Newbie and I have a Tatman Kit

Long story short, I have lots of river experience, just not with wooden boats, I have inherited a Greg Tatman kit.  No manual and no idea how to assemble this thing.  The sides on the bottom edge are about 15' and the square piece that is the bottom, that I assume gets trimmed is 60" wide.  So not sure which kit it is.  I'm not even sure if I have all the pieces or not.  Anyone have an inventory list for pieces, or any kind of instructions or pictures on how to do this?  I got a big shop, tools, and skills.  I'm a general contractor and cabinet builder, but I'm not sure how to put this puzzle together.  Any help is appreciated.

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Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on January 5, 2015 at 6:10pm

Hello Duke, there is a strong chance that you have what is referred to as a 14' McKenzie. When completed it should measure 14' from the upper point of the bow to the back side of the transom. What is the length of the rectangular piece of plywood?

I have just found my Tatman manual and am preparing to scan a copy of it for another member. I will include you in the distribution of the document. Pictures of my boat and the build can be found on my page. Go to my photos on Rick Newman's page here on Wooden Boat People. I can answer quite a few questions if need be.

The purchase of Roger Fletcher's Drift Boats and River Dories will be very helpful in building your boat. Since Roger goes through building a very similar boat you can learn both construction techniques and nomenclature of the boat's parts and pieces.

Rick Newman

Permalink Reply by Duke Edwards on January 5, 2015 at 6:26pm

The bottom piece is 15'2", which is what the bottom of the sides measure also.  I would love to have a copy of the manual.  I'm assuming the your talking about a book when you mention Roger Fletcher?

Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on January 5, 2015 at 8:53pm

Yes his boat "Driftboats and River Dories", available at Riverstouch.com. He is the keeper of the history of these boats.

Rick N

Permalink Reply by Duke Edwards on January 5, 2015 at 6:29pm

I just went on Amazon and found it and ordered it!

Permalink Reply by Steve Mainini on January 10, 2015 at 8:07am

Hey Duke, I have a compete build book for a Greg Tatman 17' 52 boat. If this helps, let me know. I am in Mink Creek, Idaho.        Steve

Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on January 10, 2015 at 8:18am

I sent Duke and Gregg fifty pages digitally for a 16 x 48 yesterday. It would be interesting to see how they compare.

Rick N

Permalink Reply by Duke Edwards on January 11, 2015 at 6:39am

I haven't seen anything yet on my end.  I'm assuming it's through email?

Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on January 11, 2015 at 7:34am

Duke, I sent through email. I will redo it this am. I run several computers and sent it from one I don't use all the time.

Rick N

Permalink Reply by Duke Edwards on January 11, 2015 at 1:14pm

Thanks Rick, I got it now.  I can't wait to start building!

Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on January 11, 2015 at 6:45pm

Duke, did you get the big file or multiple smaller ones?

Rick

Permalink Reply by Duke Edwards on January 12, 2015 at 4:50pm

I got a bunch of small ones, but they work fine.  The book also came in today, so I need to start ready some, then I can start building!

Permalink Reply by Phillip Westendorf on January 17, 2015 at 6:43pm

Duke,

Don't forget to post pictures of your progress as you put the boat together.  We enjoy watching these boats come together and can offer assistance as you might need it.  Just ask and you'll get more than one answer.  There's a ton of experience here.

G'Luck

Dorf

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