"Thanks Phil. After writing this I talked myself into the 1000lbers. My boat weighs a little over 300 and there's no way my trailer is over 700. I guess I had to write it out to convince myself."
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Trailer spring weight
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The trailer I had made for my boat came with 3500 lbs springs. I knew this was wayyyy too stiff and this week I put on some 2000 lbs springs. For some reason I kept shopping and found 1000 lbs…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bennett Yarbrough Aug 9.
Southeastern Rehab Opportunity (Asheville, NC)
https://asheville.craigslist.org/boa/d/wooden-drift-boat/6596080083.htmlLooks like all it needs is a new inner…Continue
Started Jun 4
12 x 48 build?
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So even though my own boat is still incomplete but very fishable, I've been dreaming of maybe building a play boat. I was thinking of something small, one manned, and decked over. Tatman boats had…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric Loudenslager Jun 10.
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.
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Phillip Westendorf replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Trailer spring weight
"BY,
I went with 1000 lb springs when i built my trailer. They didn't have anything lighter. They work really nice. At 70 MPH on x-way you can't feel the boat there. I think the trailer actually out weighs the…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Wil Bake's discussion Best 18x54 kit?
"Mike Bakers website shows he does an 18 x 60 as well"
Eric Loudenslager replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion 12 x 48 build?
"For class III and IV, a decked boat isn't really necessary. Roger Fletcher's book has designs used by the early runners of the Middle Fork Salmon using double enders....and even the Rapid Robert. Roger's book has off sets…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion 12 x 48 build?
"I agree, but that would require both epoxy and epoxy work. I'm thinking yellow pine frames and deck screw fasteners. Basically a boat that I cant be too sad about destroying on boney class III/IV water."
tungsten replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion 12 x 48 build?
"I would do it stitch and glue,much easier and lighter.I took the plans from Jasons skiff and shortened it.It ended up around 130 lbs."
Bennett Yarbrough replied to David Witton's discussion Plans for rope seat?
"David, I sent you a message."
David Witton replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion 12 x 48 build?
"Sandy Pittendrigh showed up last year at the Wilson show with a boat he called a dyak - dory/kayak - just big enough for one person, and kinda like a sit-on-top kayak. He'd be a good person to talk to."
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion 12 x 48 build?
"Haha this one(and all future boats) will be built at home. My boss didn't know how much dust would come from a boat build"
Mike Baker replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion 12 x 48 build?
"Well then go for it! Little boats are a gas to build (and way easier to get down the stairs!)"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion 12 x 48 build?
"This is the boat I'm referencing. I guess it's 4 frames not 5"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion 12 x 48 build?
"Well I get that theyre small and impractical but thats kinda the point. The pictures of the tatman one show it with 5 frames and one middle seat. I'm thinking I may call the new/original owner and see if I can get measurements from…"
Mike Baker replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion 12 x 48 build?
"Ha! You officially have the bug, first boats not done and already planning #2.
My .02, 12X48 is a very small impractical drift boat. by the time you bend into shape you have very little of the bottom that is even close to 48" wide. You would be…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to JC Smith's discussion Routing anchor line
"I did mine dead center/maybe a 1/4 inch high. For reference, I have a Regal pedal mounted on 1/2 thick board. Everything lines up perfect. I did wait until the frames were installed to drill my holes though so I could pull a rope…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Dino Gutierrez's discussion Drift Boat Materials
"Hey Dino when are you going to start your build? I'm going to try and fish all weekend so let me know if you're interested."
Bennett Yarbrough replied to David Harbor's discussion Where to get a trailer out east?
"I forgot about High Country Boats in NC. They used to have a website but now all I can find is their facebook page. Theyre based somewhere up in the northern part of NC so cant be too far from you. I was interested in their work…"
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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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