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McKenzie River Alert
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Greg Hatten Oct 13, 2011.
Marten Rapids, inccurately called Martin's, on the McKenzie
Started Dec 16, 2010
Rising Rogue
Started Nov 2, 2010
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David Jensen commented on Robb Sipler's blog post 'Middle Fork Low Water Boating'
I've done it, but not at that level. If I was forced to do it at that level, there would be green paint on several rocks. Great rowing, and great video.
David Jensen replied to Kevin Kay's discussion 'Need help identifying my wooden drift boat'
Herb,
The Leaburg boat builder you are recalling is Tony Noe, who now lives around, or in, Anchorage. Unfortunately, he got a set of Keith's plans through the back door, and built some boats from the plans with some modifications. …
David Jensen replied to Kevin Kay's discussion 'Need help identifying my wooden drift boat'
My pal, Beaver Boy Steve Steele, is the definitive word on this, but nothing else. I agree this was not built by Keith Steele. I've got two of them. My guess is someone "borrowed" from Keith's designs. …
David Jensen replied to Greg Hatten's discussion 'Bigger Net - Better Reel'
Greg, Old Pal,
Two things. First, when you used to post your great videos to Wooden Boat People, they could be viewed by me selecting something simple, like "view." Now, my choices are Facebook or Twitter, neither of which I…
David Jensen replied to Greg Hatten's discussion '"Gonna need a bigger net... wood of course"'
Greg, there is this little store chain in Eugene and Springfield. It is named BiMart. You might have crossed paths in an earlier life. Anyway, they sell nets big enough to be worthy of a steelhead or salmon. See you out…
Greg Hatten replied to David Jensen's discussion 'McKenzie River Alert'
What's the line... get as close to the root wad as possible and miss the rocks?? I'm guiding that section tomorrow. Thanks. GH
Greg Hatten replied to David Jensen's discussion 'McKenzie River Alert'
Thanks for the heads up brother!!
GH
David Jensen commented on Rodney M Woodin's blog post 'Trying to figure out origins of Antique Drift Boat'
If Keith built it, his son Steve will have the record. You can call him in Lebanon, OR. Steve is still churning out wood boats, some faithful to Keith's specs, some frankly better based upon Steve's evolutionary modifications.
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- Hometown:
- Vida, Or
- About Me:
- Live on the McKenzie River for 30+ years. Have boated many Oregon and Idaho rivers in a series of Keith Steele wooden drift boats.
- Boats I own:
- 2 Keith Steele wooden drift boats
David Jensen's Blog
If you make it....
You should make it. Great folks, great location. If you need a ride, or a wood boat to row on Greg's AM float, let me know. I live 3 miles below the site, and plan on floating down Friday nigh for the BBQ. I have a second beauty you could use Saturday if you want. If you are here Friday, you can ride with us, and row part way.
Posted on April 7, 2010 at 8:42pm — 1 Comment
Tree at Marten Rapids
For the last year there has been a tree, with root wad, hung up at the top of Marten Rapids on the McKenzie. Marten was passable for good oarsmen, but tough in low water. It is gone. I'll float this weekend or next week from my place to the dam to report if it is a hazard. My guess is it is hung above High Banks.
Posted on January 7, 2009 at 7:37pm — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 9:39pm on March 30, 2009,
Greg Hatten said… - David,
Are you going to join us for the Float before the Festival on the 25th... hope so. We've got about 15 to 20 boats lined up for the little outing - should be fun.
See ya.
GH
- At 7:03pm on November 20, 2008,
Randy Dersham said… - Hello David,
I'm glad you found the site. Please spread the word and jump into the conversations. The forums are generally for asking and answering questions. The Blog area is for you to post writing, photos, and other goodies about anything you have been up to lately.
Thanks for participating.
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