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Started this discussion. Last reply by mitchell Jan 18.
McKenzie River Boat Blueprints
Replied Dec. 4, 2009
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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.
nice work.
the only thing i could suggest is to wrap and stop your oars.
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 suggest
Start with the plan I have attached and go from there.
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…
Love this photo! Where was it taken?
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 images. If you have the skil…
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 fiberglass exterior…
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 down strea…
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…
Thanks Mike!
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- Chattanooga, TN
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- 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)
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- 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 —
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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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