Hi, I sail a micro in the UK. She was built by a single man over a 4 year period. Her total build cost in 1999 were £6000+ incl trailer (bespoke) and sail...
Hi everyone. I just joined this group and this is my first post. I am planning on building Bolger's long dory using plans from Payson's latest book. I have a...
1. A fax to PBF should produce the cost of Micro plans. You should buy your plans from PBF, since there are some royalty issues with other entities selling PFB...
Hi Don -- Welcome to the group! Care to comment on water ballast? (Just kidding.) I've heard that interior chine logs can trap dirt and moisture in the sharp...
... Just a small percent of the total investment. The price isn't fixed, my guess is it will be about $150-$200. For exact price, contact: Mr. Philip C....
This examines the rig problems. A similar rig without battens gave good results on a proa in Brisbane in the 90's - kind of like a tall double luff spinnaker...
Danilo, as most pirogues have hulls designed for displacement speeds the stern wave would develop in all of them. It may not be so much of a problem if they're...
I'm sure that you will get an array of answers. Here's mine. The Long Dory is a development of the Glouster Gull or Light Dory. The original Light Dory was...
Thank you gentlemen for your responses. I asked 'per plan' for a general idea of the price and time involved for a 'workboat' type finish. Even though my...
Don - I have experience with a chine log version of the Long Light Dory. RiversWest, a local small boat group, taught a class in boatbuilding recently to a...
Thanks for the informative replies everyone. David: Did you spring in the chine logs after the sides were attached to the frames and stem/stern, or did you set...
The chine logs should not cause any longevity problems. Just turn the boat over when you are done rowing and any water that may have collected will run out,...
I'd suggest that you run your suggestions by PB&F. They could quickly tell you what such a significant increase in the overall scantlings might do to the Micro...
... Keep this in mind; it will be the elements that are going to push you around, not the other way around ;-) Most well built boats will pretty much...
Dear group, I am completing a Micro which I am probably going to want to sell in due time. I would be glad to be in touch with anybody who might want to buy...
Several years back I believe I built mine all up for $5K US. Probably would be around $6500 now. David Jost "anxiously awaiting the 18' skiff plans from Payson...
Yeah - i have to agree here. Birdwatcher to me is a vast improvement over many of the Micro's shortcomings. 1. very easy to launch, rig, get underway 2....
I think maybe my comment about "pushing the Elements to the limit" may have been misconstrued. First off let me say I live in Gulfport, MS. For those who may...
... Wind against tide, 3ft chop? Yes. ... The outboard motor you mentioned earlier will get you home through some pretty hairy conditions :-) Your best...
James, A WISH II? Wow, please, do tell us about it. I didn't think the plans were available. What was the plan price? This is a favourite design of mine. 8"...
Hi again,_ I don't know what a spec micro would hold up to but mine feels incredibly stout. Years ago I ran mine aground at full speed. This is no small feat...
Thank you Bruce and all A couple more qu's : Access to bow for WW. In photos it looks like you gotta climb thru a window to get there or crawl over the top....
Hi Don, ... am ... and- ... Is ... and ... You've read all the other posts by now and they all make good points. I would add that you might have to scarf the...
greetings all, I am in the process of building Bolgers Tinycat and am wondering if using Scarf joints in place of the Butt Block method has been tried. It...
