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17-foot McKenzie drift boat

I'm deep into building my McKenzie drift boat using the Don Hill 17' Flyfisher plans from driftboatplans.com. The previously documented bui…

Started by Art Page in General Forum

12 4 hours ago
Reply by David Witton

Sweet Dory up for auction

Olo--a Betty Boop clone is up for auction! Hey all-- A clone of the 1967 Keith Steele dory Betty Boop is up for auction at Grand Canyon Yo…

Started by Brad Dimock in General Forum

0 Oct 15

Chine notch angles

I'm currently building a Don Hill 17Flyfisher.  I have all the frames completed and about ready to cut the notches for the chine logs.  The…

Started by Art Page in General Forum

4 Sep 29
Reply by Art Page

Thickened Epoxy

Hello all, I'm fairly new to the group and am building my first boat.  I've tried to research this question but haven't found anything to h…

Started by Pat Steenburg in General Forum

0 Sep 18

Seeking advice on selling my Wooden Driftboat

Anyone know of a fishing shop where they sell Driftboats on consignment? Anyone have any advice on marketing/selling a wooden drifter? Putt…

Started by Jim Hill in General Forum

3 Sep 10
Reply by Wayd Drake

Cajune skiff dimensions

Looking for the overall length of Jason Cajune's skiff.  Thanks for any help.

Started by Jake Van Noppen in General Forum

1 Sep 2
Reply by tungsten

Fiberglass Patching

It was a rough run on the Alsea!  The attached photos show the results.  I'm needing some guidance on how to fix these bruises.  I don't ha…

Started by Mike in General Forum

7 Sep 2
Reply by tungsten

AuSable Long Boat Refinishing

Hello all,I just picked up an AuSable River Longboat (20') that came out of storage/barn.Built around 1980 (maybe lates 70's) Been sitting…

Started by Jason Knight in General Forum

9 May 22
Reply by Jason Knight

Baker 17x54 build

Well I'm building a 17 54 baker drift boat. So far I've got a pallet of expensive ply wood and one scarf cut

Started by Bennett Yarbrough in General Forum

298 Feb 10
Reply by Bennett Yarbrough

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

0 Jan 2

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