Will Kimball

Male

Anchorage, AK

United States

Profile Information:

Hometown:
Anchorage, AK
About Me:
Learned to row on the McKenzie and Willamette rivers. Lived in Eugene for 30 years until I moved to Alaska in 1997, where I became (not necessarily in this order) a husband, father, a high school German Language, Biology and/or PE teacher and continue to be a fishhead, an affliction that started at a fairly early age in Oregon. To support my habit, I have owned or partly owned 3 wooden driftboats. I currently row a 17x54 Tatman kit boat here in Alaska. I fish anything that swims and spend much of my time on my beloved Kenai River, but often stray to other waters. I ran track and cross country at South Eugene High School and University of Oregon. I competed in 2 Olympic Trials in the Marathon (1996 and 2000).
Boats I own:
17x54 Tatman kit boat and a 16' Mad River Canoe

Comment Wall:

  • Herb Jacobsen

    Will,

    Welcome to the site. Enjoyed your photos. I have had 3 17X52 Tatmans and have enjoyed them immensely. I usually refinished mine every year as I used it in guiding. Usually took me a week or so. Some 85 grit sand paper and a bunch of time was what it took. I used an orbital sander at times. I painted the outside of my boats so I would just roll that on. The interior would be brushed with Captains varnish. I usually took the inside rail off to better get at the top of the ribs and such. I pulled out the seats and tried to get it to a bare hull. Best of luck. The Kenai is great. I am in Bristol Bay for June and July.

    Regards,
    Herb Jacobsen

    Nov 14, 2009

  • Greg Hatten

    Welcome to the site Will. Great pictures - of the boat, the fish, and the great outdoors. Well done!! I've spent some time in the "Upper 49th"... but mostly in the Bristol Bay area.
    Greg

    Nov 14, 2009