"to add to the discussion on frame joints I'll point out Brad Dimock just does a regular full lap with only two bolts holding it all together. No glue involved. I think he said he does it specifically for replacing frames after a…"
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Spray bottle oiling technique
After a wet Georgia summer I had some mildew on my boat. I got around to scrubbing it with peroxide last week and so needed to re oil all the ply and a few ribs. Before I'd use a rag and scrub…Continue
Started Dec 15, 2018
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 Phillip Westendorf Aug 21, 2018.
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, 2018
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, 2018.
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Bennett Yarbrough replied to JC Smith's discussion Trailer springs
"Yep, if you can find 750s I’d go with those. But 1000 lbers seem to work well"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Jim Hill's discussion Larch
"No experience with it, but the stats on wood database say it’s about the same just a little more dense and a little less prone to movement. I substituted cypress and so far a year in there doesn’t seem to be any problems. I did…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Shawn Baker's discussion Whitewater Dory build in Montana (was: Fir vs Meranti dory floor)
"Gotcha so is it curved on the bottom? Or flat where it meets the floor?"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Shawn Baker's discussion Whitewater Dory build in Montana (was: Fir vs Meranti dory floor)
"Nice Shawn! Can we get more pics of the transom clamp up? It makes it look a lot simpler than I would've originally thought. "
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Dusty's discussion First build
"You can just mask the plywood off and run a bead of thickened epoxy where the frame goes. To keep things tidy I would run neat epoxy on the edge of each frame and let dry in advance. I did wet on wet there and was glad I masked everything.…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Shawn Baker's discussion Fir vs Meranti dory floor
"Brad dimock put rubber chine caps on one of his dories. I remember seeing it on his blog."
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Kevin's discussion LOOKING FOR USED DRIFT BOAT TO BUY
"If youre in the southeast search around on Knoxville, Asheville, and Chattanooga craigslist. theres typically a wood boat or two kicking around on there."
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Randy Dersham's discussion Greg Tatman again ownes Tatman Boats
"Hey Randy I wanted to bump this up and see if you or anyone else has a phone number to contact Greg?"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to JC Smith's discussion Graphite for bottom
"Hey Jc, I ended up having to do something like 8 fill coats on my 20 oz triaxial bottom because I was putting it on way too thin. I can't remember the figure, but I put way more powder in the mix than was recommended simply because it…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Dan Poole's discussion Wood boat covers?
"Hey Dan. David Witton posted about his cover here
http://woodenboatpeople.org/forum/topics/16-double-ender-w-transom?id=1312281%3ATopic%3A129034&page=14#comments
As as far as moisture goes I've wondered if a plug in gun safe dehumidifier…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to CWarmouth's discussion Sticky Oil
"Hey Carl the oil obviously wont soak into the epoxied areas. Thus leaving you with a nasty sticky oil residue. Depending on their size and location you may be fine with leaving them bare. I would worry about UV breakdown though if…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Phillip Westendorf's discussion Dorf's Wooden Drift Boat
"dwarf I kinda like it. If anyone asks just tell them you embraced the hit and decide to showcase it. Its kind of like the Jeeps around North Georgia with dented fenders and plenty of rock rash. When they're next to a shiny…"
Phillip Westendorf replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Trailer spring weight
"I took mine out this week and paid better attention to how it rode on the highway and was pleased it rode smooth at 50-55 MPH, just like you described. I have two ratchet straps holding it down and they keep it nicely secure to the carpeted…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Trailer spring weight
"Update, got some 1000 lb springs, on clearance no less! Now going down the road I get no feedback from the trailer, when you look in the mirror the tires bounce up and down but the trailer stays still. I cant imagine how much of a…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Trailer spring weight
"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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- 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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