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Johnson 4.5 sail shaft for sale
I’ve been using this motor for my drift boat for a few years. Looking to pick up a jon boat so won’t need a drift motor.1980 Johnson 4.5 2 strokesail shaft 22 inchesinternal fuel tankabout 50-55…Continue
Started Oct 30, 2024
Cleaning grit off oiled surfaces
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I’ve got some trips logged on my side trays and between using them as steps in and out of the boat and the dog tracking in sand I’ve got some grit to clean up. I usually just hit the trays with a…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bennett Yarbrough Jul 13, 2023.
Spray bottle oiling technique
After a wet Georgia summer I had some mildew on my boat. I got around to scrubbing it with peroxide last week and so needed to re oil all the ply and a few ribs. Before I'd use a rag and scrub…Continue
Started Dec 15, 2018
Trailer spring weight
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The trailer I had made for my boat came with 3500 lbs springs. I knew this was wayyyy too stiff and this week I put on some 2000 lbs springs. For some reason I kept shopping and found 1000 lbs…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Phillip Westendorf Aug 21, 2018.
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Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Baker 17x54 build
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Baker 17x54 build
"Boat still holding up to the drag in spot "
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Nick's discussion Restoration guidance: where to start?
"I guess you could try drilling and doweling, but that may make the chine log buckle either during the process or later when you bump a rock. I hate to say it but your best bet may be to pull the bottom and replace the chine logs. There’s a few…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bob bryan's discussion heat or sand?
"I tried sanding my bottom when I first started the graphite coats and had one layer not lay out as smooth as I’d wanted. I quickly abandoned the idea and just kept coating over it. Sanding all the epoxy off the bottom of your boat will be a…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Baker 17x54 build
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Baker 17x54 build
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Baker 17x54 build
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Baker 17x54 build
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Baker 17x54 build
"Drug her in down a gravel access Saturday. The side trays I overbuilt, next time I’ll go with 3/8s strips on top. Probably save 20-30 lbs. but she’s stout."
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Cleaning grit off oiled surfaces
"I finally got a pressure washer, this is the way to clean a boat."
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Sandy Pittendrigh's discussion Caulk no gue
"Sandy, I love seeing your ideas on the various websites come to life. Is this the boat with a glass floor/tub with ply bolted on for sides? As far as not too sticky glue, is there any concern of it removing itself in a bad wreck or is that where the…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to William F. Dodson's discussion Hardware Nomenclature
"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"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to William F. Dodson's discussion Hardware Nomenclature
"I think you may be talking about cam indexing pins? I used straight ones to lock my rowers seat in place."
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Bennett Yarbrough's discussion Baker 17x54 build
"All hail graphite bottoms. Just did a float on the Toccoa river and hit every rock in the river. A few bad hits. The graphite bottom looks great with some superficial lines all over. Oak chine caps saw some serious action too. This boat continues to…"
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- At 10:38am on January 4, 2017,
Mel Buchanan said…
- Hey here's my cell 256-343-6908
- At 5:10pm on August 4, 2016,
Mike Baker said…
Hey Bennett,
Either call 541-410-1048 (not after 7 pm pacific please) or email mike@bakerwooddriftboats.com
- At 7:02am on May 12, 2016,
Mark Stuberr said…
Bennett,
Sorry this took a while. If you are marking centerline its best to use a string line. I don't snap it I carefully mark under the line then connect the marks with a strait edge. If I am feeling really lazy I borrow the 12' strait edge from my friends upholstery shop and put it on that way. Marking a strait centerline on all four sides of the blank is critical. Have fun and I can't wait to see the finished product!
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