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By McKenzieDriftBoat.com
Looking for plans for build.
I am looking for a set of plans for around a 10-12 wooden fly fishing pram. I want to do S&G. I really like the Z drifter pram but will mostly be using it on lakes and I want a wide and stable boat for my son and I with wide floor.. I want a boat with high sides and will be using it with a electric motor. I also like the Hudson pram but would want it a little bigger. I also want to build it light as well so I can handle it on my own. Any suggestions would be great.
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Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on
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Hello Tom, visit the MontanaRiverBoats.com site. Check out some of the stitch and glue boats built there. Sandy has a set of plans for the "Buffalo Boat". Sounds just about like what you are after. Wide, stable, stitch and glue and a proven design. Folks like Tungsten have built similar boats to what you describe, but from their own designs. There are a few of us that visit both sites cause' we like the positive and informative group of folks that hang out. Good luck on your quest, keep us informed.
Rick N
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Tom, contact Dave Z via private message. Look him up with the search function at the top of the page.
Rick N
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Permalink Reply by Dave Z on
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Tom,
The 11' drift Pram is a nice boat. Jason is building one on this forum right now to perfection.
As for stitch and glue, I know that one forum member has built this boat from my plans as stitch and glue. You can very easily do this as well.
However, you want high sides- the sides on this are about 19". It is very stable, and can be motored. You could easily make the boat with higher sides if you wish.
I woudl hope you also consider looking at the Rapid Robert boat. Would work very well for your needs.
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Permalink Reply by tungsten on
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One important question would be how do you like to fish and what size of water will you use it on?
Do you want to troll around, or point a to b anchor and cast?
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Permalink Reply by Tom on
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We don't fish large water mostly smaller lakes, and with my son in the boat we usually troll around using a electric motor.
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with your fishing in mind- smaller lakes, etc.. why do you figure you need high sides?
low rocker boat, flat bottom, falt on both ends will get you there. stability is not a concern at all in the drift pram. we've had two full grown 200 pounders, a cooler of beer and a lillte rat headed boston terrier in it in waves once.
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I don't need a high sided boat just want higher sides then I have now very low. Your boat is a beautiful and love the look just would want to simplify it a bit is all.
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Flat bottom boats with no keels or ribs won't steer very well with a transom mounted elec.A gust of wind will have your lines in the prop in a hurry.I have a rockered 11' boat with a bow mount an it pulls my boat.Works well since your facing your rods then when trolling.
If you have a transom mount I would look for a design that's more lake friendly,a little dead rise and a pointed bow.Makes steering much easier in the wind.
For weight just a reference,1/4 meranti ply 6566 with 6 oz glass on ea side is 1lb per sq/ft.
hope this helps some.
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I did not even think about those things.
I really want to have a flat bottom flat nosed boat.Is their any such plans for one?
Thanks everyone for there help so far!!!
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My very first boat was off of http://www.duckworksbbs.com/plans/messer/hudson_springs/index.htm plans,i modified it a little, (wider).Now that I no a little more about building with epoxy I find there a little off on some of there instructions.Theres a video series 'red barn boats' on u tube.Gives you the general idea.
Heres another,http://www.boatdesigns.com/Drift-Prams/products/738/
Just make it longer and wider,12- 13' long and keep the widest part at 48" you'll be very happy.
and another http://hookedonwoodenboats.com/howb-041-smiths-boat-shop-50-years-o...
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