Guy Fredrickson
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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 on Monday.

 

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Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Thank you David. The project has gotten fun again. "
Monday
David Witton replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"looking great!"
Saturday
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Before and after 3 years of work. "
May 23
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. "
May 13
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…"
Apr 28
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. "
Mar 31
Guy Fredrickson replied to Nick's discussion Restoration guidance: where to start?
"Hi Nick. Here’s my two cents. There’s no way to repair rotted wood. Rotted wood must be replaced. Damaged wood can be glued, fiberglassed, sistered, or replaced depending on the situation and extent of damage. After structural repairs…"
Jan 14
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Thank you. Lots more work ahead. : )"
Jan 4
David Witton replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"You have done a beautiful job with this rebuild..."
Dec 28, 2022
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Chris Craft: Sandusky copper-bronze bottom paint applied. Three coats. "
Dec 27, 2022
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Chris Craft. I’m finally painting the bottom. Alternating coats of white and grey primer for a total of about six coats. Using Interlux 2000E. "
Dec 11, 2022
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Chris Craft: Aligning the propeller shaft strut and bearing. In this picture the strut is being bed in thickened epoxy. Not attached, just bed to provide a sound footing. "
Dec 2, 2022
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Chris Craft: I changed my mind. Others convinced me to forego the fiberglassed bottom. I’ll prime and paint. More later. "
Nov 29, 2022
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"The purpose of fairing the bottom isn’t for aesthetics, it’s so the fiberglass will lay flat. "
Nov 18, 2022
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Chris Craft: Since my last post I filled all the new wood screw hole with Smith’s Fill-It, applied a coat of Smith’s Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer, lightly sanded the bottom and washed with water, then faired the bottom with Total Boat…"
Nov 18, 2022
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Chris Craft. Bottom planks (below the waterline) are bed in 3M 5200. Just about finished applying three coats of Smith’s Penetrating Epoxy Sealer. "
Oct 13, 2022

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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.

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Gerard

 
 
 

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