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Historic Float
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Roger Fletcher Mar 6.
Class Project
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Rick Newman Oct 8, 2011.
Decked vs. Open Boats
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Sandy Pittendrigh Jul 27, 2011.
Drain system
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Started this discussion. Last reply by lhedrick Apr 19, 2011.
Epoxy end grains?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Rick Newman Apr 19, 2011.
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Roger Fletcher replied to Ben Kittell's discussion Historic Float
"Jeremy has a great idea. Buzz’s 1937 trip in Julius from the headwaters of the Green through the Canyon and Lake Mead, and then nosing up against Hoover was a “one and only.” I helped Brad Dimock recover the boat’s lines and…"
Jeremy Christensen replied to Ben Kittell's discussion Historic Float
"The ultimate historic recreation: http://www.firstpeople.us/canoe/ls/mandan-bull-boat.jpg
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Jeremy Christensen replied to Ben Kittell's discussion Historic Float
"Required reading: http://www.fretwater.com/Fretwater_Press/Doing_of_the_Thing.html
"...the last bad one above me--the Bad Rapid--Lava Cliff--that I had been looking for, nearly a thousand miles--I thought: once past there my reward will begin,…"
Tom Martin replied to Ben Kittell's discussion Historic Float
"Hi Ben, you will have a GREAT trip! I can certainly suggest the GEM (see my page this web site), as i have taken that replica on a number of rivers (Yampa, Grand Canyon, Moab Daily to Potash, McKenzie) and found it a boat very versatile for general…"
Ben Kittell replied to stephen ludwig's discussion Driftboat Trailer
"I had good luck with a ski-doo trailer. I ended up putting carpeted 2x4s 90 degrees to the black ones. Its nice getting a boat trailer cause most likely it will already have a wench and be submersible. Plus they are much easier to find, you may end…"
Ben Kittell commented on Mark Jones's photo
Almost finnished
"I dont think anyone could discriminate against such a good looking boat! Is that slot so the water will hopefully drain, or is there another purpose for it?"
Ben Kittell commented on Ryan M Geider's blog post MAKING IT SHINNY!!!!
"Turned out great! Decked Rouge with oiled internal finish and painted outside. You guys were right, that was a hard build, high angles broke a few pieces at critical points. But I learned a ton and cant wait to get started on a 14' fishing rig.…"
Ben Kittell commented on Ryan M Geider's blog post MAKING IT SHINNY!!!!
"I have been told that the more shinny the finish, the more little flaws are visible. Just make sure that surface is nice and smooth to start off!"
Rick Newman replied to Ben Kittell's discussion Class Project
"Ben, how is the assignment coming? What did you decide to do? When is the assignment due? Inquiring minds wants to know.
Rick Newman"
Ben Kittell replied to Steve Jaccaud's discussion Drain
"Im planning on putting one through the bottom of the Transom on my next boat. That seems like a better option then through the floor."
Ben Kittell replied to Troy Sibelius's discussion Colorado River / State Bridge float - rowing help / Saturday October 1?
"Troy, this may be no help at all but I am planning a trip with a few raft guides on the weekend of the 15th. We wont have a drift boat on this trip, but a few rafts and we would be more then happy to show you a few things. I teach kayaking so…"
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- Hometown:
- Fort Collins, CO
- Boats I own:
- Just kayaks and rafts so far. Strugled through first build of Prichett's Classic Rouge River Dory, hopeing to get started on a 14' Mkensey fishing boat!
No Camera
Wish I had a camera so I could start a Blog of my build, maybe I could figure it into my expenses.
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Finishes
So its looking like Ill get the oppertunity to build another boat this winter. Many thoughts are running through my head, one of the biggest is the finish of the boat (paint, varnish, oil, etc.). After talking with a sailor I am starting to think that paint would be the best option for what I am looking for (durability, low maintenance). I have done oil before but I feel like it does not provide all that much protection, plus I would like to do epoxy fillets on the decking that I will be…
ContinuePosted on September 11, 2011 at 9:40pm — 1 Comment
Almost ready to float!
Well, here it is. My parents asked me when I thought this boat would be finished... I said never, but hopefully I will be taking it on the colorado, Loma to Potash. Putting on finishing details.
My oar blocks had to have a nother piece of wood put in the middle bacause the lock was hitting the side of the boat otherwise.…
ContinuePosted on April 25, 2011 at 9:41am — 3 Comments
Rouge still coming along
Well some how I have made it this far, with much help from all of the folks on woodenboat. I would like to thank you all for all the help and advise through out the past few months. My Rouge is down to the finishing details: oar blocks, sanding, oiling, etc. Here are a few pics over the last weeks:
Got all the decking cut and in place, there are some sizable gaps where the decking should be closer to the boat, but they will be taken care of by the 5200 edging. The biggest one…
ContinuePosted on April 17, 2011 at 4:28pm — 2 Comments
Rouge Coming Along
After I got back from a 6 day Cataract trip I went straight to work on the boat (I think even the night I got back after the 6 hour drive) and have been working ever since. I had the bottom installed the day before I left and cleaned the garage.
When I got back I flipped her over and started on the interior…
ContinuePosted on March 29, 2011 at 10:02pm — 5 Comments
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 7:41pm on May 13, 2011,
Terry E Walsh said… - You get that boat in the water yet?
- At 5:14pm on April 9, 2011, Terry E Walsh said…
- That will work and should do fine, I put an extra sheet on mine towards the front were it takes the most hits..... I think you might be in deeper water,... I just use my boat to fish and there are alot of shallow parts to the river in the winter.
- At 8:53am on April 9, 2011, Terry E Walsh said…
- I am sure you are doing just fine! My cell Number is 556-0565, call anytime you want or need to and I will do what ever I can to help you out. How many sheets of glass are you putting on the bottom?
- At 8:04am on February 9, 2011,
Roger Fletcher said… - Hi, Ben. The bottom length on the Rogue dory is right at 15-feet, plus or minus a half-inch or so. There a couple of typos in the book's plans that you will probably catch, and probably be able to figure out on your own. Am traveling at the moment but send me a direct email (riverstouch@msn.com) and I'll get the corrections to you as soon as I get back to the shop later this week.
- At 5:05pm on February 8, 2011, Terry E Walsh said…
- My e-mail is terry.walsh89@gmail.com...... Let me know, I will help u get started with the epoxy and the cloth. And by the way we are not really that civilized!
- At 10:55am on February 6, 2011, Terry E Walsh said…
Dont sweat it, I live close and will come help you when you start that process. Terry
- At 2:09pm on February 5, 2011, Terry E Walsh said…
- Hey I got everything everthing I needed to rebuild my woodie from Sears trostle and Fort Collins plastics last winter. I live around the Fort if you really needed help.Good luck it is alot fun!
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