Look what someone gave me!! Now what?? - Wooden Boat People2024-03-28T15:14:51Zhttp://woodenboatpeople.org/forum/topics/look-what-someone-gave-me-now-what?commentId=1312281%3AComment%3A143395&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThat would be amazing. I coul…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2017-03-03:1312281:Comment:1435062017-03-03T15:08:52.359ZJeff Harrishttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/JeffHarris
That would be amazing. I could tow my boat up to your place and we can compare notes. I'd love to fish this thing but I want to make sure I'm taking proper care of the little beauty at the same time. Feel free to call or email me. (503)703-7451 or twenty15@gmail.com. Thank you so much for the generous offer.
That would be amazing. I could tow my boat up to your place and we can compare notes. I'd love to fish this thing but I want to make sure I'm taking proper care of the little beauty at the same time. Feel free to call or email me. (503)703-7451 or twenty15@gmail.com. Thank you so much for the generous offer. Jeff:
I live in NE Portland a…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2017-03-03:1312281:Comment:1433952017-03-03T04:41:01.428ZBill Kirkpatrickhttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/BillKirkpatrick
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<p>I live in NE Portland and have a wooden drift boat similar to yours. I have used various storage methods over the years and have kept the original bottom intact without the need for a shoe or skid plate.</p>
<p>I would be glad to look at your boat, or have you look at mine, and would be happy to share my experience with wooden boat maintenance and storage. Let me know if I can help.</p>
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<p>I live in NE Portland and have a wooden drift boat similar to yours. I have used various storage methods over the years and have kept the original bottom intact without the need for a shoe or skid plate.</p>
<p>I would be glad to look at your boat, or have you look at mine, and would be happy to share my experience with wooden boat maintenance and storage. Let me know if I can help.</p>
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<p></p> Thank you!!!tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2017-03-02:1312281:Comment:1436972017-03-02T03:45:04.720ZJeff Harrishttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/JeffHarris
Thank you!!!
Thank you!!! Thank you!!tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2017-03-02:1312281:Comment:1435792017-03-02T03:45:03.181ZJeff Harrishttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/JeffHarris
Thank you!!
Thank you!! You might get a lot of varyin…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2017-03-02:1312281:Comment:1433912017-03-02T03:16:56.819ZCWarmouthhttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/CarlWarmouth
<p>You might get a lot of varying opinions on the UHMW skid plate. I had one on my first wooden drift boat and it was nothing but trouble. I would not have another one. Personally, if that were my boat I would 1.) take the plastic off 2.) remove the batten caps 3.) strip the bottom to bare wood 4.) put a couple coats of epoxy on 5.) apply some medium/heavy glass with epoxy (something in the neighborhood of 18 ounce biaxial) 6.) apply a couple more coats of epoxy mixed with graphite powder 7.)…</p>
<p>You might get a lot of varying opinions on the UHMW skid plate. I had one on my first wooden drift boat and it was nothing but trouble. I would not have another one. Personally, if that were my boat I would 1.) take the plastic off 2.) remove the batten caps 3.) strip the bottom to bare wood 4.) put a couple coats of epoxy on 5.) apply some medium/heavy glass with epoxy (something in the neighborhood of 18 ounce biaxial) 6.) apply a couple more coats of epoxy mixed with graphite powder 7.) seal up the chine area with epoxy 8.) replace the batten caps (seal them up real good with Sika-Flex or similar) 9.) Use that baby!</p> Provided the boat is properly…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2017-03-02:1312281:Comment:1433892017-03-02T00:53:55.013ZDavid Jensenhttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/DavidJensen
<p>Provided the boat is properly covered, you can store it outdoors part, if not all, the year. My proof is that I have an '87 and a '98 Keith Steele, and one of them is in a garage, and the other outside in a boat shed. The shed roof keeps the rain off the boat. The problem is if you do not have a waterproof cover, then water can pond up in nooks and crannies and lead to dry rot; I made that mistake with a different boat. As far as covers,fivecsboatcovers@aol.com produces a good Oregon…</p>
<p>Provided the boat is properly covered, you can store it outdoors part, if not all, the year. My proof is that I have an '87 and a '98 Keith Steele, and one of them is in a garage, and the other outside in a boat shed. The shed roof keeps the rain off the boat. The problem is if you do not have a waterproof cover, then water can pond up in nooks and crannies and lead to dry rot; I made that mistake with a different boat. As far as covers,fivecsboatcovers@aol.com produces a good Oregon cover; one of my fishing buddies here on the McKenzie has one, and I am impressed with it, but I do not know if it is truly waterproof for a 5 month stint. For the boat I keep in the open air shed, I typically tarp it to keep mice out and to give the sides some UV protection. I am getting several years between refinishing; usually the first thing to need it is the floor and floor boards from sand etc. you bring into the boat each trip.</p> I'm not so worried about the…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2017-03-01:1312281:Comment:1434962017-03-01T19:32:06.175ZJeff Harrishttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/JeffHarris
<p>I'm not so worried about the single small hole. I am more worried about the large plastic skid plate. I understand that water can sit between the hull and the skid plate and create dry rot. I have read that it would be better to remove that, repair the bottom of all its attachment holes and dry rot, and then apply some sort of a slick coat or epoxy coat. My other concern is that it is taking up my whole small garage. Is it possible to buy a cover and store it outdoors part of the year? …</p>
<p>I'm not so worried about the single small hole. I am more worried about the large plastic skid plate. I understand that water can sit between the hull and the skid plate and create dry rot. I have read that it would be better to remove that, repair the bottom of all its attachment holes and dry rot, and then apply some sort of a slick coat or epoxy coat. My other concern is that it is taking up my whole small garage. Is it possible to buy a cover and store it outdoors part of the year? If so where can you get a cover? Thank you! I am excited about the prospect of fishing this little beauty soon!</p> The boat was not built by Kei…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2017-03-01:1312281:Comment:1433862017-03-01T19:08:15.965ZDavid Jensenhttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/DavidJensen
<p>The boat was not built by Keith Steele, Tony Noe, Greg Tatman, the 3 local McKenzie river area commercial builders who produced a large number of boats. It is very repairable. The trailer is quite valuable. Do drive on down for the Wooden Boat Festival 4/22.</p>
<p>The boat was not built by Keith Steele, Tony Noe, Greg Tatman, the 3 local McKenzie river area commercial builders who produced a large number of boats. It is very repairable. The trailer is quite valuable. Do drive on down for the Wooden Boat Festival 4/22.</p> Thank you!tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2017-03-01:1312281:Comment:1434922017-03-01T15:04:37.912ZJeff Harrishttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/JeffHarris
Thank you!
Thank you! Well, you're living in the ri…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2017-03-01:1312281:Comment:1436932017-03-01T14:39:31.746ZDavid Wittonhttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/DavidWitton
<p>Well, you're living in the right place! Just take it over to the Wooden Boat Festival - there's plenty of expertise there. They'll have a full range of opinions.</p>
<p>Well, you're living in the right place! Just take it over to the Wooden Boat Festival - there's plenty of expertise there. They'll have a full range of opinions.</p>