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Ernest  Lee

boat repair

Hi,  I just joined your group.  If I'm making this too long, I apologize in advance.  I recently acquired a 16' wooden drift boat,  manufac…

Started by Ernest Lee

0 6 hours ago
larry Hambley

Rapid Robert Floor Issue

I am currently starting a rapid robert from Roger Fletcher's great book. I want to know: if the floor boards were removed to reduce weight…

Started by larry Hambley

19 8 hours ago
Reply by mitchell
John Almberg

Unlikely Boat Builder: 20 Days to Build a Dingy

Day 20: Plan B As Captain Cook knew, there's always a Plan B. Thus, when the wooden boat that Helena and I had been looking for for years,…

Started by John Almberg

11 13 hours ago
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Rick Finnell

Oar Length and Finish Question

The oars are for 14 ft. rapid roberts. The oar locks are 64 inches apart and I set my seat as high as I could get it. How long should I cut…

Started by Rick Finnell

9 19 hours ago
Reply by AJ DeRosa
Terry Jones

Stich and Glue

I am new to the forum,  but have been watching and admiring from afar,  started my first stitch and glue drifter about 6 months along, lots…

Started by Terry Jones

3 Feb 7
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Steve Sobba

Rub Strip attachment

Is everyone attaching the rub strips with screws or can they be applied by one of the adhesive products like 3M 5200? I realize that 5200 w…

Started by Steve Sobba

9 Feb 6
Reply by Steve Sobba
Ukulady

Question: How to wrap oarlocks?

Hi there WBP,I would like to wrap my Sawyer Cobra Oarlocks in stead of wrapping my oars.  Any hints out there?  Its a little trickier than…

Started by Ukulady

13 Feb 6
Reply by Ukulady
Ukulady

Question: Do Turk's Head knots work for an oar stop?

Hello WBP,I am trying to come up with a "pretty" oar stop.   -Has anyone out there ever used a turk's head?   -Seen one?   -Can you tighte…

Started by Ukulady

7 Feb 6
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Joe Dengler

Briggs Dory Building Photos 2

here are more current photos~

Started by Joe Dengler

3 Feb 5
Reply by Jeremy Christensen
Shawn Jensen

Toplac Paint Questions?

I am new to the site. Thanks to all for your tips and tricks that you have posted. I can't seem to find an answer to this question. I am bu…

Started by Shawn Jensen

0 Feb 5

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