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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.
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.
Southeastern Rehab Opportunity (Asheville, NC)
https://asheville.craigslist.org/boa/d/wooden-drift-boat/6596080083.htmlLooks like all it needs is a new inner…Continue
Started Jun 4, 2018
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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 Ted Illi's discussion Going to Build a Boat
"I used 1.5 gallons I believe. 6 oz cloth on the sides, 19 oz triax on the bottom. Epoxy coated the inside floor. "
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Ted Illi's discussion Going to Build a Boat
"I’d use Doug fir for the frames. Ash would just be unnecessary weight. Those long lengths will make for some easy gunnels!"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Ted Illi's discussion Going to Build a Boat
"I would use white oak for inner and outer chines and either ash or white oak for gunnels. Doug fir gunnels may get banged up. "
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…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Dusty's discussion First build
"That’s a great idea. I tried the female barrel bolt and go so frustrated I gave up on the idea. Flash forward to me at the ramp trying to fish my anchor line through the frame holes cussing my past self for screwing my floor boards down."
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Stephan Fowler's discussion Oar Locks too long and sloppy
"I bought the regal extra tall oar locks to have some adjustability. They come with delrin spacers for this very reason. NRS sells a spring and washer kit as well, exactly as you’re describing. I’d just go get some plastic sleeves from…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Derrick Compton's discussion Epoxy and Varnish Project
"Hey Shawn I put side trays in my boat and wouldn’t do without them. They keep everything up off the floor and really clean up the boat.
looks great Derrick!"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Kyle Hryniw's discussion Building my first Drift Boat - 16' Double-Ender with Transom
"Polysulfide would be good. I used titebond 3 but I am realizing as I type this it probably didn’t even stick because I glassed and painted my sides first haha. Point being I think anything somewhat removable is ideal"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Michael S. Gural's discussion help with building don hill 16'
"I guess it depends on the transit method, but I’d probably just sandwich it between some osb if you’re just trailering it somewhere. Three coats of epoxy seems excessive, one would probably be fine if you’re inclined.…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Kyle Hryniw's discussion Building my first Drift Boat - 16' Double-Ender with Transom
"Hey Kyle, I used 17-19 oz triax on my boat trimmed at the edge not wrapped. I got it from Raka. www.raka.com they have it listed in a weird way so I’m not sure which it is. I can’t tell if they ship to Canada or not but hopefully…"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Michael S. Gural's discussion help with building don hill 16'
"Not a don hill, but a framed boat none the less! What are you wondering so far?"
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- 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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