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Roger Buchanan
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Spira International Mackinaw Drift boat
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Hello I am just starting to build a spira international Mackinaw Drift boat and was wondering if anyone out there has built one. The plains I have are a least poor. What I am wondering is how you…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Roger Buchanan Nov 15, 2011.
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Michael Rosso commented on Roger Buchanan's photo
Bucks Drift boat
"You may want to check out Steven Ludwig's page. He's just finished building (and modifying) One of Spira's boats. I think it's the Canadian. He warned me about a few problems with Spira's designs…"
Roger Buchanan commented on Roger Buchanan's photo
Bucks Drift boat
"Cool i fish over around Baldwin on the PM is good fishing over there.
i think it more like what instructions from spira"
Michael Rosso commented on Roger Buchanan's photo
Bucks Drift boat
"Mostly the Upper Manistee River near Kalkaska, Mi. Best of luck on the boat! This website and a couple people from it have been a HUGE help. Don't know how I would have done it otherwise. Spira has a nice boat, but he seriously is lacking when…"
Roger Buchanan commented on Roger Buchanan's photo
Bucks Drift boat
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Yes it is and it’s a treat as you probably know but I’m in no hurry to get it done and I do have allot to learn about boat building. I think for my first boat I should have did a Jon boat HA HA and I do have a lot of questions…"
Michael Rosso commented on Roger Buchanan's photo
Bucks Drift boat
"That looks like a Spira design! If it is and you have any questions, look me up and I'd be happy to help out. :)"
Roger Buchanan replied to Roger Buchanan's discussion Spira International Mackinaw Drift boat
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Thank you I have the book ordered and it’s on the way I have seen a lot of comments about the book looking forward to getting it"
Roger Buchanan replied to Roger Buchanan's discussion Spira International Mackinaw Drift boat
"Thanks for you help im sure ill have a lot more questions as time passes"
Lawrence E. Long replied to Roger Buchanan's discussion Spira International Mackinaw Drift boat
"Roger: Get acopy of Roger L. Fletcher's book "Drift Boats & River Dories"- Well worh the $ and will save time and materials.
Good Luck"
Mike Baker replied to Roger Buchanan's discussion Spira International Mackinaw Drift boat
"Hey Roger,
I have not built one of these. Do not cut the chine log square it will end up angled towards the sides of the boat and collect water, cut it more or less to match the angle of the rib with the most flair (middle of the boat) probably some…"
Rick Newman left a comment for Roger Buchanan
"Greetings Roger. That's quite a nice fish you've got there. Tell me more. We would also love to hear about your wooden boats or desire for one.
Welcome aboard,
Rick Newman"
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- At 1:44pm on November 4, 2011,
Rick Newman said…
Greetings Roger. That's quite a nice fish you've got there. Tell me more. We would also love to hear about your wooden boats or desire for one.
Welcome aboard,
Rick Newman
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