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Restoration guidance: where to start?
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Hi everyone,I've had a chance to read through some of the incredible play-by-play I've seen in this forum, in addition to Fletcher. What a cool community you have. (Is this the 2000th post?)I am now…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Wayd Drake Jul 13.

 

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Wayd Drake replied to Nick's discussion Restoration guidance: where to start?
"Nice work.  I am impressed.  Looks like new again.  Super impressed and you are boating!!! So I definitely would say that it is a McKenzie style boat.  The Pritchett boats have a sloped back transom as well as a flat section in…"
Jul 13
Nick replied to Nick's discussion Restoration guidance: where to start?
"Hi everyone, thanks for the perspective and encouragement. Here's a little bit of an update! I've spent the past few months doing a series of exterior projects to get a feel for this little boat's composition and construction. I know…"
Jul 12
Nick replied to Nick's discussion Restoration guidance: where to start?
"Ha! Thanks Shawn.  I followed your advice along with others on this thread and did all the exterior work I wanted to over the last few months. Updates to come soon!"
Jul 10
Nick replied to Nick's discussion Restoration guidance: where to start?
"Thanks for the encouragement Wayd!  > PS Are you sure it is a Rogue style?  The seats backs look more like Don Hill or Greg Tatman style. Great question. I'm not sure! I'm still figuring out the differences. What are…"
Jul 10
Wayd Drake replied to Nick's discussion Restoration guidance: where to start?
"Hi Nick, I just restored an old Rogue River Pritchett boat and had to learn a lot of this stuff recently. And I just bought another one to fix up.  It looks like a solid boat to work on.  I wouldn't worry about it.  I did find a…"
May 12
Shawn Baker replied to Nick's discussion Restoration guidance: where to start?
"Hey Nick, Sorry I didn't notice this sooner.  Cool looking project. My best advice is "no. Once your boat is dry, don't get it wet until you've completed all your repairs for the season."  It takes longer than a…"
Mar 31
Nick replied to Nick's discussion Restoration guidance: where to start?
"Thanks Guy, that's a great litmus test. I'll shoot you a PM to continue the discussion.  p.s. wow, what epic stuff you've been working on!"
Jan 19
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
Nick replied to Nick's discussion Restoration guidance: where to start?
"Here are some additional photos. "
Jan 8

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