231029 Bolger Micro GOLD walkthrough

A walkthrough of "GOLD" (Growing Old & Living Dangerously), a Phil Bolger "Micro" design. The boat has just had new antifouling, and is ready to be launched by her new owners.

[@fauvewalker3648]

I love the Micro, I’m really struggling to find drawings? Such a shame, I build my own boats in Melbourne, this is my daughter’s KZbin account. I was working in Brisbane 6 months last year, staying not far from you guys, if I’d known I’d have come and taken some measurements and bought lunch😂😂 Who knows, I may end up pleading with you guys to turn up with a pad, pencil and tape measure, I can soon build one! Would have to name her Silver though hahahaha Regards Brett

[@iankirk-r9d]

See below the reply to Robert re where to get the Micro info. If you come up to Brissie again shout out to us and come for a look, yarn and a cuppa. Hopefully, she'll be out sailing again next month. I have been out of action with a rib injury so she's not been sailing recently.

[@jerbear7952]

WOW. That is an amazing amount of utility for a small boat

[@iankirk-r9d]

Yes, she's a very versatile small cruiser.

[@jamessandman3708]

Nice little boat there and nice tour too! Thanks for sharing! ⛵⛵⛵

[@iankirk-r9d]

Thank you.

[@Bill-t6w]

she looks great

[@iankirk-r9d]

Thanks for that.

[@javiercorreapr9977]

love G.O.L.D !

[@iankirk-r9d]

yes, she's a great little cruiser.

[@HerveMendell]

Doesn't look so simple to me, looks like a lot of complexity! I have the plans, I'll investigate the junk rig.

[@iankirk-r9d]

Yes, it's a bit more complex if one wants to primarily day sail. But once afloat, the junk rig becomes really simple, particularly for reefing. If one is out for a cruise, you find it worthwhile. We can fold the tabernacled mast down with all the lines eased but still in place. So, no real issue. From mast up at home, lowered, drive to the ramp and both masts back up and the boat ready to launch was less than an hour.

[@RobertSmith-jl4yw]

A very interesting boat. I have searched the internet, but have been unable to find the plans for sale. Do you know where the builder of this one got his? The original (as described by Bolger in his book) is cat rigged with sprit sails. Did the Junk version here come as an option on the plans? I should be very grateful if you were able to pass on this information - or any other views watching this channel who might know. Thank you! From South Australia.

[@TindarraSailors]

Hi Robert ... You can get the plans for Phil Bolger's "Micro" design from here: common-sense-boats.com/micro.html The Micro is indeed an amazing little boat! Like all Bolger designs, the plans detail everything you need to know to build the boat; but are otherwise *extremely* basic. Bolger assumes you are already familiar with building plywood dinghies. The original plans show a cat/yawl rig, and no other options. The original builder of this Micro put a junk rig on it because he was very familiar with junk rigs and he liked them a lot. Personally I don't like the junk rig on such a small boat, and I think a balanced lug for the main would be better (but still with a mizzen mast). OTOH the junk rig is extraordinarily fast and easy to reef, which is also very important on a small boat. If you like the Micro design, you might also want to have a look at Jim Michalak's "Musicbox3" design: duckworks.com/musicbox3-plans/ Above the waterline Michalak's "Musicbox3" is almost identical to Bolger's "Micro"; but it has shallow draft, water ballast, and leeboards, all of which would make it a more versatile boat. Like Bolger, Michalak's plans are adequate but very basic. Best regards ... K.

[@RobertSmith-jl4yw]

Thank you very much. Happy sailing!@@TindarraSailors Thank you very much. Happy sailing!

[@iankirk-r9d]

@@RobertSmith-jl4yw thanks, hope to catch up some time.

[@pauljessome5718]

Walk through is a funny term to use when really , it is a walk over.

[@iankirk-r9d]

Ha, ha. I like that!

[@pauljessome5718]

@@iankirk-r9d yes it is funny and I like you have a deep love of sail boats. My first was a 14 foot Quasar and owned many brands up to 37 feet. Fair winds to you

[@wombatone5577]

I like her as well. Cheers !

[@iankirk-r9d]

Thanks for the positive comment.

[@iankirk-r9d]

Thanks, we're hoping to do more cruising in her soon.