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chinecap detail

does anyone out there have a picture detailing how they attached the inner chinelog to the front cap?Any info would be appreciated.I am that far along since my last question about frame adhesives and looking foward to sharing my progress photos.I can build a boat but still need help posting photos on this website!##$&^%.-dreu patterson

Added by dreu patterson on September 30, 2015 at 3:35pm — 3 Comments

Plascore Order SLC,UT

Hi all,

I will be placing an order for a few sheets of plascore in the near future. If anyone in the SLC area would like to add to it, lets chat. Be nice to save on shipping. Cheers

MIke-

Added by Mike Eichorn on September 22, 2015 at 11:21am — 1 Comment

Selling my2006 Tatman 16' Makenzie

Very lightly used 2006 Tatman 16' Makenzie style wooden drift boat.  Includes three 9' oars, 2005 Baker trailer, 2008 2hp four stroke Honda…

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Added by Bill Leahy on September 3, 2015 at 10:30am — No Comments

Frame construction wood

Plan to been construction on a 16 foot double ender with transom this winter.  Much of the suggested wood for framing (with the exception of douglass fir) is not available in my area of the country (Kentucky). Is white oak too heavy? Can anyone suggest a supply house?  I have looked at Noah on line.  And generally, how much board feet would I need for framing material?  My boat will be modeled from a Woodie Hindman design. Lots of questions with more to come.  Thanks, James Browning 

Added by James Browning on August 22, 2015 at 12:31pm — 2 Comments

Wood Duck 12

Just starting on construction.  Looking for ideas, experience in choosing stain (if any) and other finishing touches.. as well as FYI's and heads-up on avoiding problems.

Added by Mike Stratton on August 21, 2015 at 9:19am — 2 Comments

Rogue River Rapids

I created a little video to help demonstrate the difference between "classes" of rapids for a presentation I recently gave at the WoodenBoat Festival in Mystic, Conn.  Hope you enjoy it - you will probably see some familiar faces in this video of the Rogue River Wild and Scenic Section.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eodUWBGTGa4 

Added by Greg Hatten on July 14, 2015 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

Yellowstone R.

Here is the link to my Blogger post about the recent Yellowstone R. float.…

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Added by Mark Stuberr on July 8, 2015 at 10:32am — 1 Comment

Enki, new boat design.

Just finished up a new design, check it out here.

http://shoelessmusings.blogspot.com/2015/06/enki-camping-and-fishing-dory.html

Added by Mark Stuberr on June 4, 2015 at 1:50pm — No Comments

Oars

Here is a post on oar building...

http://shoelessmusings.blogspot.com/2015/05/oars.html

Added by Mark Stuberr on May 27, 2015 at 9:05am — 2 Comments

2015 Mckenzie River Wooden boat festival photos

there is some great photos of this years wooden boat parade on the West Coast Action Photos website, look under the newest albums.

there is some of a guy in a brown boat who was videoing us all throughout the river. Does anyone know him or where he posts the videos?

Added by craig curtis on May 8, 2015 at 5:20pm — 2 Comments

Boat Floor Stain

I purchased a Don Hill 13' drift boat a few months back and have been sanding the heck out of it and trying to bring it back to some semblance of its original beauty. Feel like I'm finally getting there, but I have a few questions on some particulars regarding staining the interior. 

First, I was told Cetol Marine is a great way to go for most of the interior. I've begun to apply this to the floorboards and I love the look it gets. My question is: is epoxying the int. floor the best…

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Added by Phillip Davey on April 30, 2015 at 11:12pm — No Comments

Bilge Pump

Here is a blog post on installing a electric bilge pump. Enjoy.

http://shoelessmusings.blogspot.com/2015/04/bilge-pump-install.html

Added by Mark Stuberr on April 25, 2015 at 8:36am — 1 Comment

VARNISH

HI I JUST BOUGHT MY FIRST WOODEN DRIFT BOAT AND I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE COULD TELL ME THE BEST VARNISH TO USE ASKED THE PERSON I BOUGHT THE BOAT FROM( SECOND OWNER) HE DID NOT KNOW. OR IS THERE SOMETHING BETTER THAN VARNISH? HOPE SOMEONE CAN HELP. NOT SURE IF IT IS A MCKENIZE BOAT OR NOT . THANK YOU

Added by marty whipple on April 4, 2015 at 3:30pm — 7 Comments

16 ft Drift Boat For sale

Karhaus Design. Great shape.  Have built 6 drift boars over the years  16 and 17 ft. Breaks my heart,But want to sell.  Don't  use enough anymore  ( 6 times in last 5 yrs ) Born in Eugene, grew up in Springfield.

I live in Corvallis now.  Asking $ 3,300.00 ..... OBO.   Extras with boat....Jerry

All info   @   (541) 758 9146

Added by Jerry E Skinner on March 10, 2015 at 10:36am — 1 Comment

Storm Cycle

Here is a little post for all the snow hounds on the forum. What to do when the rivers are frozen and low...

Check out the blog here: http://shoelessmusings.blogspot.com/2015/02/storm-cycle.html…

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Added by Mark Stuberr on February 21, 2015 at 10:02am — No Comments

Has anyone made oars?

I am thinking of making oars in my spare time.

I saw at the Port Townsend Washington State wooden boat festival a gentleman making large masts that were hollow. He used 6 to 8 tapered angle cut lengths of wood that when glued together make a tapered circular mast. We are talking 80' and longer.   I thought this would be a fun way to make oars. The hole in the center would of course be very small but would the strength of the oar be better because of the way the grain would change…

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Added by Bob Herman on February 13, 2015 at 3:13pm — 4 Comments

Boat repair

Last week I had a accadent and my bout sunk. I got out of the Salmon River in better shape that my boat. The back of the boat tore off half way and the oak rails broke near the front and there is a softball sized dent between the middle ribs and also split two ribs. Can a wood boat be repaired? Does any one know if I can get parts for a 16 foot Tateman boat

Added by David Seidel on December 23, 2014 at 11:49am — 2 Comments

Flash build in Kiwiland a success

Andy Hutchinson and I just got back for a 3-week manic build of two dories in New Zealand. Here is the essence in a blog post:

Fretwater / High Desert flash-build…

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Added by Brad Dimock on November 30, 2014 at 12:02am — 2 Comments

Clark Fork Drifter Finished

14' Clark Fork Drifter stitch and glue drift boat finished!  This is my first boat and it took me almost exactly one year to build.  Thanks to the members of woodenboatpeople.com for answering newbie questions.  Here's a youtube video of the construction:Clark Fork…

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Added by Austin Waggoner on November 22, 2014 at 5:14am — 2 Comments

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