Art Page replied to Art Page's discussion 17-foot McKenzie drift boat
"It's been awhile since the last post.  Turns out I developed tennis elbow in my dominate arm so I've been babying it and not working much on the boat.  My kid came over and we did…"
Dec 7
Art Page replied to Art Page's discussion Trailer Leaf Springs
"Awesome, that's exactly what I wanted to hear.  Thanks for verifying."
Nov 15
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Art Page's discussion Trailer Leaf Springs
"I swapped in 750lb springs and have been very happy with them. Steel trailer, 17x54 boat, loaded cooler. It rides like a dream"
Nov 15
Art Page replied to Art Page's discussion 17-foot McKenzie drift boat
"Hmmm, now you got me thinking I should just offset it when I first mount it....will have to verify the transom is wide enough.  I don't plan to run a motor initially, maybe in a couple…"
Nov 10
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Art Page's discussion 17-foot McKenzie drift boat
"Just a heads up make sure you’re not ever going to run a motor before you mount your anchor bracket. I regret not offsetting mine for motor clearance"
Nov 10
Art Page replied to Art Page's discussion 17-foot McKenzie drift boat
"I haven't been able to work much on the boat, but I was able to complete the anchor arm and apply 3 coats of varnish...."
Nov 9
Art Page replied to Art Page's discussion 17-foot McKenzie drift boat
"Thanks.  Keep in mind I have zero rowing experience...I just hope they perform well.  Reading up on oars made me realize oar design is a science all its own!"
Nov 5
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Art Page's discussion 17-foot McKenzie drift boat
"Those oars look great! "
Nov 5
Art Page replied to Art Page's discussion 17-foot McKenzie drift boat
"And after a few coats of varnish, the oars are done...."
Nov 4
Art Page replied to Art Page's discussion 17-foot McKenzie drift boat
"Walnut was laminated to the square tops to add a little more counter-balance... And routed in a couple of inlays to help position the blades vertical when you first grab them, i.e., as long as the…"
Nov 4