Bill Craig
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Launching a DB down a steep hill
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My drift boat trailer has a roller to aid in launching and recovering the boat from a standard launch site. But here in Michigan, many of the launches are down a steep bank with steps made of 8 X…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Clay W. Feb 1, 2016.

Finished my Drifter
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Finally finishing the boat but its Winter. So it stays in storage until Spring. I did get some testing on my lake. It spins like a top. Can't wait to try it on the river.…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Jan 11, 2015.

Band Saw Scarf Jig
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It's simple but effective and safer for smaller items like strips for gunnels and such. The wood piece is clamped to the taper  jig and slides along a fence to cut the scarf.Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bill Craig Aug 8, 2013.

Turning the Boat Over
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The frame is about completed. Now I need to figure out how to turn it over. It's a bit heavier now with all the assembly completed. I can't just roll it over without dinging up the sides. So I guess…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Terry E Walsh Jul 4, 2013.

 

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Bill Craig replied to Phillip Westendorf's discussion Dorf's Wooden Drift Boat
"The guy at Don Hill boat plans told me about this. He has a small outboard on his boat with the Hydrofoil. He also said you don't need to get on a plane. Because of the shape of these boats, it doesn't need much speed to move easily. That…"
May 12, 2020
Bill Craig replied to Phillip Westendorf's discussion Dorf's Wooden Drift Boat
"BTW he used one of these Hydrofoil plates to reduce cavitation"
May 12, 2020
Bill Craig replied to Phillip Westendorf's discussion Dorf's Wooden Drift Boat
"Phil...I was fishing near the dam on the Manistee and saw a guide with two angles across the river in one of these boats. He had a small outboard on the back and when they hooked a fish he would pull the anchor and follow the fish downstream using…"
May 12, 2020

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Hometown:
Morley MI
About Me:
Retired Engineer, fly fisher
Boats I own:
Hells Bay, Native Kayak, 2 Cedar strip canoes, Sea Ark, Gheenoe, Don Hill

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At 6:45pm on April 6, 2017, Phillip Westendorf said…

Bill,

Mike Thomas and I are trying to get the Second Wooden Boat Float off the ground on the Muskegon on May 19.  Would like to see you there and meet you.  Reply if you can and need more details.

phil w.

 
 
 

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