Ebay right now $19.99 "Buy It Now" This is not my add but this is a good price. ...
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Harry James
harryjak
Jan 11, 2012 5:39 am
Great gift good price. HJ...
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prairiedog2332
Jan 12, 2012 10:57 pm
http://www.sdmaritime.org/hms-surprise...
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Susanne@...
phil.bolger
Jan 13, 2012 12:22 pm
Thank you P-Dawg. Susanne ... From: prairiedog2332 To: bolger@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 5:57 PM Subject: [bolger] HMS Rose - Now HMS...
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Dave Gentry
alias1719
Jan 16, 2012 6:55 am
I've just posted a couple of pics of a June Bug I just completed - in the "A June Bug" album. I bought the plans from the later Mr. Payson's site - and yes, if...
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Doug
dbdbgriggs
Jan 16, 2012 2:54 pm
Wow! Very nice job on a boat that I always thought was too ugly to build, but you have made me re-think my first reactions! i think the orca-inspired(?) paint...
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Bob Throne
revbob87
Jan 16, 2012 8:35 pm
Dave - That looks great ! I hope you will bring it to the Eastern Messabout .. June 1-2-3 @ Elk Neck State Park again. The announcement is about to hit...
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efemiket
Jan 18, 2012 3:49 am
Hi Laszlo & all, I clocked a little over 6 mph on the gps on one of my first sails with the SHS, in about 12 knots of wind, reaching. I had a 220 lb friend in...
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Dave Gentry
alias1719
Jan 18, 2012 9:19 pm
Thanks, ya'll. The paint job was both my way of doing something different, and - yes - also to distract the eye a bit. It's actually a dark blue, rather than...
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mikeboatman3745
Jan 19, 2012 5:30 am
A Duckworks reader suggested we put together a Plywood and Lumber Index to help the newbe find materials for their boat project. So we are putting it together...
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Harry James
harryjak
Jan 19, 2012 6:11 am
I get all my lumber rough cut and green from local mills. I have a shed out back that it seasons in. Not everybody lives where the can do this but it is a...
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Bill Howard
nellysford2002
Jan 19, 2012 12:39 pm
Chesapeake Light Craft was my source for Okoume for my June Bug in2007. Bill Howard Nellysford VA...
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c.ruzer
Jan 19, 2012 1:08 pm
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MylesJ. Swift
caigk
Jan 19, 2012 7:17 pm
Dave, I've had a June Bug with 6 foot oars for going on 13 years. You may want to try using short square strokes, stroke about half as long and twice as hard. ...
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meier.denis
Jan 19, 2012 8:06 pm
In Edmonton, Alberta, Canada I found certified okume, epoxy and everything I needed from Boat Craft, a small family company that current owner (Don) took over...
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mikeboatman3745
Jan 20, 2012 4:52 am
I was asked to post the index so here it is: http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/r/wood.htm It's a work in progress. Mike John...
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gary
gbship
Jan 21, 2012 4:29 am
Dave: Nice job; I like the modifications. Please let us know how it sails when you get the chance! Gary...
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lboatman@...
lboatman...
Jan 24, 2012 3:22 am
Chesapeake Light Craft (www.clcboats.com)...
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aaronthekid
Jan 26, 2012 4:05 pm
I have two rigs. A balance lug and a lateen. I've got the mast, spars, and sails. What I don't have is a Micro. Not sure on price. Depends on a few things. ...
