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Barkley Sound Oars
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Was all excited to order my oars from fisheries supply yesterday. Upon checkout I noticed that they would charge me 200 dollars in surcharges to get them to my door. So I looked up Barkley sounds…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robb Grubb Feb 27.
Totalboat
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I'm finishing up the YouTube series building the work skiff.So it dawned on me that in all the boat building reading I've done in the past year no one has seemed to try the total boat epoxy. I used…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Sobba Oct 8, 2017.
Fly deck, oil or varnish
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So I'm going to oil my interior, is there any reason to varnish the fly deck? I just read a thread from a while back where that was recommended to keep stains off the deck. I'm planning on…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by tungsten Aug 28, 2017.
Teak Oil, Are They All the Same?
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So im almost ready to start thinking about oiling my interior and so I've been looking at different teak oilsMike Baker recommends Seafin teak oil thats about 21 dollars a quartI found I can get the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jayson Hayes Jun 23, 2017.
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Bennett Yarbrough replied to Kirk Miller's discussion Looking for proper sized oar stoppers
"Ill second the heat it up method, took mine and threw them in the oven till they were a little too hot to hold with bare hands. Stuffed the blade against a baseboard, straddled the oar and rolled the sucker on. No drama, pops right…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to David Harbor's discussion Where to get a trailer out east?
"Nice boat David! If you just want to get it dont quick and easy, find the nearest hyde or clacka dealer to you and ask about ordering a trailer. They should be able to get you one fairly quick. Or search on hear for trailer plans and…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to JC Smith's discussion Anchor systems
"yeah its mounted to a bracket that is squeezed between the frames and bolted. Nothing moves but the anchor rope"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to JC Smith's discussion Anchor systems
"I bolted the release to a homemade wood bracket then bolted it to the frames. Just #10 bolts (3/16) I had left over from the gunnels"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to JC Smith's discussion Anchor systems
"Hey JC, I've got the new dierks through transom setup and am currently just running a 16 lbs mushroom anchor. It likes to bang on the transom a good bit even with zero play in the knot. I'd think the extra distance of the…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Randy Sorensen's discussion I'm in over my head
"I like the new dierks system. It's slick and easy to use. I do have the regal foot pedal though and I think it's nice to look at. Works fine with 3/8s rope though it suggests 1/2 to 5/8. For oarlock sockets I got some bronze bushings from…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Joe Pruiett's discussion Fiberglass question
"Sorry just re read your question about sanding discoloration and bright finish. Yes, you have to sand through to a high grit to get a bright finish. I've never done it but I know that much is true. So it'll get darker before the dawn so to…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Joe Pruiett's discussion Fiberglass question
"I don't know if you used raka but it will turn dusty when you start sanding. I made sure to let it cure well but I used the slow hardener for no less than 65 degrees. I'm talking 2-3 days before sanding. If you did go raka call them up and…"
Robb Grubb replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Barkley Sound Oars
"Bennett,
I have had similar good luck with Ken from Canadada, they are simply the nicest rowing oar on the river.
Cheers, Robb
www.RiverTraining.net"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Barkley Sound Oars
"Finally got my oars wrapped. Mark Stuberr on here has a blog called shoelessmusing.blogspot.com and on this he posted about a serving mallet. In a past life I slaved away serving bowstrings. This process is identical except…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Dino Gutierrez's discussion Drift Boat Materials
"Hey Dino. I'm in Atlanta. I ordered my plywood through Southern Crown Boatworks who in turn ordered from World Panel. Had I known this I would have gone straight to world panel myself. I think shipping was around 200 bucks. If you want fir,…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Baker 17x54 build
"Hahaha oh yes there are! The good news is since I bought select grade and this stuff has some flaws that definitely disqualify it from that category I can get my money back. Home stretch, finding two perfect 9'6'' cypress boards…"
David Witton replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Baker 17x54 build
"I rounded everything in my boat except the chine logs - can't see how it will cause a problem. "
Rick Newman replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Baker 17x54 build
"There are always many learning opportunities presented when building a drift boat. Sad to hear about the poor quality wood.
Rick"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Baker 17x54 build
"Thanks Rick I'm just baseing my idea around Jason's pram because those are the most clear pictures I can find. Everything else in the boat is rounded over but in all the pram pictures I've seen the seat rail is always square.…"
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- At 10:38am on January 4, 2017,
Mel Buchanan said… - Hey here's my cell 256-343-6908
- At 5:10pm on August 4, 2016,
Mike Baker said… Hey Bennett,
Either call 541-410-1048 (not after 7 pm pacific please) or email mike@bakerwooddriftboats.com
- At 7:02am on May 12, 2016,
Mark Stuberr said… Bennett,
Sorry this took a while. If you are marking centerline its best to use a string line. I don't snap it I carefully mark under the line then connect the marks with a strait edge. If I am feeling really lazy I borrow the 12' strait edge from my friends upholstery shop and put it on that way. Marking a strait centerline on all four sides of the blank is critical. Have fun and I can't wait to see the finished product!
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