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By McKenzieDriftBoat.com

Z Drifter Pram Update

Hey guys,

Almost done... modified Z's Drifter Pram for slow water motoring.

The transom cutout can be replaced when drifting without power.

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Permalink Reply by Dave Z on March 25, 2014 at 5:49am

Jason is a meticulous builder and artist. I'm happy to see it built in such a manner. It is a versatile little boat and I hope he sees alot of use out of it. If you haven't seen Jason's first build of a Tatman kit boat, its really something.

I'm gonna steal his transom gusset design on my next build!!!

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Permalink Reply by Jason Knight on March 24, 2014 at 5:52pm

Thanks guys!
I need a longer tiller handle with a u-joint and a fin/prop guard.
It pushed pretty good, but if I can shift my weight forward a little it will be much better.
For running back to the top of runs and motoring the frog water this looks promising.

What's next Mike... Now I just need to get fishing! :-)

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Permalink Reply by Phillip Westendorf on March 24, 2014 at 7:28pm

JK,

Next is the Fish Porn, eh. I'm Jealous.

Dorf

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Permalink Reply by John Weston on March 25, 2014 at 1:22pm

Jason, what HP is your motor? looks good in the water, now get to fishin.

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Permalink Reply by Jason Knight on April 1, 2014 at 5:39am

8hp short shaft

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Permalink Reply by Jason Knight on April 1, 2014 at 5:38am

Muskegon River Float 3/30

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Permalink Reply by John Weston on April 1, 2014 at 8:43am

that looks good on the river. hope it handles nice on the floats an under power. a great job ya did, kutos to ya.

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Permalink Reply by Mike on April 2, 2014 at 6:19am

Jason...I didn't pay attention to where you live...I just moved to Chicago from NYC (but originally from Oregon) and the Muskegon is where I'm targeting my first fishing trip of the season. Any guidance on camping and fishing spots would be greatly appreciated. Maybe I'll see you on the river...I'll toss you a beer from the shore as my boat may not be ready by then.

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Permalink Reply by Jason Knight on April 5, 2014 at 7:16am

Hey Mike,
Have you been out fishing yet?
The Muskegon can be tough to wade depending on water levels. I have only fished it from Driftboats, not to mention its a jetsled racetrack on the weekends...
That being said it does produce good numbers of fish. I would consider fishing some smaller tribs on your trip as well. Message me and I will be happy to share the little I know :-)

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Permalink Reply by Jason Knight on April 6, 2014 at 11:02am

The boat pushed pretty well last trip, but I have added a cage with a fin to help keep the nose down. I took her out for a test run this morning.

With a tiller extension and the fin the boat will get out of the water... I am not going to use the word "plane" but it is close. It's as fast as I would want to go in this little boat, and am quite pleased with the performance.