"Chris Craft. Instrument panel. "
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How to Size Oar Length (Based on Paddle, Drift Boat, and Oarsman Characteristics)
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I gave this problem some thought and I think this approach makes sense.…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robb Grubb Aug 9, 2014.
Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
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Hello Everyone, My name is Guy and this is my first post in this forum. I am here because I want to build a wooden drift boat and, undoubtedly, I will occasionally need advice of the pool of experts…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Guy Fredrickson Nov 18, 2023.
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Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Chris Craft: I know it doesn’t look much different. But all the planks are permanently attached. "
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"If anyone is interested, I post short videos about my boat work on my YouTube channel. I hope it’s okay to provide a link.
https://youtube.com/@GLF-Video?si=Xhxclck2rmG2Aw0U"
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Hi Ted. First I was to cruise Palisades Reservoir, near Swan Valley, ID. Then I want to take it to some wooden boat shows in northwestern Idaho. Then who knows. : )"
Ted Illi replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Please tell me what you're going to do with this boat after you finish it?"
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"1961 Chris Craft: Top planks are positioned but not permanently attached. Next thing to do is to remove the planks again and finish the underlying framing. "
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"1961 Chris Craft. I spent time working on the boat trailer installing new lights and some of the hardware for the bunks, bow guides, bow post, and winch. The rest will have to wait until I can fit the trailer to the boat. Then I went back to work on…"
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Chris Craft. Still working on the top planks. "
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"1961 Chris Craft. Working on the topside planks and frames. "
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Thank you David. The project has gotten fun again. "
David Witton replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"looking great!"
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Before and after 3 years of work. "
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Chris Craft: It took three years, but the boat is back upright. Three people performed the task. It worked well. "
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Chris Craft: All the mahogany plugs are installed on the side planks. Most of them are trimmed with a Japanese saw flush with the planks. I started sanding the port side with 80-grit using a flexible flat-bed sander. By hand. I think you can see the…"
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Chris Craft: The planks are permanently attached. Next are the mahjong plugs above the wood screws. "
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- At 5:24pm on January 5, 2022,
Gerard said…
Hi Guy are you out there? Would like to compare notes on the Chris Craft 283 engine you have on your Youtube channel, I have one the same in a boat I just purchased. It won't let me send you an email unless you add me to your friends list.
Thanks
Gerard
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