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Paul Smith replied to Steve Sobba's discussion Kansas Driftboat takes 1st Float

"Congratulations, Great looking boat. I am 100 miles east of you and can come over and spell you off the oars a while. Paul Humboldt,KS"

Apr 3, 2010

Paul Smith replied to Jon McCleary's discussion John Henry Scarfer for Sale

"WOW, Lawrence and Wichita, I live about 100 miles from both. I have a Spira Ozark frame started and on the strong back. I thought I might be the only guy for miles around that liked the looks of a driftboat. BEAUTIFUL boat pictures great work! Paul…"

Sep 11, 2009

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Hometown:: Humboldt, KS.

About Me:: I am working on building a Ozark fisherman drift boat from some internet plans with a few modifications. I have about worn out the Tatman boat internet pages and want one REAL bad. My budget numbers say otherwise. So I will finish what I have started and be happy for now.

Website:: http://www.hams4u.com/n0nbd/index.htm

Boats I own:: Ozark fisherman [not completed] and an inflatable... OHHH bad word....

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At 7:24pm on February 15, 2009, Andy Piesh said…: I really do like this boat. It is a nice and fast rowing boat, but I have not had it in any fast water so I don't know how it will handle in any rapid situation.
That said it is nice being in a dry boat as your fellow fisherman are sitting half way in the water with there float tubes + you can stand to cast and cover a lot more water.
Andy

At 7:14pm on February 15, 2009, Andy Piesh said…: Hey Paul, here are a few more Pics. Hope you have access to a lot of clamps!

At 8:23pm on February 13, 2009, Andy Piesh said…: Paul , here are some pics of the chine applications.

Let me know if you can see the pics. If so I will send more.
Andy

At 7:30am on February 13, 2009, Andy Piesh said…: Hey Paul, my boat is an Ozark built from the sparse plans from Spira International. I added a breast hook, fly deck, designed the seat ( an approved floatation cushion fits in the middle) and have added a front seat as well.
Just let me know if you have any questions.
Andy

At 9:30am on January 28, 2009, Greg Hatten said…: OK - I know that area... as a kid I floated the Current, Gasconade, and Jacks Fork down there in the Ozarks... thought I heard my relatives playing the banjo a couple of times.
I spent 20 years with Hallmark Cards in Kansas City before coming "west" to enjoy the "cool clear fast water" of Oregon... enjoy.

At 4:29am on January 28, 2009, Paul Smith said…: Hello Greg, Humboldt Kansas is 100 miles from anywhere. It is 100 miles to Kansas City, Wichita, Joplin Mo and 100 to Tulsa OK. I have fished a ton on the Roaring River arm of Table Rock after the trout that make it out of the park.
I will enjoy reading the posts here and dream of cool clear fast water
Paul

At 8:54pm on January 27, 2009, Greg Hatten said…: Paul - welcome to the site. I know Humboldt Nebraska, but not Kansas... I also know the Ozarks very well - I'm a Hillbilly from St. Joe, MO... home of Jesse James and Stetson Hats. Hope you enjoy all the chatter about wooden boats... I've caught a lot of bass down on Table Rock...