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Geometry

I’ve been thinking about a new boat and one thing keeps coming up, the rowing geometry in my current Briggs, Huerfano.  Somewhere, I came…

Started by J. Snider in General Forum

5 Aug 22, 2019
Reply by David Witton

Hill boat value ?

I need some suggestions on value of a nice Don Hill boat , 16 . Excellent  original condition w trailer . I could email pics , not sure how…

Started by mick mickelson in General Forum

2 Aug 21, 2019
Reply by mick mickelson

Anchor pedal issues

Hey all, my old Bo’s. Anchor pedal wore out and won’t hold the rope any longer. I can’t find parts or a replacement that mounts to the rib…

Started by Dan Burr in General Forum

1 Aug 19, 2019
Reply by Randy Dersham

Planning a trip on Deso in a few weeks at 9,000 bfs any pointers?

25 years of Class V boating in rafts and duckies but the first time in a wooden drift boat on anything other then portions of the Lower Sal…

Started by Judy Culver in General Forum

7 Aug 5, 2019
Reply by Shawn Baker

Prototype of a Removable / Adjustable Bow Catch

Good Evening! I just finished up my first Prototype of a Bow Catch that I believe is more secure (and durable) product to what is commonly…

Started by Donnie Clinton in General Forum

0 Jul 25, 2019

Anchor release arm question

I have a 30lb anchor on my 18 x 54.  I am usually pretty loaded up with gear/people/dogs/beer and I can't get boat to stick in all but sha…

Started by erik heiden in General Forum

1 Jul 19, 2019
Reply by David Witton

Trailer Drawings

Just wanted to share the trailer drawings I mentioned a while back.  Might be useful to someone who is looking to build one from scratch. …

Started by Tom Anderson in General Forum

118 Jul 13, 2019
Reply by Bennett Yarbrough

McKenzie River

Has anyone floated the McKenzie the past week or so?  If so, what section, and any comments about water levels or obstructions.  Thanks.

Started by David Jensen in General Forum

3 Jul 9, 2019
Reply by Jayson Hayes

Wooden drift boat on the Green river advisable?

Hi Friends,   we have a family river trip planned in a few weeks down from just below Flaming gorge dam for 2 nights. Our son will row our…

Started by Pete Weisbeck in General Forum

3 Jul 5, 2019
Reply by Gregg Maddock

Keith Steele Model 16 Restoration

Hi all, It's been quite sometime since I have been on Wooden Boat People.  I have dreamed about owning a wooden drift boat for many years.…

Started by Joseph Gill in General Forum

1 Jul 3, 2019
Reply by David Jensen

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