Dave Z's Drifter - In the Beginning

Started by Ron Shealer in General Forum

Portola - "Head up my boat"

The build out of the Portola is coming along nicely, although at times it is incredibly frustrating.  With all the stuff I've done and then…

Started by Greg Hatten in General Forum

Resin Research 2040

Hey y'all, We just spent a few days in my shop with Greg Loehr of Resin Research. He's been making leading-edge epoxies for the surfboard…

Started by Brad Dimock in General Forum

Fiberglass deck?

  I am not sure how I will treat the deck on my 1996 stitch & glue boat. I have an area under the stern seat that is showing bare wood.…

Started by Roger Rippy in General Forum

Z's Drifter with a small outboard motor?

 Will a  Z's Drifter handle 2 fishermen @225# and a small motor to get back upsteam? Also,could I increase the bottom width to 48" and both…

Started by robert prall in General Forum

high school build

Many of you are familiar with the project last year from our local high school shop class that produced 5 Grand Banks Dories.This year they…

Started by Kevin C. in General Forum

Last day of the season!

Yesterday was the last day of the Musky season here in NW WI.  20 degree temps, Ice on the rivers edge, sunny, no wind. Gorgeous morning! R…

Started by Ron Bakken in General Forum

Installing new chines

Hello fellow drifters, Just wondering what is the accepted practice these days regarding installing chine logs.  Is the chine log fastened…

Started by Ray Cotnoir in General Forum

Whatever happened to the driftwood drift boat?!?!

Any updates?  It was really cool to see the recycled material go to such a great use!

Started by Jordan Davis in General Forum