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Trolling Motors

Has anyone put a trolling motor on their wood drifter? I have a 16' double with transom. I've been thinking of putting on a trolling motor…

Started by Brian Greenfield in General Forum

2 Aug 2, 2011
Reply by mitchell

Another wood boat makes it back on the water

Hey All- I've been working all summer getting the boat ready for the water.  Today was the day! I knew lots about rivers but nothing about…

Started by Mike Crouch in General Forum

2 Aug 2, 2011
Reply by Hal Jaeke

soup recipe?

I've read many posts regarding making your own oil.  Turp, linseed oil, pine tar and jap drier seem to be the staple.  I saw several recipe…

Started by Ron Bakken in General Forum

3 Aug 1, 2011
Reply by Dave Z

My 80 year old grandmother came by and

We finally got the boat flipped, up on saw horses, sanded down and I just put my first coat of Durabak down. Will recoat in 1 hour. Smells…

Started by Joseph Podesta in General Forum

0 Jul 31, 2011

First Boat! Many Questions

I’ve read many posts here and am trying to absorb as much as I can regarding boat building. My son and I are building a ply on frame 16’ dr…

Started by Ron Bakken in General Forum

15 Jul 29, 2011
Reply by Ron Bakken

Wood drift boats "attract" steelhead....

Group, It's true... I've studied the subject and those studies show that "wood" drift boats actually attract steelhead better than... well…

Started by Greg Hatten in General Forum

9 Jul 28, 2011
Reply by John Kappus

Decked vs. Open Boats

So, Im looking to start another build. The boat that I previously built was a Rouge River design that I decked like many Colorado River sty…

Started by Ben Kittell in General Forum

7 Jul 27, 2011
Reply by Sandy Pittendrigh

What To Do With a Wood Boat In Jackson?

Unfortunately, my wife and I have to take a month off of work to live and play in Driggs, ID from mid-July to mid-August. It's a real shame…

Started by Brant Jaouen in General Forum

36 Jul 26, 2011
Reply by Brant Jaouen

Thoughts on pressure treated wood...

Just thinking about pressure treated wood versus ash and marine ply versus pressure treated ply.  I'm hoping some of you veterans will chim…

Started by Ronald Shanks in General Forum

11 Jul 22, 2011
Reply by Frank R

Colorado River Carnage

Hi all, I've been contemplating a build now for a  few weeks.  While chatting with a friend from Colorado, I found this boat for sale.  It…

Started by Joseph Gill in General Forum

9 Jul 19, 2011
Reply by Sandy Pittendrigh

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