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I like the 8' Bolger "Nymph". I was thinking of building one of these fine
craft until I bought my Walker Bay. It is on the Payson site as well. The
"Nymph has a little more in the way of looks than most of Bolgers other
boats. When ever I get things slowed down around here, I would love to
build a Bolger "Light Dory".
Brent Wilson
P-15 # 657
Lockridge, IA
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> From: Dennis W. Farrell <dfarrell@ridgecrest.ca.us>
> To: WWPotter Mailing List <wwpotter@tscnet.com>
> Subject: Dinghy Building
> Date: Friday, January 21, 2000 4:55 PM
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> Gretchen: In case you're not already aware, the second most expensive
way
> to get a small boat is to build one. I assume you're looking for
enjoyment
> and constructive time with Erin, not minimum cost <G>. It's a worthy
goal.
>
> I don't know what tools and skills you have or have available, but I
suggest
> (make that strongly suggest) that you look at Phil Bolger's designs. The
> best place to look on-line is probably at
> http://www.instantboats.com/ this is Harold Payson's site, not
> Bolger's. Look under "plans" for the following two:
> Elegant Punt [7'9" x 3'7"]
> Tortoise [6' 5" x ?]
> Payson's book "Instant Boats" has building information and study plans
and
> is worth reading whatever you decide to build. It should be available on
> interlibrary loan. If not, I can lend you my copy (providing I can find
it)
> so you can tell whether you want to buy one - about $20.
>
> Look also at Bolger's "Brick" at
> http://www.common-sense-boats.com/boats/Multi_Purpose_Boats/brick.htm
>
> Make no mistake: these boats attach far more importance to function than
to
> aesthetics. But they work. I've sailed an Elegant Punt, and it was
great
> fun. They are *easy* to build, and pretty quick and cheap on top of it.
I
> think you could use or modify a no-longer-competitive windsurfer sail if
> you watched the location of your centers (Judy B may know of sources).
Or
> don't sail, just row.
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> Also look at http://www.apci.net/~michalak/ for Jim Michalak's designs
in
> the same genre.
>
> Let me know if I can help more.
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> Cheers -- dwf
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