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Matt Beach
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Pram Folding Portable Boat
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Lawrence E. Long Dec 11, 2010.
Boats Complete!
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Started this discussion. Last reply by mitchell Jan 18, 2010.
Foot Release Anchoring System & Oars - Location of Great Deals! Help Me!
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Matt Beach Nov 30, 2009.
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Lawrence E. Long replied to Matt Beach's discussion 'Pram Folding Portable Boat'
MaTT:
I have seen something like this down at Cape Cod. A guy came up from VA with a two piece boat an the roof of his car. I think it was a kit from Chesapeak Light Craft. It was like an 8' pram and a 6'…
Jordan Davis replied to Matt Beach's discussion 'Pram Folding Portable Boat'
You definitely should take a look at what Dave Z is doing on his blog! There are many designs that qualify as "pram" that wouldn't need to fold that would fit in a truck bed or on top of your rig. Many, also, will allow for two…
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Matt Beach replied to Ukulady's discussion 'Question: How to wrap oarlocks?'
If it were me, I would use two different ways. First - black shrink tape. Simply wrap your lock and use a torch lighter to melt it to the metal. Last, look at taking it to a dealer that does spray on bedliners and have them dip/spray the material on.
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mitchell replied to Matt Beach's discussion 'Boats Complete!'
nice work.
the only thing i could suggest is to wrap and stop your oars.
Boats Complete!
The drift boat is finally complete. Its been a great experience as well as a learning one. Thanks Larry for all you have done. Payment is on its way and yes I'm able to cover it. hahahaha.Let us know what you think or any ideas you would suggestSee More
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Matt Beach replied to Ronald Shanks's discussion 'McKenzie River Boat Blueprints'
Start with the plan I have attached and go from there.
Matt Beach replied to Ronald Shanks's discussion 'McKenzie River Boat Blueprints'
Ron,
I gave you my measurements for my boat and materials above. Right now, I have only $932 into it. Ask yourself this question, What kind of water will I be performing the boat functions in? Fast rapids - Class 4 and up? or small stream moderate…
Matt Beach replied to Ronald Shanks's discussion 'McKenzie River Boat Blueprints'
If the link above does not work, then go on google > type "drift boat"> and select Images> you should find some good spec images to go off of which I did and was able to create the boat I'm working on shown within my own…
Matt Beach replied to Ronald Shanks's discussion 'McKenzie River Boat Blueprints'
http://flyfishing.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/Glen-L-Marine-Driftboat-Plan-Drawing-image.gif
Specs-
Length: 15'
Beam: 5' 6"
Draft: Approx.5"
Weight: 200lbs
Capacity: 2 adults + Gear
Construction: Chine log and frames full…
Matt Beach replied to Matt Beach's discussion 'Foot Release Anchoring System & Oars - Location of Great Deals! Help Me!'
Thats great! I've posted a reply already. I hope they are 8ft as that is what I'm needing. Being in the great state of TN you dont have many rivers that have many large rapids or swift moving water. If you are in one that has it then your…
Mike Dearing replied to Matt Beach's discussion 'Foot Release Anchoring System & Oars - Location of Great Deals! Help Me!'
Randy,
Your comment about oars I 100% agree with. I have rowed every kind of oar made and have come full circle... kind of. I started out with Sawyer lights and still have three pairs of them. I started experimenting with other oars because I felt…
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- Hometown:
- Chattanooga, TN
- About Me:
- Love to trout fish! Main waters are the Caney Fork River in Cookeville, TN and Taccoa River in Blue Ridge, GA. Wife, one daughter(3), and a son(newborn)
- Boats I own:
- In the process of making a McKensey Drift Boat.
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Boat Almost Complete! Check Out My Page of the Boat and Some Fish We Have Caught!
My good buddy Larry is doing a fantastic job on the boat. I had the opportunity to apply two coats of paint on it and finally flipping the boat over to reveal the inside. We were all very excited! Thanks Larry & Judy for all that you do for our family!
Posted on November 23, 2009 at 6:42pm
Drift Boat Special
So far so good! A close friend of the family asked if I was interested in having a Drift Boat built for trout fishing and I said sure....what is it? Well, we are almost 3 weeks into the boat making process and for Larry's first time ever to build a Drift Boat, I would say he is doing a spectacular job!
Exterior walls are going up this week, fiberglass possibly next week. I'm really excited… Continue
Posted on August 24, 2009 at 9:26am
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- At 7:22pm on September 26, 2009,
Tom Martin said… - Hi Matt, please accept my appologies for not seeing your friends request for most of the month. How's your boat coming along? Have you had the rains Georgia got? Yours, tom
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