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By McKenzieDriftBoat.com

Z's Drifter Pram

Hey guys,

I have been slowly working on this boat and thought I would share a few pics of the progress. Thanks for the guidance thus far Dave! A few details of the build so far:

• CVG Doug Fir Framing

• Meranti Sides

• Fiberglass bottom (done the same way as my previous boat with a rounded bottom edge wrapped in glass then chine cap applied to restore hard chine edge - let the debates begin lol)

I think this boat will be painted... not sure yet.

Here are a few random pics I have taken along the way. More to come once the boat gets turned over and the interior work gets going.

Let me know what you think.

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Permalink Reply by AJ DeRosa on July 2, 2013 at 6:55am

Nice work Jason. Don't you just love the look of a nicely cut scarf? You are going to like this little boat on your home waters.

AJ

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Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on July 2, 2013 at 7:21am

Jason, I have agree wholeheartedly with AJ, you do make a nice scarf. It is almost a work of art to see. Good luck on the epoxy.

Rick N

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Permalink Reply by Jason Knight on July 2, 2013 at 8:08am

Thanks guys. I used my little block plane and a sanding block on the scarfs. Messed up my first attempt at them though. The second try was better.

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Permalink Reply by Rojo on July 2, 2013 at 9:59am

Weird question Jason: What's the masking tape along the bottom of the frames and along the sides do?

AJ and Rick are right to point out that your scarf joints look really nice. She's going to be neat when she's finished.

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Permalink Reply by Jason Knight on July 2, 2013 at 10:03am

Thanks!

The tape is to help with cleanup of the 5200 used to attach the bottom.

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Permalink Reply by Jayson Hayes on July 2, 2013 at 10:01am

Looking good Jason! How did that saw blade work out for ya, keep forgeting to ask. I like that you taped off the frames and chine before using the goo, really helps with the clean-up on a oiled boat

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Permalink Reply by Jason Knight on July 2, 2013 at 10:04am

The saw blade is awesome. I used an 80 tooth finish blade for most of my cuts on the table saw. I am sold on the Orion blades.

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Permalink Reply by Jayson Hayes on July 2, 2013 at 12:25pm

Very nice, glad you like them. Keep up the good work!

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Permalink Reply by Jason Knight on July 6, 2013 at 8:23am

Transom(s) trim and chine caps are on.

I also installed a drain plug this morning and will do the subsequent coats of epoxy today.

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Permalink Reply by Andreas Bachelez on July 9, 2013 at 9:52am

If I may ask, how did you prevent the graphite/epoxy mix (I am assuming that is the black color) from covering the drain plug bolts? it is a lovely detail! she is going to be a beauty!

Andreas