Discussions

  • 17-foot McKenzie drift boat

    I'm deep into building my McKenzie drift boat using the Don Hill 17' Flyfisher plans from driftboatplans.com. The previously documented builds here have been a tremendous help, answering many of my initial questions. I'll certainly have many more questions as I progress, and hopefully the community…

    By Art Page

    Oct 21

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  • Trailer Leaf Springs

    For those that have built their own trailers with leaf springs, please chime in and verify my estimates. What else should I consider when choosing leaf springs? I'm going to build my own trailer basically following these plans (more or less)....…

    By Art Page

    Nov 4

    2

  • Sweet Dory up for auction

    Olo--a Betty Boop clone is up for auction!Hey all--A clone of the 1967 Keith Steele dory Betty Boop is up for auction at Grand Canyon Youth. It was built in my shop with guidance from me. After I restored the…

    By Brad Dimock

    Oct 15

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  • Chine notch angles

    I'm currently building a Don Hill 17Flyfisher.  I have all the frames completed and about ready to cut the notches for the chine logs.  The plans say to notch the frames parallel to the sides and bottom, and to cut a 25deg bevel on the top and bottom of the chine logs.  Since most of the frame…

    By Art Page

    Aug 23

    4

  • Thickened Epoxy

    Hello all, I'm fairly new to the group and am building my first boat.  I've tried to research this question but haven't found anything to help.  I'm adding silica thickener to TotalBoat Performance epoxy for filing screw holes, chips, chunks, etc.  My problem is good incorporation of the thickener,…

    By Pat Steenburg

    Sep 18

    0

  • Seeking advice on selling my Wooden Driftboat

    Anyone know of a fishing shop where they sell Driftboats on consignment? Anyone have any advice on marketing/selling a wooden drifter? Putting my Baker designed 17'x54" up for sale soon. Thanks

    By Jim Hill

    Jul 27

    3

  • Cajune skiff dimensions

    Looking for the overall length of Jason Cajune's skiff.  Thanks for any help.

    By Jake Van Noppen

    May 23

    1

  • Fiberglass Patching

    It was a rough run on the Alsea!  The attached photos show the results.  I'm needing some guidance on how to fix these bruises.  I don't have any fiberglassing experience, so no detail is too basic for this guy.  I have watched a number of youtube videos and scrolled through the similar threads on…

    By Mike

    Aug 5

    7

  • AuSable Long Boat Refinishing

    Hello all,I just picked up an AuSable River Longboat (20') that came out of storage/barn.Built around 1980 (maybe lates 70's) Been sitting for a long time by the looks of it. Last registration sticker is from 86'.All wood seems solid. Needs some TLC.My question is, the exterior has glass on it, but…

    By Jason Knight

    Oct 8, 2021

    9

  • Baker 17x54 build

    Well I'm building a 17 54 baker drift boat. So far I've got a pallet of expensive ply wood and one scarf cut

    By Bennett Yarbrough

    Jul 28, 2016

    298