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Okume vs Meranti

OK guys, I cannot find Doug Fir locally but do have Meranti and Okume within half days drive (SLC).  I am planning to build a Baker 17x54…

Started by Brent Butikofer in General Forum

3 Oct 11, 2015
Reply by Mike Thomas

First build

So im wanting to build my first boat this winter. I was think 14'-15' skiff, maybe even a dory. Anybody have any suggestions? It will need…

Started by JoshVest in General Forum

3 Oct 11, 2015
Reply by Mike Thomas

Oil Finish

Hello WBP,  I just joined the forum and am looking forward to learning from many of you as I consider building my first wooden drift boat.…

Started by Brent Butikofer in General Forum

3 Oct 9, 2015
Reply by CWarmouth

Quick repair kits

I've read several posts here and elsewhere about using Quick Epoxy, with window screens, wood, sawdust, etc for quick on-river repairs. Mo…

Started by J. Snider in General Forum

4 Oct 1, 2015
Reply by Rick Newman

Madison River and South Fork of the Snake

After a summer of house restoration I finally got out for a trip to the Madiso and South Fork. I did a 4 day camp and float on the SF. Put…

Started by Gregg Maddock in General Forum

2 Sep 26, 2015
Reply by Mike Thomas

10 oz. v. 6 oz.

What has been your experience with using 10 oz. cloth over plywood with epoxy? I know 6 oz. becomes very transparent. Is 10 oz as clear? Su…

Started by CWarmouth in General Forum

3 Sep 24, 2015
Reply by lhedrick

Free UHMW shoe

I pulled a black UHMW (I'm pretty sure that's what it is) shoe off a drift boat I restored.  It looks like the prior owner only ran it down…

Started by Jim Schnepel in General Forum

2 Sep 23, 2015
Reply by Jim Schnepel

2015 Colorado Wooden Boat Float

The 5th Annual Colorado Wooden Boat Float is in the books.  Thanks for all that joined in this year: Mike in his Rays River Dory, Troy and…

Started by mark hilbert in General Forum

4 Sep 19, 2015
Reply by Mike Thomas

Lofting side and bottom panels

I've read Roger's book in addition to both books from Greg Rossel as well as Dynamite Payson and Sam Devlin. All excellent stuff and I've l…

Started by J. Snider in General Forum

5 Sep 17, 2015
Reply by J. Snider

Air Horn Issues, need advise

I just bought a 1957 Dunphy and the single horn that was original to the boat does not have all the connections it needs to work.  I have a…

Started by Scott Barrentine in General Forum

4 Sep 13, 2015
Reply by tungsten

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