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Selling my Ostrm built boat

I am selling my 14' wooden boat built by John Ostrm when he worked for Boat specialties, inc. in Salem, Oregon.  The original owner told me…

Started by Randy in General Forum

14 Apr 23, 2018
Reply by Gregg Maddock

Wallace Drift Boats

Drift Boats

Started by Gregg Maddock in General Forum

2 Apr 2, 2018
Reply by Rick Newman

Anchor systems

I have a pre-cut drift boat kit on its way. It probably comes as no surprise I am pouring through alternatives to outfit my boat. This morn…

Started by JC Smith in General Forum

6 Mar 29, 2018
Reply by Bennett Yarbrough

Looking for a little project?

This is an early ‘80’s 14’ Don Hill. A gentleman dropped it off at the shop today.  It has a leak in the bottom which he wants me to fix an…

Started by Gregg Maddock in General Forum

1 Mar 22, 2018
Reply by Gregg Maddock

Newbie Here and trying to do a restore job

Howdy folks, working on doing a restore job on this old wooden drifter I traded a half a dozen fly for. I am a life long fly fisherman from…

Started by Rodney Jennings in General Forum

0 Mar 20, 2018

New 17' Don Hill with some modification.

Most of these photos were taken on the Clark Fork, St. Regis MT.  Instead of the bulky sliding seat in the front, I mounted (but removable)…

Started by Gregg Maddock in General Forum

16 Mar 19, 2018
Reply by Dusty

Port Ludlow Fly Fishing Pram

Here are a few pictures of the Port Ludlow, WA Fly Fishing Pram being built by Chris of Squim WA.  The build plans are availible for purcha…

Started by Arnold a. Koch in General Forum

8 Mar 13, 2018
Reply by Arnold a. Koch

Baker 17 x 54 - First Boat Build

Hello All! I started my boat on feb 1. I am working on building ribs now, while waiting for the wood for the gunnels and chines. I thought…

Started by Neal Cordial in General Forum

1 Mar 8, 2018
Reply by Rick Newman

Keith steele boat oars

I restored a 1983 Keith steele drift boat ( you can find my discussions on the project on this site) and recently the original owner gave m…

Started by Kirk Miller in General Forum

3 Mar 8, 2018
Reply by Rick Newman

I'm in over my head

About a year ago I purchased a drift boat project.  I was told the boat is a "stitch and glue" style boat patterned after a "modified Frees…

Started by Randy Sorensen in General Forum

15 Mar 7, 2018
Reply by Bennett Yarbrough

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