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Bolger was a true shantyboater at heart… as a designer… and for quite some time, in his choice of home. Though he did design boats with traditional beauty, including the sailing ship Rose, most know him today as the designer of a series of square boats, boats with a beauty that was...
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The post is from the internet ice ages.. 2006, but it’s a good discussion from the Instant Boats Message Boards . “I thought I’d toss out my drawing of the little houseboat/shanty that I’m thinking of building for my winter project. Otter is based upon the Sand-Dab and Ugly Duck designs. I believe that...
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So more on the thought of a boat that could also be a camper trailer. What are the goals? Trailerable behind my Chevy. 2000 pounds max. Standing headroom. Ability to get into the boat easily while it is on the trailer. Not too expensive. Ideally, it would have the ability to fold or telescope...
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Phil Bolger is a name well known to anyone who builds, or contemplates building, their own boat at home. Here are some excerpts from a commentary he wrote by way of introducing a design for a live-aboard boat. “Most readers live in a house of sorts, paying rent or mortgage, i.e., using significant portions...
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