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Chris Anderson
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  • Buckley, WA
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Chris Anderson's Discussions

Drift Boat Kits
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Anderson Feb 14.

Old school Boat dressings
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Z Oct 26, 2010.

rub boards
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Anderson Oct 20, 2010.

 

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Latest Activity

Chris Anderson commented on John Greenleaf's blog post And now you pay
"That is really cool. Serves him right (or probably more affectionately, her right...) I really love wood nets and the materials have been put to great use! This has made me think that I should turn my whole boat into a bunch of nets - since I have…"
Mar 6
Chris Anderson replied to Chris Anderson's discussion Drift Boat Kits
"Thanks for the reply. I think that this website and what you all have done to promote wooden drift boats (and the legacy) is great. I realize that life takes different turns - but was intrigued by the new technology  that was being brought in.…"
Feb 14
Paul W Reynolds replied to Chris Anderson's discussion Drift Boat Kits
"Rays River Dories makes a lot of kits.   "
Feb 12
Rick Newman replied to Chris Anderson's discussion Drift Boat Kits
"Randy Dersham of McKenzie/Tatman boats recently related that they are on hiatus as he is working in San Francisco and his son Sandy is undertaking a new endeavor in the health care field. I know no details beyond that but I am certain that he will…"
Feb 12
Lawrence E. Long replied to Chris Anderson's discussion Drift Boat Kits
"Chris:  Jason Cajune at Montana Boatbuilders sell kits.  They are all outstanding -only S&G the last time I checked."
Feb 12
Chris Anderson replied to John Greenleaf's discussion Oar Repair
"I am not an expert like Randy - and he has great advice. I have about six different "fir" oars that I have "repaired" - I have used the new school method with System one epoxy - replacing the bad wood with white oak - and then…"
Oct 29, 2010
Chris Anderson replied to Dennis Liden's discussion Drift Boat Trailers
"Drift boat trailers are the missing link. It is nice to know that you provide a quality product since - the trailer is not a part of the purchase price of a kit or even a built boat. We all have to get the boat that we build or purchase to the…"
Oct 28, 2010
Dave Z replied to Chris Anderson's discussion Old school Boat dressings
"I've used it without the drier too, and it sucks in real nice on meranti, but on oak and fir, it remained tacky. The drier or time is essential to eliminating tackiness."
Oct 26, 2010

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Hometown:
Lebanon Oregon
About Me:
Fisherman that loves wood drift boats - I have had mine for over 25 years...
Boats I own:
16 foot homemade wood drift boat McKenzie Style (restoration in progress)

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At 7:35am on October 12, 2010, Greg Hatten said…
Thanks Chris... yup - love the "40"!!! It's a perfect rig for pulling the wood boat. Keep an eye out for me on the rivers this Fall and say "hey" - spending most of my time on the Willamette and McKenzie...
Appreciate your comments brother!!
GH
At 8:37am on December 29, 2008, Greg Hatten said…
Welcome to the site Chris... look forward to seeing pics of your restoration progress... what's your favorite winter steelhead river??
At 10:46am on December 28, 2008, mitchell said…
Chris,

my boat was built in 1968
At 1:48pm on December 27, 2008, Randy Dersham said…
Welcome Chris.
You'll find a bunch of people here willing to answer questions if you have any. Just post them in the Forum. We would love to learn from your experience and see some photos of your work in progress.

Glad you found us.
 
 
 

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