Stephen Blalock's Page

"Great looking boat!   wow, framed boat with a curved stem. how'd you do that?"

"Beautiful get them wet!"

"Beautiful Boat! "

"Greg, I've heard things about guys that live in van's down by the river. Will the daughters of Eugene be safe? Ha-ha   Rick Newman"

"Ha, Robb... I don't live in my boat - "I live in a van down by the river..." I just spend a lot of time in my boat on the McKenzie.  Ha ha!!  Stephen - I'd be happy to help "reaquaint" you to the river... it…"

"Stephen, - The best resources are obviously locals who float regularly. Between WBP, McKenzie River Guides Association and local private folks (I think Greg Hatten lives in his boat) you can find all you need. It also depends on if you are going to…"

"It is a big help, I have been working on my boat and reading wood boat stuff on the web and want to get out of my rut, and see some new water.  I want to work up to some harder stuff as the Sacramento river is great fishing but prettty easy…"

"Stephen,   I've only done two different runs on the McKenzie. I'll give you a heads up on the runs I've done and hopefully the other more rounded McKenzie drifters will chine in.   The run from Hayden Bridge to the take out…"

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"More detail please.  I use gunnel to gunnel arch, and would like the abiliy to walk around."

"Stephen, One of the battens on my 1978 Keith Steele boat had gone south.  I have some white oak from our property and was able to cut two 8' strips 1 1/2 X 1/2.  I beveled them first, then scarfed them on my chop saw.  I made a…"

"I like barkley sound oars also!  I have used them for years!  I am refinishing them now and will post pictures when done.  I may try BLO turpentine and varnish mix. "

"Drill a hole through the seat, I epoxyed the back of the seat because over time the water from anchor rope damaged the surface lamenation."

"I have used "Bo's anchor system" for years. I like it I use the flexable pvc and feel a sharp knife could cut right through it in an emergency.  Do remember to knot the end of your anchor rope or you will eventually leave an…"

"Looking good! Keep the pictures coming it is fun to see you restoration"

"oil the hell out of it.  the only thing varnished on my boats are seat tops and exterior side panels.  rails, battens, interiors are all oiled. go for it.  "