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Big Wooden Boats

A few days ago CJ Watson was asking if you could build a boat outside.  My response was yes- as many large wooden boats have been built her…

Started by Lawrence E. Long in General Forum

0 May 3, 2013

It's time.

Well, I have determined that the time has come restore my wooden drifter. It's approximately 20 years old, and is showing that the sidewall…

Started by Brad in General Forum

11 May 2, 2013
Reply by Terry E Walsh

Finally painting my boat

For those of you that have followed this long drawn out build of four plus years and for those new to new WBP site I finally painted my boa…

Started by Rick Newman in General Forum

59 May 2, 2013
Reply by Rick Newman

The rest of the story . . . .

The story began . . . So what would be your first thought if your boating buddy, who forgot his lead rope and instead runs the anchor rope…

Started by Roger Fletcher in General Forum

5 May 2, 2013
Reply by Rick Newman

Epoxy or polyester resin???

Ok, I know this is a WOOD boat forum, & I will eventually get started on my wood boat rebuild, but for now I am wanting to lay an aditi…

Started by Vance Wonser in General Forum

2 Apr 30, 2013
Reply by tungsten

8th Annual McKenzie Wooden Boat Festival

As usual, thanks to Randy and Debbie Dersham for hosting this event at their beautiful lodge.  Great food, great beer, a fantastic array of…

Started by David Jensen in General Forum

6 Apr 30, 2013
Reply by Rick Newman

Restoration - 4 oz. or 6 oz. glass on outside?

I have a 40 + year old boat I am restoring and am seeking opinions and direction on whether to use 4 or 6 oz. glass to add some support to…

Started by Chris Anderson in General Forum

2 Apr 30, 2013
Reply by Rick Newman

Cutting chine log slots

I like accurate good fitting joints. While cutting the chine log slots for my drift boat I find this challenging. Some are nice tight fits…

Started by Bill Craig in General Forum

7 Apr 29, 2013
Reply by Bill Craig

Oar Lock Positions

Many drift boats have two oar lock positions probably to adjust trim for different weight distributions. My boat plan shows one oar lock ho…

Started by Bill Craig in General Forum

4 Apr 28, 2013
Reply by Dave Z

What would be your first thought????

So what would be your first thought if your boating buddy, who forgot his lead rope and instead runs the anchor rope through the eye-hook b…

Started by Roger Fletcher in General Forum

7 Apr 26, 2013
Reply by David Jensen

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