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What is it worth?

Barn find!! I just found what is supposed to be a Woolridge wood drift boat in a barn. I can only see the front of the boat because it has…

Started by Orvis Nielsen in General Forum

0 Oct 17, 2015

Frank Kwabena account has been suspended for email spam

All, I have suspended the account of Frank Kwabena for spam emails sent directly to members of the group here.  If you receive an email fro…

Started by Randy Dersham in General Forum

7 Oct 14, 2015
Reply by Rick Newman

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

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