I'm so thankful...

I'm so thankful that I found this forum... I'll read every post over time.

 

I simply can't afford to buy a drift boat kit, so I ordered some plans and now getting ready to build my first boat.  Kinda a pay-as-you-go project, but that's what I like.

 

Thank you so much for this forum...  I'd pay to be a member.  smile

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Lawrence E. Long on October 29, 2010 at 5:41am
Welcome Riverman: Ask any question and you will get a range of answers and benefit from our mistakes. A few suggestions: Beg,borrow,steal or buy Roger L. Fletcher's book "Drift Boats and River Dories"- loads of good information. Take your time and study the plans carefully before you start cutting wood. Use the best materials you can afford- its nice to have Port Orford cedar frames- but lots of boats have been built with eastern spruce. You will spend many hours building- so don't try to use CDX plywood etc from HD- you will regret it in a few years when the thing falls apart or starts rotting out and leaking.
Good Luck
Permalink Reply by Randy Dersham on October 29, 2010 at 11:29am
That's good advice from Lawrence. Post photos often and ask questions. Everyone here will be a big help.
Enjoy the process.

And Welcome!
Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on October 29, 2010 at 3:10pm
Hello and Welcome Riverman,

So what are the rivers in your neck of the woods? Hope you enjoy the site and the process!

Happy Waves to you,

Rick Newman
Permalink Reply by Riverman on October 29, 2010 at 3:30pm
I fish in NC and VA for trout and smallmouth bass.

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