"I have always added 1x4s on the bottom of the floorboards attached so they lock them from slipping fore&aft.  So say usually on the aft end of the center board sits up against a rib under rowers seat then I put the1x4 crossways up against…"

"Bennett, I assume the can is empty! Bill"

"Hmm I don’t know then, I tried to use barrel bolts on my floor boards and it was a huge pain, ended up just screwing them down. There’s still a beer can and some flies under there but nothing I can’t live without"

"Howdy Bennett, Thanks for the quick reply. The gadget I think I remember is more akin to something like a long version of the old Dzus fasteners that you see on smaller aircraft that was used to attach things like panels and the cowling to the…"

"I think you may be talking about cam indexing pins? I used straight ones to lock my rowers seat in place."

"Perfect! I printed off the plans for that trailer on that thread along with a few general pictures of drift boat trailers. Gave them to a trailer shop in Alabama that had no clue what I wanted but between the plans and pictures it came out fine. The…"

"Hi Bennett, We do have a shop that does welding and builds trailers for snow machines. Wouldn't think it would be much of a stretch to weld up a Drift boat trailer.  I'll give them a call and see what they think. And thanks for the…"

"Hi David Sorry to hear Gary Beebe is locked out of his own country.  These are strange times.  Guess I'll try the folks in Idaho Falls.  Thanks for your help. Bill Dodson"

"Gary Beebe is the owner of Mountain Driftboat. Last I heard he was stuck in Costa Rica due to the virus. Inventory is way down. "

"Don’t overlook local welders. I’d imagine they’re covered in work now but if not could be a good option. The plans posted here make for a good trailer. Mine was made off the plans although a bit wider. Search “Trailer…"

"You might have trouble keeping that beauty toned down in a "No Wake" zone. Bill Dodson"

"Howdy Guy, Duh! Guess I better pay more attention to posting dates when I respond.  Wow, a 61 Chris Craft, where did you find that?  The perfect project for the pandemic! Regards, Bill Dodson Troy, Montana"

"Hi Gregg, Thanks for your reply.  Looks like Clacka or Hyde might be the way to go.  Is the place in Victor called "Mountain Driftboat"?  I think I read somewhere the owner wanted to retire.  I'll check that out.…"

"I’ve bought 2 used trailers, one from Hyde and the other from Clacka. Both are located in Idaho Falls.  Never really had any problems with each. Hyde also sells new trailers.   In Victor Idaho, directly across from World Cast Fly…"

"Howdy Guy, Sounds like you are off to a good start with your reading and choice of materials.  The Port Orford Cedar is good stuff.  That's what I'm using for floor boards on a 16ft. Don Hill drift boat I'm building. …"