"Remember we have had minimum flows for years now. The release from Flaming George never goes below 900. I am launching June 30 and the dory is going. What's the worst that can happen? Put a hole in it perhaps. We…"
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Low water Deso/Gray Canyons in a Dory
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I've done Deso in my raft over 20 times, but I'm wondering what the lowest water level anyone has done it in a wooden Dory? I have a 16' Briggs "Rogue River Special" that I'd love to take on our July…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by lhedrick 17 hours ago.
Spare Oar Transport
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Fellow Dory Men and Women, I've scanned most all the Dory photos on this site, and have yet to see a good way to carry a spare wooden oar with you down the River. I know from rafting,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Hal Jaeke Feb 8, 2011.
Bronze Ring-shank nails
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You sure start to realize how land-locked you are here in Colorado when you start to look for boat building supplies! I need about 50 each of 1 3/4" (about 6d) and 1 1/4" bronze ring-shank nails to…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by justin nicola Jan 10, 2011.
Good oar sockets
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Hi All,I'm re-furbishing a Briggs' Classic Rogue River Special, and I'm in need of some nice heavy-duty oar lock sockets. Anybody know of a good source? I also picked up a pair of 9'4" Sawyer oars,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Peter Foster Jan 9, 2011.
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Jeremy Christensen replied to Hal Jaeke's discussion Low water Deso/Gray Canyons in a Dory
"Dooder- no Deso this year, banking up for the Grand in October. Making the last big push on the boat, just need to flip it for paint and flip it back for all the hardware and finishing touches. Hope to launch her by the end of next month!"
Jim Rubino replied to Hal Jaeke's discussion Low water Deso/Gray Canyons in a Dory
"Hi Larry: when you say flows above 2400, which gage are you looking at ...the Greeen at Jensen or the Green at Green River?
thanks, Jim"
Hal Jaeke replied to Kevin C.'s discussion Snake River Boat Show Posters
"Jeff,
It is I. Still in the Garage Door biz. Just doing it in Grand County now. When were you in Gunny?"
Hal Jaeke replied to Kevin C.'s discussion Snake River Boat Show Posters
"Kevin,
Just like Greg, I'd take one of this years and one of last years posters, if available. Give me a call or text @ 970.531.3150 and we'll get you my info.,and get you paid. Thanks! HalJ"
lhedrick replied to Hal Jaeke's discussion Low water Deso/Gray Canyons in a Dory
"Look for flow above 2400 and you will be okay. It's running 5400 now.
I have done it in a wood boat at 2200 and had no trouble."
Hal Jaeke commented on Ben A. Hayes's blog post Dories in Grand Canyon
"Wow! Great shots man! Took me right back to the G.C.......can't wait to get back. Thanks for sharing, as I sit here in my office and ponder what trips we may be able to salvage, as I watch what little snowpack we have, soak into the ground."
Jeff Peak replied to Hal Jaeke's discussion Low water Deso/Gray Canyons in a Dory
"I've on a May 29...i think shes already peaked. take raft and not stress? bummer though...Jeremy, you doing your usual spring deso? float your new boat yet?"
Jeremy Christensen replied to Hal Jaeke's discussion Low water Deso/Gray Canyons in a Dory
"You'll be just fine with rafts, fully loaded commercial boats will run it all summer. Just pay extra attention to the channels, choose wisely."
Hal Jaeke replied to Hal Jaeke's discussion Low water Deso/Gray Canyons in a Dory
"I'm thinking it's going to be too low for even the rafts......I think it's going to be a "Duckie" kind of year."
Jeremy Christensen replied to Hal Jaeke's discussion Low water Deso/Gray Canyons in a Dory
"It's really rocky at lower water, some very shallow bars, etc."
Hal Jaeke replied to John Woodruff's discussion registering dory trailer in Colorado
"John,
I had kind of the same situation on a trailer last year. Just be sure you have your material receipts and your drivers license. You are right about the fact that they want to make sure the thing is road worthy, and they do a…"
Hal Jaeke replied to Randy Dersham's discussion McKenzie River Wooden Boat Show Poster
"Randy,
I can't make it up this year from Colorado, but I will one of these years!
What do I have to do to get one of those posters? That is…"
Hal Jaeke replied to Michael Rosso's discussion 3m 5200.. info needed!
"It doesn't sound like I gave it enough time to set up......now I know! Thanks Randy!"
Hal Jaeke replied to Michael Rosso's discussion 3m 5200.. info needed!
"It never did set up. I scraped it off and mixed up some Maas epoxy like I always have."
Hal Jaeke replied to mark hilbert's discussion 2012 Colorado Wooden Boat Float
"That sounds great! I was on a trip in Wyoming last year and missed out on the first Upper C wood boat float. Count me in!"
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- At 12:18pm on December 27, 2010,
Andy Hutchinson said… Congrats, Hal. Wow, shes' gorgeous, and you've got those unmistakable lines. I love the Signature, Bob Pritchet, Rogue River splash boards, and the sheer angle drop at the stern for the motor tiller handle. So cool!
I think Jerry, mainly used hardwood for the outer chine. My Briggs had mahogany on the chines, attached w/ a ton of ring shank nails. I used mahogany to replace, but decided to epoxy it on to eliminate all the nails.
Jerry's gunwhales were typically Port Orford Cedar or Doug Fir. Many of the re-builds have been done in Ash, which would work just fine for the outer chine as well. One Port Orford source is East Fork Lumber, near Coquille , OR. A couple of boater friends, locally have stocked-up on some, so if you wish to go this route, contact me.
Sanding wise, I'm not familiar w/ sand blasters. You could try it, by working a small, section of the boat. It may work, just fine. I'd have a tendency to just, sand the existing paint w/ an 80 grit, orbital, and call that a primer coat. If you wish to sheath the sides w/ epoxy and fiberglass, sanding and a proper cleaning would allow an adequate lamination, w/ out "fully removing" all the old paint.
Best of luck and keep me in the loop on your progress.
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