McKenzie Alerts

Today an aluminum boat got stuck in Marten Rapids.  It is 1/2 in, 1/2 out of the water.  It makes this already significant rapid dangerous.…

Started by David Jensen in General Forum

Planning Stage

Hello,   My name is Brian, I'm new here and I'm stuck.   I want to build a drift boat but I'm unsure which path to follow. In some regards…

Started by Brian Burkholder in General Forum

Out of State Regrestration

I live in WA and plan on floating in OR, MT, and ID. Do i need to get #'s and register? Thanks, Stuber

Started by Mark Stuberr in General Forum

Forward Seat Help

Great Day... I am doing some much needed maintenance on my Tatman dory and would like to redesign the forward passenger seat.  It has been…

Started by Christopher M. Gosselin in General Forum

My Boat Restoration

Started by David Rogers in General Forum

Newcomers first question

I am new to the forum! I picked up my first wood boat about 2 weeks ago. It is a 16' wood & glass Drift Boat. To say it is a project is…

Started by Chris Dinsmore in General Forum

S' Go Floatin' Eh? July 15

Hey all Been reading this forum for a while but waited until I finished my boat to post. Anyhoo gonna go float the Skagit in WA on Sunday t…

Started by Mark Stuberr in General Forum

Low water Deso/Gray Canyons in a Dory

I've done Deso in my raft over 20 times, but I'm wondering what the lowest water level anyone has done it in a wooden Dory? I have a 16' Br…

Started by Hal Jaeke in General Forum

Something interesting that I found - Swan Boat Design

I had the opportunity to see plans for a Ken Swan skiff (Little Gem), yesterday. In his building instructions he recommends a 'free style'…

Started by Stephen Markley in General Forum