Wooden Boat People

By McKenzieDriftBoat.com

Some Advice Please.

Hello everybody. I am a new member & as yet not a wooden boat owner, this too shall change! As an avid fly fisherman, I have been searching for a small Pram that can be used for lake fishing here in BC. Cost is a factor and therefore I plan to build myself. I am thinking that a simple "Stitch & Glue" construction would be the way to go. I envision the following dimensions would fit the bill: LOA 8'. Beam 48"+ Weight - 55 -85lb. Easily rowed or used with small electric motor - oh yes, it has to be pure eye candy! (lol).

I have seen blogs and some reference to Prams such as the Pass lake Pram that seems to have vanished - or a ref to "Port Ludlow Fly Fishing Club" having a design that was very popular - no reply from those folks?

I have seen some designs that have possibility but I was wondering if any of the members would have recommendations / suggestions?

I appreciate any help that you can provide - Regards.

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Permalink Reply by Duncan Howatson on March 30, 2011 at 4:57pm

Hi Steve-O: Ok now I'm really intrieged! Do you have a plan name? Or where did you buy the plans? I too like the Applegate Plans for the Tree frog being new to building, how adaptable do you think they are?

Did you see this one the Sprite.http://jordanwoodboats.com/home.cfm?dir_cat=5066

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Permalink Reply by Steve-O on March 30, 2011 at 6:55pm

Hi Duncan:

the plans i have are like the holy grail of pram building. for years guys in the NW have been looking for these plans. a friend of mine found a copy at a swap meet and i was lucky enough to get a copy. if you are interested i can get a copy done for you at the local blueprint shop. the only caveat is they are not very good on instruction. i have been a woodworker for 30 yrs and i understand what they require. if you are good with that let em know and i will get some to you.

if you are a true novice, the applegate plans are the most complete i have seen for a pram. he details everything so you can be confident of what you are expected to do.

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Permalink Reply by Duncan Howatson on March 31, 2011 at 8:41am

Hi Steve. Have you ever considered writing mystery novels?(LOL) I'm not bad with tools - but I don't want to put you to trouble or expense. Tell you what. When you get some pictures done let me know so I can see the design & your build... based on your description it sound like the ticket for me and would suit the lakes I fish here in BC.

Maybe from there I can beg for a copy & any notes you may have on the construction...

PS. I can provide you with my email as well should you wish..

Cheers

Duncan

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Permalink Reply by Steve-O on March 31, 2011 at 7:09pm

Hi Duncan:

I will be laying out the patterns this weekend and I should have my epoxy by Monday. I am still conceptualizing what I want the interior to look like so it will be WIP. Your email address will make this a faster process. Mine is sbxster@gmail.com.