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Franks custom boat oars

 Any one know anything about Franks Custom Boat Oars in Cresswell Or. I heard he makes oars at a reasonable price. Anyone use them?

Started by Mark Heskett in General Forum

5 Oct 13, 2015
Reply by Edgel R Gillespie II

Which plane for scarph/scarfing plywood?

Hello, I'm planning to make a simple duck boat, not go into boat production. I'll need three 12' sheets of 6mm Okume ply.  This would be a…

Started by Ken Shindledecker in General Forum

4 Oct 13, 2015
Reply by Ken Shindledecker

Fiberglass Cloth Recommendation?

Gents, I'm currently restoring a 1947 Shell Lake Boat (model 104 called a "Snipe"). I need some guidance regarding fiberglass cloth. I re-…

Started by Georgia Drifter in General Forum

4 Oct 12, 2015
Reply by CWarmouth

Okume vs Meranti

OK guys, I cannot find Doug Fir locally but do have Meranti and Okume within half days drive (SLC).  I am planning to build a Baker 17x54…

Started by Brent Butikofer in General Forum

3 Oct 11, 2015
Reply by Mike Thomas

First build

So im wanting to build my first boat this winter. I was think 14'-15' skiff, maybe even a dory. Anybody have any suggestions? It will need…

Started by JoshVest in General Forum

3 Oct 11, 2015
Reply by Mike Thomas

Oil Finish

Hello WBP,  I just joined the forum and am looking forward to learning from many of you as I consider building my first wooden drift boat.…

Started by Brent Butikofer in General Forum

3 Oct 9, 2015
Reply by CWarmouth

Quick repair kits

I've read several posts here and elsewhere about using Quick Epoxy, with window screens, wood, sawdust, etc for quick on-river repairs. Mo…

Started by J. Snider in General Forum

4 Oct 1, 2015
Reply by Rick Newman

Madison River and South Fork of the Snake

After a summer of house restoration I finally got out for a trip to the Madiso and South Fork. I did a 4 day camp and float on the SF. Put…

Started by Gregg Maddock in General Forum

2 Sep 26, 2015
Reply by Mike Thomas

10 oz. v. 6 oz.

What has been your experience with using 10 oz. cloth over plywood with epoxy? I know 6 oz. becomes very transparent. Is 10 oz as clear? Su…

Started by CWarmouth in General Forum

3 Sep 24, 2015
Reply by lhedrick

Free UHMW shoe

I pulled a black UHMW (I'm pretty sure that's what it is) shoe off a drift boat I restored.  It looks like the prior owner only ran it down…

Started by Jim Schnepel in General Forum

2 Sep 23, 2015
Reply by Jim Schnepel

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