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passenger load question

My build is a 16' rapid robert with a flat back.Is 4 people total too many? 2 in front,one oarsman and one in back.Thanks to all who respond

Started by dreu patterson in General Forum

7 Jul 1, 2016
Reply by Phillip Westendorf

Rub Rails

I didnt have any plywood left from my sides, but kinda want mahogany so it stands out from the Okume sides. My choices are: 1) buy a 8ft- 1…

Started by Mike Thomas in General Forum

5 Jun 30, 2016
Reply by Mike Thomas

boat oars breaking

I am going on my 1st float and couldn't be more excited.I am working feverishly to finnish . has anyone ever snapped their oars before.I am…

Started by dreu patterson in General Forum

5 Jun 29, 2016
Reply by dreu patterson

colorado float

this float comes just in time for my build completion.Please post a few more details as I am a novice and am not familiar with the area,put…

Started by dreu patterson in General Forum

2 Jun 28, 2016
Reply by dreu patterson

How to trim the hull on our resto project?

I've been searching and learning for a while now, first time posting. How would you evenly mark and trim the hull of a completed stitch and…

Started by Levi Syck in General Forum

6 Jun 24, 2016
Reply by Mike Thomas

Mike`s Framed Drift Boat Build

Hi, started a build with no solid plans. Built my strongback, laying out the ribs, got the spacing but hoping someone could give me a idea…

Started by Mike Thomas in General Forum

315 Jun 23, 2016
Reply by Mike Thomas

Re-Wrap Oars, wrap mistakes

Guess thats how we learn right? So the first attempt at wrapping, though they came out really good and rock solid and tight, I made a huge…

Started by Mike Thomas in General Forum

0 Jun 23, 2016

Old longshaft motor

Found a small, old longshaft motor. Its a British Seagull. The guy hasnt seen it run in a long time, it was a friends who passed away and h…

Started by Mike Thomas in General Forum

4 Jun 23, 2016
Reply by Greg Hall

Tatman Boat

Is Tatman Boats still in business?  Cannot seem to contact over the past 2 months.

Started by ins in General Forum

4 Jun 21, 2016
Reply by Mark A. York

So, What's next?

Having completed 12 years of McKenzie and Rogue River boat research that culminated in the book, "Drift Boats and River Dories, Their Histo…

Started by Roger Fletcher in General Forum

6 Jun 20, 2016
Reply by CWarmouth

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