"Hi mike
I had stained my plywood before anything, my advice and mine only is to either scarf it first and epoxy it together but if you don't sand it well enough it will not take the stain next to the glue joint.
I stained mine first and…"
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oar length and anchor weight
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Hi guys Im building a 16 ft. drift boat and am now wondering what length oars are best the width is 72 inches were the oar locks will be mounted, and I will mainly float the Michigan waters like the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Thomas Apr 19, 2017.
painting the sides of my drift boat
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Hi GuysIm starting back on my build of a Don Hill 16' drift boat I'm thinking of painting the sides black since Im not liking the color after i had applied West systems Epoxy on them I think it would…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Phillip Westendorf Apr 11, 2017.
cutting sides on a Don Hill 16 D.B.
ok two mistakes (sort of ) that you might not want to make.1) when you cut the sides on your drift boat cut the long line that divides the two halves and face the same sides together before you cut…Continue
Started Sep 13, 2016
staining tricks ???
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Hello again all,I need your expertise . Has anyone used water base stain and then epoxied ??Also does anybody have a trick up there sleeve on how to scarf a joint that is going to be stained this is…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Thomas Aug 24, 2016.
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James Prepura replied to Dusty's discussion First build
"Well you can cut a shim on the table saw from a scrap piece of the same lumber and sand it till it fits and epoxy it to the rib but you know as well as anyone you have to cut through the fasteners on the side panel or you can take your time with a…"
James Prepura replied to Dusty's discussion First build
"Could it be where the gunnel is attached to the side panel and its natural tendency is to straighten out pulling the side away, that’s what it looks like it’s doing I would clamp the gunnel at that rib like you would have a carriage bolt…"
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- At 3:13pm on April 15, 2017,
Phillip Westendorf said…
- James,
Just post some pics on your progress on making the oars. Recently I posted some specs for Mike Rossi on them. Can't remember the post but it was recent. My 16 dbl ended with transom is 16 ft and my oars are 103 5/8 long.
Looking forward to follow your progress,
Phil W
- At 6:03pm on April 7, 2017,
James,
I'll send out the plans tomorrow via USPS. The length is your call. My ash oars are 8 1/2 ft long, overall length. The Doug Fir were 8 ft. They were for a friends rowing skiff. Let me know if you need help, just post and I'll answer there or Mike will.
Phil
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