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By McKenzieDriftBoat.com
Sequencing Question?
I have posted some pics of the 15' drifter I recently purchased. Some of you have certainly pointed me in the right direction....
My question is.... I will be replacing the bottom, inner and outer chines and many of the ribs.... more work than I would like, to say the least.
Many if the ribs are quite rotten in the boats center. I know the outer chines will come off first, but what will be my next step. I am stumped on tearing out the bottom, replacing and repairing the ribs and chines. It seems easier (keep in mind my lack of experience) rebuilding the ribs, using the current bottom whatevers left of the chines, as a reference point and then replacing the bottom and chines....
Also, I am not looking ofr a show piece, but would like a good fishing boat that looks good. What are some suggestions for finishing the boats, bottom, exterior and interior. While staying very conservitivre on budget.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
My question is.... I will be replacing the bottom, inner and outer chines and many of the ribs.... more work than I would like, to say the least.
Many if the ribs are quite rotten in the boats center. I know the outer chines will come off first, but what will be my next step. I am stumped on tearing out the bottom, replacing and repairing the ribs and chines. It seems easier (keep in mind my lack of experience) rebuilding the ribs, using the current bottom whatevers left of the chines, as a reference point and then replacing the bottom and chines....
Also, I am not looking ofr a show piece, but would like a good fishing boat that looks good. What are some suggestions for finishing the boats, bottom, exterior and interior. While staying very conservitivre on budget.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on
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Josh, I can appreciate the position you find yourself in. Bought an older used boat and as I readied for repair found lots of rot and poor repairs covered by paint. Until you know how much of this boat is actually useable it will probably be a guessing game as to how much and what you have to do. As onerous as taking your boat apart is its your next task.
Have you read Roger Fletcher's book yet? It is "the" manual on wooden boat construction. You will find it here: http://www.riverstouch.com/. Use his book to compare the useable parts to the parts needed for your boat. Depending on your skill set and tool inventory the length of time required to repair your boat will vary. The costs will also vary depending on the materials you choose for repair. I don't know where you are located nor what woods are available.
Since you aren't trying to make a show piece you can keep costs down by using alternate materials and choose finishes that are less flashy but still very durable and long lasting.
You can see my boat at my pages here. I chose not to repair the boat but found an used Tatman kit. Long story short, construction is planned to start in the next week after Winter Quarter finals.
There is lots of information within these pages. A few hours spent reading past posts and looking at blogs like Dave z's Happy Trout Chronicles will save you time in the long run. The really great thing about this site is the repository of knowledge found here. AJ DeRosa and his crew have years of experience in restoration of wooden boats and have many comments here.
You have a big task in front of you, but piece by piece you can build a great wooden boat.
Rick Newman
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Permalink Reply by Josh Sharp on
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Rick-
Thank you for the reply. All the help I can get it certainly needed. I have not purchased Rodger's book yet, but will very soon.
I have read through every post on boat building on this forum, more than once. It has been very helpful. I am still allowing the boat to dry.So, another week or so, I should be ready to get going on her.
Thanks again!
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