By McKenzieDriftBoat.com
Wood Sled
Hey friends - hope you are all enjoying the holidays...
So just thinking about the various jet sleds I see running around on some of our rivers here... Has anyone ever built a really sweet wood jet sled? A jet-pump outboard - maybe a forward center console steering wheel with controls. But the boat would still be rowable in a pinch. Electric winch anchor system mounted on the bow of the boat.
I attached a few pics of the type of boat I am talking about. I think I might be getting sick again...
Let me know what you guys think - any experience with this type of boat? Waste of time to consider building one from trees?
So just thinking about the various jet sleds I see running around on some of our rivers here... Has anyone ever built a really sweet wood jet sled? A jet-pump outboard - maybe a forward center console steering wheel with controls. But the boat would still be rowable in a pinch. Electric winch anchor system mounted on the bow of the boat.
I attached a few pics of the type of boat I am talking about. I think I might be getting sick again...
Let me know what you guys think - any experience with this type of boat? Waste of time to consider building one from trees?
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Permalink Reply by Jason Knight on -
Don,
This is really impressive. I am really interested to hear how the boat handles under power and when rowed. I like the idea of a power drifter for some of the bigger slower water here, and am currently compiling info on the topic and checking out some designs on the rivers we fish.
Nice work, and keep us posted as you get closer to launch. Thanks for sharing!
jason
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