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1957 Elgin Boat (posible restoration)

I have recently become the owner of what (I am fairly certain) is a 1957 Elgin. This boat was last in the water 20 years ago. At that time…

Started by Tim Larson in General Forum

2 Jul 1, 2014
Reply by Tim Larson

1958 Bonita Wooden Boat

I am looking for someone who can help me identify the model of this boat. The paperwork says it's 17' and made by Bonita in New Orleans, LA…

Started by Ryans in General Forum

0 Jul 1, 2014

Framed Beavertail

It became official for me today that I am going to start my first build, I chose the Beavertail from Sandy at MRB.  I am using northern ced…

Started by Don Ward in General Forum

20 Jun 30, 2014
Reply by Terry E Walsh

DB trailer question

I have a dealer offering a King, KD 1650,drift boat trailer for $1647.00. I have no experience with King trailers. Does anyone know anythin…

Started by John Ahlbin in General Forum

4 Jun 22, 2014
Reply by Phillip Westendorf

Another plywood question

I will use Meranti on the sides, but is it best to use Meranti or Fir on the bottom? The boat will be simply oiled inside and painted outsi…

Started by Riverman in General Forum

6 Jun 21, 2014
Reply by Mike Baker

Bow Stem

What size of wood do you cut a bow stem out of?  2x4? 2x6? or larger?  thanks

Started by Riverman in General Forum

2 Jun 18, 2014
Reply by Riverman

Where to buy boat wood in Idaho Falls area

In the future I plan to build a wooden drift boat from scratch. I've already built a kit boat and want to go a step further. Is there any g…

Started by Randy Young in General Forum

11 Jun 18, 2014
Reply by Kurt Selisch

Rowing the Grand Canyon

How do you put a subject as big as the Grand Canyon into a story that fits into a box like the one I am typing in. How do you put the grand…

Started by Rick Newman in General Forum

13 Jun 15, 2014
Reply by John Weston

1958 Chrisbank Holiday Cruiser

First post so thanks in advance. After a moment of insanity I bought my first boat yesterday.  After doing quite a bit of searching I am o…

Started by Richard Trzaskoma in General Forum

7 Jun 13, 2014
Reply by John Weston

Oars 2014 - Thoughts

My fishing buddy is going to purchase the oars for the new boat. It looks like I am at about 67-69" from oar lock to oar lock on this ~16"…

Started by Gopher Dan in General Forum

6 Jun 11, 2014
Reply by Mark Stuberr

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