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    Default Current source for Bolger plans?

    OK, I've been striking out with google searches so I guess I'll ask on here. Is there a current source for Bolger plans? I know of the ones from Payson's site, but that's only a tiny sample of his work. Also, besides "Boats With an Open Mind" is there an index of sorts for his plans? Mainly I am interested in the larger river cruisers like the Tennesse, Wyoming, etc. but I'd enjoy browsing around and seeing what else is out there. I'm not out to build, but I enjoy buying plans and dreaming over them while waiting for the day to come.

    Anyway, thanks for any info you can provide
    George

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    Default Re: Current source for Bolger plans?

    As far as I know - the address remains:

    Phil Bolger & Friends
    P.O. Box 1209
    Gloucester, MA.
    01930
    David G
    Harbor Woodworks
    http://www.harborwoodworking.com/boat.html

    "It was a Sunday morning and Goddard gave thanks that there were still places where one could worship in temples not made by human hands." -- L. F. Herreshoff (The Compleat Cruiser)

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    Default Re: Current source for Bolger plans?

    Thanks David. I thought it might be, but couldn't find any recent posts regarding anyone actually ordering Bolger plans so I thought I would ask
    George

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    Default Re: Current source for Bolger plans?

    Susanne is occasionally active on the Bolger yahoo group, and will sometimes respond when asked about plans and prices.
    Other than those offered by InstantBoats.com, the plans are not inexpensive.

    Unfortunately, there is no current (widely available) list of Bolger's 680 boat designs. Only about 150 are discussed in his various design books ("Boat With an Open Mind," "30 Odd Boats," "Different Boats," "Small Boats" & "The Folding Schooner"), though another 400 or so "cartoons" have been published in MAIB over the years. Back orders can be had, IIRC, and might be your best bet for study plans if you can ID the issue you need.
    Some of his "cartoons" can be found here, too: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BolgerCartoons

    You can, also, see a number of Bolger's designs, including some of the larger river cruisers, as rendered by forumite Bruce Hallman, here: http://hallman.org/bolger/isometrics.html

    Susanne has mentioned plans to publish another Bolger book in the future . . . .

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    Default Re: Current source for Bolger plans?

    Thanks for the info Dave.
    George

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