16ft project boat for sale. Started the finishing process, unable to finish it.

Started by Jacob Nelson in General Forum

Sticky Oil

I have 5 coats of 50/50 turp and boiled linseed oil applied to the interior of my Keith Steele boat restoration. There are places on the fl…

Started by CWarmouth in General Forum

Boat advice

Hi all,  I am new to this group and also new to the world of wooden boats!  But I am a seasoned river rafter. I am planning some flatwater…

Started by Katie Lewis in General Forum

Trailer spring weight

The trailer I had made for my boat came with 3500 lbs springs.  I knew this was wayyyy too stiff and this week I put on some 2000 lbs sprin…

Started by Bennett Yarbrough in General Forum

Determining Inner Gunwale Length

Hey Guys, How do I determine the inner gunnel length so I get a nice tight fit at the transom and stem? 

Started by CWarmouth in General Forum

14' Don Hill Drift Boat Restoration

Got home yesterday with a 14' Don Hill drift boat in very rough condition. Have to clear space in garage for restoration. Will keep posting…

Started by Richard Sutherland in General Forum

My 1972 Don Hill kit is done!

Got her done! Only took 46 years, but she is done. The wood was bone dry and would split really easily. All I have to do now is wash the tr…

Started by Brian King in General Forum

Smoker Oar restoration

I restored a Keith Steele 1983 drift boat a couple winter's ago and I recently obtained what appears to be the original oars.  I have 3 Smo…

Started by Kirk Miller in General Forum

Inside sheer rail repair

A portion of the inside sheer rail is missing. Is it possible to join a new piece to the existing rail, or do I need to replace it altogeth…

Started by Andy Pruitt Heisler in General Forum