So... After constructing the beautiful Zizumara, a boat I love a little too much, I thought a new direction in boatbuilding was in order.  Hence, the McDrift boat was born.  Attributes: cheap, disposable, made of wood and nails and a little oil to help it last 5 days on the Salmon River.  What happens on day 5? -Bonfire, Dam clogger, a return to drift wood or perhaps a free boat for the next river runner, who knows but it doesn't have to come back home.  This is a oneway trip boat.  (That is... if I can stand to let it go.)

First stage was fun.  Combing the beach for lumber.  I dragged every ragged, nail ridden 2x4 I could find off the beach.  I could have charged the beach residents a "tetanus prevention" fee, but lucky for them I didn't have the time; as I would spend the hours attempting to transform non-dimensional lumber into something resembling straight lines and true angles -with a hand saw and plane.  (never again!)  I can tell you, beer never tasted so good.