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Timber substitutes for an Australian build

So I'm going to build a 16' (or more correctly 4.88 meter) McKenzie River drift boat from scratch in Australia. This is going to present a…

Started by Scott Pattison in General Forum

2 Nov 19, 2010
Reply by Scott Pattison

Floor Boards

While waiting for The inside paint to cure, I thought I'd add my floor boards, before the seats and braces are in.  what makes the best flo…

Started by Russ Tuter in General Forum

16 Nov 18, 2010
Reply by Mike Baker

Progress Report- slightly stretched Trapper

Hi folks, Its been six months since I started this (my first) boat, thought I would post a few photos of my progress. Now that it is rainin…

Started by mlwebb in General Forum

3 Nov 18, 2010
Reply by mlwebb

New to WBP!

Hello all.  I wanted to introduce myself and start things right off with getting some opinions.I have built furniture and done framing in t…

Started by Jordan Davis in General Forum

8 Nov 15, 2010
Reply by Jordan Davis

Boat Building Questions

  Getting materials together for a boat now...  and have a few questions.   1.  It shows to cut the oak stem like a triangle...  3-3/4" on…

Started by Riverman in General Forum

4 Nov 14, 2010
Reply by Riverman

Roughed up by the Rogue

Boat Building Brothers... and SistersI need your help.  Last week I hit the Wild & Scenic Rogue and, as usual, it hit back!  Most of my…

Started by Greg Hatten in General Forum

14 Nov 13, 2010
Reply by Greg Hatten

Double ender with transom--Working out the transom with 15' 9" side panels

Okay I scarfed 2  pieces of 8 foot plywood for my side panels and they are only 15' 91/2".  When I clamped in the frames to form the boat t…

Started by Neal Dettmering in General Forum

12 Nov 12, 2010
Reply by Roger Fletcher

Cygnus overhaul 2010

Hi everyoneI've not posted for a while as we've been doing a refit on Cygnus along with normal maintenance and antifouling etc. We had some…

Started by stewart haynes in General Forum

2 Nov 11, 2010
Reply by Randy Dersham

Poor Guy Drift Boat

I'm not rich...   I have the plans to begin construction on my drift boat. I read here where a few boats were built for around $600... that…

Started by Riverman in General Forum

22 Nov 11, 2010
Reply by Riverman

cedar strip canoe

Now that the drift boat is completed, I want to attempt a cedar strip canoe with steam bent ribs.  Looking for any information and links ou…

Started by Kenny Kent in General Forum

3 Nov 8, 2010
Reply by George Schmitt

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