"Brian,
Use epoxy from a supplier to the boat building community - System 3, West System, RAKA, MAS if you want to ensure you are using water proof formulations. They all work. See posts from a few weeks back on an epoxy that is reported…"
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Grande Ronde flows for dories
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I'm looking for information on minimum recommended flows for using a dory on the Grande Ronde River - Minam to Powwatka. Any opinions would be welcome. ThanksContinue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ukulady Feb 20, 2010.
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Eric Loudenslager replied to Brian Schiller's discussion Materials Questions
"Use the search function to locate lots of information on epoxy sources and gluing scarfs. Briefly, you will want to use unthickened epoxy on both sides of the joint, let that soak in and start to set-up (maybe even add a second coat if it all…"
Eric Loudenslager replied to Brian Schiller's discussion Materials Questions
"Marine plywood is the recommended material because it has no voids - not because of the glue used in laminating the ply. If you cut a piece of plywood for side or bottom and transect a void it will need to be filled. If you are using…"
Eric Loudenslager commented on Brad Dimock's blog post Aluminum Boat People
"I'm curious about the "huge and wide ahead of the oarlocks", and how that relates to the boats handling features. I measured a 16 x 54 standard Willie recently and the stem angle was 106 degrees. Most of the Briggs and…"
Eric Loudenslager replied to Brian Schiller's discussion Materials Questions
"see the post on Feb 15, 2011 on scarfing chine logs, rails, etc. for a discussion of jigs for cutting scarfs for rails and chine logs.
When I need to join dimensional 1 x 2 stock into long lengths for canoe or db gunnels I clean up the table saw…"
Eric Loudenslager replied to Greg Jensen's discussion ADHESIVES. HELP....
"Since you used poly resin epoxy probably will not work. It does not stick to polyester resins. That is also the case with using polyester bondo as a fairing compound on an epoxy/glassed boat.
I through bolted my gunnels without using…"
Eric Loudenslager replied to Brian Schiller's discussion Newbie Wants To Build A Boat
"For general drift boat construction and history start with Roger Fletcher's book - Drift boats and river dories. It has plans for several boats that could be built framed or stitch-and-glue. His book describes framed drift boat…"
Eric Loudenslager replied to Jack Rose's discussion Bow Eye/UHMW Oarlock Sleeves
"UHMW oarlock inserts are available from Willy Boats in Medford, Oregon and probably also from Koffler Boats in Eugene.
No suggestions for a replacement of the "backsaving double eye bolt" used on the Tatman boats. I use a U shaped…"
Eric Loudenslager replied to Thomas Hood's discussion plywood
"I built S&G with 3/8 in hydrotech, kevlar and glass on both sides and it has held up well. So, the 7/16th should work with adequate reinforcement.
If you can, confirm the quality of the plywood. I would ask them to guarantee return…"
Eric Loudenslager replied to Roger Rippy's discussion Spare oar?
"Yes, I always carry a spare oar in my drift boat, or paddle if canoeing. I have had oars pop out of the oarlocks and used the spare. They do need to be easily accessible. I find them cumbersome when fishing and do not tie them…"
Eric Loudenslager replied to Michael Rosso's discussion Plywood thickness
"The boat plans should specify the optimum number of plywood panels and how to cut out the sheathing for boat pieces.
The usual way to connect two plywood panels is to use a 1:8 to 1:12 scarf joint, glued with epoxy. Do a google search and you…"
Eric Loudenslager replied to Joseph Podesta's discussion Need a cover for my boat
"You should be able to find a custom awning shop in your area that can make a boat cover....or already makes custom boat covers. They can order just about any type of material, you let them keep your boat for a few days so they can take all the…"
Eric Loudenslager replied to Don Hanson's discussion boat cover "bows" ?
"I made five battens that anchor to the gunnels. They are laminated with three thin strips (1/8" x 2) of either doug fir or western red cedar, and glued up in a fair curve. A small block of wood fits between the hull and gunnel…"
Eric Loudenslager replied to Stephen Markley's discussion Hmmm How did he do this?
"I believe his plans provide instructions on constructing the curved laminated transom. Most likely it is layers of 3mm marine plywood. There are pictures from plan builders at the Montana River Boats forum site. Ask the question…"
Eric Loudenslager commented on eric stevens's photo
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"It is a rainbow trout. Most likely with the Palamino gene not an albino. There is a body coloration gene for this "golden" or orange pigment. In Mo they grow and sell them as golden trout and you sometimes can find them…"
Eric Loudenslager replied to j szerlag's discussion Meranti vs okoume?
""Is it overkill to glass the meranti BS1088. I'm looking for strength."
Before answering your question you need to decide if you are going to build with frames or stitch and glue. With frames epoxy and glass would…"
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- Grand Rapids, MI
- About Me:
- Boater, Fisherman, Grandpa
- Boats I own:
- DB: Koffler RMT, StitchNGlue 16 x 52; Canoes: Blue Hole, Mad River, Dagger, Whitesell
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- At 7:03am on April 13, 2010,
Roger Goth said… - Eric, the boat in the pics is my 16'5" boat. My old boat (which has a cracked chine and I havent been able to replace yet) is the 17' 54". Its a Tatman kit boat from 2000. My 16'5 which is in most of the pictures was built by Al Bukowsky, my summer boss.
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