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Re: Seeking: 17 1/2' folbot Super
By:David Rigler
Date: 10/10/2003, 8:16 pm
In Response To: Seeking: 17 1/2' folbot Super (Tom Sliva)

: Do you know if any of these kits still exist? If not, do you know of any that
: are for sale?
Back in the 70s Folbot offered a do-it-yourself kit for those who wished to build their own. This was not a foldable boat, it was built on a wooden frame and was covered with a tough skin. I built a 17 1/2 foot boat and used it with my kids on camping trips. Took it down the Colorado river on a two day camping trip sponsored by Sierra Club. We lived in LA at the time, and drove to Northern California once with the boat an top of the car, using stretchable tiedowns that were more convenient than the usual straps. Disaster! I watched in the mirror as the boat lifted in the air and the tiedowns snapped and the boat sailed through the air and landed on Interstate 5. I went home and built another and used it for several years. Its gone now. I am now 82 and won't have a need for it, altho I'm still pretty vigorous.

But I purchased a sailing kit, including a rudder and all the other accessories. I don't think I ever used it, and I have it in its original Naugahyde zipper case, still like new. Any interest? It could probably be shipped in its case. I can photograph it if you're curious. I'm in Santa Cruz now.

Messages In This Thread

Seeking: 17 1/2' folbot Super
Tom Sliva -- 7/24/2002, 12:03 pm
Re: Seeking: 17 1/2' folbot Super
Uncle Nick -- 12/4/2003, 7:10 am
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Johnny Mikes -- 12/2/2003, 12:04 pm
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David Rigler -- 10/10/2003, 8:16 pm
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Phil Lane -- 12/5/2003, 10:41 am
Re: Seeking: 17 1/2' folbot Super *NM*
Phil Lane -- 12/5/2003, 10:36 am
I know of Plans
Cpt Wm (Bill) Denney -- 10/29/2003, 11:13 am
Re: I know of Boats
C. Fronzek -- 10/29/2003, 1:47 pm
Re: I know of Plans
Paul Probus -- 10/29/2003, 12:20 pm
Re: Seeking: 17 1/2' folbot Super
George F. Johnson -- 8/1/2003, 9:22 am
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Michael Silva -- 8/17/2003, 10:36 pm
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Dan -- 5/21/2003, 9:57 pm
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brian Wilson -- 7/31/2003, 3:38 pm
Re: Be Careful What You Wish For
C. Fronzek -- 4/12/2003, 2:12 pm
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Shaggie -- 1/29/2003, 7:58 pm
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dave Prichard -- 8/31/2002, 10:38 pm
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randy -- 4/11/2003, 4:03 pm
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Curtis Deitrick -- 6/7/2003, 5:11 pm