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First buildHi everyone, I'm just getting started. I've gathered all the tools, read Fletcher's book about 6 times (so great), and read quite a lot of… Started by Dusty |
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Nov 8 Reply by Shawn Baker |
Dave's River WhipHey there gang... been busy. building designing, iterating and repeating. Here is my current build: Dave's River Whip. On my waters in t… Started by Dave Z |
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Oct 30 Reply by Shawn Baker |
I am looking for a light wood to make oars.I have made several sets of oars using fir. Usually they are heavier than I would like. Once I used basswood which is marginally lighter. H… Started by Charles Schelin |
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Oct 30 Reply by Dave Z |
Chine logsHi all, First-time post and first-time boat builder. I am currently running a 15’ aluminum high school shop class special, apparently shap… Started by Brian Wilson |
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Oct 30 Reply by Dave Z |
 Strip or sandKeith Steele 40 year old boat, well maintained, several sanding and repainting projects over the years. Always used Exterior porch paint. S… Started by Charles S Lilley |
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Oct 25 Reply by Charles S Lilley |
Whitewater Dory build in Montana (was: Fir vs Meranti dory floor)This will be heavily glassed and painted on both sides, not worried about fir checking which is better for stiffness and strength as a flo… Started by Shawn Baker |
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Sep 7 Reply by Guy Fredrickson |
GeometryI’ve been thinking about a new boat and one thing keeps coming up, the rowing geometry in my current Briggs, Huerfano. Somewhere, I came… Started by J. Snider |
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Aug 22 Reply by David Witton |
Hill boat value ?I need some suggestions on value of a nice Don Hill boat , 16 . Excellent original condition w trailer . I could email pics , not sure how… Started by mick mickelson |
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Aug 21 Reply by mick mickelson |
Anchor pedal issuesHey all, my old Bo’s. Anchor pedal wore out and won’t hold the rope any longer. I can’t find parts or a replacement that mounts to the rib… Started by Dan Burr |
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Aug 19 Reply by Randy Dersham |
Planning a trip on Deso in a few weeks at 9,000 bfs any pointers?25 years of Class V boating in rafts and duckies but the first time in a wooden drift boat on anything other then portions of the Lower Sal… Started by Judy Culver |
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Aug 5 Reply by Shawn Baker |
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