"In order to fit a largish (75 quart?) cooler I had to move the oarsman's seat back, and the oarlocks back about 8" from their original placement. I was worried about it, but after a few trips think it works fine.
I recall getting a…"
Wooden Boat People
By McKenzieDriftBoat.com
Help Start up the Museum
Events
-
AJ DeRosa
May 26, 2018 from 10am to 3pm – Stilson Parking Lot
Blog Posts
Smaller drift boat trailer wanted Boise,ID
Posted by Richard Sutherland on May 24, 2018 at 8:30am
Boatbuilding, oarmaking, bronzecastin: Classes
Posted by Brad Dimock on December 11, 2017 at 10:09pm
Old wooden 16 foot drifter
Posted by Kevin Reiten on November 2, 2017 at 11:15am — 1 Comment
Restoring a boat (that maybe didn't need it!)
Posted by Bob H on June 21, 2017 at 2:44pm
Drift Boat Kit
Posted by Tom Burton on March 15, 2017 at 3:31pm — 3 Comments
Six Briggs dories down the Rogue
Posted by Brad Dimock on August 23, 2016 at 11:15pm — 1 Comment
Rocky Mountain NP in a WoodenBoat
Posted by Greg Hatten on August 7, 2016 at 3:51am — 1 Comment
Upper Colorado
Posted by Mark Stuberr on June 21, 2016 at 7:30am — 2 Comments
1993 Rays River Dory for sale
Posted by Bob burda on June 10, 2016 at 4:07pm
Enki Drawings Done
Posted by Mark Stuberr on May 31, 2016 at 5:24pm
Yellowstone time.
Posted by Mark Stuberr on May 12, 2016 at 6:58am
transom material
Posted by Dave Curtis on May 7, 2016 at 10:58am
19' Drift boat to be decked over...
Posted by Jim Schnepel on May 4, 2016 at 9:00am — 2 Comments
More on Enki
Posted by Mark Stuberr on April 11, 2016 at 6:47am
18" Self bailer project almost complete!
Posted by Mike Morris on March 24, 2016 at 8:15pm
Photos
Forum
Turning my Driftboat into a Whitewater Dory 3 Replies
Started by Roger Goth in General Forum. Last reply by Jim Schnepel yesterday.
Fiberglassing bottoms 10 Replies
Started by JC Smith in General Forum. Last reply by Rick Newman yesterday.
Strongback and instructions 3 Replies
Started by Andy Pruitt Heisler in General Forum. Last reply by Mike Baker on Monday.
Towing on the water. 6 Replies
Started by MIKE PALMER in General Forum. Last reply by MIKE PALMER on Saturday.
15ft Wooden Drift boat For Sale
Started by Brian Clemens in General Forum May 16.
Where to get a trailer out east? 8 Replies
Started by David Harbor in General Forum. Last reply by Phillip Westendorf May 5.
Greg Tatman Boats 17 Replies
Started by Tom Thompson in General Forum. Last reply by Hil Hawken May 2.
Greg Tatman again ownes Tatman Boats 2 Replies
Started by Randy Dersham in General Forum. Last reply by Kurt Selisch May 2.
Looking for proper sized oar stoppers 9 Replies
Started by Kirk Miller in General Forum. Last reply by Kurt Selisch May 2.
FREE DRIFT BOAT ROWING LESSON ! 16 Replies
Started by Robb Grubb in General Forum. Last reply by Randy Apr 29.
Boat Festival Camping 10 Replies
Started by Mike Baker in General Forum. Last reply by David Jensen Apr 27.
Project finally finished 3 Replies
Started by Thomas Hood in General Forum. Last reply by Thomas Hood Apr 23.
Selling my Ostrm built boat 14 Replies
Started by Randy in General Forum. Last reply by Gregg Maddock Apr 23.
My 1972 Don Hill kit is done! 1 Reply
Started by Brian King in General Forum. Last reply by David Jensen Apr 5.
14' Don Hill Drift Boat Restoration 27 Replies
Started by Richard Sutherland in General Forum. Last reply by Richard Sutherland Apr 5.
Latest Activity
Jim Schnepel replied to Roger Goth's discussion Turning my Driftboat into a Whitewater Dory"Go for it! About 3 years ago I bought a 16' Don Hill High Sides that needed some restoration. I restored the outside and then decked it over. Ran it down Westwater last fall at about 5k, and down Cat last weekend at about…"
Jim Schnepel commented on Jim Schnepel's blog post 19' Drift boat to be decked over..."We (I somehow roped a friend into helping and into using his garage) started working on this project, finally. There's a lot more rot in the lower parts of the sides and floor than I had hoped, so the plan is to frame some bulk heads and…"
Rick Newman replied to JC Smith's discussion Fiberglassing bottoms"I agree proper mixture and application works very well. I am not saying it is super slick but it does protect the bottom of my boat from damage and is not brittle.
Rick N"
© 2018 Created by Randy Dersham.
Powered by
