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Do I need inserts for oarlocks or just hardwood?

Clueless rookie here again...I just ordered cobra oarlocks from NRS...I was wondering if a 5/8" hole through a thick piece of walnut would…

Started by Pete Weisbeck in General Forum

5 May 5, 2017
Reply by Mike Baker

The new 17 Footer

I'm putting the fishing touches on the modified Don Hill design 17 footer.  I've moved the casting deck and and brace forward.  The front s…

Started by Gregg Maddock in General Forum

22 May 3, 2017
Reply by Kyle Hryniw

2" oars won't fir into 2" oarlocks?

Another newbie question from a rookie boat builder...I bought some 2" open horn oarlocks and leather collars from fisheries supply to go wi…

Started by Pete Weisbeck in General Forum

1 May 3, 2017
Reply by Mike Baker

Barkely Sound oars just $45 shipping to Wyoming...

I just ordered some 9' oars from Barkley and the price was great and the shipping only $45 to Wyoming.   I want to thank everyone for answe…

Started by Pete Weisbeck in General Forum

3 Apr 28, 2017
Reply by Ants Uiga

Thwarts for sale

Hi folks, Someone suggested I post to this forum as there may be dory owners that have a need for a thwart or two. Message me if interest…

Started by Andrew Halperin in General Forum

2 Apr 25, 2017
Reply by Andrew Halperin

Question/Opinion: Bottom protection

Which is better, i.e., ease of application, durability, scuff/damage resistant, repair: fiberglass with resin or epoxy with graphite?

Started by Richard Sutherland in General Forum

5 Apr 22, 2017
Reply by brett wolfe

passenger seat...fixed or slider?

Rookie builder here...I was wondering if I should build my passenger seat on a rail so it can be moved fore and aft or just screw it to the…

Started by Pete Weisbeck in General Forum

4 Apr 22, 2017
Reply by David Witton

Looking forward to the McKenzie WB Festival

In addition to some fine looking drift boats, I'll be looking for a Gloucester Light Dory at Saturday's festival, AND I will be looking for…

Started by Roger Fletcher in General Forum

3 Apr 21, 2017
Reply by David Jensen

Camping for the festival

Just wondering where everyone was camping for this years show. I think we camped at Paradise two years ago but not sure. I was unable to go…

Started by Mike Baker in General Forum

1 Apr 19, 2017
Reply by craig curtis

oar length and anchor weight

Hi guys Im building a 16 ft. drift boat and am now wondering what length oars are best the width is 72 inches were the oar locks will be mo…

Started by James Prepura in General Forum

2 Apr 19, 2017
Reply by Mike Thomas

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