Dorf's Wooden Drift Boat - Wooden Boat People2024-03-28T11:40:00Zhttp://woodenboatpeople.org/forum/topics/dorf-s-wooden-drift-boat?commentId=1312281%3AComment%3A152471&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBennett, Your right looks lik…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2020-07-09:1312281:Comment:1592422020-07-09T22:27:27.792ZPhillip Westendorfhttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/PhillipWestendorf
Bennett, Your right looks like I might have to rework things to get cav plate up a bit. Might not have enuf adjustment with the five bolt holes in verticals. Good news, I have lots of time and wood on my hands.<br />
Thanks for your input.<br />
Take care and be safe.<br />
pw
Bennett, Your right looks like I might have to rework things to get cav plate up a bit. Might not have enuf adjustment with the five bolt holes in verticals. Good news, I have lots of time and wood on my hands.<br />
Thanks for your input.<br />
Take care and be safe.<br />
pw Here’s how my 4.5 looks
tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2020-07-09:1312281:Comment:1592362020-07-09T20:18:49.207ZBennett Yarbroughhttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/BennettYarbrough
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/6737778455?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/6737778455?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a>Here’s how my 4.5 looks</p>
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/6737778455?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/6737778455?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a>Here’s how my 4.5 looks</p>
<p></p> Nice Dorf! I agree it looks l…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2020-07-09:1312281:Comment:1592352020-07-09T20:13:50.551ZBennett Yarbroughhttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/BennettYarbrough
Nice Dorf! I agree it looks like the motor needs to be higher. My cav plate is about even with the bottom when the boat is on the trailer. The 4hp is the perfect motor!
Nice Dorf! I agree it looks like the motor needs to be higher. My cav plate is about even with the bottom when the boat is on the trailer. The 4hp is the perfect motor! Dorf
Looking good! I agree, l…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2020-07-09:1312281:Comment:1592342020-07-09T16:20:29.305ZDavid Wittonhttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/DavidWitton
<p>Dorf</p>
<p>Looking good! I agree, looks like it could mount a bit higher. That would help out with the tiller angle, too. </p>
<p>Dorf</p>
<p>Looking good! I agree, looks like it could mount a bit higher. That would help out with the tiller angle, too. </p> Finally found a 4 HP, 4 Strok…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2020-07-07:1312281:Comment:1593302020-07-07T20:34:49.747ZPhillip Westendorfhttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/PhillipWestendorf
<p>Finally found a 4 HP, 4 Stroke Long Shaft Outboard for the drift boat. I just finished today varnishing the final pieces that are used to mount it to the transom. I added 5/16-18 Brass Treaded Inserts to the transom so I can remove it if I want to. I also added a set of 5 holes to the motor mtg. bracket so as to adjust the height of the motor to "Tune" it for best performance. I used White Oak and Black Walnut for the bracket pieces.</p>
<p>Here's a couple of pictures of the motor as I…</p>
<p>Finally found a 4 HP, 4 Stroke Long Shaft Outboard for the drift boat. I just finished today varnishing the final pieces that are used to mount it to the transom. I added 5/16-18 Brass Treaded Inserts to the transom so I can remove it if I want to. I also added a set of 5 holes to the motor mtg. bracket so as to adjust the height of the motor to "Tune" it for best performance. I used White Oak and Black Walnut for the bracket pieces.</p>
<p>Here's a couple of pictures of the motor as I first mounted it, The pieces are not yet epoxied and varnished at the time I took the pictures. It looks like I might have to raise the bracket to the top set of holes. The position shown looks to me to be too low.</p>
<p>I met a guy a few weeks ago with the same motor on his boat and kinda used what I saw as a height to start with. </p>
<p>Still going to need a tiller extension to reach the tiller standing in the back of the boat.</p>
<p>I am still in the process of modifying the anchor pully bracket to mount it to the Starboard Rear Corner of the transom. </p>
<p>The problem I am facing now is the boat needs to be registered with the Secretary of State's Office and get a Registration Number to use it with a motor. I made an appointment a month ago for the end of July as they are closed except with an appointment. </p>
<p>Take care and be safe!</p>
<p>Dorf</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/6681826072?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/6681826072?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="500" class="align-center" style="padding: 6px;"/></a></p>
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/6681842282?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/6681842282?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="500" class="align-center" style="padding: 6px;"/></a></p> I'll have to add them as pict…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2020-05-14:1312281:Comment:1587692020-05-14T02:31:59.042Zcraig curtishttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/craigcurtis
I'll have to add them as picture in my album.
I'll have to add them as picture in my album. Thanks Craig
tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2020-05-13:1312281:Comment:1586822020-05-13T16:32:13.812ZPhillip Westendorfhttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/PhillipWestendorf
<p>Thanks Craig</p>
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<p>Thanks Craig</p>
<p></p> Sure can, it's a plate that i…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2020-05-12:1312281:Comment:1585902020-05-12T22:34:34.420Zcraig curtishttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/craigcurtis
Sure can, it's a plate that is sits behind my anchor bracket and goes out to the corner of the transom. Then I put wood on it to make easier to clamp the motor.<br />
I started with a 30ft lb motor with an extended mast.<br />
Picture coming tomorrow.
Sure can, it's a plate that is sits behind my anchor bracket and goes out to the corner of the transom. Then I put wood on it to make easier to clamp the motor.<br />
I started with a 30ft lb motor with an extended mast.<br />
Picture coming tomorrow. Craig,
Any chance you can po…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2020-05-12:1312281:Comment:1586812020-05-12T20:56:53.901ZPhillip Westendorfhttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/PhillipWestendorf
<p>Craig, </p>
<p>Any chance you can post a picture of the bracket you have. I have just spent the last few hrs trying to come up with a drawing for a bracket. Big question is the height of the motor mount to the transom height to get the prop and water infeed at the correct height.</p>
<p>Anyhow thanks for your input.</p>
<p>pw </p>
<p>Craig, </p>
<p>Any chance you can post a picture of the bracket you have. I have just spent the last few hrs trying to come up with a drawing for a bracket. Big question is the height of the motor mount to the transom height to get the prop and water infeed at the correct height.</p>
<p>Anyhow thanks for your input.</p>
<p>pw </p> The guy at Don Hill boat plan…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2020-05-12:1312281:Comment:1585892020-05-12T17:37:49.451ZBill Craighttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/BillCraig
<p>The guy at Don Hill boat plans told me about this. He has a small outboard on his boat with the Hydrofoil. He also said you don't need to get on a plane. Because of the shape of these boats, it doesn't need much speed to move easily. That is what was so impressive about the boat I saw on the Manistee River. It moved effortlessly up the river.</p>
<p>The guy at Don Hill boat plans told me about this. He has a small outboard on his boat with the Hydrofoil. He also said you don't need to get on a plane. Because of the shape of these boats, it doesn't need much speed to move easily. That is what was so impressive about the boat I saw on the Manistee River. It moved effortlessly up the river.</p>