By McKenzieDriftBoat.com
Waiting on a Trailer
Compared to some of the boats I have seen built on here, mine is pretty poor, but it is mine. Thanks to all for the help and the invaluable information. I have a few little rigging things to do yet, but essentially it's done. Now, what one do I want to build next ? :-)
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Permalink Reply by Rick Finnell on -
Russ looks good. Where will you use her?
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Permalink Reply by Dave Z on -
Russ,
I think your boat looks great. Don't sell yourself short! Get it out on the river!
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Permalink Reply by Randy Dersham on -
Great job Russ. It looks good and it's going to create a ton of fantastic memories. I'm looking forward to hearing about those too.
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Permalink Reply by Troy Nicolls on -
I choose function over form. From your pics, I'd say you captured both. Nice job. Curious how most peoples Rapid Robberts perform with an outboard on the back.
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Permalink Reply by Russ Tuter on -
Thanks for the kind words. Her Maiden trip will be on Ochoco Res. I hve never rowed a Drift boat boat before, and only ridden in Drift boat once, figured I'd learn in some still watter. Mostly (for now ) I'll use her on the John Day. I know the section from Twickenham to Priest hole well, used to hunt ducks and Geese out of a kayak. I hope to one day float from Kimberly to Cottonwood.
Again thanks to all for their help.
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Permalink Reply by Lawrence E. Long on -
Russ: Great job on boat- you will be getting compliments when you launch it. Just remember to have a little christening party with a little Merlot or Coors to splash on the bow. (not too much)
Good Luck, How do you keep a clean shop?
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Permalink Reply by Ron Snow on -
Russ,
Congratulations, and I hope a trailer rolls in sooner than later for you. Very nice man. Mine is still a stack of plans on my desk.
I am currently working on a plan to get my garage heated so I have a place to work. I see the propane powered heater in the corner behind your boat. How cold does it get at your place and how well does the heater work?
I didn't think about trying to cure glue in cold weather when I ordered boat plans. My employment is seasonal and very busy in the summer, so winter is the only time I have to work on a project like this. Got to get my space heated first.
Again, congratulations on your build.
Ron
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Permalink Reply by Russ Tuter on
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Ron;
they are predicting -9 here tonight. the shop I built it in is a 16' X 24' pole barn that I insulated and sided the inside walls. There is a 8' X 8' roll up door in the end that i added 1 1/2" ridgid insulation to. so it is pretty tight. I usually don't turn on both heater " heads " because it gets to hot in there.
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