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14' Don Hill Drift Boat Restoration

Got home yesterday with a 14' Don Hill drift boat in very rough condition. Have to clear space in garage for restoration. Will keep posting…

Started by Richard Sutherland in General Forum

29 Aug 10, 2018
Reply by Guy Fredrickson

My 1972 Don Hill kit is done!

Got her done! Only took 46 years, but she is done. The wood was bone dry and would split really easily. All I have to do now is wash the tr…

Started by Brian King in General Forum

4 Aug 9, 2018
Reply by craig curtis

Smoker Oar restoration

I restored a Keith Steele 1983 drift boat a couple winter's ago and I recently obtained what appears to be the original oars.  I have 3 Smo…

Started by Kirk Miller in General Forum

9 Aug 1, 2018
Reply by Mitchell Culbertson

Inside sheer rail repair

A portion of the inside sheer rail is missing. Is it possible to join a new piece to the existing rail, or do I need to replace it altogeth…

Started by Andy Pruitt Heisler in General Forum

8 Aug 1, 2018
Reply by David Witton

Fly Rod holder

I recently realized that I need a better way to store the rods on my Rapid Robert. Wondering if there any good suggestions out there. I did…

Started by Warren Gibbs in General Forum

2 Jul 19, 2018
Reply by Warren Gibbs

Down sizing

This is a tough one for me, but it's time for me to downsize a bit. Go to www.riverstouch.com for details on these two boats -

Started by Roger Fletcher in General Forum

0 Jul 2, 2018

Turning my Driftboat into a Whitewater Dory

I have an older 16x48 Tatman driftboat that doesn't get as much use.  I am considering converting into a whitewater dory.   I am interested…

Started by Roger Goth in General Forum

4 Jun 20, 2018
Reply by Randy Dersham

Best 18x54 kit?

Selling my 16’ Don hill to a friend and looking to build an 18x54 from a kit. It will be a workhorse for heavy loads in rough water. Flyfis…

Started by Wil Bake in General Forum

5 Jun 14, 2018
Reply by Rick Newman

12 x 48 build?

So even though my own boat is still incomplete but very fishable, I've been dreaming of maybe building a play boat.  I was thinking of some…

Started by Bennett Yarbrough in General Forum

9 Jun 10, 2018
Reply by Eric Loudenslager

Plans for rope seat?

I'd like to add a front seat option to my boat, similar to this one. I suppose I could mock up a few versions 'till I got it right, but I'd…

Started by David Witton in General Forum

1 Jun 5, 2018
Reply by Bennett Yarbrough

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