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fasteners and waterproofing..

Greetings all, I'm a first time boat builder and tend to read myself stupid before I begin any endeavor.  Having just begun construction on…

Started by Michael Rosso in General Forum

15 Feb 14, 2012
Reply by Don Hanson

Spare oar?

Well it is another weekend in Montana and for a change the snow is flying! The refinishing and overhaul of the boat continues and I am wait…

Started by Roger Rippy in General Forum

9 Feb 12, 2012
Reply by Jason Knight

Superply

Anyone have any thoughts or experience using a plywood called superply? It's listed as a marine ply with good number of plys. And the price…

Started by Dave P in General Forum

5 Feb 10, 2012
Reply by Lawrence E. Long

Plywood thickness

Greetings I'm just getting started on my first driftboat.  I'm working off of plans that I purchased from Spira International.  I chose the…

Started by Michael Rosso in General Forum

18 Feb 10, 2012
Reply by Michael Rosso

Cutting Transoms Question???

I am to the point where I am cutting the transoms for my skiff and I was just wondering what the consensus was for the best way to cut the…

Started by Andrew in General Forum

5 Feb 8, 2012
Reply by tungsten

Frame Angles & Bevels

I finally am getting around to starting on the 16 ft dbl w/transom, using Rodger's book for the plan. My question is concerning the measure…

Started by Dave P in General Forum

10 Feb 7, 2012
Reply by Dave P

Need help choosing drift boat type and construction

All, Thank you in advance for reading and hopefully responding to my questions. In short - I don't know what I don't know. I have never own…

Started by Kevin Mackey in General Forum

2 Feb 6, 2012
Reply by Rick Newman

Project

Hey guys, So I think it's about that time to start thinking about another project. I have been kicking around the idea of a wooden "jet sle…

Started by Jason Knight in General Forum

2 Feb 6, 2012
Reply by Jason Knight

Tateman Boats UMHW oar lock sleeves

I am trying to replace the UHMW oar  lock sleeves on my Tateman boat that I built 22 yrs. ago. I cannot get hold of Tateman Boats and I und…

Started by David Seidel in General Forum

6 Feb 1, 2012
Reply by David Seidel

Spruce for boat use?

Some wood identified as "spruce" is available here.  It looks good and seems fairly strong.  I believe I remember some discussion regarding…

Started by larry Hambley in General Forum

9 Jan 31, 2012
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