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Love the Canadian. Good choice."
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adding another coat of coat-it
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When I built my drift boat last year I finished the bottom with 2 coats of coat-it. Pulling it out of the shed and inspecting I noticed that it had several spots along the bottom edges, where it…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by mitchell Mar 5, 2011.
wrap on blades
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I have seen in photos what looks to be rope wrapped oar blades. Is this something that can be done and if so is it beneficial?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rick Newman Oct 11, 2010.
Graphite Epoxy Repair
As tough as a graphite epoxy bottom is, damage still happens.Took a really hard smack on the Watauga River in TN last weekend damaging the edge.Thought I would share how I repaired it.Found that a…Continue
Started May 7, 2010
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mitchell replied to Bryan Bowers's discussion adding another coat of coat-it
"Bryan,
lightly sand with fine paper, wipe clean and coat-it"
Bryan Bowers replied to justin nicola's discussion new member, pics added
"As someone who works with hardwood and has done many nema type III tests (very thorough testing) on titebond III let me say that titebond will work as good as the glue joint. If the joints are tight and enough glue is used the glue…"
Bryan Bowers replied to Jordan Davis's discussion New to WBP!
"Welcome - Good choice of plans - everyone I have talked with who has built one of his boats were very happy with the results. I have built one of Spira's boats and went with a/c exterior plywood from the local lumberyard. 3/8 on the sides and…"
Bryan Bowers replied to Riverman's discussion Poor Guy Drift Boat
"There is no way to build a showboat for $600, but you can build a good driftboat. AC plywood will work and exterior luan plywood is actually sugested by Spira International for those "The Canadian" plans you purchased. I have many miles on…"
Bryan Bowers replied to Riverman's discussion Poor Guy Drift Boat
"You can build a drift boat for less than $600 - but if any way possible I recommend taking a little extra time and spending a bit more. You don't have to build all at once. Spend a couple of hundred to get started and go from there.
B/C…"
Bryan Bowers replied to Riverman's discussion 14' Drift Boat
"Yep -
3/8" is what I used on the sides and 1/2" on the bottom and it is plenty durable enough. I epoxied over my sides but only fiberglassed the bottom and seams. If your going to fiberglass everything on the outside you probobly could get…"
Bryan Bowers replied to Riverman's discussion 14' Drift Boat
"I'll be on the Tuck around the 18th of this month but without my boat. I'll take the drift boat up there just after Christmas if the weather is decent. I'll try to remember to give you a heads up if you want to check it out but you…"
Bryan Bowers replied to Riverman's discussion 14' Drift Boat
"http://picasaweb.google.com/southedisto/DriftBoatBuild?feat=directlink
There you go.
Works well on our eastern rivers and tailwaters. I have had it on flatwater and up to class II rapids and it handled all great. Been on the Watauga in Tenn, the…"
Bryan Bowers replied to Riverman's discussion 14' Drift Boat
"Spira international has some great plans for smaller drift boats. They aren't free, but better priced than most on the net. I built his 14' "canadian" drift boat but it actually measures out at 15' (I stretched it a bit…"
Rick Newman replied to Bryan Bowers's discussion wrap on blades
"Hello Bryan, there are a lot of great discussions on the site concerning rope wraps. Check out the search feature up on the top right side of the page.
Rick Newman"
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wrap on blades
I have seen in photos what looks to be rope wrapped oar blades. Is this something that can be done and if so is it beneficial?
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youtube vid
I haven't shared this here yet but was thinking of how much I enjoyed building a drift boat and decided to post.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik4JXrWkwVAMy first boat. Might just do another this winter.See More
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Driftboat Art
"http://picasaweb.google.com/southedisto/LovelyBones?feat=directlink
Here are some close ups.
She does sell her work, but only locally and only by request - Doesn't advertise. I have been meaning to get some photos of her work and post online.…"
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- Bamberg, SC
- About Me:
- Salt & Freshwater Fly Fisherman and whitewater paddler.
Sometimes Freelance Writer.
Father, Husband, yadda, yadda, yadda...
- Boats I own:
- 15' low profile wooden drift boat (built myself), 15.5' American Skiff w/50 Merc, Old Town discovery, & Mohawk Blazer
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Pond fishing
Sometimes a little pond fishing is just what the doctor ordered...
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 6:47am
youtube vid
I haven't shared this here yet but was thinking of how much I enjoyed building a drift boat and decided to post.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik4JXrWkwVA
My first boat. Might just do another this winter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik4JXrWkwVA
My first boat. Might just do another this winter.
Posted on October 8, 2010 at 6:23pm — 1 Comment
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- At 8:57pm on January 12, 2011,
justin nicola said… yes it is, seems the majority of the folks on here are from the pacific NW. love the graphic on the side of your boat by the way. by your comments above, i would guess your wife painted it? gotta love this cold snap we've been having, no? i read today there is snow in 49 states right now (not in florida).
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