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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

2 Dec 9, 2011
Reply by Dave Z

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

1 Dec 7, 2011
Reply by chris towles

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

10 Dec 4, 2011
Reply by Ron Bakken

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

6 Dec 3, 2011
Reply by Randy Dersham

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

10 Nov 27, 2011
Reply by Stephen Markley

wooden hatch latch

Hi all, anyone know the mfr of the latch mechanism that Montana Boatbuilders uses on their wooden hatches? I checked Jamestown, but no luck.

Started by Steve Gausman in General Forum

2 Nov 26, 2011
Reply by Steve Gausman

Remove chines, save the rest

Greetings to all on this great site.  I am new here, but have had my faithful friend "Troutwood" for 22 years.  It is a 17 1/2' wide bottom…

Started by Ray Cotnoir in General Forum

14 Nov 25, 2011
Reply by Ray Cotnoir

new double decker boat house

This great site has been a little slow lately;are You all out fishing? Thought I'd through up a picture of my new boat storage; ten footer…

Started by JAY STRUGNELL in General Forum

0 Nov 23, 2011

New to site

Good morning folks.  I look forward to reading about everyone's adventures in their boats and learnign a lot over teh next few months.  Bet…

Started by Brian K.Hilsabeck in General Forum

4 Nov 23, 2011
Reply by Brian K.Hilsabeck

Bigger Net - Better Reel

For those of you following the "Saga of the Wooden Net" - I got a bigger wooden net and now I need a better reel... ha ha Silverado Steelhe…

Started by Greg Hatten in General Forum

9 Nov 22, 2011
Reply by Jason Knight

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