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  • Founded: Jul 13, 1999
  • Language: English
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Is anyone aware of any Bolger designs that mimic the rough size and style of the Elco 26 power boat? I am an aging fat guy with bad legs and I like the ...
28 Jan 24, 2013
3:42 am

John Kohnen
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I should reiterate what others have kindly suggested before, to keep track of the work out of this outfit, the best thing to do is to read Messing About In...
6 Jan 21, 2013
8:30 pm

phil.bolger
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Also came across this video of a Bolger Jinni sailing in Finland. Nicely done! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRkkWsoswAw Nels...
2 Jan 21, 2013
4:53 am

c.ruzer
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I'm interested in buying a Microtrawler. I want a fairly basic one, mainly the pilot house without the camping section. I have a Micro and a June Bug if anyone...
1 Jan 19, 2013
1:42 am

Myles
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Your JRTA GUAM was one of the inspirations for my River Rat mockup (see photo section). A few questions if you would be so kind: Am I correct that you used...
1 Jan 19, 2013
12:42 am

gravelyrider
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Hello, all, after a long absence from this group. I wonder if anyone can point me towards a design, Bolger or otherwise, for a light but really FAST plywood...
18 Jan 18, 2013
7:53 am

Matthew Long
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Short video of Pat's Long Micro motoring into a head sea it looks like. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0aNtUY7iWE...
1 Jan 17, 2013
2:29 pm

prairiedog2332
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I wonder if it ever sold? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B8_mGLbpQA...
1 Jan 17, 2013
1:24 pm

prairiedog2332
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I uploaded a photo named "mystery boat" into the River Rat photo folder and would like help to identify the design. I'm not sure where I got it, but it's been...
7 Jan 17, 2013
1:38 am

Tim Jennings
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This year's Lake Pepin Messabout will be on the weekend of May 31 - June2 in Lake City, MN. Full details (and pictures from past events) at...
1 Jan 15, 2013
9:26 pm

BillP
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Hello, I'm just about ready to start on a Mayfly 14 and was shopping around for plywood. Has anyone used Georgia-Pacific&#39;s "Dry-Ply plywood". It looks like...
7 Jan 10, 2013
6:13 pm

apraphett777
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Made a slideshow on youtube of our Birdwatcher being built between 2007-09. Bolger Birdwatcher, Frances E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=er8RK7guJzM Rex and...
5 Jan 9, 2013
4:38 am

ccarterkk
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I'm poring over Phil's drawings for the tabernacles and Chinese gaff sails on the Micro Ii and Navigator, thinking that I might complete Charles McCabe's Micro...
7 Jan 8, 2013
12:36 am

Mason Smith
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I can't seem to find anything in the pix, files, or messages addressing the differences. First reference to Micro II is in 2004. thanks tla...
2 Jan 6, 2013
8:35 pm

Mason Smith
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http://jewelrygenie.co.uk/images/wmnhl.php?utoj=utoj...
1 Jan 6, 2013
8:12 pm

ron burlingame
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From the Trading Post: TRAILER SAILER Phillip Bolger, Martha Jane design, 23'6 Leeboard Sharpie, very well equipped, traditional rig, good sails, small galley,...
10 Jan 3, 2013
3:24 pm

Mason Smith
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That we have built. Jazz, Melonseed Skiff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-iG3eFH4xk Babs, Melonseed Skiff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVVqQubKR-8 No Man's...
1 Dec 31, 2012
7:18 pm

RexP
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Locust By Douglas G Pollard Sr.  I have been trying to get some one to take an interest in this as a worth while project. For about a year I’ve been...
3 Dec 27, 2012
3:39 pm

Douglas Pollard
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I have had good luck using penitrol on fir plywood by following their instructions. Mainly putting wet on wet for as long as it takes to keep the surface...
2 Dec 26, 2012
6:15 pm

MylesJ. Swift
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While I could go crazy on my next build and run to the coast (8 hours) and get Okume or Meranti at $90 a sheet, I'd just as soon not do that. The local...
21 Dec 25, 2012
4:21 pm

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That about says it all. Phil did not much care for high religious holidays. As many of you already know, he read the Bible twice and the Koran once cover-to-...
1 Dec 24, 2012
3:49 pm

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I forget in which book Phil Bolger said he would update Fiddler II, again. Here are images of what I imagine he would do, that is I imagine he would update...
31 Dec 23, 2012
8:35 pm

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http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?154684-bolger-porn http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?154965-Bolger-Otter-as-solo-camp-cruiser-single-hander...
1 Dec 23, 2012
1:57 pm

c.ruzer
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Hello my fellow Bolger fans. I'm a total newbe to boats, and I don't even know the basic jargon yet. However, I would like to discuss the "big picture" with...
9 Dec 20, 2012
6:36 pm

MylesJ. Swift
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36 Dec 19, 2012
10:41 pm

Meckelburg
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My wife wants a Stand Up Paddleboard, she has never used one and neither have I. We could rent one at the beach next summer to get some knowledge, but that...
6 Dec 19, 2012
9:11 pm

jdmeddock
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This unique set of numbers - never to be seen again in our life-times - seems way more interesting that any 'Upper-Podolian Calendar' fixations some folks seem...
2 Dec 12, 2012
5:06 pm

Bill Howard
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FYI eBay Item number: 370706165644 "This is an original magazine ad. It measures 8 1/2 x 11 3/4. The ad is in good condition" (1957? $6) "Boats In The Cameras...
4 Dec 7, 2012
7:57 pm

brucehallman
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John Gilbert brought to my attention a Bolger boat previously unknown to me, a 28 foot sloop published in the Feb 1953 issue of Rudder....
5 Dec 7, 2012
6:22 pm

prairiedog2332
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This is really neat! Go take a look at this thing. Of course they are just finishing up the prototype If it works as advertises It will change a lot of...
1 Dec 5, 2012
5:00 pm

Douglas Pollard
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