April 21-25 McKenzie boat building workshop

For those who want to scratch that itch -- The McKenzie River Discovery Center has just posted registration information for its 2025 McKenz…

Started by Roger Fletcher in General Forum

Johnson 4.5 sail shaft for sale

I’ve been using this motor for my drift boat for a few years. Looking to pick up a jon boat so won’t need a drift motor. 1980 Johnson 4.5…

Started by Bennett Yarbrough in General Forum

Free! Drift Boat Build Dolly Rolling Rack Jig Free!

I built this wooden jig years ago when I built two Boulder Boat Works drift boat kits, back when they sold kits!  The rails are of differen…

Started by Kevin Kay in General Forum

Seat Frame Pattern

I have been looking for seat frame patterns similar to those built by Montana Boat Builders.  I have searched the site here and haven't fou…

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McKenzie Wooden Boat Festival

Can anyone tell me if a Festival as been planned for this year?   Thanks Jim Hill

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Drying Time Before Repair

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Restoration guidance: where to start?

Hi everyone, I've had a chance to read through some of the incredible play-by-play I've seen in this forum, in addition to Fletcher. What a…

Started by Nick in General Forum

Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project

Hello Everyone,   My name is Guy and this is my first post in this forum.  I am here because I want to build a wooden drift boat and, undou…

Started by Guy Fredrickson in General Forum

heat or sand?

Years back I changed the bottom on my 17 1/2 Tatman from UHMW to glass/epoxy with graphite. I used fiberglass cloth with one layer of kelva…

Started by Bob bryan in General Forum