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Board Feet needed for drift boat ribs?

I am just about to place an order from East Fork lumber in Myrtle Point, OR. I am buying lumber for hatch landings and frame work for a bri…

Started by Derek Kellenbeck in General Forum

0 Oct 20, 2014

Oars

I bought a pair of 9' oars I'm refinishing for the drift boat I'm also refinishing. Learning a lot in the process. The oars are painted red…

Started by Mark Heskett in General Forum

1 Oct 20, 2014
Reply by Lawrence E. Long

Selling our classic 16' drifter..

For Sale; our classic 16ft.drift boat w/trailer. Great condition. 2 oars, BOS anchor system, 2 anchors,2 life vests. Rows like dream. $2500…

Started by Eric P. Jennings in General Forum

0 Oct 14, 2014

Interior finish

Ok 43 years of paint removed. Next 60 grit sanding to remove all paint then repair to #2 and # 10 bottom rib where apparently the boat and…

Started by Mark Heskett in General Forum

3 Oct 14, 2014
Reply by Rick Newman

Thoughts on oars, blade thickness, shaft diameter, and final weight

I have been lurking on this forum for a good long while,  and have a love for wooden boats,  paddles and oars.  I have made a few ash and c…

Started by jeff robbins in General Forum

13 Oct 10, 2014
Reply by Dave Z

Questions about Trapper Design -- Boatbuilding Class

Well . . . I've gone and done it.  Last spring, I got approval to start a boatbuilding class at our local school.  I've got half of our Hig…

Started by Tom Anderson in General Forum

7 Oct 6, 2014
Reply by Tom Anderson

New dory build, the Betty Jones

So, I've been a white water guide and instructor all over the world for over twenty years in paddle / oar / motor rafts & kayaks / cano…

Started by Christopher Walker in General Forum

8 Oct 1, 2014
Reply by Christopher Walker

Hops and Heritage Fesitval 2014

Hello all fellow wood boat enthusiasts. The following is a summary of the Hops and Heritage Festival that occurred this past weekend in Ind…

Started by Paul Price in General Forum

2 Oct 1, 2014
Reply by Rick Newman

Boat trailer parts

Where can I get a rubber covered roller for the back of a trailer I need to modify for a drift boat? I see another boat build in my future.…

Started by Orvis Nielsen in General Forum

2 Sep 28, 2014
Reply by Phillip Westendorf

My Project

Hi there, as you can see I'm new here, just thought I would share my project. It's a 42' huon pine, ex steam launch I'm converting in a mor…

Started by Elliott Hopkins in General Forum

3 Sep 28, 2014
Reply by Rick Newman

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