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anchor weight and style

Trying to decide how heavy an anchor to buy for my Rapid Robert.  i realize that it will depend on the river, the flow and the weigh of the…

Started by Warren Gibbs in General Forum

10 Mar 10, 2015
Reply by AJ DeRosa

oiling boat outside and in VS epoxy out oil inside?

Im not entirely decided on the finish of my boat.leaning to oil inside and outside. Thoughts on both pros and cons and such. Thanks Dustin

Started by Dustin Adams in General Forum

4 Mar 8, 2015
Reply by Rick Newman

G/flex epoxy glue

Just wondering if anyone has ever used this product, it is made by West System. I was going to use it on my gunnel scarf joints if I get so…

Started by Jim Hill in General Forum

4 Mar 7, 2015
Reply by Rick Newman

Hi, My name is Dobie Swift and I want to build a boat

I stumbled upon this site while link hopping along the drift boat trail on the Internet. I think I found it via Roger Fletcher's site. I am…

Started by Dobie Swift in General Forum

6 Mar 4, 2015
Reply by Mick

Who's run a driftboat down the Illinois?

I would like to get in touch with people who have hardboated the Illinois. I know a couple who did and I've lost the contact information fo…

Started by Roger Goth in General Forum

9 Mar 3, 2015
Reply by Roger Goth

Rednecks building two Don Hill 17FF's

After several months of planning, what started as a "hey lets build a drift boat" has materialized into a reality. With plans in hand, lots…

Started by Roscoe Van Ausdoll in General Forum

1 Mar 3, 2015
Reply by Terry Knight

A few fiber glass question

1 How can you tell good quality glass before you order it? 2 I would like the wood to shine through the glass but still use a heavy cloth,…

Started by Terry Knight in General Forum

2 Mar 2, 2015
Reply by tungsten

Trailer

Could this trailer be modified to accommodate a 16' drift boat?

Started by Dobie Swift in General Forum

4 Mar 2, 2015
Reply by Phillip Westendorf

Good Reading

can anyone Suggest a good book that covers wooden boat building? Not really looking for any plans, just technics, finishes, etc. Thanks in…

Started by Roscoe Van Ausdoll in General Forum

4 Mar 1, 2015
Reply by Phillip Westendorf

Varnish

When I started my build I used Epifanes varnish.  It went on smooth. After a few coats on bare fir it gave it a nice, deep honey color.  Bu…

Started by Gregg Maddock in General Forum

4 Feb 28, 2015
Reply by Lawrence E. Long

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