New Drift Boat Project

Ok i finally got a day over 50 and got the power washer to the boat. Found a section on the bottom between the 3 and 4 rib that is missing…

Started by Mark Heskett in General Forum

Repairs and UHMW

Last time I had the boat out I noticed more than normal water standing in the bilge.  Then I noticed that water had wicked up the side pane…

Started by John Lell in General Forum

Southco Latches

Just a heads up for any other hatch-builders out there, there is a super deal on Southco Latches on ebay right now. Just go to ebay and sea…

Started by Ben A. Hayes in General Forum

Don Hill drift boat

I am putting together a Don Hill 16 ft. high side guide model drift boat and was wondering if any of you nice people who maybe have built a…

Started by Brian King in General Forum

Epoxy over varnish.

The person who owned my boat before me varnished the bottom plywood. Do I need to take off the varnish with paint remover before I epoxy it…

Started by Brian King in General Forum

New drift boat project

Started by Mark Heskett in General Forum

Trailers.

Hey all. This may be better suited for the classifieds but does anyone know of a good used trailer out there for a 17' drifter?

Started by Mark Stuberr in General Forum

How big is too BIG?

I know there should be an ever-so-slight gap between frames and chine log. What is the biggest gap that is acceptable between frames and ch…

Started by Ben Kittell in General Forum

Glue Seats Thwarts?

Do you guys glue in your seat thwarts for the rowers and passengers seats? Or do you just use a few carriage bolts? I could see how glue w…

Started by Ben Kittell in General Forum