Bolger Houseboat – 3 reports

From DuckworksMagazine.com:

Here are some preliminary pictures of our Bolger Houseboat. We hope to cruise on the Rideau, Ottawa and St. lawrence rivers which are very close to us. It should be ok for daytrips to the local launch for fishing and pic niks. When things settle down and we get the cruising out of our system, I will probably keep it at dock on the St. Lawrence, my favourite river. I had thought of trailering it to some of the rivers in Florida during the winter but would do considerable research first as there are plenty of boats there and cost is a factor. Usually I bring a cartopper on the winnebego and go electric on the small rivers and lakes. with my 2 hp honda 4 stroke it seems to give us enough touring capability without a lot of cost and hassle. regards for now…. Read More from Update One

Read From Update Two

Read From Update Three

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Extensive Bolger Forum Discussion on Design

Shantyboatliving.com Note:  There was a report that Bolger had withdrawn this design, though plans are apparently now available through mail.

Bryan Lowe

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