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Sawing Side Ribs

Ready to build my first set of ribs... sawing a 1x4 down from 3.5" on one end to 1.5" on the other end sounds real simple, until you do it.…

Started by Riverman in General Forum

12 Jul 10, 2016
Reply by dreu patterson

Anchor pulley

So this 30lb anchor is pretty tough to pull with just the Dierks setup. A guy suggested adding a pulley to the anchor and running the rope…

Started by Mike Thomas in General Forum

3 Jul 8, 2016
Reply by Mike Thomas

Southeastern Fir Supplier?

Been calling around for the past few weeks trying to get my hands on some CVG fir in Atlanta.  I was pointed to Randall Brothers and they t…

Started by Bennett Yarbrough in General Forum

9 Jul 8, 2016
Reply by Bennett Yarbrough

Rapid Robert

Finally decided on building a 14' Rapid Robert.  I sure like the beauty of a 16' double ender, but there is no question in my mind the Rapi…

Started by Greg Hall in General Forum

12 Jul 6, 2016
Reply by dreu patterson

Rear Casting Brace - Gunnel to Gunnel

Hi All, Long time lurker, fist time poster. I recently picked up a 20 year old 16ft Greg Tatman wooden drift boat. Took it down the Lower…

Started by Charlie Benton in General Forum

17 Jul 6, 2016
Reply by Mark A. York

Keith Steele

Hello, I saw an article about Keith Steele's son Keith is building driftboats from his dad's plans and leftover parts. Does anyone know h…

Started by Christopher Hickey in General Forum

3 Jul 5, 2016
Reply by Rick Newman

Happy 4th of July!

Was wondering if any of you took your boats out this weekend? If so could you post a few pictures?

Started by JAY STRUGNELL in General Forum

4 Jul 5, 2016
Reply by Ronald R Rupert

Davis Lake trip. Drift boat rentals?

Hello everyone, I hope you all are having a fine holiday weekend. I'll be leaving for my third annual fly fishing trip on Davis Lake, Ore…

Started by Christopher Avila in General Forum

0 Jul 3, 2016

passenger load question

My build is a 16' rapid robert with a flat back.Is 4 people total too many? 2 in front,one oarsman and one in back.Thanks to all who respond

Started by dreu patterson in General Forum

7 Jul 1, 2016
Reply by Phillip Westendorf

Rub Rails

I didnt have any plywood left from my sides, but kinda want mahogany so it stands out from the Okume sides. My choices are: 1) buy a 8ft- 1…

Started by Mike Thomas in General Forum

5 Jun 30, 2016
Reply by Mike Thomas

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