Don Wakefield

Male

Paradise, CA

United States

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Hometown:
Paradise
About Me:
Have started building a 15' dory - skiffy looking drifter, mid March 2010. Drew my own lines and lofting. Wide transon with a pointy bow. Framed a hole in the bottom to accomodate same size cutout from the bottom of a Yamaha jetski - 760cc engine. Will have regular 9' drift oars. Heavy glass on 8 degree v-bottom. 75/55 beam and chine width. Finished smooth floor and walls for the interior. Hoping it won't be too heavy for a drifter, and maybe 30 mph for the approx 80 hp motor. Could be the best of both worlds.
Boats I own:
24' Ospreylike - 18 Alumaweld Intruder 175 sportjet - 17 western 50 yamaha

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  • David S

    Hi Don,  thanks for the comments.  There are several rivers hear that I want to get out on.  Polson outlet below the Dam is really close to you. Several up the Swan that I here are good. And then there's the faster running ones up the North Fork up by Glacier National Park.  I'm a novice myself and still learning the best places to go. Having the pull out spot located with waiting transportation I find to be the most difficult. I hope to hook up with some other rafters this spring, so we can get some great video and photos.

    Feb 14, 2011

  • David S

    I see you fly as well. You will have to hook up with us at our local EAA/MPA Aviation group. You can check us out on www.eaa102.org we have around 100 members

    Feb 14, 2011

  • larry barnhart

    Hi Don,  I am thinking about trying to build a jet sled,   I built a 16" drifetr about 10 years ago,  would appreeciate a email  llbarn@us.ibm.com  or a call

    507-696-7295.   thank you

     

    Apr 15, 2013