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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 Dusty's discussion First build
"I used life caulk. You want something that can be pulled off easier down the road for repairs"
Nov 22, 2020
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Ants Uiga's discussion Material Suggestions for Oarlock Bushings
"My bronze “flange bearings” from grainger work great. They’re oil impregnated and seem to hold up well. They’re really bushings but they list them as bearings. Cost I think 10 dollars or so for a set"
Nov 3, 2020
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Your boat has more extinguishers than my house! I guess I need a few more extinguishers haha.  Looking good Guy!"
Oct 15, 2020
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Baker 17x54 build
"Lily likes her new trays. Or dog walks as I now call them"
Oct 9, 2020
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Baker 17x54 build
Oct 9, 2020
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Ben A. Hayes's discussion Digital Driftboat
"Nice! You going to build in wood? Aluminum? Plascore?"
Oct 9, 2020
Bennett Yarbrough replied to William F. Dodson's discussion New or used Driftboat trailer
"Perfect! I printed off the plans for that trailer on that thread along with a few general pictures of drift boat trailers. Gave them to a trailer shop in Alabama that had no clue what I wanted but between the plans and pictures it came out fine. The…"
Aug 18, 2020
Bennett Yarbrough replied to William F. Dodson's discussion New or used Driftboat trailer
"Don’t overlook local welders. I’d imagine they’re covered in work now but if not could be a good option. The plans posted here make for a good trailer. Mine was made off the plans although a bit wider. Search “Trailer…"
Aug 14, 2020
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Steve Jay's discussion Bo's anchor system starting to slip
"I vote for replacing the rope first as well, chalk it up as preventative maintenance I guess.  Cant help you with the question about servicing the release.  I have the Regal release and while it looks good, the peg that keeps the pedal…"
Jul 16, 2020
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Baker 17x54 build
"What do you mean by that Phil? I’ve been thinking a tip protector may be nice for the last 2 feet or so"
Jul 15, 2020
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Baker 17x54 build
"Turns out the deck is strong enough to hold a 200 lber no problem. I did add an additional cleat for it on the stem"
Jul 9, 2020
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Baker 17x54 build
"Only took 3 years to figure it out"
Jul 9, 2020
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Baker 17x54 build
"haha all to avoid paying 200 dollars for a sheet of 1/4". Took probably 20 hrs.  Next time I'm just buying a sheet of ply and using dave z's method.  I did leave everything glued in as one piece and attached to the boat with…"
Jul 9, 2020
Phillip Westendorf replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Baker 17x54 build
"Looks really nice!"
Jul 9, 2020
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Baker 17x54 build
"Originally I was using epoxy to glue the strips to the ply supports but after a few strips I realized I couldnt reliable weigh about the appropriate ratio without wasting a ton of epoxy.  So I switched to gorilla glue, which means clamping is a…"
Jul 9, 2020
Phillip Westendorf replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Baker 17x54 build
"Wow, looking good. Lots of work,eh. pw"
Jul 9, 2020

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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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